Traverse City is gaining national attention after being named one of the best small-town food scenes in America for 2026, climbing higher in this year’s rankings.
Grand Rapids is one of just nine cities named a Best Midwest City by Midwest Living for 2026, earning praise for its craft beer scene, food, attractions, and cultural events like ArtPrize.
Jack in the Box is returning to Michigan after more than 40 years, with the first location set to open in Battle Creek this May. More restaurants are planned across West Michigan and the Detroit area.
The legendary RoboCop statue — 11 feet tall, 3,500 pounds of bronze — is finally at home in Detroit’s Eastern Market. Fans, selfie-sticks at the ready.
Detroit landed near the bottom of the Safest Cities list — 179th of 182 — in WalletHub’s latest analysis of 41 safety metrics including crime and financial risk.