Gander News of the Day

Plus: Meijer shifts its sale days Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The autumn equinox isn’t just the official start of fall; it’s also one of only two days each year when daylight and nighttime are near perfectly balanced. Across cultures, this turning point has long been a moment of celebration. And here in Michigan,…

What’s inside: Best restaurant, best grocery store, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A quick warning: this newsletter will make you hungry. After collecting votes and tallying up the results from scores of readers, we’re excited to finally dig in and share with you the second edition of our Grand Rapids Food Guide.…

Plus: Why some lawmakers think their pay should be docked Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Potentially controversial take incoming: I think summer camping is overrated. It’s muggy. It’s buggy. It’s crowded. If you ask me, the best time to take advantage of our state’s beautiful campsites is during the fall—when the leaves are changing,…

Plus: The best grocery stores in Grand Rapids, according to readers. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s beauty is legendary, but so is its unpredictable weather. This year has been particularly intense, with 2025 ranking as Michigan’s sixth-highest year for tornadoes since 1950 as of August. Now, whether you’re the type of Michigander that…

Plus: An iconic beer is finally available in Michigan. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Summer’s not over until the school bell rings. In the spirit of making the most out of August, The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has rounded up eight family-friendly Detroit events perfect for squeezing in some last-minute memories. Plus: The Alabama home…

Plus: What ’Ganders think about school cellphone bans. Share with a friend It’s Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. Fellow Michigander, Why just read about Michigan history when you can time-travel through it? From reimagined 19th-century streets to costumed knights and Civil War reenactors, the Motor City is packed with immersive ways to step into the past.…

Plus: A federally funded health program faces layoffs. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 25, 2025. Fellow Michigander, Looking for a fun way to beat the heat—without packing floaties, goggles, and a lifeguard-level anxiety kit? Instead of heading to the lake, give your local splash pad a visit. The ’Gander’s Chaunie Brusie has rounded…

Plus: DNR to raise camping fees. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 18, 2025 Fellow Michigander, What’s better than finding a new favorite restaurant with amazing food? How about when that restaurant includes a killer view of the water? From fresh walleye on the dock in Charlevoix to fried chicken on the Kalamazoo River,…

Plus: a Michigan State professor enters Democratic primary for US Rep. Tom Barrett’s seat Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, From eerie urban legends to long-abandoned buildings with peculiar histories, our state is no stranger to the mystical and mysterious. In fact, Michigan is home to more than its fair share of purportedly haunted or…

We asked, you answered. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A few weeks back, I asked ’Ganders to spill the sunscreen on their favorite Michigan beaches—and wow, did you all deliver. This list is loaded with local-approved gems and off-the-beaten-path spots, so if you’re expecting the usual overcrowded tourist traps, think again. Whether you’re into…