Gander News of the Day

Inside: Art fairs, beer festivals, Pride, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, There is so much going on this weekend in Michigan that it should be considered a crime to stay inside, with festivals going down in every corner of the state. From Pride celebrations and art fairs to beer festivals, parades, powwows,…

Plus: Michigan’s ‘I Voted’ sticker contest finalists are here Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The average rent in Michigan is about $1,379 a month, but what that money gets you depends entirely on where you live. In some cities, it might cover a small studio apartment, while in others, it can rent an entire…

Plus: UAW workers go on strike Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, After her 12-year-old daughter died by suicide, Charay Gadd began speaking out about how algorithm-driven social media feeds exposed her child to harmful self-harm content she never saw coming. Stories like hers were at the center of a recent town hall hosted by…

Plus: The most beautiful college campuses in MI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve been working on something behind the scenes here at The ’Gander for quite some time on something that I’m so happy we can finally share with you. We got our hands on a one-of-a-kind lamp made from a vintage Vernor’s…

Inside: Music, art, and even a catfish birthday Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in Michigan, we’ve got exactly what you need. Highlights include art and music, Pride festivities, and even a party celebrating a catfish’s 40th birthday. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions!…

Plus: Michigan college enrollment falls Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Here in Michigan, a beach day usually means driving out to one of our Great Lakes. But you might be surprised to know that Michigan is also home to a whopping 11,000 inland lakes with their own histories and unique draws. Best of all,…

Plus: Tahquamenon Falls opens new boardwalk Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Home ownership feels increasingly more unattainable in the United States, but you might be surprised to find out that Michigan is home to two of the most affordable housing markets in America. A new WalletHub ranking found that these cities offer some of…

Inside: Festivals, parades, and more. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s gonna be a busy one this Memorial Day Weekend with events happening in every corner of Michigan. The fun includes a massive electronic music festival in Detroit, along with a famous Latino celebration in Lansing, and a huge outdoor food festival down south.…

Before Motor City, there was Stove City. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Before Detroit became the Motor City, it was famous for something you probably wouldn’t expect. In the late 1800s, Detroit was one of the biggest stove-manufacturing hubs in the world—and home to a 25-foot-tall stove that became a local legend. Today, The…

Plus: Are you participating in ‘No Mow May?’ Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, While Michigan summers are amazing, one thing we need to be mindful of during warmer months is all of the critters that are also taking advantage of the great weather. And there’s one in particular that makes my skin crawl: Ticks.…