If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
Donations remain open as the department hopes to reach its goal of $5,800.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will assume management of the island park on Feb. 10, 2014.
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.
Check out some of this week's top community contributions from the area.
GoFundMe.com allows people to create online campaigns that others can donate to.
Influenza is making the rounds in Michigan and public health officials are encouraging those who are sick to sit out holiday gatherings this year.
Get into the seasonal spirit with these destinations near Detroit.
Choke on our exhaust Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and New York. But we might have a little Minnesota envy.
From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.
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Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.
Locate the last minute holiday necessities closest to you on MapMuse.com.
Cases of the persistent staph infection are reaching beyond medical facilities. Now, it's infecting Michigan school kids, soldiers, prison inmates and and even professional athletes.
Writing coach Kim Lifton blogs on Patch and you can too.
Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.
Keep kids busy by using old kitchen spices to make paint.
Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.
Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.
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Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.
The Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom petting zoo features about 10 animals from around the world and offers a safe, hands-on experience for children and adults.