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WATCH: Mayor of Dearborn slams resident’s racist remarks in city council meeting
| October 6, 2025
Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud told resident Edward "Ted" Barham he was unwelcome in Dearborn after Barham denounced new street signs honoring Arab American News publisher Osama Siblani. Barham accused Siblani of backing Hezbollah and Hamas, and the council exchange escalated despite the signs being installed by Wayne County, not the city. Follow @gandernewsroom for more.WATCH: Trump’s cuts kill farmland protections in Michigan
| October 6, 2025
A federal grant meant to protect 4,000 acres of Michigan forests and farmland was yanked away by the Trump administration. Now, farmers, families, and Michigan’s food supply are in limbo.WATCH: Michiganders can no longer afford the American Dream
| October 6, 2025
President Donald Trump promised to “bring back the American Dream.” Instead, it’s getting priced out—and Michiganders are eating more Hamburger Helper just to keep up.WATCH: Anti-abortion group spending $4.5M to elect Mike Rogers in Michigan
| October 6, 2025
An anti-abortion group is dumping $4.5 million into Michigan for Mike Rogers.WATCH: 2 Michigan politicians and a truckload of spin
| October 6, 2025
We don’t usually like to amplify misinformation—but this was too wild to let slide.‘Kiss My Grass’ shines light on barriers Black women face in Michigan cannabis
| October 6, 2025
Kiss My Grass rips back the curtain on the steep uphill battle that Black women face while trying to build and fund cannabis businesses in Michigan and beyondAsk Dr. Litinas: How to find your perfect THC-CBD balance
| October 6, 2025
THC, CBD, CBN, CBG—these are more than just letters. They’re distinct compounds, each with their own medicinal properties and influence on your downstream effects.5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
| October 6, 2025
It’s Croptober, which means it’s harvest season for both cannabis and headlines.David Montgomery dominates in his hometown as Lions beat Bengals 37-24
| October 6, 2025
The Detroit Lions rolled to their fourth straight win, 37-24 over the reeling Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.Michigan state budget 2026: 7 things to know about the bills
| October 6, 2025
Here are highlights of the Michigan's state budget.Michigan’s pothole predicament: waging war against the weather
| October 6, 2025
Michigan is anecdotally famous, or some might say infamous, for the poor quality of its roads.Kmart sub creates frenzy at Villa Bakery in Garden City, but other places sell it, too
| October 3, 2025
These places around metro Detroit offer a Kmart-style sub.
MICHIGAN LIFE
HISTORY
7 creepy facts about Michigan they don’t teach you in school
| September 24, 2025
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with seven creepy (or simply unexplained) facts about Michigan that textbooks ignore.That one time in Michigan: When an official funeral was held for frozen pizzas
| September 16, 2025
The next time you’re forced to discard a recalled product, draw inspiration from one of Michigan’s most inventive pizza producers.Great Lakes features mystery triangle blamed for disappearances. Is the legend true?
| September 11, 2025
Beware when heading out onto Lake Michigan—legend says ships are known to vanish in what's known as the Lake Michigan Triangle.
5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
| August 27, 2025
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record
| August 26, 2025
St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.The fascinating histories behind 6 Michigan roads
| August 18, 2025
Turns out, the roads we drive every day aren’t just pavement and paint—they’re pieces of Michigan’s ever-evolving history. Buckle up as we take you on a trip down six Michigan roads with names that tell the story of the state’s past.That one time in Michigan: When America’s only floating post office set sail
| August 5, 2025
Learn more about the J.W. Westcott II, aka America's only floating post office, which keeps Great Lakes freighters stocked with everything from mechanical parts to hamburgers.A historian’s guide to living history in and around Detroit
| July 29, 2025
You’ve studied Michigan history, but why not live it? Check out one historian’s guide to the best ways to bring history to life in Metro Detroit.
