About $250 million in federal relief funding has allowed the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to spruce up several state parks—just in time to book your mid-summer camping trip.
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Michigan Lawmakers Highlight $5.1M Clean Water Initiative in Grand Rapids
President Joe Biden’s “Investing in America” tour took form in Grand Rapids on Wednesday morning as lawmakers and community leaders peered into a pit in front of the home of Paige Biek and her family.
Michigan Mingling: 15 Cheap and Free Places to Make Friends This Summer
Summer in Michigan may be short, but the friendships you build don’t have to be. Here are some free and cheap ways to meet new people this summer.
4 Weird and Wondrous American Byways to Help You Brainstorm Vacation Plans
Turns out taking the scenic route can pay big dividends, for both traveler and towns along the trail. Look no further than these popular byways for proof.
‘Budget for the People’: 6 Ways Michigan Lawmakers Are Spending Your Cash
The largest budget in state history is poised to pay big dividends for Michigan’s schools and infrastructure, as well as bolster access to healthcare, housing, workforce training—and a whole lot more.
US Cities With the Most Divorced People
Where you live may have a lot to do with your odds of getting divorced. Read on to find out if you live in a city with one of the highest divorce rates.
Reader’s Choice: 8 Best Pot Shops in Michigan
Michiganders know a thing or two about weed—so we asked hundreds of them to tell us about their favorite pot shops in the Mitten. Here’s what they told us.
How Michigan Communities Are Celebrating Juneteenth 2023
Check out Juneteenth events happening near you.
Michigan Scores $61M Federal Grant to Build Hundreds of Miles of High-Speed Internet
An eight-figure grant awarded this week from the federal government aims to help continue building out an affordable, high-speed internet network across Michigan.
History, Lingo, and Events: Be a Better Ally With This Pride Guide
It’s Pride Month, a time when members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies attend events across the state to celebrate.
From Escanaba to 8 Mile: Here are 16 works filmed or set in Michigan
From movies to video games, here’s a glimpse of our favorite cultural pieces that were set or filmed in Michigan.
8 Social Hotspots for Michiganders Who Love to Share Marijuana
While public consumption of marijuana is still largely regulated, there are a handful of hidden gems around Michigan where you can partake with friends.
20 Free College Programs in Michigan That You Need to Know About
Public universities, private colleges, and community colleges are all teaming together to make college more affordable for Michiganders. See if you or a loved one qualify for any of Michigan’s tuition-free offers.
Michigan Invests Millions into Fixin’ the Damn Dams
More than $15 million in grant funding authorized by the state legislature last year is now headed out to local communities to help them manage more than a dozen dams statewide.
Michigan Board of Education President Launches Campaign for US Senate
Pamela Pugh, the president of Michigan’s Board of Education, announced Tuesday that she will seek the state’s open US Senate seat in 2024 and challenge US Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.
15 Memorial Day Weekend Ideas for Michiganders Not Heading North
Skip the traffic. These are great ways to spend your weekend.
Michigan Schools Lean on Backpack Bans After Republicans Delay Gun Safety Laws
Michiganders are frustrated over new backpack bans at public schools. Republican lawmakers may have played a role in their necessity. Now students are dealing with the consequences.
28 Michigan Dispensaries That Are Open Late
Looking for 24-hour weed shops in Michigan? We’ve rounded up our favorite recreational and medicinal shops to save you from having to search “open now near me” again.
Michiganders Urge Lawmakers to Take More Action to Rid ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Drinking Water
Environmental activists have new policy demands amid ongoing budget discussions—now with at least two-thirds of the counties in Michigan home to a site contaminated by toxic PFAS chemicals.
Grand Rapids Schools Ban Backpacks After Third Grader Brings in Loaded Gun
A second Michigan school district is banning backpacks on school premises due to concerns about gun violence, this time because a third-grade student was found with a loaded gun.
17 Summer Camps in Michigan Your Kids Will Absolutely Love This Year
Looking for summer camps in Michigan? From hiking the Sleeping Bear Dunes to bringing Minecraft creations to life, here are 17 camps your kids will love.
Throwback to 1980: Remembering the First Time Prince Performed in Detroit
On March 23, 1980, the late recording artist Prince performed for the first time in Detroit. The concert stop was during Rick James’ “Fire It Up” tour at Cobo Arena.
11 Michiganders Having an Awesome Year So Far
We may only be a few months into 2023, but these Michiganders are already having a truly great year.
9 Michigan Women Who Have Amazing Stories
From anti-slavery activists to glass ceiling-shattering politicians, here are some of the most impressive women in Michigan’s history.
Need to Get Outside? These 15 Michigan State Parks Are a Half-Hour Away or Less
Fun fact: Throughout most of Michigan, you’re almost never more than a half-hour away from a state park. With 101 state parks and recreation areas, as well as five national parks, a day trip is within reach of just about every Michigander.
Detroit Boxing Scene Fighting to Make Comeback to Relevance
The best active boxer from Detroit is fighting this weekend on the other side of the world because his hometown does not host big-time bouts these days.
Is Your Driver’s License Suspended? Michigan Officials Want to Help.
For the second year, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office is hosting clinics to help drivers with suspended licenses complete the required steps to safely get back behind the wheel.
Odds Of 50 Random Events Happening To You
Stacker took the guesswork out of 50 random events to determine how likely they are to happen.
New Projects Bring $200M Investment, Hundreds of Jobs to Michigan
Several redevelopment projects are set to create or retain another 400-plus jobs and generate more than $200 million in investment, all right here in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced this week.
5 Michigan women who made history
Through activism, sports, astronautics, and monumental court cases, these five trailblazers made history in the Mitten…and the world.