Praise Detroit

12/05/2024

Don't act surprised - of course it's No. 1 🎅

Every state has a very different Christmas experience, but one town in Michigan is considered one of the best in the entire country for a real holiday experience. This special town is simply the perfect place to feel like Christmas is happening, and even if you go there when it's not the holidays, i

12/04/2024

From ice skating in downtown Detroit to giving back, some holiday things to do:

The holidays are officially here, and with it comes a lot of great things that you can do with friends and family over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas. Plenty of holiday events and attractions open on Thanksgiving weekend, and some of them stay open all the way until January. With the col

12/03/2024

A local favorite is getting some national honors:

There's something extra special about a Michigan hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Sure, the big chains and restaurants are great, but finding a hidden gem that's a total hole-in-the-wall spot is just a really charming experience. In that spirit, one Michigan hole-in-the-wall restaurant has been named on

12/02/2024

It's cold! Here's what to expect this week:

The Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone, and now, it's officially the holiday season, which means that it should seem like winter out there. Looking at the Michigan weather forecast for the next week, it appears the bitter cold will continue and even get colder, so get ready to get chilly. The ar

11/22/2024

Denzel Asked God to Show his face in a prayer. He took a picture of what he saw... what do you see?

In a recent interview for his role in the film “Gladiator II, actor Denzel Washington shared an extraordinary story about prayer and seeking the face of God.

11/15/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like...

The holiday season is here, and there are a variety of Michigan tree lighting ceremonies and events that you can attend to kick off the festive season. Who doesn't love watching a beautiful tree get lit with vibrant lights? Even if you don't go to an official tree lighting, there are plenty of beaut

11/11/2024

A quick look at what to expect for the rest of November:

November is in full swing, and if you're someone who doesn't like the cold and snow, the November weather forecast should make you happy. On the opposite side of that, if you're someone who loves early snow, this forecast isn't for you. Regardless, most of the U.S. will see similar weather trends th

11/08/2024

It's incredible how long this Michigan restaurant has been around:

It's special when a local Michigan restaurant has been in business for a long time, and that's always cause for celebration. What's interesting is that some local restaurants have actually been in business for decades or even centuries. The tradition of going to a local, loved restaurant dates back

11/07/2024

Compare your savings to the average Michigan savings and see how you stack up:

If you're saving for retirement, maybe you've wondered if you have enough in your nest egg compared to others in Michigan. As it turns out, the average 401(k) retirement savings is different depending on where you live, which makes sense, since the cost of living in each state is very different. So,

11/04/2024

Detroit's tree lighting is just a few weeks away!

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the opportunity to start some new holiday traditions and make sure that old ones don't die. There's something about holiday traditions that just make them more special that other traditions. Well, maybe that's not always the case, but whenever it's time

10/18/2024

The Voices of Black Women study is looking for 100,000 Black women across the country to learn more about the factors that contribute to the high mortality rate and the resilience of Black women.

10/14/2024

The official winter forecast is here...here's how much snow we're supposed to get!

The Michigan winter forecast is here from the weather experts, and if you're in the state all winter, you're likely curious about what to expect. Fall is a beautiful season, with cool, crisp nights, deep sunsets and vibrant foliage. But, right after fall, comes winter. I don't like cold temperatures

10/11/2024

Awesome to see Michiganders stepping up to help:

Hurricane Milton is raging over Florida this week, and it's a community effort to help the communities impacted by the devastation. A handful of local companies are in Florida to help with hurricane efforts, and the same is true for many other states across America. People from all over the country

10/10/2024

'Tis the season for fall colors, and Michigan has great views:

If you love leaf peeping and live in Michigan, then you might be thrilled to find out that one Michigan area has been named the best for fall colors in America by experts. It's pretty awesome to think that we don't have to go far to see the most glorious display of fall colors in the country. Note t

10/09/2024

Fall is the perfect time to visit a cider mill and corn maze, and Michigan corn mazes offer lots of fall fun:

Fall is the perfect time to visit a cider mill and corn maze, and Michigan corn mazes offer lots of fall fun. I absolutely love visiting cider mills in the fall. Actually, I like doing it in the spring and summer, too, because it's less busy and makes for some scenic views. But, this fall season, I'

10/08/2024

Here's everything to know about Michigan's new minimum wage:

If you work in Michigan on the current minimum wage, then you're set to get a raise next year, and that raise is coming over two separate increases. There's the national minimum wage, which is the federal minimum wage for covered nonexempt employees, and that's $7.25 per hour as of 2024. On top of t

10/07/2024

There’s something quaint and old-fashioned about a bed and breakfast:

There's something quaint and old-fashioned about a bed and breakfast. Now, one Michigan bed and breakfast has been named one of the bets in the country by the travel experts at USA Today. I haven't been to a bed and breakfast in forever, so I'll definitely look into this place. The concept of the be

10/04/2024

Catch it while you can!

Michigan fall foliage is really splendid, and this year is certainly no exception. Early October is one of the best times of the season to see fall foliage in the area, so now is the time to embrace your inner leaf peeper and check out some amazing views. In the spirit of the crips, cool season, her