Tea lovers can make custom herbal blend at upcoming Chippewa Nature Center event

The event features award-winning herbalist Bevin Cohen and includes a make-and-take tea blend activity.

St. Louis Native Michael Kearns, Hollywood Trailblazer for Gay Actors, Dies at 76

Michael Kearns, a St. Louis native credited as one of Hollywood's first openly gay actors and remembered as a trailblazing AIDS activist and author, has died at age 76. He built a career spanning film, television and theater beginning in the 1970s while also becoming one of the most visible HIV-positive public figures in American entertainment.

Treat Yourself To The Michigan Dining Experience That Has Foodies Absolutely Obsessed Right Now

There’s a little corner of Michigan where the chicken is so good, people have been driving hours just to sit down and eat it, and that place is the Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth. If you’ve never made the trip, you’re missing out on one of the most genuinely...

Family-Style Fried Chicken Dinners Pack This Old-World Dining Room In Small-Town Michigan

Some Michigan road trips have a clear finish line, and in Frankenmuth that finish line usually involves a platter of fried chicken that keeps coming back to the table. This small town is famous for covered bridges, Christmas shops, and horse-drawn carriages. Yet a big share of the people strolling...

Raising Cane's on pace to open in 2027

Raising Cane’s is on track to open in Mount Pleasant, after the city’s planning commission approved its Special Use Permit on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the city hall chambers. The commission discussed two licenses for two different stores, Raising Cane's and White Ash cannabis. They also talked about more housing in the city.

Local honey shop celebrating 15 years

Sticky Situations is hosting a Bees and Trees Open House.

7 Brew Franchise Bringing New Location to Saginaw Township

The drive-thru coffee spot is moving up to the Saginaw Bay area. 7 Brew is becoming a known name in Michigan, with a new location coming to 5806 State Street in Saginaw. This would be the first location in the area, with the others near Midland and Metro Detroit. Signage was just recently put up, and franchisee Salem Najjar told What Now Detroit the estimated opening date is around Dec. 14.

You Won’t Find The Usual Supermarket Finds At This Michigan Amish Market Locals Keep Coming Back To

Shelves stacked with bulk spices, fresh-baked bread, thick-cut cheeses, and handcrafted furniture make this country stop feel worlds away from a typical grocery run. Yoder’s of Tustin sits on 200th Avenue in the small village of Tustin, Michigan, in Osceola County. Shoppers fill their baskets with bulk baking supplies,...

The Friction Between Bay City and Madonna

It's been said that Madonna hates Bay City. It's also been said Bay City officials hate Madonna. Those aren't necessarily true, and the city finally paid tribute after 40 years...

Pizza Named America’s Best Comes From This Unassuming Michigan Restaurant

Award buzz is enough to make almost any pizza lover curious, especially when the pie comes from a roadside spot instead of a big-city restaurant. In Rockford, Michigan, Flo’s Wood Fired Pizzeria has drawn attention for its Pizza D’Italia, a pie linked to national recognition, though the exact award organizer and year are not clearly documented in the available information. The restaurant adds even more personality with a barrel-shaped entrance, an open kitchen, and topping combinations that go well beyond the usual pepperoni order.

Eric Jylha, longtime TV journalist and local historian, dies at 76

SAGINAW, MI — Eric Jylha, a longtime staple of WNEM TV-5 news broadcasts and a local historian, died Sunday, Oct. 4. Tributes from local leaders and former colleagues praised the 76-year-old Bad Axe native for his work in journalism and his dedication to the region. Jylha joined the news...

Makin’ Bacon owner looking to sell business, keep local favorite going

SAGINAW, Mich. — After more than a decade of serving customers across the Great Lakes Bay Region, the owner of Makin’ Bacon is ready to move on to a new chapter — but she doesn’t want the business she built to disappear. Barbara Christophilopoulos is looking...

Bay City reveals a rejuvenated Mural

BAY CITY, Mich.--Bay City is getting a refreshed mural at the corner of Center Avenue and Water Street; the rejuvenated mural will now decorate the intersection. The mural reveal brought together the community and the contributors who helped make the project happen. Art Club Studio owner and contributor Johnnie Martinez...

Dog Days Howl-o-ween Costume Contest

A local pet Halloween costume contest is taking place at Imerman Memorial Park in Saginaw Township.

Donuts Worth the Drive: 5 Northern Michigan Stops for Fall Flavors

From cinnamon-dusted and cider donuts to pumpkin-spiced favorites, here are the Northern Michigan donuts worth going the extra mile for this fall. Fall at Gallagher’s Farm is practically synonymous with pumpkin donuts. The bakery’s cake donuts come in multiple varieties, from classic plain to options dressed up with vanilla or chocolate glaze and sprinkles.

Jim Crow Museum includes information about Old Settlers

The Old Settlers of Mecosta, Montcalm and Isabella counties are among the stories told at the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University.

'Second Saturdays' at Saginaw Art Museum

You’ll Need Both Hands To Tackle The Cheeseburgers At This Tiny Michigan Hole In The Wall

Some of the best meals come from the smallest kitchens, where the grill has been sizzling for years and the regulars know exactly what to order. The Whitehouse Restaurant on North McEwan Street in Clare, Michigan, is one of those beloved little spots. It is famous for big, juicy cheeseburgers...

How This Old Town Bistro Won Hearts in Saginaw, Michigan

Open Wed-Thu, 5 PM–8 PM; Fri-Sat, 5 PM–9 PM; Sat-Sun brunch, 10 AM–2 PM (closed Mon-Tue) Inside the Historic Graebner Building in Old Town Saginaw, Artisan Urban Bistro pairs an open kitchen with a seasonal menu that changes through the year. 🍽️. Chef-owner Lonnie Paser cooks...