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This Detroit Restaurant’s Breakfast Sandwich Was Named Best in Michigan
Hot Take: Breakfast food is the best food. The options are so versatile and always seem to give you a spark of energy and a comforting feeling. But maybe the best thing is how the foods combine for true masterpieces. Now, I'm from the south where biscuits are king. But...
Once Popular T-shirt Brand Down to One Remaining Store in the Entire World
There were those '80s and '90s T-shirt brands than everyone knew. Names like Big Johnson, Hypercolor and B.U.M. Equipment each saw huge surges in popularity only to fizzle out in a couple years. Another logo frequently spotted around high school halls and in bars at that time was Big Dogs.
The ‘Authentic’ Ohio-Style Taco Is an Abomination To All Mankind!
I'm usually a fan of trying regional foods with an open mind. Tacos in particular are VERY territorial, and different parts of the country, different regions of even Mexico, and even other South American countries have their own spin on what goes in a taco. But by far, I've never...
Most Overpriced Restaurant In U.S. Has Over 200 Locations In MI
Whether you're looking for a night out or just a break from the kitchen, you can easily find a restaurant in Michigan that caters to both. Depending on what kind of meal you're looking for, some choices may be more expensive than others. One popular restaurant in Michigan may surprise you as it was named the most overpriced in the U.S.
If You Bought Beef From Walmart In Ohio Recently, You Could Have E. Coli
It’s always important to pay attention to any kind of recalls that are happening that the USDA announces. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety, and Inspection Service does a great job of keeping the public informed of tainted meat and other edible products that may have gone bad or contain some kind of dangerous element to it.
Pictures and Videos of Southwest Michigan Tornado Damage
(UPDATE) Photos and videos of massive damage have poured in after a night of extremely dangerous weather including multiple tornados in Southwest Michigan. The National Weather Service has officially confirmed that 4 tornados touched down Tuesday evening in Michigan leaving many people displaced and nearly 23,000 people without power. 4...
Did You Hear Sirens During Tuesday’s Storms?
Of course, the news out of Portage and several other surrounding communities is tough to hear. Multiple homes, and businesses were damaged after at least one tornado cut through Portage, right down Centre Avenue, and then to the east of Three Rivers near Colon and Union City. As more and...
Michigan Issued Its First Ever Tornado Emergency on Tuesday
Tuesday night in Southwest Michigan was not without its excitement. Several confirmed tornado touchdowns, including one that dropped near Mattawan, and moved through Texas Corners and Portage, just south of I-94. And another that touched down near Centreville, and moved through Colon, Sherwood, Union City, and Burlington. But it's that...
What to do When You Spot an Ohio License Plate in Michigan
It happens to the best of us. You're cruising down the highway, obeying every Michigan traffic law except the speed limit, and then you look over and see a hideous sight. An Ohio license plate. Its weird, red triangle may as well be a harbinger of doom to all who dare share the road with it.
Southwest Michigan’s Favorite Hair Stylists in 2024
Who are the best hairstylists in the Kalamazoo area? After nearly 3,000 votes, the results are in for your favorite hairstylists in Southwest Michigan. In an effort to show local hairstylists some love for National Hairstylist Day, April 25th, we asked you to nominate and then vote for your favorite hairstylists from South Haven to Kalamazoo. In fact, we received nominations from Allegan, Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Branch, Berrien, Cass, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties. Did you vote for the person that makes you look good? Less than 1.5% of the votes separated the #1, #2, and #3 hairstylists this year. They cut it close this year. Scroll down to see the results of this year's poll.
These Might Be The Coolest Images of Michigan from Space
Michigan is so distinct on any map. Like the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Canyon, and the Great Barrier Reef, it is easily seen from space, and is the only American inland state whose borders are easily identifiable. As such, Michigan is quite the sight from space, whether it's...
Portage Brewery, Other Businesses, Helping with Tornado Relief
Southwest Michigan is showing its strength following the string of tornados that swept through the area on May 7. These types of events are never easy to go through. As someone who grew up in the South where tornados are a constant threat, it takes a community to recover. It's incredible to see the empathy for those affected by the storm come together and move past the event.
Illinois Residents Still Struggling To Find Insulin Amid Shortage
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced two of its widely used insulin formulations would become temporarily unavailable; a month later is there any end in sight?. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Lilly was the first to commercialize insulin back in 1923. Today drug manufacturers Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, and Eli Lilly are the world's top 3 largest producers of insulin. In fact per Al Jazeera,
Work-Life Balance: Companies Embracing the 4-Day Work Week in 2024
Have you ever wish the weekend lasted longer? Of course you have! That could become a reality for you as several businesses are switching to four-day work weeks. We all look forward to Friday. But, by the time the workday is over on Friday, we've got a few hours for fun before hitting the hay. Then, we get all of Saturday to enjoy what we love. Come Sunday, it's basically back to prepping for the work week. If you really think about it, Saturday is the only day we truly get to ourselves. That may be about to change.
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