Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has its challenges, especially when it comes to securing housing. Whether you rent or own, our city is known for its competitive and expensive housing market, making it difficult for many people to find a place to live. I hope to be an home owner one day, but the number of people moving to the area has made it hard to find a house that fits us right without having a huge fight or overpaying.

Before the last game was played in 1999, Tiger Stadium was in its 78th year and was beloved by much of the Detroit community and fans alike. When news broke that the Tigers' association and the city of Detroit were planning to build a new stadium (Comerica Park), people had concerns the team would be leaving the city for the suburbs.

Everyone likely has a favorite sub shop location. Maybe it's a national chain like Subway, Jimmy John's or Jersey Mike's. Perhaps it's a local spot like Gonella's in metro Detroit. Southeast Michigan has been home to a sub shop chain with deep roots in Update New York, DiBella's. The chain...

Axe throwing fans in West Michigan have a unique opportunity to make a difference this month. FlannelJax’s is dedicating 25% of their Sunday sales in October to support In The Image, a Grand Rapids charity that helps homeless families. This gives the community a chance to enjoy a fun and unique activity while contributing to a vital and growing cause.

When we look back on 2020, there aren't many good things to remember. The moment the pandemic started to feel real was when I was walking through the aisles at Meijer, and they were all nearly empty. But no aisle was more empty than the toilet paper aisle. Now in...

'Tis the season for all thing magical and mysterious! Did you know one of the most spellbinding places on the planet is right here in Michigan?. Travel publication LoveExploring.com sought out 34 enchanting spots from all around the globe. Their picks range from natural wonders to castles with long-told tales of sorcery.

Are you ready to go on a bizarre, eccentric ride complete with videos and photos that add to this puzzling tourist attraction in an empty field in the rural town of Lincoln, Massachusetts an hour outside Boston, Massachusetts?. According to Mental Floss it's been nicknamed "Ponyhenge" in a reference to...

A British woman was shocked to learn that she had been declared dead after reading her own obituary online. Fox News reports that 39-year-old Faye Finaro of Nottingham was perplexed when she saw her name and her photo in the obituary section of the Mansfield Chad. Posted with the obituary was the option to send flowers to her family.

Guacamole is the latest food to be recalled in 2024. Newsweek reports that guacamole sold by Supreme Service Solutions LLC in Kroger stores have now been recalled. There products are said to have been given the highest risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The news outlet goes...

A woman on Reddit explained why she does not want her boyfriend to go to a wedding where his "psychotic" ex-girlfriend is a bridesmaid. "Me and my boyfriend Sam have been together for a year and a half. We broke up last summer for two months but got back together. During our break, Sam met up with his ex-girlfriend Rachel, whom he had dated for four years prior to our relationship. They only met up once, and nothing came of it; however, Rachel still has feelings for Sam and was hoping they would rekindle things. Rachel was enraged and threw a fit whenever she found out that me and Sam got back together. She sent him a lot of really nasty messages and continued to do so for several months afterward, even though he never responded to her," the woman began.

If you're like us, you're probably just coming to the realization that those McDonald's happy meals that you've seen a million times can actually turn into trays. Who knew!? We certainly didn't. Yep, believe it or not, it's more than just a cute, little box. This tray transformation has been...

Ready? OK! These celebrities who were once cheerleaders have spirit — yes they do! — and they’ve got impressive net worth to boot. Before entertaining audiences on TV, in the movies or on stage, these celebrities once wowed sports crowds with their high-flying moves and cheers when they worked as cheerleaders for various teams.

Last week, #10 ranked Michigan Wolverines, hot off their National Championship victory, played their first home game of the 2024 season against #3 Texas Longhorns in front of a sold-out crowd of 111,170 thousand fans. The wave of yellow in that crowd, as always, was an insane image to comprehend.

The daughter of the Detroit rapper got married in Battle Creek, Michigan this past May. They grow so fast! Truly. Fans of Eminem have know Hailie Jade since she was practically a baby herself. Now, fans are convinced Eminem's baby is expecting a baby!. On Thursday, October 3rd TMZ was...

It's fall and the leaves are changing. Ah, the beautiful colors of fall. That's the good news. The bad news, we have to rake piles and piles of leaves up. I have a lot of trees in my yard and raking leaves always seems to be an endless task every fall. It blows my mind.

The winter of 2024-2025 is forecast to be a 'weak La Niña' year. El Niño/La Niña refers to the warming and cooling periods of the tropical zones of the Pacific Ocean. The two weather patterns don't have much affect on summer weather in the United States, but do make a difference in winter. And what happens in the Pacific Ocean will impact weather across the continent including, of course, Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

This weekend, West Michiganders will have another exciting chance to witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing displays: the northern lights. Thanks to increased solar flare activity, the auroras will likely be visible in the night skies across much of Michigan. This is particularly exciting news for those who may...

The NFL has been around for decades, so it is hard to believe that there are still first happening in the league but to be honest, this is happening at least once a season if not more. As technology and skill continue to improve, I would expect for us to continue seeing faster across the sport of football, especially in the NFL. Although there are all time greats in the Hall of Fame already, but today's players may be the best we have ever seen.

Bitter-cold temperatures and lots of wet snow are expected to hit Michigan this year. The cold weather will be pushing rodents to find a new warm home and they're not paying rent. The Farmer's Almanac predicts below-average temps and above-average snowfall this winter for Southwest Michigan. The critters that live...

Looking for a place to rent that accepts pets? One Michigan city in particular leads the nation in available properties. The personal finance website WalletHub recently released its list of America's "Most Pet-Friendly Cities in 2024". Study authors considered a wide range of criteria, including the monetary ramifications of being a pet owner in each city; the most suitable places for the optimal health and wellness of pets; and how outdoor pet-friendly each city is.