Lifestyle
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Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Jan. 9-11)
Highlights include the largest free winter festival in the US, skiing and dog sledding in the UP, and more.
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Michigan’s best spring & summer festivals preview
Mark your calendars for these 19 can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in Michigan.
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Your questions about getting unemployment in Michigan, answered
If you’re experiencing unemployment in Michigan, benefits can keep you afloat. Here’s everything you need to know about filing, getting paid, and finding work.
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That one time in Michigan: When it was the first English-speaking government to abolish the death penalty
In Michigan, a death penalty ban was established before official statehood. Here’s how this restriction came to be and what it means for modern law.
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7 Michigan restaurants opening in 2026 that you’ll want to try
Get ready for a delicious 2026 with our roundup of new restaurants in Michigan.
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Here are 20 NYE events across Michigan (Dec. 31, 2025)
Our highlights include the famous Traverse City CherryT Ball Drop, massive parties in Grand Rapids and Detroit, and much more.
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Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Dec. 19-21)
Our lineup includes a holiday market at the UP State Fairgrounds, a prehistoric winter celebration where dinosaurs come alive, and a last chance to check out several holiday celebrations across the state.
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Michigan’s 7 most heartwarming news stories of 2025
It’s easy to get bogged down by sad news, but there are still heartwarming tales to unearth in Michigan. Here are 7 of our favorites from 2025.
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15 last-minute Michigan-made gifts to shop in the Mitten
Shop small with Michigan-made gifts that will still arrive in plenty of time for the holidays! P.S., we’re grabbing candied bourbon pecans!
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9 times ordinary Michiganders performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Get inspired by our 2025 roundup featuring Good Samaritans, generous neighbors, and kind kids.
