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Rediscovering Flint’s Gem: Atwood Stadium
Nestled in the heart of Flint, Michigan, amidst the ebb and flow of urban life, lies a gem that echoes with the cheers of history and the promise of community spirit — Atwood Stadium. If you haven’t heard of it, it's a bit like Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, quietly impressive yet vastly underrated.
Two Michigan Cities Make HGTV List Of Best Places To Live In U.S.
Thinking about making a change to where you call home? If so, let us lend a hand in helping you seek out that next great place to hang your hat and lay down some roots. It's not always an easy task to find that perfect city to live in without a little inside scoop to go by. Thanks to HGTV, you now have a little 'cheat sheet' to help narrow down the search. They just released a list of The 50 Best Places to Live in the United States, and two of the best are right here in Michigan.
Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Some Girls’ Classic in Chicago
The Rolling Stones proved they weren’t out of surprises yet as they delivered their second Hackney Diamonds tour show in Chicago Sunday night. Amid a 20-song set at the city’s Soldier Field stadium came another tour debut, “Before They Make Me Run” – from the 1978 album Some Girls – with Keith Richards performing lead vocals. It came just after “Tell Me Straight” and “Little T&A,” the two songs he’s been singing most nights.
Rush, Bon Jovi and Queensryche Producer Peter Collins Dead at 73
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush paid tribute to producer Peter Collins, who died at 73 after a career-spanning five decades. The British studio mastermind’s credits include Rush’s Power Windows, Bon Jovi’s These Days, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Alice Cooper’s Hey Stoopid, Gary Moore’s After the War and more than 50 other records.
Down the Dome: Schoolcraft Sports Complex Will Deflate its Iconic Dome July 1st
Schoolcraft has been home to one of the most unique sports complexes in all of southwest Michigan for years. But soon, it's gonna get an upgrade, and in order to expand, the iconic, inflatable dome has to first be taken down. Like the iconic RCA Dome in Indianapolis, this larger-than-life...
Michigan Child Loses 4 Fingers in Fireworks Mishap
The Fourth of July is not even here yet, and one Michigan child has lost 4 fingers while lighting off fireworks at home. There is no doubt that kids love fireworks. Even adults enjoy fireworks and many like to light them off in their neighborhoods. When I was a kid...
Why Has Building Stopped On New Plaza In Grand Blanc?
Things have become very quiet in one busy intersection in Grand Blanc, and residents are starting to ask questions. Many of you driving in the Holly Road and South Saginaw Street area in Grand Blanc have likely noticed the buzz around the construction of the new Ross Dress for Less and Five Below locations. These additions promised to bring more shopping options and convenience to our community. However, over the past month, construction seems to have come to an unexpected halt, and it’s left many of us wondering: What's going on?
Is Tipping in Michigan Getting Out of Hand?
There are lots of businesses across Michigan where tipping is customary and expected. However, after a recent experience, I think tipping in Michigan is really getting out of hand. Hold on tight, because this is a little bit of a rant, but I feel you'll agree. Tipping Culture is Getting...
Abandoned Motel Along US-2 in the Upper Peninsula: Manistique, Michigan
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. I’ve said many times there is a seemingly unlimited supply of abandoned, deserted, and empty structures and places throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. So, I have another one for you.
10 Ways To Know Someone Isn't From Michigan
Every state has its local oddities, and Michigan is no different. If you are from here, there are some pretty easy traps a visitor or someone who has moved here can fall into that will expose them. Here are ten of those locally understood moments. Grand Rapids' Busiest Resturants. Each...
Michigan’s Least-Populated Island Only Has 35 Residents
Sometimes it sounds like a great idea to pack everything up and move to one of the islands in the Great Lakes and live off the grid. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. However, there are islands in the Great Lakes within the Michigan border you could feasibly call home if you can land some property. In total, Michigan has 420 named islands out of the estimated 35,000 in the Great Lakes.
Willie Nelson’s 10 Best Rock Covers and Collaborations
He may be synonymous with country, but you’d have to be high to say Willie Nelson doesn’t know a thing or two about rock 'n' roll. The Texas icon, older than the genre itself, built a career off the back of his own legendary country songbook as well as a knack for turning songs of all genres into something fitting his unique vocal phrasing and guitar picking. With a body of work as long and prolific as his, it’s no surprise he’s taken on his share of classic rock favorites and even rubbed elbows with some of the most enduring artists in the genre. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Are Pickles as Sandwich Buns and Bread Sweeping the Nation?
There's nothing like the perfect sandwich. It doesn't matter if you're into the simplicity of a PB&J or going all in with more toppings then you can count, the bread can make or break any sandwich at anytime. Unique sandwiches are nothing new, either, as most of us can find...
Bronny James Joins Dad Lebron on the Los Angeles Lakers With 55th Pick in NBA Draft
Bronny James has entered the NBA, and is joining his dad, Lebron James, on the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny joins his superstar father on the court after not being selected in the first round. However, the 19-year-old was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th overall pick during...
10 TV Shows That Completely Changed Their Premise Between Seasons
We love TV for the exact opposite reason we love watching movies. Television shows tell longform stories over hours and hours, putting their cast of characters into new situations every week or every season and watching as they navigate their way through the twists and turns. Whether shows last for ten episodes or 200, whenever we tune in to our favorite ones we have a pretty good idea of what we’re going to see.
Michigan Vacation Spot Named Among Best to Enjoy Fourth of July
The time to celebrate the birthday of our country is nearing ever closer and folks are settling in on where they'll enjoy the festivities. There are tons of options in Michigan, but one may very well stand above the rest. That said, to be named among the 24 best places...
These Michigan Athletes Are Competing In The 2024 Paris Olympics
Two sporting events never cease to captivate me: the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. This means this summer is a very good time to be a soccer fan since I'm double dipping with the COPA America and the Olympics. I couldn't be happier. Every four years, I find myself...
How Many Speeding Tickets Sammy Hagar Got Before + After Writing ‘I Can’t Drive 55′
How many speeding tickets did Sammy Hagar get before and after writing "I Can't Drive 55"?. The difference in the totals is almost unbelievable, mainly because Hagar had racked up nearly three dozen such offenses before writing the 1984 single, which was bolstered by a music video that was in heavy rotation on TV.
‘YMCA’ Hitmakers The Village People Sue Disney World For Treatment at Theme Park
The Village People are so upset with how they were treated at Disney World that their team is suing the theme park giant. The alleged incident took place in 2018 when the "YMCA" singers performed as part of their Epcot concert series, as they did annually for at least a decade. Now, TMZ reported that a case against Disney was filed by Karen Willis, the wife of Victor Willis, who performs as a naval officer or policeman and also owns the group's song and performing rights.
Launch into the Lake! These are Michigan’s Only ‘Launch Water Slides’
If you're seeking thrills this summer outside of the standard water slide - This is the place to go!. READ MORE: Three Great Lakes Named Among 10 Best Lakes in U.S. A water park in Michigan has the state's only "launch water slides". Water Warrior Island water park at Bald...
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