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Who's on Your Ballot? Meet the Candidates Running for U.S. and Michigan Offices

Oct. 19, 2024

There's a lot of attention at the top of the ticket this November, but don’t let the presidential election be the only race you’re watching. Michigan has an open seat in the Senate with Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s retirement, a regular election cycle for the House of Representa… Read More >>

Your Fall 2024 Up North Race Calendar

Sept. 21, 2024

With the heat of summer behind us (and no excuse to spend all our free time at the beach), it’s time to get a few more runs in before the seasons shift. Fall is filled with fun runs, turkey trots, and 20-some other ways to spend time outside among the changing leaves. Lace up your tra… Read More >>

Dig In! Your Fall 2024 Restaurant Guide

Sept. 14, 2024

Autumn officially arrives this week, which means we are in peak Locals’ Summer season. The crowds have thinned, open tables are easier to come by, and we’re still benefiting from the bounty of the summer harvest.

So what’s a local to do? Dine out, of course! These … Read More >>

Now Hiring: 80+ Jobs Available in Northern Michigan This Fall

Aug. 31, 2024

Welcome to our Fall 2024 Now Hiring section! Here you’ll find more than 80 jobs open across northern Michigan—some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away!

(Please note: Some jobs may be filled by the time you read this!)

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Your Northern Michigan Summer 2024 Restaurant Guide

July 20, 2024

What do tacos, ramen, meatloaf, and lasagna have in common? They are a few of the star entrees in this summer’s restaurant guide! Northern Express writers sampled the fare of seven northern Michigan eateries, and we’ve pulled together the tastiest dishes, most refreshin… Read More >>

Your Spring 2024 Restaurant Guide to Northern Michigan

May 4, 2024

Let’s talk about a perfect loaf of bread. Out-of-this-world paninis. Mexican-Anishinaabe fusion tacos. And the beers and other beverages that pair just right with our favorite meals.

Welcome to your spring 2024 restaurant guide. Here, we’ve pulled together seven stand-ou… Read More >>

Now Hiring: Spring & Summer 2024 Job Openings

April 20, 2024

Welcome to our Spring 2024 “Now Hiring” section! Here you’ll find more than 70 jobs open across northern Michigan—some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away!

Please note: Some jobs may be filled by the time you read this!

Fe… Read More >>

Northern Express Fascinating People of 2024

March 2, 2024

Have you ever wanted to hike the Pacific Crest Trail? Open a bakery? Make a movie? Start a business? Stand up for a cause you believe in? This year’s crop of Fascinating People of northern Michigan has done all of the above…and more.

Whether they’re chasing eclips… Read More >>

Your Winter Restaurant Guide: Eight Eateries to Cozy Up in This February

Feb. 17, 2024

Mmm…comfort food. Whether your go-to is bubbling soup, buttery grilled cheese, hearty pasta, or something else entirely, you’re sure to find it in one of these NoMi restaurants. Below, we look back at eight establishments Northern Express writers have visited over the past few … Read More >>

The Top 10 Stories of 2023

Dec. 28, 2023

While we know Northern Express is primarily a print publication (how else are you going to do that crossword?!), we see many of our readers finding and sharing our stories online. We took a look at the top visited web stories of 2023, and the results ranged from guest opinions to r… Read More >>

50 Voices of the North

Oct. 28, 2023

What makes northern Michigan special? Why do folks move here…or stay here to put down roots in the community? What might our future look like in the next decade, for better or for worse?

These are the questions we asked 50 people from across the region. We talked to retirees,… Read More >>

Your Fall Restaurant Guide: Six Spots to Stop for a Bite in Northern Michigan

Sept. 16, 2023

The weather may be cooling down, but the culinary scene in northern Michigan is heating up. This summer, we explored six new restaurants, two of which started life as food trucks and built such a following that they expanded into brick and mortar; two others that offered updated concepts in… Read More >>

Now Hiring! 70+ Open Jobs in Northern Michigan

Sept. 9, 2023

Welcome to our Fall 2023 “Now Hiring” section sponsored by Munson Healthcare! Here you’ll find 70+ jobs now open across northern Michigan, some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away!

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Where to Eat This Summer: 8 Restaurants to Try in NoMi

July 22, 2023

Italian-inspired cuisine. Classic Irish fare. Spanish tapas. Authentic sushi. Asian-French fusion baked goods. Small plates packed with local flavors. Texas-style BBQ. Polish favorites.

We’re traveling around the world and across northern Michigan with these eight restaurants,… Read More >>

A River Towns Special: Welcome to Manistee, Cheboygan, and Roscommon

July 1, 2023

By Alexandra Dailey, Sarahbeth Ramsey, and Rachel Pasche

While crystal blue lakes and bays draw people to northern Michigan, some of the wildest, purest waters you’ll find flow in our rivers. And the towns you’ll find alongside these waterways hold just as much … Read More >>

Summer 2023 Race Calendar

June 10, 2023

It’s off to the races for summer 2023 as we run headlong into a season packed with athletic feats. Marathons? Check. Triathlons? Check. Open water swims? Check. Just about everything you can do with a paddle, a bike, or a pair of running shoes? Check.

Below, you'll find dozens… Read More >>

Now Hiring! 90+ Job Listings from Across Northern Michigan

May 13, 2023

Welcome to our Spring 2023 “Now Hiring” section sponsored by Munson Healthcare! Here you’ll find nearly 100 jobs now open across northern Michigan, some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away!

Open Jobs at Munson Healt… Read More >>

Welcome to the Table: Seven Restaurants to Visit this Spring

May 6, 2023

With winter in the rearview, it’s time to start daydreaming about dining on patios, enjoying a glass of wine by the fire pit, and getting the first tastes of the spring harvest on local menus. During the colder months, these restaurants offered a respite from the chill and the snow, a… Read More >>

Northern Express Fascinating People of 2023

March 4, 2023

Activists and artists. Beekeepers and bird-watchers. Chefs and coaches. Welcome to the 10th anniversary of the Northern Express Fascinating People issue! Here, you’ll find 20 inspiring individuals whose jobs and passion projects have not only taken them all over northern Mich… Read More >>

Where to Eat This Winter

Feb. 11, 2023

We’ve spent the last few months crisscrossing northern Michigan to find cool new restaurants, beloved local watering holes, and can’t-miss dishes that make our mouths water. While the menus may have shifted to cold-weather fare and the patio tables have been tucked away until sp… Read More >>