Gander News of the Day

Inside: Food trucks, beer festivals, and art galore Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Get your taste buds ready because this weekend’s events include food and beer festivals across Michigan. We’ll also have a healthy helping of art and music if that’s more your style. As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you…

Inside: Your chance to win a Vernors can lamp Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, A couple of weeks back, we launched a summer sweepstakes for a vintage Vernors can lamp. With that in mind, I wanted to bring some context as to why we’re so excited about this giveaway. When it comes to Michigan-made…

Plus: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon cutting set for this week Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Today’s newsletter is for our true crime fans: From the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa to a string of child killings in the 1970s, some of Michigan’s most haunting murders remain unsolved decades later. These cold cases continue to raise…

Plus: Mackinac Island residents to vote on ferry authority Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As AI use becomes increasingly common in classrooms, research is also showing that students who use AI are experiencing declines in critical thinking and creativity. Now, some Michigan teachers are turning back to handwritten assignments and other “old school” methods…

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,…