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 WalletHub snub: three things you need to know about extended post office hours, electronic income tax filings and federal extensions.
During the season of renewal, a ring with a cut-out cross reappears after 20 years buried in the dirt.
Thousands of children expected to gather at two Wayne County parks to gather treats that will be traded for prizes.
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.
Crucifix acquired a half century ago by a Wyandotte diving club visible through portal in ice for a limited time window Saturday.
Why stay home when you could be pitching woo in Wichita, KS, or Omaha, NE, or – say it phonetically – Plain-O’-Texas?
A smartphone app keeps track of what you’re eating and drinking – and whether you’re working off calories with Valentine’s Day romance.
A fast new 2015 Mustang and a beautiful woman behind the wheel: Watch what happens when the motor revs.
A southeast Michigan attorney reminds lovers that, unlike children, spur-of-the-moment marriages may not be forever.
Saturday holiday and lower fuel costs mean Americans – and especially single Americans – expect to spend more for Valentine’s Day this year.
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.
All of the 8-ounce Classic Red Hearts were recalled by the San Francisco-based confectionaire.
A new dating survey of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts reveals Michigan men and women share the same expectations.
Though we can’t presume that this is the stuff of which little girl groundhogs dream, groundhog understudy steps up for brush with fame.
The Detroit Zoo is hosting its fourth annual adult-only Love Gone Wild event on Valentine’s Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. is hailed for his peaceful protests – an important reminder, some readers say, after the violence of Ferguson, MO.
Winslow’s talk at Oakland Community College's Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation will focus on current and future race relations in America.
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.
In Detroit – and across the country from Miami to Los Angeles – leaders hope to put an end to a sometimes deadly tradition.
Life is good here, but as we approach 2015, could it be better? Tell us your resolutions for local and state officials.
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.
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.