Because very few people work on Thanksgiving, the night beforehand is a busy time for bars and restaurants as families and friends catch up over drinks and a meal they don’t actually have to cook. Some people even refer to…
No other city has a reputation or stigma as strong as the city of Detroit. Detroit has long been known as a place of decay and delinquency, an overall dystopia of sorts. However, Detroit is more than its reputation and…
Grand Rapids is a great mid-size city with numerous opportunities for growth, education and families. But like any major decision, you should do your research homework before making the move. Whether you’re moving to Grand Rapids because of work or…
Updated: November 2018 It is hard to believe that we are almost halfway through November; especially with the weather, we have had in Michigan lately! With so much going on this time of year, it is important to remember what…
The average cost of tuition for the academic year 2014-2015 for colleges in Michigan is $ 7,063 for in-state and $ 16,131 for out-of-state. That’s just one year, you multiply that by four and the average out of state student…
Anyone who’s visited the Michigan Little finger knows that good ole Fishtown is a destination spot on the peninsula.With shops catering to local artists, wineries, restaurants, beaches and more, there are plenty of options for having a great day in Leland,…
Michigan is home to some beautiful and unique places. Any Michigander knows that Michigan is broken up into several regions–West Michigan, Mid-Michigan, Southeast Michigan, Tri-Cities around the Greater Detroit Area, and lastly but certainly not least, Northern Michigan. It’s almost unheard…
Besides its name, Kalamazoo is known pretty much for one thing: its breweries. Good beer and good food are easy to find in the city. The county has 10 breweries (and counting) and liveability.com ranked the city as the No.…
Author Kathy-jo Wargin has a way with words. Growing up on her books, I didn’t realize this, but as I’m reading the books to kids now, she has the ability to capture both adults and children with her unique writing…
I am presenting this blog series on the top taverns and bars in Northern Michigan. When up north sight seeing, hunting, boating, or fishing it is always fun to stop into a local, non franchised bar and have real food…