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A secret garden in Grand Rapids is teaching locals how to grow smarter while offering free classes, plant sales, and inspiration.

Did you know Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state? With 120 historic beacons along its coast, the state's oldest, Fort Gratiot Light Station, dates back to 1829.

The FBI is warning Michigan residents about a new scam involving unsolicited packages with QR codes.

The winds of change are blowing through local malls as JCPenney's future hangs in the balance. What does this mean for our shopping spots?

Facing a bug-out scenario in Michigan? Explore three vital Great Lakes water escape routes.

Just when you thought all arches were "golden."

Whether you live in or have visited one of these small towns in Michigan, it's no wonder these charming and scenic small towns make the top 10 list.

In southern Michigan woodlands, golden oyster mushrooms - once kitchen curiosities - are now spreading in the wild. They may disrupt native fungi. The Michigan DNR urges public sightings to be reported.

Excitement is building in downtown Grand Rapids as the new amphitheater takes shape, promising a unique experience for music lovers and event-goers alike.

You can’t buy it, but you can visit this massive 6-foot Plague Doctor plush at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids. It’s rare, weird, and wonderfully huggable.

A serious injury to Lions safety Morice Norris stunned both teams during the Lions-Falcons game in Atlanta. Players united on the field, holding hands.

All of these bands share their name with the song of another band. Some of them, though, are merely a coincidence.

With summer ending, check the latest Michigan beach advisories and closures before swimming. Avoid beaches with high E. coli and bacteria levels to stay safe.

Michigan's oldest resident, 114-year-old Bonita Gibson, shares the secret to her long life—and it's a food you might not expect.

While a Reddit survey called Marquette's coast "boring," Michigan boasts diverse and captivating Great Lakes coastlines. Here are our picks showcasing the state's incredible lakeside geography.

Believe it or not, the way your mail is organized could change your whole mood when you check the mailbox.

From charcuterie boards to sandwiches to French butter plates, Sav Sav by Squibb brings an adventurous, European café experience to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

Picture this: a river overflowing with logs, threatening the heart of Michigan's furniture industry back in 1883. The stakes were high, and so were the waters.