Weekend Brunch Recipes That Will Help Keep Your Resolutions

These morning meals save you time, money and calories.

Macomb County Spartans At The Rose Bowl

Macomb County residents, including a large contingent from Anchor Bay High School, are on the field and behind the scenes with the Michigan State Spartans at the Rose Bowl.

Don’t Take a Selfie While Twerking: 2014 List of Banished Words

OMG, viral communication has made a mess of our language. Not to worry. Lake Superior State University offers its annual list of words we shouldn’t say.

Community Voices On Patch In 2013

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Best of Blogs 2013

Best Maps of 2013: Where Are the Most Luxury Homes?

The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most homes valued at $1 million or more.

Fun Facts for New Year's: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

Run 2 Read 10K/5K Run & 5K Walk

6 Cool Ways to Celebrate the New Year

We promise: there's not an ugly holiday sweater in sight.

10 Can't Miss Day Trips You Should Take in 2014

Visit these hot spots across America next year.

INVITE: AMERICAN IDOL WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING

Ring in the New Year With These Festive Songs

These tunes can help revelers usher in 2014.

What You Need to Know if You’re in Pasadena Supporting Spartans in Rose Bowl

Spartan fans, we know your heart, if not your physical being, is in Pasadena, CA, for the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade and the 100th Rose Bowl Game.

Best Maps of 2013: Where Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Guide to 2014 Meteor Showers in Michigan: The Quadrantids Peak First

Dates for Quadrantrid meteor shower peak.

5 Things to Know: Minimum Wage Increase and Year-End Tax Breaks

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

What's Your New Year's Resolution?

Eating Christmas cookies is a time-honored tradition—as is the Jan. 1 resolution to lose the weight they left around the middle. What are you resolving to change or do in 2013?

Great Historic Day Trips in Michigan

These four Southeast Michigan destinations will have you wanting to repeat history again and again.

Is Pope Francis Too Radical for American Politics?

As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.

USAF Thunderbirds in Michigan!

Best Maps of 2013: What Section of Town Has the Most Carpoolers

The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.

Katy Perry and Penguins: 5 Best Feel Good Patch Stories of 2013

Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.

After-Christmas Sales and 6 Things to Buy Now

Better start shopping now; most after-Christmas sales end Jan. 1.

Hockeytown Goes Outdoors With Games, Music and Food

Hockey games, music and family activities are planned for the SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival.

Best Maps of 2013: Where Are the Homes Just Under $200K?

The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Letting Kids Stay Up Til Midnight on New Year’s Eve

An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.

Dangers of Hookah Smoking, Should You Fire Your Doctor and Jesus on Marriage - Original Intent

Check out some of this year's top community contributions from the area.

Shoe Year's Day Hike

Shoe Year's Day Hike

Historic Presentation Night "Flying a Huey in Vietnam"

5 Things to Know: Increase in Stamp Prices, Healthcare.gov Deadline Extension

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Two Weeks Left to See Wild Lights at Detroit Zoo

The zoo illuminates the holiday season with two million LED lights.

Going Bowling: Michigan Takes On Kansas State in Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl

This will be the first-ever meeting between the Wolverines (7-5) and the Wildcats (7-5).

Try These 'Mocktails' at Your New Year's Eve Party

Just because you're not drinking champagne doesn't mean you can't enjoy your beverage.

Kwanzaa Celebration Begins December 26

Families focus on seven virtues and remember lost loved ones during the week-long holiday.

10 Fun News Year's Facts and Traditions

Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.

10 Money-Saving New Year's Resolutions for 2014

These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.

Budget-Friendly Day Trips in Michigan

If winter has got you down in the doldrums, add a ton of excitement by taking a one-tank adventure to a great Michigan destination just a short drive from home.

Fly a B-17 or B-24!

Xfinity Offers Virtual Yule Log, Holiday Favorites

Xfinity offers a virtual Yule log on a number of platform as part of the company's holiday offerings.