LOCAL CULTURE
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Viral ‘6-7’ tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say ” 6-7 ” is “cooked” and should come to a massive full-stop in 2026.
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RoboCop statue stands in Eastern Market 15 years after viral tweet
After nearly 15 years of planning, casting, fits, starts, snags and delays, Detroit’s RoboCop statue is upright at Eastern Market.
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That One Time in Michigan: When immigrant brothers turned frosting recipes into Faygo
Where did Michigan’s most iconic pop get its start? Take a trip down memory lane to learn more about Faygo—and don’t be surprised if you’re thirsty by the end!
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Celebrating Native American history. What to know in November
Here’s what to know this Native American Heritage Month.
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Monroe is the most haunted city in Michigan, & these 5 facts prove it
Bring your inner ghost hunter to life with a visit to Monroe, the most haunted city in Michigan.
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9 Halloween costumes that only make sense in Michigan
Get started on the perfect Michigan-inspired Halloween costume with our roundup of strange, silly, and downright fun ideas.
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Michigan offers a variety of license plates. These are the most popular
Since 2022, Michigan has added new license plate styles, bringing back throwback plates from the 1960s—and even letting Michiganders celebrate their favorite colleges.
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Ghosts in the Great Lakes: 10 spooky tales about Michigan
From lighthouse keepers standing eternal watch to a man mysteriously disappearing for an entire year near the “Michigan triangle,” here are some scary tales about Michigan’s Great Lakes to keep you awake at night.
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7 haunted cemeteries in Michigan that are delightfully creepy
Gear up for ghostly adventures when you visit the most haunted cemeteries in Michigan.
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8 Michigan stereotypes that are actually pretty accurate
Take a lighthearted look at our quirks and peculiarities with a list of Michigan stereotypes that can’t be denied.
























