Gander News of the Day

Inside: Egg hunts, a science festival, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve got lots of fun on deck this weekend, with highlights including egg hunts, the kickoff of Michigan State University’s month-long science festival, and Ann Arbor’s famous Hash Bash. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of…

Plus: Should older Michigan drivers retest to keep their licenses? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When Michiganders talk about the Great Lakes, Lake Erie often gets overlooked. After all, it’s only really accessible in a relatively small part of the state. But in truth, it’s far more interesting than it gets credit for. From…

Plus: Details on ‘No Kings’ protests across the state Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week’s list is shorter than usual. If I were to take a guess, it’s at least partly due to a lot of attention on the statewide No Kings protests slated for this weekend. Regardless, there’s still plenty of fun…

Plus: Find cheap gas prices in town Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you love animals but sometimes feel uneasy about the ethics behind traditional zoos, you’re definitely not alone (there are also lots of ethical zoos in Michigan, for what it’s worth). Luckily, there’s another way to connect with wildlife here in Michigan…

Plus: Gas jumps to highest average price since 2023 Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, In Michigan, residents 65 and older represent the fastest-growing segment of the state’s population. And as that number grows, so does the number of car crashes involving seniors, and that’s raising safety concerns among some state officials. Now, one state…

Plus: Should we tax the rich to fund schools? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A lot of Michigan families have spring break coming up, and if you’re not traveling, those early days of relaxation could quickly turn into a constant cry of “What are we doing today?” from the kids. But staying home doesn’t…

Inside: Music, maple syrup, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekend plans. This week’s highlights include music festivals across the state, as well as an event serving up bull testicles as the main course (yes, really), and a parade in Detroit to banish an evil red dwarf. As always, I’d…

Plus: Tesla, LG sign deal for battery plant in Lansing Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Every town has unique celebrations, but this upcoming one in Detroit is hands down one of the quirkiest in Michigan. It’s called the Marche du Nain Rouge, an annual parade where residents gather to banish a troublemaking red dwarf…

Plus: Should we tax the rich to fund schools? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Lately, it seems like we just can’t catch a break lately here with this string of bad weather. This week’s challenger: a potentially historic blizzard hammering the Upper Peninsula, where forecasters warn some areas could see several feet of snow…

Plus: Michigan lawmakers pass bills combating medical debt Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, The unimaginable nearly happened Thursday afternoon in West Bloomfield when a man rammed a truck into the Temple Israel synagogue while children were inside. Thankfully, the quick action of security staff, teachers, and police stopped the threat before any of the…