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Metro Detroit women are finding new ways to reset and reconnect through The Recess Club, a free community created by Melissa Coulier, a respected local wellness advocate.

The Recess Club invites women to set aside their routines and rediscover the freedom of play with regular meetups in beautiful outdoor settings.

Gatherings at places like Marshbank Park in West Bloomfield and Stony Creek in Oakland Township offer space for movement, laughter, and genuine friendship.

Participation comes at no cost—just an RSVP—making it easy to join a supportive circle focused on wellness and balance.

Women from all backgrounds are welcome to step outside, move, and build lasting connections while nurturing their well-being.

This local movement encourages every woman to embrace the joy of a reset in the heart of Metro Detroit.

Metro Detroit is lighting up the holiday season with a vibrant lineup of festive markets and community events across the region.

From Rochester’s beloved Cookie Stroll and Kris Kringle Market  to the bustling Detroit Urban Craft Fair at the Masonic Temple, residents can explore unique gifts, handmade crafts, and sweet treats.

Shoppers will find European-style winter markets in Birmingham, curated artisan collections in Oak Park, and delicious eats at the Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo and Royal Oak Holidays’ Shops & Sweets Weekend.

Events like the Kerrytown KindleFest in Ann Arbor and Winter at The Station in Detroit offer creative workshops, live music, and photo ops with Santa.

From supporting local schools in Clawson to tasting Michigan-made treats in Novi, these holiday happenings are a joyful way to celebrate, shop, and connect with neighbors throughout December.

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They’ve become a regular hit at craft shows, festivals, hospitals, and pop-up events around Michigan — and every batch is made fresh, packaged clean, and crafted with pride right here in our state.

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November 10, 2025 marks fifty years since the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior, which claimed all 29 crew members.

Despite investigations, the exact cause remains a mystery, and the site is a protected grave.

The ship’s legacy endures through moving tributes across the Great Lakes region.

Minnesota’s Split Rock Lighthouse will hold its Annual Memorial Beacon Lighting on November 10, honoring the lost crew with a solemn ceremony and a talk from former site manager Lee Radzak.

In Toledo, the National Museum of the Great Lakes will offer a weekend of events—including the debut of a commemorative craft brew and a dinner featuring the ship’s last meal—accompanied by live music.

Detroit’s Mariners' Church will present a series of special services, including a performance of Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad and the ringing of a memorial bell.

Milwaukee’s Grohmann Museum hosted an exhibition displaying paintings and artifacts honoring the Fitzgerald’s legacy.

The memory of the Fitzgerald lives on, a stirring reminder of courage and the enduring mysteries beneath Lake Superior.

Since 1986, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has celebrated many legendary figures who shaped the music industry, with Detroit standing out as a powerhouse of influential talent.

Detroit icons such as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and Eminem have earned induction, joined by groups like The Temptations, Parliament-Funkadelic, The White Stripes, and The Spinners.

Key innovators behind the scenes, including Berry Gordy Jr. and Holland-Dozier-Holland, have been honored for building the Motown legacy.

Pioneers in musicianship like James Jamerson and Benny Benjamin, and creative producers such as Norman Whitfield and Suzanne de Passe, highlight Detroit’s far-reaching impact on both sound and style.

This enduring influence—ranging from soulful Motown to groundbreaking punk—cements Detroit as a vibrant music hub with a lasting global legacy.

Wild turkeys are becoming a striking presence throughout Metro Detroit, leading to surprising encounters and creative community solutions.

In April 2025, a Sterling Heights teen’s drive turned harrowing when a turkey crashed into his windshield on I-96 near Fowlerville Road. He escaped injury, but the incident highlights the rising number of human-turkey run-ins across urban Michigan.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports that wild turkeys, nearly extinct a century ago, now flourish in every county, appearing in neighborhoods and city parks. Most locals enjoy seeing them, but aggressive birds have started chasing people and blocking streets.

DNR urges residents not to feed turkeys and to remove backyard feeders, recommending noise or water sprays to keep them away. Residents facing stubborn or dangerous turkeys are encouraged to seek DNR help.

Meanwhile, University of Michigan students are designing a robot to gently steer turkeys away from busy areas, blending technology with wildlife care for a safer coexistence.