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15 weekend events across Michigan
Plus: Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Welcome to your weekend game plan! This week’s highlights include marathons in two major cities, fall fun, and even a festival dedicated to the humble earthworm. We’re also debuting a new feature this week—a numbered map that shows you the location of each…
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7 things every stoner should know about Michigan’s weed laws
It’s time to re-up your stash of Michigan weed news. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been a wild week in Michigan’s weed world. Dispensaries are still fuming over a new 24% wholesale tax, Cookies is back on the scene, and cannabis sales just took one of the biggest dips of the year. Oh—and…
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5 facts about Michigan’s most haunted city
Plus: Gov. Whitmer signs roads deal Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, If you’re the kind of person who keeps the Halloween spirit alive all October long, this one’s for you. Michigan’s most haunted city offers more than just ghost stories. From eerie battlefield sites and haunted highways to ghastly walking tours and even a…
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6 Michigan food halls with global eats for the whole family
Plus: GR company announces layoffs due to AI Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Let me know if this scenario sounds familiar: It’s Friday, the family is back from work and school, and nobody feels like cooking. So, a restaurant it is! Unfortunately, what should make settling into the evening easier becomes a trial as…
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What does authoritarianism look like?
Plus: Tigers force Game 5 against Mariners Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, We’ve been extensively covering the damage that the Trump administration’s policies have caused in Michigan—from losses to medical coverage, more expensive groceries, and much more. But if you’ve read some recent op-eds written by two Michigan Republicans, you might’ve been sold a…
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17 things to do in Michigan this weekend
Plus: Gov. Whitmer signs the state budget Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s finally starting to feel like fall! The air’s crisp, the sweaters are out, and the sudden dip in temperature makes a warm cider sound amazing. This week’s lineup has plenty of ways to embrace the season, including a festival where you…
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Michigan-made film exposes the dark side of cannabis
Fresh drops, big truths, and a new documentary you won’t want to miss. Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Michigan’s weed scene isn’t always sunshine and sativa. This week, we’ve got a story about a Detroit filmmaker peeling back the glossy surface to reveal what really happens behind the curtain—while politicians, police, and cannabis companies…
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9 Halloween costumes only Michiganders understand
Plus: How Michiganders give back to their communities Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, It’s been a whirlwind week in the news, so I wanted to bring you a couple of lighter features to close out your Friday. First up, one of the best parts of Halloween is those “deep cut” costumes—ones that make perfect…
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Michigan lawmakers bank on weed tax to fill potholes
How many joints must Michiganders spark to smooth out I-96? Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This week, we’re talking pot for potholes. Lawmakers in Lansing are advancing a hefty new marijuana tax to help bankroll road repairs, and it’s got industry leaders buzzing. On top of that, I’ve got a fresh batch of cannabis…
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🍁 The ’Gander’s love letter to fall
Inside: Pumpkin heads, cider mills, and leaf peeping Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, This month, I’ve felt like all the news and social media I’ve consumed has taken a toll on me—and I’m probably not the only Michigander who feels that way. Research shows how the world’s constant onslaught of news and social media…
