Is Our State Song “My Michigan” or “Michigan, My Michigan”?
The name of Michigan's state song has confused a few people for years. Now let's set the record straight...
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Count Scary: Detroit's Cheesy but Funny Horror Host
He was a vampire that broke all the rules of what a vampire should be - that's what made Tom Ryan's "Count Scary" so lovable...
Dildine, a Ghost Town Out in the Ionia County Countryside
Although named in 1899, it took 30 years before Dildine showed up on atlases..... and even then it didn't last very long...
'A League Of Their Own' Fans Have A Reason To Visit Fort Wayne
The real-life women who inspired A League of Their Own are coming to Fort Wayne, and Michigan has a surprising connection to their story.
Once Abandoned Plainwell Paper Mill Could Soon Be Transformed
Plainwell’s abandoned paper mill could finally have a new future, with possible new tenants and redevelopment plans bringing fresh attention to the historic property.
The Village in the Knuckle of the Michigan Thumb
Originally Native American hunting grounds, this village has held on - and still does - with grim determination since the 1880s...
Travel Back in Time With These 25 Classic Michigan Postcards
Take a trip back to the 1940s and 50s with these iconic “Greetings From” postcards featuring cities all across Michigan.
Michigan’s Forgotten Amusement and Theme Parks
Michigan's Adventure wasn't always the only game in town. Here's a look back at the amusement parks that came before it.
Michigan's Oldest Cigar Shop Shares History on Dateline NBC
Michigan's oldest cigar shop, founded in 1874, shares its remarkable history after Dateline NBC filmed interviews inside.
There Are Four Michigan Counties That Follow Central Time
Michigan’s Daylight Saving Time debate brings attention to the state’s surprising history with Central and Eastern Time zones.