That one time in Michigan: When a Cornish pastry became a UP staple
A quick history of the Upper Peninsula's most famous food.
Dec
2024
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History
Aug
2024
27
What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here's what you need to know about Labor Day.
Aug
2024
7
That one time in Michigan: When a ‘Black Eden’ was built
How one Michigan town enabled Black Americans to vacation during segregation.
Jul
2024
26
Site of 3 killings during 1967 Detroit riot to receive historic marker
The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the city's bloody 1967 race riot is receiving a historic marker.
Jun
2024
12
That one time in Michigan: When we became ‘Michiganders’
We're diving into a quick history of "Michigander" and "Michiganian" and trying to get to the bottom of which one is right.
May
2024
22
Vincent Chin’s life was cut short in Detroit, but his legacy lives on
In June 1982, 27-year-old Vincent Chin was attacked and killed in Detroit, Michigan. Chin's legacy continues to live on, over 40 years later.
Apr
2024
3
That one time in Michigan: When a Dutch town invented a festival of flowers
A quick history of Holland, Michigan, and its Tulip Time Festival.
Mar
2024
26
Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here's everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
Feb
2024
20
Connie Converse was a promising musician—until she disappeared
Connie Converse was a singer-songwriter from New Hampshire who disappeared in 1974. Here’s what you need to know about her.
Feb
2024
7
That one time in Michigan: When we got our state flag
Ever wondered what everything on Michigan's flag means?
