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Wheeler's, "Michigan's Favorite Up North Diner" in Standish, gives a unique nod to Northern Michigan by displaying a distance sign almost exclusively listing northern destinations.

Beaver Island in Lake Michigan has earned the nickname "America’s Emerald Isle", but not because of its greenery. Its Irish roots and rich fishing history make it a hidden Midwest gem.

Since 1938, Iva’s Chicken Dinners in Sterling has been delighting guests with all-you-can-eat fried chicken and home-style favorites, earning the title of Michigan’s best hidden gem restaurant from Lovefood.com.

Per a Billboard report, Slipknot are very close to finalizing a deal that would see them sell off their music catalog for approximately $120 million.

It’s worn by action heroes and everyday guys—but calling these shirts “wife-beaters” started because of a brutal 1947 murder in Detroit.

Grunge was heavily influenced by heavy metal even though they are rock, so here are the most metal-sounding songs by big grunge bands.

After persistent inquiries, it looks like John Stamos will appear at Riot Fest's 20th anniversary. But first there's a 10-item list of demands to be met.

New tours from President, Foreigner, Memphis May Fire and Small Town Titans lead the latest tour announcements from the last seven days.

Bones from a 13,000-year-old mastodon found in Kent County will soon be displayed at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here!

Starting 177 miles apart in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, US-41 and I-75 embark on parallel journeys over 2,000 miles, only to end a mere 12 miles from each other in Miami.

A piece of Grand Rapids’ music history is up for grabs. The stage from The Intersection, where countless unforgettable shows have rocked the city, is now on Facebook Marketplace.

Netflix’s new doc reveals the shocking Michigan case of a mother who sent thousands of harassing texts to her own child.

Earthly Refillery has opened a second location in downtown Grand Rapids, offering zero-waste shopping with bulk groceries, eco-friendly products, and refillable essentials.

Grand Rapids residents shared their go-to burger spots. We counted the votes—these 20 restaurants top the list for juiciest, most-loved burgers.

A Michigan mom rescued a boy from drowning at a beach but was met with curses instead of thanks from the boy’s mother. Ashley, a veteran lifeguard, shares how her heroic act sparked anger before the truth came out.

From affordability to career outcomes, Michigan’s community colleges shine in WalletHub’s 2025 rankings, with 23 schools earning national recognition.

There are dozens of other employers that are littered between the top of the list and the bottom, so if you're looking for a job, one of these businesses may be the way to go.