“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” ~ Joseph Addison
What does it mean to be a man?
Use our "Sickweather" map to track ailments near you this cold and flu season.
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” ~ C.S. Lewis
Rappers Bizzair and Ollie Joseph teamed in this get-off-your chair video hyping the Michigan State-Alabama College Football Playoff.
There’s one in every crowd …
Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. – Washington Irving
… by stopping to pause and take a moment from your busy day.
(And you probably aren't either...)
The Connection between Music, your Virtues...and your Sins
Three events for young prolife folks to get involved in.
We mourn 43 Years of Legalized Abortion
Previously, computers counted as qualified expense for 529 college savings plan only if required by college
Still a few more steps to achieve the 700-miles-walked-in-2015 goal, so I’ll just keep soldiering on.
Can working out in the AM be better for your health? Learn the benefits of morning workouts and use these tips for starting a healthy habit.
Suddenly, I had a colossal craving for tapioca pudding, so I snatched up a box and tossed it into my shopping cart.
As the year winds down, we’ll be taking a look back at some of the most-read stories on Michigan Patch.
I wonder if kids are missing the snow, or, if they’re just content to get their snowman fix by watching “Frosty the Snowman” on TV?
A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. ~Maya Angelou
Citizens Bank will contribute $2,500 to Pipkens' charity of choice
The “Hello” singer is returning to North America for her first tour in five years.
Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present and future. ~ Gail Lumet Buckley
Santa may need to wear his short pants for this year’s deliveries.
Who says you can’t take Rudy on a road trip?
They’re downright miserable in Pontiac, Inkster Flint, Beecher and Highland Park, though.
“Bags and bags” of toys intended for children stolen by men posing as Toys for Tots workers in one of several thefts across Metro Detroit.
“Nature does nothing uselessly.” - Aristotle
Hmmm - so, who ruffled this solo duck’s feathers?
What are the least and most-used kitchen appliances of 2015? Before you buy, find out if last year’s gifts were used.
Instagram filters and YouTube stars are climbing the name rankings in latest BabyCenter.com list.
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves” - William Shakespeare
The man was pronounced dead at the scene; mother of 7-year-old remains in serious condition.
Shelter to Home Animal Rescue's 4th Annual Santa Paws Stop and Shop Craft, Vendor & Bake Sale
Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty, if only we have the eyes to see it. – John Ruskin
Did you tuck a turkey-and-stuffing sandwich into your purse or coat pocket to fuel you through this shop-’til-you-drop day?
No need to count calories today – just your blessings.
Here’s what you can expect to save if you take advantage of early morning doorbuster sales or Thanksgiving Day hours.
Hope you will make some wonderful memories to carry you through this Thanksgiving weekend … and beyond.
The weather couldn’t be better — unless you’re heading west. Some airports may be affected, so be sure to check the status of flights.
“When snow falls, nature listens.” ~ Antoinette van Kleeff