June 3, 2025

Pride Month Celebrations in Northern Michigan

Growing Up Queer

Three LGBTQ+ students share their experiences with finding a safe and supportive community
The month of my thirteenth … Read More >>

Sticking with DEI Is “the Right Thing to Do”

Two local organizations refuse to ditch their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
Five years ago, following the … Read More >>

When It Comes to Immigration, “People Are Terrified”

Immigration Law & Justice Michigan expects more ICE raids, more uncertainty from the government, and more fear for legal and illegal immigrants alike
The Trump Administration has been … Read More >>

What Does Pride Month Look Like in 2025?

Up North Pride talks June programming, Michigan protections, and federal attacks
The Movement Advancement Project (MAP) … Read More >>

Creating Your Own Ecosystem

Second-gen farmer Jane Lively on working the land and building community
According to the USDA, Michigan … Read More >>

Kilwins' Chocolate-on-the-Inside Waffle Cones

Tastemaker
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day … Read More >>

Feature

FenFest Fun

(Say that five times fast!) What’s a fen, you ask? Per our friends at Merriam-Webster, “low land that is covered wholly or partly with water … that usually has peaty alkaline soil and characteristic …

May 31, 2025 |

Dining

The Good Bowl's Shiso Fine

We’re pretty sure The Chiffons misspoke in their hit song when they sang “he’s so fine”—they really meant to say she’s so fine and were clearly talking about the eponymous (and punny!) cocktail at …

May 31, 2025 |

Opinion

Joy Is a Form of Resistance

It is very easy to get lost in the doom and gloom we hear and read constantly these days—the countless anti-LGBTQ+ bills, attacks directed at the trans community, the endless day-in, day-out worrying about …

May 31, 2025 |

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You Might Be OK

Assuming you’re white, a U.S. citizen, not gay, trans, disabled, or autistic, not a liberal activist or critical journ… Read More >>

Hike and Bike America This Summer

Help kick off Less Cancer’s Hike and Bike America 2025 at Mt. Holiday in Traverse City on Saturday, June 7, with a fre… Read More >>

Terrarium Parties at I'm Planty AF

Running out of unique ideas for entertaining friends and family? Look no further than I’m Planty AF, the houseplant ho… Read More >>

Think Septic Before You Sell

Thinking of putting your house on the market next year? Despite being the Great Lakes State, Michigan is the only state in t… Read More >>