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  • 2 MI cities top list of most affordable housing markets in the US

    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…


  • 19 Memorial Day Weekend events in Michigan

    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.…


  • That one time in Michigan when we built the world’s largest stove

    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…


  • What’s the deal with Michigan ticks?

    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.…


  • 16 Michigan patios perfect for your sunny day dining

    Plus: Michigan limits buck hunting Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Patio season is officially back. And from rooftop cocktails in Detroit to waterfront seafood spots along the lake, Michigan is packed with restaurants where we can make the most out of our long summer days. Today, The ‘Gander’s Britteny Dee is bringing you a…


  • 20 can’t-miss weekend events in Michigan

    Inside: Food trucks, flea markets, art fests, and more. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s gonna feel a lot like summer this weekend in Michigan and, luckily, there are plenty of fun opportunities around the state to take advantage of the weather. Our highlights include community carnivals across the state, a massive art festival…


  • That one time in Michigan Manistee was millionaire central

    Inside: How a lumber boom put this lake town on the map Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, When most people picture millionaire enclaves, they think Beverly Hills or Manhattan, not a quiet Northern Michigan beach town. But as The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau has found, one Michigan city was once believed to have more millionaires…


  • 5 celestial events worth staying up for in Michigan

    Plus: What festivals are you looking forward to? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Summer in Michigan isn’t just about beach days and sipping brews at festivals (although there’s no shortage of that!). In fact, some of the best events happen long after the sun goes down. And best of all, they’re completely free. I’m…


  • This Michigan educator just won the ‘Oscar of Teaching’

    Plus: Michigan cities rethink ‘No Mow May’ Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, As the war in Iran drags on, grocery prices are still brutal, and for a lot of Michigan families, every trip to the store comes with new sticker shock. But as a mom of five on a teacher’s salary, The ’Gander’s Chaunie…


  • 18 must-see weekend events in Michigan

    Inside: Food and drink festivals, Mother’s Day shopping, and more Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve made it to May and with it, our first sign of festival season here in Michigan. And there is something for everyone this weekend. I guarantee it. Highlights include a tequila fest out west, mushroom festivals, events to…