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Michigan Restaurant Named One Of The Best Retro Diners In America
There's something special about dining at a restaurant in Michigan that serves up classic comfort food in a nostalgic atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for more. And we're lucky to get a taste of one of the best retro diners in America here in the Great Lakes State. Michigan...
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Run Down Sleeping Bear Dunes
Why do people keep running down the very dangerous Sleeping Bear Dunes? Running down Sleeping Bear Dunes could cost you in more ways than one. Here's why. Sleeping Bear Dunes can be found near Traverse City, Michigan near the pinky of the mitten. Sleeping Bear Dunes has been a National Park for over 50 years receiving between 2 - 3 million visitors a year. Some of these visitors think it would be fun to run down the dunes only to find out they've made a terrible decision.
Drugstore Chain Shuts Down 27 More Locations, MI And OH Impacted
Many businesses in Michigan and Ohio have faced financial struggles and staff shortages, and more consumers moving to do business online has led to restructuring efforts to save them. And one drugstore chain that has already shut down several locations will continue closing nearly 30 more stores in Ohio and Michigan.
Indiana is About To Lose Access to This Popular Adult Entertainment Site
The internet is what it is, and you can find just about anything on it. Unfortunately, most of it is "adult entertainment." Yes, one of the largest platforms for internet users happens to be "THOSE" websites with videos and photos, and while there are a LOT of options... like... probably too many... one of the most popular video platforms is about to leave Indiana due to a new law that the online company will simply not comply with.
Unexpected Heroes: Michigan Buddies Save Choking Raccoon During Bonfire
You hear stories about someone being at the right place at the right time and saving someone whose choking, but I bet you've never heard a story like this. But I bet you've never heard a story like this. A video posted on Instagram starts out with a man kneeling...
Remembering Chris Farley’s 1989 Univ. of Michigan Championship Buzzer Beater
The University of Michigan Wolverines, basketball team has always been overshadowed by the Fab Five, even though that draft class was unable to capture an NCAA title when they appeared as a freshman and sophomores in the NCAA Finals in 1992 and 1993. The University of Michigan’s lone National Championship...
Online Passport Renewal Could Be Possible For Michigan Residents Soon
Traveling outside the country is a luxury that many of us in America can afford and is an experience that people often remember for years to come. Whether you are going near or far, leaving or entering the continental United States is taken very seriously for many reasons. Controlling a country's borders and knowing who and what is entering or leaving the area is very important to the safety of everyone.
Michigan’s 3 Ugliest Fish, and Other Strange Lake Monsters
Did you know that The Great Lakes, and some of Michigan's inland lakes have Jellyfish in them? I know, it's weird, but there is an itty bitty species of freshwater jellyfish that can survive in fresh water, and we have them here. And while that might seem strange, the jellyfish are actually kind of cute looking.
Viral Travel Hack Could Actually Get You Banned From Your Next Flight
Let's face it, airline travel is awful most of the time. Unless you're doling out the big bucks for first class, you've probably been tempted to seek out some travel hacks on social media. There's just one problem with that. You, of course, can't trust everyone online. Airport Pillow Hack...
Kalamazoo Could Fight Hunger, Food Waste With This Leftovers Sharing App
According to new data the United States discards more food than any other country in the world-- 120 billion pounds per year. The FDA estimates that to be nearly 30-40% of the food supply here in the U.S.! In this economy? It's important to be a smart consumer now more than ever.
The Decline of Pay Phones in Every State
There were over 2.1 million pay phones in the U.S. at their peak in 1999, but now the technology is mostly relegated to nostalgia. Few wall-mounted pay phones linger in strip malls, and the silver and blue phone booths are mostly gone from the busy streets they once dotted in many parts of the U.S. Pay phones have become so rare that the FCC stopped requiring audits of them in 2018.
There May Be Hope For This Suffering National Restaurant Chain After All
Remember how we all shed a tear over the uncertain future of cheddar bay biscuits at Red Lobster last month?. There is now hope the seafood chain might not be hit as hard as initially thought by its recent bankruptcy filing. How Red Lobster Ended Up Filing For Bankruptcy. Rumblings...
Michigan Ranks As One Of The Worst Pandemic Education States In America
The COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented for so many of us around the world as we were all forced to experience a very constrained version of our lives. Almost everything was switched to be done virtually whether that was meetings, jobs, school, or even money. Most places were closed and stuck doing things remotely and many businesses switched to be cashless institutions. While many facets of life were different, none of them were as affected as the education landscape.
The World’s Largest Inflatable Theme Park is Coming to Michigan
Here's a great idea if you're looking for one more thing to add to your summer plans that you and your kiddos are sure to enjoy. After all, who doesn't love jumping and stumbling around in bouncy castles? That's right, this one isn't just for the kiddos. Frankenmuth, Michigan, will...
Run This Town Hosting Kalamazoo’s First Juneteenth 5K
Juneteenth has always been one of the most special days of the year for those a part of the black culture and ethnicity as it signifies the true end of slavery as the last slaves in Texas heard of the news. The Emancipation Proclamation had started to set us free but didn't set the last of us free until June 19th of that year, marking that day as our official day of freedom. Many black people refer to Juneteenth as our independence day and have started not to celebrate July 4th in the same way.
CDC: Avoid Potentially Fatal Activity During Thunderstorms In MI
Staying out of the path of any storm in Michigan is the smartest thing we can do for our safety. And staying indoors is one of the best ways to stay safe. However, the CDC warns that some indoor activities during a thunderstorm in Michigan could be fatal. CDC Warns...
Michigan Restaurant With Two Locations Named ‘Best Seafood’ Spot
Whether you're looking for a restaurant for date night or want to stay out of the kitchen since the weather has warmed up in Michigan, you'll find several incredible restaurants. And if you're looking for a place that serves the best seafood, you'll find that place in Michigan too as one spot was named 'best seafood' in America.
Staple Family-Owned Restaurant of 45 Years In Michigan Closing For Retirement
It’s always a bummer when one of your favorite locally-owned restaurants decides it’s time to close its doors. Luckily for the 45-year-old, staple restaurant of Decatur, Michigan the Hard Times Family Restaurant recently listed their building for sale as the founder of the restaurant, Debbie has announced that she is ready to retire and enjoy life after the restaurant.
15 Things You NEED To Know If You’re New To Michigan
Every year, thousands of people make their way to the Great Lakes state to call it their new permanent home. Whether it be for school, a job, retirement, or other reasons, there are definitely worse states you could end up in. On the contrary, even though I’ve lived here my...
10 Things Michigan Residents Will Learn On Their First Trip To Salem, Massachusetts
As I mentioned on the show, and in the article where we took a look at all of the different places on the East Coast of the country that I visited on my vacation, one of my most anticipated stops was going to be Salem, Massachusetts. Not just because I...
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