Romance Is Dead - and Alive, You Devil - In Some Unexpected Places

A smartphone app keeps track of what you’re eating and drinking – and whether you’re working off calories with Valentine’s Day romance.

Watch What Happens When Valentine's and April Fool's Days Collide

A fast new 2015 Mustang and a beautiful woman behind the wheel: Watch what happens when the motor revs.

3 Sure-Fire Ways to Kill Romance of Valentine's Day Elopement

A southeast Michigan attorney reminds lovers that, unlike children, spur-of-the-moment marriages may not be forever.

What's the Cost of Love? $19.6 Billion

Saturday holiday and lower fuel costs mean Americans – and especially single Americans – expect to spend more for Valentine’s Day this year.

3 Valentine's Day Etiquette Gaffes to Avoid

Be careful about mixing the holiday for lovers and the workplace. But, yes, it’s fine to wear red and be a assertive at the office party.

See's Candies Recalls Popular Valentine's Day Classic Red Hearts

All of the 8-ounce Classic Red Hearts were recalled by the San Francisco-based confectionaire.

Valentine's Day: Michigan Men Know What Women Want

A new dating survey of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts reveals Michigan men and women share the same expectations.

Murray - Not Bill Murray, But His Namesake - to Make Groundhog Day Prediction

Though we can’t presume that this is the stuff of which little girl groundhogs dream, groundhog understudy steps up for brush with fame.

Wild Valentine's Day Idea: How Animals Make Woo at the Zoo

The Detroit Zoo is hosting its fourth annual adult-only Love Gone Wild event on Valentine’s Day.

Patch Readers Speak: What Does MLK Jr. Day Mean to You?

Martin Luther King Jr. is hailed for his peaceful protests – an important reminder, some readers say, after the violence of Ferguson, MO.

New Year's Eve Party Forecast in Grosse Pointe Area: Chill Out

If you’re putting on your evening duds for a night out on the town – or hanging out in your blue jeans – make sure you’ve got a heavy wrap.

Gun Shop Owner Won't Sell Bullets on New Year's Eve

In Detroit – and across the country from Miami to Los Angeles – leaders hope to put an end to a sometimes deadly tradition.

I Love Living in the Grosse Pointe Area, But ...

Life is good here, but as we approach 2015, could it be better? Tell us your resolutions for local and state officials.

Satanists: 'Snaketivity' Not About Killing Christmas

In the PR war, The Satanic Temple may not have changed many minds – but a war vet did want to see freedoms he’s fighting for in action.

ICYMI: 7 Classic Holiday Movies with Michigan Ties

Want to make at a “Pure Michigan” holiday? It won’t be complete without some classic movies with Michigan ties queued up for the family.

Santa Demystifies Wiggling Down the Chimney in Letter to Boy, 7

Santa also explained he used to enter homes through stoves in a poof of magic dust. But modern furnaces changed everything.

'The Interview' Back On; Other Movies Opening on Christmas Day 2014

Also opening: “Unbroken,” “Selma,” “The Imitation,” “Into the Woods,” “Big Eyes,” “The Gambler,” “American Sniper” and “Leviathan.”

5 Ways to Avoid Poisoning Your Holiday Guests

If you’re sending leftovers home with your guests or planning to repurpose them over the long weekend, follow these food-safety tips.

Woman To Thieves Who Stole Jesus: 'You Need God'

Patch readers share some of the stories behind singing houses and twinkling lights in Patch’s Southeast Michigan Holiday Lights Guide.

About That White Christmas You're Dreaming Of in Metro Detroit ...

You may be rewarded, if only briefly. The Detroit metro could get an inch or so of snow, but its expected to melt quickly.

Track Santa's Trek to Southeast Michigan

The folks at NORAD are gearing up to chart Mr. Claus’ Christmas Eve journey across the globe.

Watch: How to Make 'Magic' Reindeer Dust

This simple and affordable project may become a Christmas eve tradition at your house

How to Make Gift Returns Fast and Easy

Know the return policies for Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret and more before you go.

Jesus Steals Christmas Back From Satan

The devil may be coming to Lansing’s state Capitol grounds, but Jesus, the Virgin Mary and Joseph got there first.

What Christmas Travel Forecast Means to You

Lower Michigan motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions on Christmas Eve, AccuWeather.com advises.

Find The Best Gifts Under $100 With The 2014 Grosse Pointe Patch Holiday Gift Guide

Shop for everyone on your holiday list, all within your budget.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in the Grosse Pointes and Beyond

Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion? Tell us where!

Top 10 Bygone Christmas Traditions

Bill Kalmar of Lake Orion has put together a Top 10 list of traditions that may stoke memories among people all across Michigan.

Shop for the Best Electronics This Holiday With The Grosse Pointe Patch 2014 Tech Gift Guide

Discover the latest gadgets for the best prices.

Satanic Holiday Display OK'd for Capitol Grounds

Officials say the display is “absolutely disgusting,” but OK under constitutional freedom of speech rights.

What Are the Chances of a White Christmas in Detroit Metro?

Historically, Detroit is among five U.S. cities with the greatest chances for a white Christmas. Plus, your forecast for the week ahead.

Prep for This Season With the Grosse Pointe Patch Winter Gift Guide

Get everything you need to fight the snow and stay warm this winter.

Smitten with the Mitten? 12 Michigan-Made Gift Ideas

If you want to share some Michigan love this holiday season, we have some ideas to fit a variety of budgets.

Shopping Made Easy With The Grosse Pointe Patch 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

Mystery Donor Drops $1,200 Coin in Red Kettle

From Michigan to Hawaii and in between, mystery donors toss South African Krugerrand gold coins into Salvation Army’s Red Kettles.

Holiday Tipping: Who and How Much?

You don’t want to go overboard, but you don’t want to be a Scrooge, either.

Michigan Boasts 2 of the 17 Most Amazing Christmas Towns in America

Should your town have made the list? Tell us why or why not in the comments.

It's Easy for Grosse Pointe Residents to Make Holidays Brighter for Kids in Hospital

The holidays are tough for kids at Children’s Hospital of Michigan – and for their parents, who don’t want to leave their bedsides.