Michiganders

Winter is coming to Michigan, and your house needs to be ready! Don't forget these five important home maintenance tasks before the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures arrive.

Michigan drivers, we need to talk about the zipper merge. I'm tired of getting dirty looks for doing it correctly, and it's time we cleared up a few things about merging in construction zones.

Before 1978, Michigan’s roads were littered with bottles and cans. Since the Beverage Container Act took effect, litter has improved dramatically. Now, one organization is pushing to end Michigan’s bottle return system.

Think you know how to pronounce Michigan cities? These names regularly trip up visitors and newcomers—and Michiganders can spot an outsider pretty quickly.

Ask five Michiganders where "up north" starts and you'll get five different answers. Here's one argument I think makes sense...

Many Michiganders grew up eating City Chicken, but people outside the state may not know this surprising dish isn't made with chicken at all.

Michigan isn’t the only place with its name. Several towns across the U.S. share it—but surprisingly, they don’t have much else in common.

Michigan didn’t crack the top 15 in a new summer road trip ranking—and honestly, it feels like a snub.

Stargazers in Michigan still have eight chances to catch meteor showers in 2026. Check out the full schedule and find out when conditions will be best for viewing.

Life in Michigan is stunning, but it’s not perfect. From crazy weather to endless potholes, here are 13 red flags every newcomer should know.

So you’ve landed in Michigan. Congrats — but winter’s coming and it means business. Here are the must-know tips for surviving the Mitten State’s coldest months without turning into a snowbound pancake.

Since the U.S. is no longer minting the penny, what will become of Sandy the Pony, Meijer's one cent pony ride for kids?