News & Fun in Michigan
Hedge’s Wigwam once stood at Woodward and 10 Mile as a concrete teepee cafeteria serving barbecued beef and chicken pot pie to generations of Michigan motorists. This article traces its rise from juice stand to landmark, its 1967 closure, 1972 fire and the statues that remain.
This leftover Thanksgiving soup turns turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and vegetables into one warm bowl. It cuts waste, saves time and uses the holiday extras already sitting in your fridge.
A new University of Michigan poll finds Michigan older drivers are more confident behind the wheel than seniors elsewhere, yet less likely to have a plan for when they should stop driving. Doctors and families rarely raise the issue until crisis hits.
Michigan Energy Assistance Program helps Michigan households keep the heat and lights on, and a new MPSC podcast explains how to get help before shutoffs hit. As another long Michigan winter approaches, the Michigan Public Service Commission is using its Behind …
We’re standing at the crowded dock in Port Hope, Michigan, sometime around 1905 to 1913. A Great Lakes steamer, its name on the bow blurred but appearing to read “Flora” or “Lora,” presses so close to the pier it almost scrapes …
These scenes from around Edmore Michigan, in Montcalm County, show what came after Michigan’s great lumber boom. Once this ground held a deep white pine forest; by the early 1900s, it was a sea of stumps. Crews of farmers and hired …
A recent report emphasizes the growing trend of prioritizing Thanksgiving side dishes over turkey among Americans, particularly in Michigan. Over 55% of respondents prefer sides, with mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and stuffing being favorites. The shift signifies a blend of tradition and creativity, highlighting a culinary evolution in holiday celebrations.
Michigan lake effect snow drives hazardous Thanksgiving travel across southeast Michigan, northern Lower and the Upper Peninsula, with more snow likely this weekend. Subtitle: Strong winds, whiteout bands and bitter wind chills hit Michigan as holiday travelers face lake effect snow, …
