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The Best Dive Bars in Michigan
Once upon a time, being labeled a dive bar was an insult that most people didn't want their establishment or their favorite bar to be associated with. Nowadays, being labeled as a dive bar is arguably one of the best compliments that your bar could get. Dive bars have become a niche part of the American culture over the last couple of years and most people can point you in the direction of multiple dive bars in their city with no hesitation.
Did Ya Hear the One About the Michigan City That’s Handing Out the Most Unusual Halloween Treats?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Snickers bars. Kit Kat. These (and other pre-packaged treats) top our list of suggested items to hand out on Halloween this year, regardless of your city's Polish-American population. There's a sweet story going around right now (pun intended) that residents in the city of Hamtramck, Michigan...
A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decades
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — As canvassers for U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers navigate the manicured lawns and gated communities of some of Detroit’s wealthiest suburbs, they walk a fine line in their efforts to convince Republicans disillusioned with Donald Trump to back other GOP candidates next month. Nowhere else in Michigan reflects the state’s recent shift toward Democrats more than Oakland County just north of Detroit, home to the state’s largest Republican base. Democrats have won decisively here in recent elections, and winning back voters in a county once dominated by traditional country club Republicans could be crucial to Rogers’ chances to achieve what no Republican has done in more than three decades: win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan. “We created a large, probably the best ground game, I would argue, in the country right now,” Rogers said in a recent interview. “And we are firing on all cylinders.” With control of the Senate on the line, the race for Michigan’s open seat could be pivotal. Democrats currently maintain a narrow margin in the Senate but are defending far more seats in this year’s elections than Republicans.
The Pause Of Michigan’s Largest Federal Housing Program Leaves Families Out On A Limb
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has frozen its federal housing voucher program, leaving people on the waitlist for close to a year, Detroit Free Press reported. With the program being on hold, approximately 85,000 people are still on the list for a coveted federal housing choice voucher, also known as Section 8. The voucher helps keep residents’ costs down on rent, close to 30% of a person’s income. The number of people on the waitlist exceeds the population of Farmington Hills. As a result of the pause, 5,000 residents identify as homeless, and MSHDA officials have stopped even adding...
Michigan Neighborhood Named Best in the State For Food Lovers
There’s something truly special about neighborhood restaurants, you know, the places that reflect a community's heart and soul. These local gems are where culinary creativity thrives, offering dishes that not only satisfy your cravings, but also tell a story about the neighborhood’s culture and history. LoveFood recently celebrated...
Detroit Brick Street Bearing 55 Year Old Scars of Michigan National Guard Tanks Has Uncertain Future
There are very few brick streets left in Detroit. One of the most historically significant has an uncertain future. The street in question is Virginia Park Street - originally Virginia Street. The roadway dates back to 1893 when the street was first paved with brick. Today just a few blocks of bricks remain, but what a story those bricks tell.
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