Lisa Green
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Free Tickets: 20+ Michigan Museums Friendly for Both Family and Budget
Michigan has plenty of budget-friendly options for experiential learning— including free museums.
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Michigan Drag: What Is It? Who Does It? Where Can You See a Show?
At their core, drag performances are simply another form of artistic expression—with a lot of history.
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The history of the pasty: A yooper delicacy—with or without Rutabagas
Cuisine of the Upper Peninsula is synonymous with the pasty. But where did all begin? England.
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The history of Vernors — and the Boston Cooler
If you’re like many Michiganders, when you get sick, you reach for the Vernors as a home remedy for just about every ailment. Perhaps, then, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that America’s oldest surviving ginger ale was the creation of Michigan’s first licensed pharmacist.
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The History of Frankenmuth Chicken
Frankenmuth is perhaps best known as Michigan’s Christmas wonderland, but its culinary and historical heritage carry some stronger German roots.
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12 Local Coffee Shops That Care About Michigan
Plenty of local Michigan coffee shops are committed to ethically conscious, environmentally friendly, and inclusively owned business practices.
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The Ultimate Guide to Seeing Cheap Movies in Michigan
There are more than a few strategies out there to help you make the most (and spend the least) out of your next movie theater experience in Michigan.
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Coney Dogs: Pure Michigan or European import?
Though often called the Detroit-style hot dog, the coney dog didn’t really come from Detroit.
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The History of Frankenmuth Chicken
Frankenmuth is perhaps best known as Michigan’s Christmas wonderland, but its culinary and historical heritage carry some stronger German roots.
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10 Modern Wedding Traditions That Are Different Than You Remember
2022 is expected to be the busiest wedding season in 40 years, coming on the heels of many couples who had to postpone ceremonies over the last two years.


















