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Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is renaming its June 13 “Pawchella” fundraiser to “Pawfest” after a trademark issue raised by Coachella.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

A 27-year-old Oakland County man held onto a $110,000 winning ticket for months, waiting for the perfect moment to cash it in: his college graduation.

When Amy Rowe headed to Ann Arbor for a rare date night, she didn't expect to use her lifesaving skills. See how this Michigan nurse jumped into action during a comedy show to save a man in distress.

The resort is making history with its latest ever closing date, with Victor Glacier still holding 8 feet of snow and weekend skiing available through May 23rd.

With four concurrent concerts and 28,000 expected downtown, Grand Rapids faces its first big test of handling Acrisure Amphitheater crowds.

Life-sized animatronic dinosaurs take over Dow Gardens in Midland, MIchigan, starting May 19, 2026, including T. rex and Velociraptors, plus summer events and trail encounters included with admission.

Fresh water, farmland, and a lot of hunters could give Michigan an edge when the undead arrive.

The All-American Rejects brought a House Party Tour surprise show to Capri Drive-In in Coldwater, Michigan, turning the iconic drive-in into a packed pop-up performance fans will not forget.

Did you know Grand Rapids once had a thriving oval racetrack? The Speedrome drew national racing stars in the 1950s before closing in 1966.

Discover 25 of the best Fourth of July fireworks shows in Michigan for 2026, complete with dates, times, locations, and parking tips.

Michigan’s black bear population is growing in the Lower Peninsula, with sightings spreading farther south. The DNR confirmed the furthest southeast bear sighting ever recorded.

Michigan’s growing glamping scene just earned national recognition after Beaver Island Retreat ranked among the top three luxury camping destinations in the U.S.

Imagine clocking in at a top-rated company and feeling genuinely valued. That’s the reality for many Michiganders at the best firms to work for.

A botched robbery in Monroe, Michigan, ended in instant karma when two suspects accidentally set themselves on fire while attempting to burn down a local dispensary.

A viral video from Grand Rapids shows a woman interrupting a soccer game at Mackay Park, yelling at vendors and a Spanish-speaking announcer during a moment of silence.

Grand Rapids' newest venue has a detailed list of dos and don'ts. Here's everything you need to know about what you can bring to Acrisure Amphitheater.

If your neighbor is mowing at the crack of dawn, here is what Grand Rapids noise rules actually say about legal lawnmower start times.