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Teens learn defensive driving in unique course from MSP troopers
The Michigan State Police held a first-of-its-kind teen defensive driving training Sunday in the Eastern U.P. Troopers from across the state took part in the event It was held at the Continental Brimley Development Center, normally used as a test and development center for electronic brake systems. 39 teenagers who completed at least level-one drivers education participated in the free event. The program focused not only on driving skills, but also how to interact with law enforcement if they ever got pulled over. The program was funded by a three-year, $112,000 grant from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety.
Michigan GOP Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Unpaid Taxes and Failed Businesses
LANSING — A group of Republican candidates for Michigan's state House is under fire for their personal financial mismanagement, raising doubts about their ability to manage the state’s finances. An investigation by the American Journal News reveals a troubling history of unpaid taxes, failed businesses, and financial irresponsibility among these candidates despite their campaign promises to improve Michigan's economy.
Rascal Flatts to play one Michigan concert on ‘Life is a Highway’ tour
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Rascal Flatts will embark on a 21-city tour in 2025 with one concert in Michigan. The multi-platinum selling country music trio will bring their “Life is a Highway” tour to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Tickets go on...
Michigan Dining Destination Makes New York Times 50 Best Restaurants of 2024
Each year the New York Times releases a list of the 50 best restaurants in the U.S. One Michigan eatery has made the cut!. The publication sends out reporters and editors to scour the country for the top eateries. According to the NY Times, Noori Pocha in Clawson, Mich., is...
Michigan’s Witchcraft Themed Cocktail Bar is Open Year-Round
It doesn't just have to be spooky season to enjoy Michigan's first witchcraft themed cocktail bar. After discovering the hidden gem on what else, TikTok, I made the trek over to the east side of the state to cast some spells of my own. That was a year ago and...
There are At Least 4 Ways to Say the Word ‘Pumpkin’ in Michigan
A pumpkin is a pumpkin, right? Come autumn it's the type of spice everyone seems to like. It's decoration. It's a plastic conveyance for Halloween candy and eventually, when the season is over, it's squirrel and deer feed. But how exactly do you say the name of this orange gourd?...
Which Michigan City Do Most Americans Mispronounce?
Frommers shared that there is a specific Michigan town that holds the title of one of America's most mispronounced places. As a Michigan transplant, when I heard how people say Mackinac, I lost my mind trying to wrap my brain around how that could be correct. For those who are...
Three Michigan Cities Make the List Of America’s Hottest Rentals
While Michigan is known worldwide for its freshwater beaches, killer fall foliage, as the birthplace of the automobile, and Motown, what it isn't known for is housing one of America's hottest rental real estate markets. It is. Surprised? I was. I was even more surprised to learn that the Mitten...
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