Affordability
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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15 things to do during Mackinac Island’s off-season
Did you know Mackinac Island is open year-round? From the annual Christmas Tree lighting to snowshoeing, here are some activities to enjoy in the off-season.
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6 Michigan food halls with global eats for the whole family
Feeling hungry? Dig into unique flavors at these global food halls in Michigan.
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How to travel around Europe without leaving Michigan
Want to explore European countries without boarding a flight? Check out Michigan’s best European-inspired sights and attractions.
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Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
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Tlaib, Sanders introduce CEO pay bill to tax excessive CEO salaries
US Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Monday introduced a bill with fellow progressive US Sen. Bernie Sanders to try and rein in what they view as corporate greed by taxing excessive salaries for America’s top executives.
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Oktoberfest, Michigan-style: 11 festivals & events across the state
Get ready to don your dirndls, because from keg rolling races to authentically brewed German beer, Michigan’s Oktoberfests offer fall fun you won’t want to miss!
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11 can’t-miss fall festivals in Michigan
Because no one should go through life without visiting fall festivals in Michigan that involve carving a boat out of a giant pumpkin and racing it down a river, am I right?
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Your 2025 guide to apple picking in Michigan
We’ve got the when and where to go for all your apple picking in Michigan fall fun needs, so bring on the apple cider!
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Ann Arbor residents plan ballot initiative to dump DTE and shift city toward public power
A group of Ann Arbor residents are taking the first steps toward removing DTE Energy as their electrical provider and creating a public electric utility board.
