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Why Do People Think Michigan Is the Worst State?
Why Do People Think Michigan Is the Worst State?
Michigan hate is one of the internet’s stranger hobbies. Spend enough time on Reddit threads, state-ranking articles, comment sections, or “best and worst places to live” lists, and you will eventually run into the same familiar shots: the roads are…
Why So Many Michigan Towns Have French Names (and How to Pronounce Them)
Why So Many Michigan Towns Have French Names (and How to Pronounce Them)
Read a Michigan map out loud and you’ll sound like you’re stumbling through a high school French quiz. Sault Ste. Marie. Charlevoix. Presque Isle. Grand Marais. Detroit itself. Michigan towns with French names are everywhere, and most of them have…
Michigan’s Most Mind-Blowingly Weird Food
Michigan’s Most Mind-Blowingly Weird Food
Michigan has many gifts. Great lakes. Great music. Great sports heartbreak. And, apparently, a deep and beautiful refusal to let food remain normal. This is a state where somebody looked at a burger and thought, “Nice start, but what if…
Reddit’s Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurants
Reddit’s Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurants
As a Grand Rapids resident and casual lurker in the Grand Rapids subreddit, I’m always curious to read local opinions on places to eat. Reddit’s always an interesting place to gauge local opinion, particularly on popular restaurants, but a recent…
The Deepest Points in Each of the Great Lakes
The Deepest Points in Each of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by surface area, stretching across the U.S.–Canada border and shaping the geography, climate, and culture of the Midwest and Great Lakes region. While they are often described by…
Michigan Slang & Accent Words
Michigan Slang & Accent Words

Michigan Slang & Accent Words

There was a point in my life when I thought I spoke unaccented English. As I had the chance to travel the country a bit, I quickly learned just how wrong I was. Growing up in Michigan, and then living…

AdamJuly 1, 2022April 10, 2024 Around Michigan
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20 Weird Michigan Laws
20 Weird Michigan Laws

20 Weird Michigan Laws

Michigan has its fair share of weird laws. For example, did you know that it’s against the law to sing to your girlfriend in Kalamazoo? Or that it’s illegal to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant? Here are some…

MikeJune 15, 2022June 13, 2022 Around Michigan
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Best Sushi in Lansing
Best Sushi in Lansing

Best Sushi in Lansing

The restaurant scene in the Lansing area has grown rapidly recently. There seem to be new local restaurants and breweries as well as chain restaurants popping up. But what hasn’t changed are the top sushi places in the area. The…

LexieMay 15, 2022May 14, 2022 Around Michigan
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Movies Made in Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and More…
Movies Made in Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and More…

Movies Made in Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and More…

Living in Grand Rapids was an interesting time in the 2010s when Michigan had enacted a film tax credit to lure more productions to Michigan. I recall the movie 30 minutes or less shooting at the pizza place around the…

AdamMay 1, 2022May 2, 2022 Around Michigan
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Michigan Mental Health Resources
Michigan Mental Health Resources

Michigan Mental Health Resources

May is national mental health month, and we want to make sure our Michigan community is aware of the many resources available to them. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help.…

MikeApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Around Michigan
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Hidden Beaches in Michigan
Hidden Beaches in Michigan

Hidden Beaches in Michigan

The state of Michigan has miles of amazing beachfront. As the Great Lakes state, Michigan boasts as much shoreline as Florida, California, and Alaska. There are great beaches on the Great Lakes, inland lakes, and miles of rivers. Many people…

JoeApril 1, 2022April 20, 2022 Around Michigan
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Detroit Bachelorette Party Ideas
Detroit Bachelorette Party Ideas

Detroit Bachelorette Party Ideas

Detroit has a lot to offer when it comes to bachelorette party ideas. Each bride has a vision for their wedding as well as an idea of how they want their bachelorette party to go. If you’re planning a Detroit…

LexieMarch 15, 2022March 17, 2022 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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Best Breakfast in Grand Rapids
Best Breakfast in Grand Rapids

Best Breakfast in Grand Rapids

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But where in Grand Rapids can you get the best breakfast? We’ve rounded up the best breakfast and brunch in Grand Rapids. Graydon’s Crossing Website Graydon’s Crossing has a…

LexieMarch 1, 2022May 23, 2022 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Famous People From Michigan
Famous People From Michigan

Famous People From Michigan

The State of Michigan has produced several famous actors, athletes, musicians and writers over the years. Some of the more well known celebrities from Michigan include: Tom Selleck An actor and film producer born in Detroit, MI on January 29,…

MikeFebruary 16, 2022May 2, 2022 Around Michigan
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Fun February Festivals and Events In Michigan
Fun February Festivals and Events In Michigan

Fun February Festivals and Events In Michigan

Michigan is widely known for its annual and traditional festivals in the summer. Cherry Fest in Traverse City, the Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven, the Tall Ship Festival in Bay City, and the Maple Syrup Festival in Shepherd all…

JoeFebruary 2, 2022February 3, 2022 Around Michigan
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