News History & Fun in Michigan
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.
Drive along Dixie Highway today and Fair Haven, Michigan is easy to miss. A few marinas, a bar or two, and long stretches of reeds along Anchor Bay do not look like much. Yet the history of Fair Haven Michigan shows …
The History of Casco Michigan comes alive in a stack of real photo postcards. One-room schools, bean fields, orchards and family homes show how a modest St. Clair County farm township built its daily life.
From the brick Hotel Lenox to St. Augustine’s stone church and the steady hum of the Grand Trunk Railway, the history of Richmond Michigan between 1890 and 1930 shows how a modest farm town adopted modern life without losing its close community ties.
Michigan has a pretty interesting history that goes beyond what you usually hear about. While many people think of its big factories and industrial growth, there are also many lesser-known stories that have helped shape the state’s identity and culture. These …
We examine a local legend of Indian gold and a hermit who made a castle at Loosemore point near the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
From Tony Packo’s Hungarian hot dogs to Lake Erie perch, Toledo restaurants serve bold, comforting plates. This guide to Favorite Foods in Toledo points you to true local favorites for lunch, dinner and date night.
Defunct Michigan automakers once filled Detroit, Lansing and Kalamazoo with factories, jobs and big promises. This feature profiles Packard, Hudson, AMC, REO, Hupmobile, Detroit Electric and Checker, and explains how each tried to stand against the Big Three before finally closing the doors.
