Michigan Culture Newswire

Huron River and B2B trail top list of must-do things for University of Michigan grads

ANN ARBOR, MI — Members of the University of Michigan’s spring 2025 graduating class have completed their studies and ceremonially tossed their caps. Following Saturday’s commencement at Michigan Stadium, many grads will leave town soon to pursue …

A league of his own: A Michigan man’s rare collection of women’s baseball memorabilia

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Leigh Fitzgerald was diagnosed with cancer in 2004. A 53-year-old Vietnam vet, he had encountered Agent Orange while serving in the U.S. Air Force. A doctor said he may have only months to live. Fitzgerald was devastated. He needed a …

This book rewired Belleville stud hurdler Will Jaiden Smith's mental game

Belleville senior hurdler Will Jaiden Smith is working to improve his mental game after a disappointing 2024 state championship. Smith is reading books and working with a sports psychologist to improve his mental approach to track and field. Novi Detroit …

Black Music Sunday: Happy 88th birthday to bass maestro Ron Carter

Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 260 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction …

Advertising: Art Form or Nuisance?

I was in Hobart, Indiana, a few weeks ago. Punk band Screeching Weasel was playing a run of shows after a 6-year hiatus. I missed grabbing tickets to their Chicago shows before they sold out. But I didn’t mind. I had never been to Indiana, and an old …

The first bank west of Lake Michigan

By Kris Leonhardt MMC Senior Editor GREEN BAY – The first bank west of Lake Michigan was created by an act of the Michigan Territory Legislature in 1835. Called the “Bank of Wisconsin,” the bank headquarters were located in Green Bay at the Astor Fur …

It's Star Wars Day. How you can celebrate in Michigan: music, costumes

“May the 4th be with you” is a pun on the Star Wars phrase “May the Force be with you.” The first official use of "May the 4th be with you" was in 1979, celebrating Margaret Thatcher's election. Several Michigan venues are hosting Star Wars …

Lake Michigan College awards 400 degrees at 78th commencement ceremony

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — More than 400 students received degrees in 49 areas of study Sunday at Lake Michigan College's Commencement. The first Ceremony began at 10 AM for degrees in Arts, Sciences and General Studies. It was followed by Career, …

Michigan town comes together to help one of their own move a mountain of books

Chelsea, Michigan — In the Southern Michigan town of Chelsea, which has a population of about 5,000, the local bookstore has quite a story of its own. It's a story that began when Michelle Tuplin, owner of Serendipity Books, decided to relocate her …

LB Hudson Dunn’s commits to Minnesota over Michigan and Oregon

Peoria (Ari.) Liberty linebacker Hudson Dunn made his way to Michigan, Minnesota and Oregon this spring. He had official visits lined up with each of those schools as well, but after an in-home visit with the Gophers this week, he had committed to PJ Fleck …

White House Plays Musical Chairs – “The Sunday Political Brunch” May 4, 2025

Sunday, May 04, 2025 Mark Curtis, MINDSETTER™   View Larger + President Donald Trump announcing his tariff policy PHOTO: White House video feed It’s been a tough week at the Trump White House. While Team Trump celebrated what it says were highlights in its …

Summer Movies 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters from May to August

Ethan Hunt's last mission? A new Superman? Three genre-spanning Pedro Pascal movies, including a romance, a superhero movie and an A24 Ari Aster thriller? Hollywood is pulling out the stops this summer movie season, which kicks off with the release …

Hold down curly parchment paper

Dear Heloise: I like to use parchment paper when baking, especially when something might bubble over onto a baking pan. However, the paper is difficult to lay without it curling up. My solution is to just crumble it up a bit, straighten it out, and lay it …

Second man sentenced in violent comic book store robbery in Bucks County

One of the two men from Michigan who pleaded guilty in March was sentenced to 10 and a half to 25 years in state prison for his role in the September 2022 violent comic book store robbery in Bucks County, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office …

This hockey town in Michigan has deep ties to Canada. Then came Trump’s tariffs

There are few entities that embody the close, fraternal ties between the US and Canada quite like the Saginaw Spirit junior ice hockey team. In a place whose fortunes have been more down than up in recent decades, the Dow Event Center hockey arena in …

County Press columnist publishes new suspense novel set in West MIchigan

LAPEER — Something evil and mysterious is lurking along Michigan’s west coast. Read all about it in the new suspense novel Devil in the Dunes by local author Wendy Byard. On Ladies’ Night Out, May 9, from 5-8 p.m., Byard will be selling and signing her …

Insider: Trump's go-to Michigan auto worker plans to author a book

Insider: Trump's go-to Michigan auto worker plans to author a book

Theater producer Jeffrey Seller, behind 'Rent' and 'Hamilton,' shines a light on his own journey

“I am a jealous person. I am an envious person," he says. "I’m a kind person, I’m an honest person. Sometimes I am a mean person and a stubborn person and a joyous person. And as the book shows, I was particularly in that era, often a very lonely …

La Concha Key West Chef Wins Top Prize in the Fourth Annual Cuban Sandwich Throwdown

KEY WEST, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection, the ultimate escape from the ordinary with a warm and vibrant tropical Key West experience, is thrilled to announce its Executive Chef, Juan Cuadra, …

NAFC Partners on CDC-Funded Initiative to Raise Awareness and Improve Outcomes for Women with Urinary Incontinence

National Association For Continence (NAFC) in partnership with CDC on an initiative to combat the widespread health issue of urinary incontinence (UI) in women. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National …

ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS BRINGS BACK 'DUAL PASS' OFFERING TWO IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN ONE VISIT

Tickets Are Available for Purchase at Illuminarium.com/LasVegas LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Illuminarium Las Vegas, the cutting-edge entertainment venue known for its immersive experiences, has brought …

Season 3 of Going Public Premieres with Nutcase and Founder Joelle Weinand

Streaming Exclusively on Originals on X, Cofounded by Tyler “Ninja” Blevins LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated Season 3 of Going Public, the groundbreaking interactive series that allows viewers to …

4KIDS Awarded $200,000 Quantum Foundation Grant

DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 4KIDS has been awarded a $200,000 grant from Quantum Foundation to launch an innovative foster care model in Palm Beach County, designed to divert children and teens from institutional …

How Much Is a Word Worth: WordCraft Turns Words into Tradable Digital Assets

WordCraft, powered by Aeternity, lets users create, mint, and trade tokens based on unique words. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WordCraft, a platform built on the Aeternity blockchain, introduces a new approach …

Black Epic Entertainment Sets Its Sights on a Record-Breaking Slate Deal

With multiple high-concept projects in development, Eddie R’s media company positions itself as the next major force in franchise-ready storytelling. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Hollywood accelerates its …

Location Change for the Induction Ceremony of the MJHI Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame

Distinguished New Yorkers To be Inducted On May 6th into the MJHI Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame Class of 2025 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robin Bronk, Professor Sylvain Cappell, Jack Kliger, Frank London, Rabbi …

This week is Children’s Book Week, the longest running literacy campaign in the United States.

The annual nationwide literacy event for young people runs from May 5–11, with free educational materials in over 2,500 schools, libraries and bookstores. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Children’s Book …

BIATCH Tequila Celebrates Milestone Launch Year with Major Cinco de Mayo Push

Distinctive Tequila for a Distinctive Celebration NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BIATCH Tequila, the boundary-pushing 100% woman owned brand that combines traditional Mexican craftsmanship with bold modern flair, …

Power Up Nursing Celebrates Nurses Month with a Bold Vision for the Future of Healthcare

Partnered with Moxie Scrubs, Power Up Nursingto give back to the nursing community in a tangible way LAKE WORTH BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Power Up Nursing, the national organization dedicated to uniting nurses …

Birmingham Boys Choir Celebrates: 50+ Years with 2025 'Founding Cities Tour'

Historic East Coast Tour Honors Legacy, Features Collaborations with Local Choirs WASHINGTON, D.C., MD, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning Birmingham Boys Choir (BBC), renowned for its tradition of excellence in …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends Virginia for Leading the Nation in Reducing Fentanyl Overdoses

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin for tackling the fentanyl crisis head-on through …

advancreative Launches Innovative Training Program to Transform In-House Marketers into Digital Rockstars

Advancreative has unveiled a new training program designed to transform in-house marketing managers into high-performing digital powerhouses. AKRON, OH, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold move to revolutionize how B2B …

Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin’s Sohomuse to Co-Host Beverly Hills Soirée with SVRN

The 3rd Annual Milken Soirée Returns to Beverly Hills with a Star-Studded Convergence of Capital, Culture, and Creativity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During one of the most influential weeks in global finance, the 3rd …

Understanding Louisiana’s Laws on Defective Household Appliances and Consumer Injuries

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malfunctioning household appliances can pose serious risks to consumers. From electric stoves and space heaters to refrigerators and washing machines, defective products have the …

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Call for Submissions for 2026 Festival

The largest international Black film festival in the U.S. returns to Los Angeles February 9–16, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF), the largest and most …

Enhancing Everyday Living Through Smart AV Integration

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Integrated AV systems are transforming the way residential and commercial spaces function by connecting key technologies into centralized, intuitive platforms. With the rise of smart …

Filing a Claim for Injuries Caused by Contaminated Food in Louisiana

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contaminated food continues to pose a serious risk to public health. Incidents involving foodborne illnesses often result in medical complications, hospitalization, or long-term …

Atlina Chiropractic Expands Services to Walnut Creek, CA

Discover gentle, effective chiropractic care for all ages at Atlina Chiropractic near Walnut Creek. Alleviate pain and improve overall wellness. WALNUT CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlina Chiropractic is proud to …