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The best of everything the Peninsula has to offer.

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Why Snow Doesn’t Stick on Holland’s Sidewalks

Edgar Prince had the idea to pipe warm water under the city streets in the 1980s, keeping this West Michigan town thriving in winter
A snowy street scene in downtown Holland, Michigan, with brick sidewalks, bare trees, and parked cars.

Why Snow Doesn’t Stick on Holland’s Sidewalks

Edgar Prince had the idea to pipe warm water under the city streets in the 1980s, keeping this West Michigan town thriving in winter
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Is There a Michigan Easter Egg in John Mellencamp’s “Jack and Diane”?

He’s an Indiana icon but also spent time in Michigan playing guitar in our small-town bars before he became a star
john cougar mellenkamp

Is There a Michigan Easter Egg in John Mellencamp’s “Jack and Diane”?

He’s an Indiana icon but also spent time in Michigan playing guitar in our small-town bars before he became a star
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Stargazing Parks Could Boost Winter Tourism in the U.P.

Dark sky preserves aren’t legal on public land, but one group is working to change that
night sky

Stargazing Parks Could Boost Winter Tourism in the U.P.

Dark sky preserves aren’t legal on public land, but one group is working to change that
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Why We’re Going to Need More Data Centers

AI makes video slop, but it also allows everyday people to easily make software to improve their lives
The image shows lines of code for a software application, including functions for downloading videos and audio, as well as a section for a download directory and save location.

Why We’re Going to Need More Data Centers

AI makes video slop, but it also allows everyday people to easily make software to improve their lives
  • What's Good, Politics

This Small Town Is Going Ballistic Over a New Gas Station

A local chain is turning an abandoned Rite Aid in Pinckney into a gas station with a Dunkin’ Donuts, and the villagers are incensed
An aerial view of a commercial building with a gas station and several vehicles parked in the lot, surrounded by snowy trees and a road.

This Small Town Is Going Ballistic Over a New Gas Station

A local chain is turning an abandoned Rite Aid in Pinckney into a gas station with a Dunkin’ Donuts, and the villagers are incensed
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The Tanning Bed Won’t Kill You

We live in one of the cloudiest, darkest places during the winter, and just a few minutes a week under the lights can rejuvenate you
tanning bed and salon

The Tanning Bed Won’t Kill You

We live in one of the cloudiest, darkest places during the winter, and just a few minutes a week under the lights can rejuvenate you
  • What's Good, Politics

With CAFE Gone, Detroit’s Automakers Can Dream Big Again

Car designers have been try to keep up with ever more stringent regulations, which has lead to lifeless designs and a lack of variety
DHS vehicle museum

With CAFE Gone, Detroit’s Automakers Can Dream Big Again

Car designers have been try to keep up with ever more stringent regulations, which has lead to lifeless designs and a lack of variety
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Forget the Commie Muralist, Whistler is the Greatest Artist at the DIA

Hanging in an out-of-the-way room, Nocturne in Black and Gold is an American masterpiece that prizes human perception above all
whistler

Forget the Commie Muralist, Whistler is the Greatest Artist at the DIA

Hanging in an out-of-the-way room, Nocturne in Black and Gold is an American masterpiece that prizes human perception above all
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We Failed the 1,000 Hours Challenge, But Can’t Wait to Try Again

Time outside actually makes parenting easier by keeping the house tidier and making your kids more independent
kids outdoors

We Failed the 1,000 Hours Challenge, But Can’t Wait to Try Again

Time outside actually makes parenting easier by keeping the house tidier and making your kids more independent

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Category: What’s Good

The best of everything the Peninsula has to offer.

The Tanning Bed Won’t Kill You

The Tanning Bed Won’t Kill You

We live in one of the cloudiest, darkest places during the winter, and just a few minutes a week under the lights can rejuvenate you