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Farah's Pub is coming to Grand Rapids' West Side. With new signs up on Bridge Street, locals are left wondering: Is this new spot actually connected to the original Farah's that closed down on Michigan Street?

Ask five Michiganders where "up north" starts and you'll get five different answers. Here's one argument I think makes sense...

Someone spotted a Cold War-era fallout shelter sign in Muskegon, and suddenly people all over Michigan started sharing where they'd seen them too.

Many Michiganders grew up eating City Chicken, but people outside the state may not know this surprising dish isn't made with chicken at all.

Squirrels and other animals cause a surprising number of Michigan power outages by getting into lines, transformers, and substations.

A national protest against AI data centers is hitting more than 50 cities this Friday — and Grand Rapids is on that list.

Investigators say there are still more questions than answers after the death of 12-year-old Olivia Smith in Bay County.

Michigan offers some of the best fishing in America. From the Great Lakes to hidden rivers, here are the top places every angler should explore.

Moomers Ice Cream of Traverse City is representing Michigan in a national bracket to crown America's Best Ice Cream. Voting opens July 16 at The64.com.

Turns out there's a pretty specific window for when fireworks are actually legal in Michigan — and a lot of people shooting them off this week were outside of it.

That silent lightning flickering on the horizon on a hot summer night has a name most of us grew up using — turns out, that name is completely made up.

Heading to Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival? The city released its strict space reservation policy for the parade and fireworks. Find out exactly when you can save your spot and which items will be confiscated by city crews.

Michigan Auto Law Presents: Lions, Tigers, and Locked Doors. Can you make it out?

East Grand Rapids middle schools approved a new $250 per season sports fee, but full waivers are available for families in the federal free and reduced-price lunch program to ensure no student is left on the sidelines.

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026.

A Meijer mPerks rewards theft scheme that drained nearly $73,000 from customer accounts has ended with three people sentenced in Kent County. The fraud targeted Michigan shoppers and sparked a state investigation after multiple complaints.

54-year-old Caledonia man faces arson and attempted murder charges after a late-night house fire on Channel Drive SE left his elderly father in critical condition.

Hunt’s Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co. has closed after decades serving travelers. The beloved Michigan pasty stop was once a USA Today nominee.