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19 restaurants near Detroit where kids can eat for free
Dine at these Michigan restaurants in and around Detroit, where kids can get a free meal when you’re on a budget.
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Michigan mom says Rx Kids made all the difference to her family
Nyah Phillips of Inkster explains how a cash prescription program for parents helped her growing family—and why she’s fighting alongside other Michigan moms to expand it statewide.
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10 pay-it-forward restaurants in Michigan where you can give & receive free meals
From a fully free restaurant to cafes that let you pay-it-forward, here are 10 dining establishments in Michigan that let you give and receive free meals.
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A book lover’s guide to Detroit
Detroit is an oasis for book lovers. Discover the city’s best spots to shop for new books or read old favorites with a coffee or cocktail in hand.
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Nessel seeks 85% reduction in ‘bloated, unjustified’ DTE gas rate request
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Friday announced that she’d filed testimony on DTE Energy’s request to increase its natural gas rates, with Nessel seeking to slash the $237.5 million request by 85%.
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Your family-friendly Michigan Spring Break staycation itinerary
Staying home this spring break? Us too! Follow our family of seven’s spring break Michigan staycation itinerary to join in on the fun.
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Marche du Nain Rouge 2026: Detroit’s quirky festival celebrating a mythical red dwarf
Dress up in your quirkiest costumes and venture out to find the infamous Nain Rouge, who has kept Detroiters on their toes for generations.
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Michigan blacksmith combines candy & craftsmanship in unique business
Meet Randy Haas, a professional blacksmith who has combined his skills and love of sweets into a brand-new candy-making business, where he’s known as “The Sugarsmith.”
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The Michigan museums my kids have enjoyed the most
My five children and I love visiting the many museums Michigan has to offer. Here are our favorite Michigan museums—and bonus, some even have free admission!
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Pączki Day: Why Mardi Gras in Michigan means Polish pastry
Eating pączki the Tuesday before Lent is a Michigan tradition–but why? Read to find out—and learn where to get some pączki for yourself this year.
