If you took the window air conditioner out, you may want to pop it back in. Perfect pool and beach weather is shaping up.
Summer’s last hurrah is just around the corner. Here’s a ranking from Thrillist of the best beach towns in Michigan. Do you agree?
Five deaths, NFL star injured: are fireworks becoming more dangerous?
The flag draped over the Oakland County Circuit Court Building will remain on display until Tuesday, July 7.
Track beach closings on the Michigan DEQ website, or with an app supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
A study of 2015’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips doesn’t have much that’s good to say about Michigan.
Michigan State Police emphasized there are no known terrorist threats to the state, but recent events are reminders of need for vigilance.
Several southeast Michigan communities have fireworks displays and celebrations going on Friday and the Fourth of July.
Whether you're hanging around southeast Michigan or traveling out of the area for Independence Day, this tool will help you find cheap fuel.
Several Michigan state parks have 10 or more camp nights available for Independence Day weekend.
More than 1,300 shells will be fired – including a grand finale consisting of 500 shells.
Road Commission of Oakland County has several road construction projects in the works. Here's what to expect with Independence Day travel.
There are still some Michigan state parks and recreation areas still taking Fourth of July camping and lodging reservations.
July 5 is traditionally the busiest day of the year at animal shelters, where many of them end up after bolting in fear over loud fireworks.
Starting now, there are plenty of chances to catch Fourth of July fireworks as communities plan Independence Day celebrations.
Independence Day is just around the corner. Will you be stuck inside or under an umbrella, or wearing shades and sunscreen.
More Americans than since 2007 plan to travel out of town for Independence Day, most on the nation’s highways.
Independence Day travel is expected to be the highest since 2007. What day should you fly to get where you’re going on time?
There’s some good weather and some not-so-good weather in the forecast for Father’s Day.
Celebrations begin at mid-month and continue every weekend through the three-day Independence Day weekend.
Pft. Who needs California and its endless summers? You should spend summer it wrapped up in the Mitten. Just sayin' ...
Prices going up at the pump, nationally and in Michigan, due to global increases in the price of crude oil.
Police on the lookout for drunken and distracted driving and seatbelt violations. And don't drive while eating oatmeal, either.
Celebrations range from somber and reflective to brimming with family fun. And if you don't find your town's event, add it to the comments.
A new state law lowers the blood alcohol limit for boaters. But boating while drunk isn’t the only potential Memorial Day stupidity.
Who are the local heroes in your community? Tell us about the people you’d like to see recognized on Memorial Day.
There some sun and some rain in the weekend forecast. If you’re traveling, there’s a little of both in the national forecast, too.
Fireworks can bring up painful war memories for one in five Iraq and Afghanistan vets diagnosed with a post-traumatic stress injury.
If you haven’t made reservations yet for Mother’s Day 2015, you’d better hurry. Mother’s Day is only a few days away.
Does your mom rock? Does she slay bullies with a single sneer? Does she make other moms shake in their shoes with her awesome baking skills?
Besides mainstream holidays, and somber events recognizing the sacrifices of war, you could celebrate something every day this month.
Forget the WalletHub snub for a moment: Three things you need to know about extended post office hours, electronic filings and extensions.
During the season of renewal, a ring with a cut-out cross reappears after 20 years buried in the dirt.
Warm, moist air brings spring-like temperatures to southeast Michigan, but don’t put away the winter weather gear just yet.
March 23 is National Puppy Day. Share your photos and we’ll put together a Patch Pets gallery.
The parade, one of the biggest in Oakland County, has become an important family event for Irish and Irish at heart.
Do you want to go uptown, hipster or to a place where people talk about “dogs at the bar as if they were regulars”?
Set your clocks ahead an hour as Daylight Saving Time officially begins. Change your smoke alarm batteries while you’re at it.