After Grand Rapids was called a “dying city” in 2011, thousands of people joined together to create the massive Grand Rapids LipDub video in response.
When Pinball Machines Were Feared in Michigan
Pinball machines were once considered dangerous gambling devices in Michigan and across America. Here’s the strange history behind the pinball panic.
Mother’s Day
This year we celebrate our Mothers on Sunday, May 10th. According to Wikipedia.org, the first Mother’s Day celebration was held in this country in 1908. (READ MORE)
The Farms Michigan Once Used for the Poor
Before modern welfare systems, Michigan counties operated “poor farms” where struggling residents lived and worked. Here’s the forgotten history behind them.
When Did Everywhere Become a Playground?
Why are kids everywhere now — even at breweries and late-night restaurants? A funny, relatable look at modern “adult” spaces.
How Henry Ford Helped Create the 40-Hour Workweek
On May 1, 1926, Henry Ford introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek—an idea that reshaped American labor and started in Michigan.
Saturday, May 2nd is World Naked Gardening Day: I Tried It So You Don’t Have To
I tried World Naked Gardening Day so you don’t have to. Here’s what happened when I attempted yard work in the buff.