DETROIT - The Gander

Jul 2025 18

11 of the best public splash pads in Michigan

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Check out our list of the best public splash pads in Michigan, including free options and the largest splash pad in the state!

children run and play in the water of a michigan splash pad

Jul 2025 15

The 15 best waterfront restaurants in Michigan, according to locals

By Chaunie Brusie | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

The best waterfront restaurants in Michigan are the ones the locals love—here are the hidden gems we found, plus some beloved favorites.

a plate of food with a glass of white wine on a table in front of a view of the waterfront

Jul 2025 14

20 Michigan dispensaries that stay open late

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, EVERGREEN, Kyle Kaminski

Need a late-night re-up? All of these dispensaries stay open past 11 p.m. And a few of them don't close at all.

Jul 2025 14

7 books by Michigan authors to add to your summer reading list

By Sophie Boudreau | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Working on your TBR list for the summer? Incorporate the Mitten State into your seasonal reads with our roundup of compelling books by Michigan authors.

a woman reading a book in a hammock outside

Jul 2025 14

6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

If it feels like the weed news never stops, you’re not wrong.

Jul 2025 10

Detroit boutique owner details impacts of tariffs as deadline for deals passes without ceremony

By Michigan Advance | NATIONAL ECONOMY, POLITICS, Michigan Advance

With President Donald Trump’s administration once again pushing back its deadline for negotiating new international trade deals, small business owners—including a Detroit boutique owner—voiced their concerns on a Wednesday press call, outlining how continued uncertainty around global trade had impacted their business.