10 Michigan organizations fighting human trafficking
Human trafficking happens, even in our beautiful state of Michigan, but these homegrown organizations are fighting back.
Jan
2026
20
Kalamazoo
Dec
2025
9
Shop small, not small-minded: Over 30 local LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support in Michigan
These LGBTQ+ Michiganders are creating community and investing in their neighborhoods—here’s how you can support them.
Dec
2025
3
A renter’s guide to the cheapest cities in Michigan
Looking for a new rental in Michigan? Explore our list of eight affordable cities for renters in the Great Lakes State.
Dec
2025
3
24 activities in Michigan to try when it’s freezing outside
From puzzle tournaments to indoor ice rinks to private chalets, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Michigan’s winters while staying warm.
Nov
2025
4
Quirky Kalamazoo: 26 things to do that are off the beaten path
Attend alligator “school,” play with Legos, and rent your own personal Secret Garden hot tub! Discover unique things to do in Kalamazoo.
Oct
2025
30
Coney Island on the Great Lakes: The story behind Michigan’s famous hot dogs
Coney Island may be in New York, but Coney Island hot dogs are a Michigan tradition! Learn about the dish and how it became a Wolverine classic.
Oct
2025
10
10 most terrifying haunted houses in Michigan
From underground warehouse tunnels to multi-level scares, these haunted houses in Michigan will terrify even the most hardened of thrill seekers.
Aug
2025
22
At WMU, a master gardener and the local labor union team up to feed students who’re scraping by
As the Trump administration slashes USDA funding for food banks and grocery prices continue to rise, David Prellwitz of Kalamazoo explains how communities can help college students combat food insecurity.
Aug
2025
15
7 quirky campus traditions Michigan colleges carry on
Spend a moment reflecting on your college glory days with our list of fun and unique traditions Michigan colleges are known for.
Jul
2025
25
‘Big beautiful bill’ will end Medicaid for people in Kalamazoo, Holland, and Battle Creek this year. Here’s how many will lose it—and who’s responsible
The representative who voted to take away health care from nearly 15,000 Michiganders in his district is “looking forward” to announcing his reelection plans later this year.
