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Jan 2026 14

Michigan’s reality TV stars: Where are they now?

By Chaunie Brusie | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

From the “Real World” to “Real Housewives,” here are 10 reality stars from Michigan and what they’re up to now.

Jan 2026 12

7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

Spark up and catch up. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new on Michigan’s cannabis scene:

Jan 2026 9

Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Jan. 9-11)

By Karel Vega | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Karel Vega

Highlights include the largest free winter festival in the US, skiing and dog sledding in the UP, and more.

Jan 2026 9

This ballot proposal takes aim at DTE and dark money in Michigan politics

By Kyle Kaminski | VOTING, POLITICS, Kyle Kaminski

A new petition called Mop Up Michigan wants to give Michigan voters the chance to ban political donations from DTE, Consumers Energy, and other monopoly corporations—and expose dark money along the way.

Jan 2026 7

Michigan’s best spring & summer festivals preview

By Britteny Dee | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Mark your calendars for these 19 can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in Michigan.

Once the weather starts to warm up and the spring season begins, festivals of all sorts start taking over cities and towns throughout Michigan.

Jan 2026 6

7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

New year, same weed drama. Here are seven quick hits of Michigan cannabis news to get you caught up.

Jan 2026 6

Lansing cannabis operation grows top-shelf weed that justifies the splurge

By Kyle Kaminski | CANNABIS, COMMUNITY, Kyle Kaminski

Premier Cannabis Farms is leaning on old-school genetics and hands-on cultivation to deliver premium weed that stands apart in an increasingly crowded market.