LOCAL CULTURE
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Free Comic Book Day in Michigan: What to know & where to go
Free Comic Book Day takes place on May 3, 2025. Learn how and where to celebrate all things comic books in Michigan.
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10 celebrities who own mansions in Michigan
From Eminem to Jeff Daniels, here are some of the most recognizable celebrities who own mansions in Michigan. Could you be their neighbor?
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Midwest horror core: ‘Holland’ gives Michigan the Hollywood treatment
Holland, Michigan—famous for its Dutch heritage and Tulip Time Festival—takes center stage in the new thriller “Holland,” just in time for spring.
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37 Michigan sayings & slang words, explained
Those of us from the Mitten know all about Michigan sayings, but do you know where they actually came from?
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We asked, you answered: Here’s what Michiganders set their thermostats to in the wintertime
We crunched the numbers, and one setting came out on top.
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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host ‘A Motown Christmas’ special honoring the label’s legacy
Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey — bridging Motown’s old and new school — are lending their voices during a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed music forever.
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Tattoos for Tampons: Lansing tattoo shop finds unique way to give back to its community
Val Magee, tattoo artist and co-owner of Devils Day Tattoo in Lansing, talks about an upcoming collaboration to help underserved Michiganders access menstrual products.
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Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.
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Do Michiganders speed? Here’s what they said
Does it feel like everyone in Michigan drives like they’re in a huge hurry? We asked locals how much over the speed limit they go—and the answers might surprise you.
