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Hunter’s Healthy Treats for Dogs

OFFER: Save 10% off entire order at www.huntershealthytreats.com. Plus free shipping on orders over $30. DISCOUNT CODE: BMNTHANKS DATES: November 10 - December 31, 2020 CONTACT: 734-732-1300 or hunthealthtreats@gmail.com Any questions regarding this deal and products or services offered by this company should be addressed directly to the company using the contact information provided above. All profits

Hunter’s Healthy Treats for Dogs2020-11-11T19:18:11-05:00

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OFFER: New members save 40% on the purchase of any level of Buy Michigan Now membership. DISCOUNT CODE: Joy2020 DATES: November 1 - December 31, 2020 CONTACT: info@buymichigannow.com EXCLUSIONS: May not be applied to renewals of existing memberships or combined with any other offer. Please address any questions regarding this offer directly to Buy Michigan Now using

BMN Membership2020-11-11T19:55:07-05:00

Boyne City Main Street earns national downtown revitalization award

Boyne City Main Street is a winner of the 2020 Great American Main Street Award  (GAMSA) presented by National Main Street Center Inc. The GAMSA award recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Selected by a national jury of community development professionals and leaders in the fields of economic development and historic preservation, the

Boyne City Main Street earns national downtown revitalization award2021-05-23T16:13:05-04:00

Bell’s Two Hearted Ale named America’s best beer for 2020

 Bell’s Two Hearted Ale is, yet again, the best beer in America. Bell’s Brewery brought home top honors for the fourth year in a row in the 2020 Best Beers in American survey, conducted by Zymurgy magazine, a publication of the American Homebrewers Association

Bell’s Two Hearted Ale named America’s best beer for 20202021-05-23T16:05:31-04:00

2 Detroit-owned Black Startups receive $50,000 grants from Google

Two Detroit startups are among the nationwide recipients of $50,000 cash grants for minority-owned businesses from internet search giant Google LLC. The grants are part of the $5 million Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. They went to Alerje LLC, a medical technology and digital health company, and Raxplay LLC, a virtual reality music venue.

2 Detroit-owned Black Startups receive $50,000 grants from Google2021-05-23T15:58:29-04:00

Sip and save in the Grand Rapids craft beverage scene

Grand Rapids first made a splash on the craft beverage scene when it was voted Beer City USA in national polls and named Best Beer Town and Best Beer Scene by USA TODAY readers. Nowadays there’s a lot more than just craft beer on tap in its culinary scene. Cider, spirits, and the cocktail creations they inspire, have led to even

Sip and save in the Grand Rapids craft beverage scene2020-10-03T12:26:17-04:00

Explore this glorious byway of waterfalls

There may be no more spectacular place on earth to soak in the magic of fall than Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There are seemingly endless opportunities to hike or bike through colorful forests. The root beer flowing over Tahquamenon Falls is particularly lovely when set against a palette of autumnal hues. The views from above Pictured Rocks, or

Explore this glorious byway of waterfalls2020-10-03T22:12:32-04:00

Building railroads to build Michigan

The chugging and mournful sound of a train’s bellow can elicit feelings of contentment in your soul. Even today, when a train is used mainly to haul freight or for scenic, vintage rides, it is a hauntingly beautiful sight to behold. It has also created many a ferroequinologist (train enthusiast). The railroads have been integral in Michigan’s

Building railroads to build Michigan2020-10-01T18:11:39-04:00

Traverse City named #10 Most Arts Vibrant Middle Size Community in Midwest

SMU DataArts, a national center for arts research at Southern Methodist University, released its sixth annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks more than 900 communities across the country, examining the level of supply, demand and government support for the arts in each city. Traverse City took the #10 spot on the list for communities of its size in

Traverse City named #10 Most Arts Vibrant Middle Size Community in Midwest2021-05-23T16:02:31-04:00

Loaded Dice

The Great Beer State is home to another new brewery. Loaded Dice in Troy typically has between four and eight taps flowing on any given day, and a food truck nearby to satisfy your hunger. It's located at 1725 Rochester Rd.

Loaded Dice2021-07-31T23:00:01-04:00

Oak and Reel

Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood will welcomed another dining option to its growing ranks with the opening of Oak and Reel. Despite current capacity limits, the eatery has chosen to offer a prix fixe menu where customers pay a set price and don’t need to necessarily rush through their dinner. It's located at 2921 East Grand Blvd in

Oak and Reel2021-07-31T15:35:08-04:00

Freakin’ Pickles

Freakin’ Pickles is now open in Au Gres. The pickles-only, counter-service retail shop serves these 12 flavors: double dill, old fashion dill, garlic, hot garlic, xtra hot garlic, bread and butter, hot bread and butter, horseradish, thick and sweet, sweet heat, flaming dill and veggie mix.

Freakin’ Pickles2021-05-23T15:32:03-04:00

Winetasting in the age of COVID

Traditionally this is a wonderful time of year to make a visit to your favorite winery, or explore a wine trail, and this year is no exception. Grapes are ripening, the air is getting crisper, leaves are starting to change color…oh, and there’s wine! However, COVID-19 has changed the usual procedures so it’s best to prepare and

Winetasting in the age of COVID2020-09-03T13:20:24-04:00

Exploring Michigan’s least known scenic byway

It’s a strange thing to experience cabin fever in the summer, and yet, in this most unusual of years, many people have. If you’re among them then perhaps it’s time to hit the road. How about exploring one of our state’s lesser known scenic byways? The River Road National Scenic Byway is a 22-mile stretch between the

Exploring Michigan’s least known scenic byway2020-09-03T12:21:57-04:00

The ‘Boy Governor’ who made Michigan a state

Stevens Mason wasn’t born in Michigan. He didn’t die in Michigan either, yet he is very well-known for being a true Michiganian, and his influence on our state is undeniable. Also known as the Boy Governor, Stevens was instrumental in Michigan gaining statehood. The month of September has quite a few important dates in our state, and

The ‘Boy Governor’ who made Michigan a state2020-09-02T17:51:12-04:00

New Michigan-themed digital cookbook released

Perhaps the only thing that can make Michigan’s agricultural products and inventive locally-produced foods even more tantalizing is when talented chefs combine them and take them to a masterful new level. That’s what makes Taste the Local Difference’s (TLD)new digital cookbook such an exciting addition to Michigan’s foodie culture. The Traverse city-based local food marketing company has

New Michigan-themed digital cookbook released2020-09-02T17:31:18-04:00

Sleeping Bear Dunes sets new visitor record

Undoubtedly spurred on by the pandemic, Sleeping Bear Dunes welcomed a record number of visitors in July. According to the National Park Service, 592,404 visitors came to visit.

Sleeping Bear Dunes sets new visitor record2021-05-20T01:31:10-04:00

Alchemi

Alchemi opened in the old Mr. B's Gastropub space at 215 S. Main Street in Royal Oak. It's being described as a "farm-to-table bistro" and will have American dishes, global fare, small plates and options for vegans and vegetarians.

Alchemi2021-05-20T01:01:03-04:00

Cheboygan company awarded $7 million Soo Lock contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $7 million contract to J.F Ryba Marine Construction Co. of Cheboygan to replace old WWII-era tainter valves at the Soo Locks. Tainter valves are used to control the flow of water used for raising and lowering the water level in the lock during a lockage.

Cheboygan company awarded $7 million Soo Lock contract2021-05-20T01:18:11-04:00

Black Star Farms named Best Wine Country Hotel by USA Today

The latest USA Today Readers’ Choice poll has declared the Inn at Black Star Farms to be America’s “Best Wine Country Hotel.” The boutique lodging destination is situated beside Black Star Farms’ Suttons Bay vineyard in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula wine region. It took the top honor after readers voted on their favorites from a

Black Star Farms named Best Wine Country Hotel by USA Today2021-05-20T01:09:20-04:00

Sugar Lu’s

Sugar Lu's, a colorful candy store selling treats from across the world opened at 116 E. Main in Northville. It sells a variety of sweet goodies from taffy and candy sticks to imported candy from Asia.

Sugar Lu’s2021-05-20T01:22:41-04:00

4 Michigan breweries win medals at international beer competition

Four Michigan breweries took home medals at the 2020 New York International Beer Competition (NYIBC). In total, Michigan breweries took home one gold medal, two silver medals, four bronze medals and four individual awards for achievement in specific beer styles. Honorees included HomeGrown Brewing Company in Oxford, North Peak Brewing Company in Traverse City, Third Monk Brewing

4 Michigan breweries win medals at international beer competition2021-05-18T16:35:02-04:00

Taking a glimpse into the past at Detroit’s Historic Fort Wayne

The year was 1841, and the United States faced another possible threat from Great Britain, the same nation from whom it had won freedom only 65 years ago, and who tried again to retake it 28 years prior. In August of this year, Congress appropriated hundreds of dollars to build a chain of forts from the East

Taking a glimpse into the past at Detroit’s Historic Fort Wayne2020-08-01T15:19:57-04:00
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