A flock of fun and funky fairs and festivals — all in Michigan.

Looking for a weekend getaway off the beaten path? Whether you seek an entertaining escape with the kids or

I was daydreaming the other day about the Scottish wedding scene in the early part of Braveheart and how simple it all was for the couple. They fell in love, they had a small outside

Four investors with a wealth of experience in restaurants decided that a long-abandoned Denny’s in Berkley — Woodward at 12 Mile Road, to be exact — would be the perfect

Looking for a place for high-end, customized personal training? Check out Retrofit Studio, 704 W. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak. Owner Brad Goodstein has been growing his business

Alicia Blas’ two teenaged sons are skaters.
“One day, a fireman stopped by my house and said, ‘You’ve always got a gaggle of boys skateboarding outside your house, and

5 Hot Picks for May
Hey, all you audiophiles, here are some suggestions for your iPod this spring:

A Jewish concept, tikkun olam, or repairing the world, has made profound changes in the world. To some, it is the basis of their Judaism. To others, it’s a piece of the puzzle.

Think of it as one of Detroit’s little ironies: an ecologically sound, environmentally sustainable hub for start-up businesses housed in a former Model T Ford showroom. The Green

Would you puh-leeze stop hovering?

I watched coverage of this year’s White House Easter egg roll with a certain amount of foreboding, waiting for one of the television correspondents

It was an unforgettable, if belated 30th birthday present to be called up on stage to receive the $30,000 grand prize on behalf of Summer in the City at Detroit Harmonie’s International

Jewish diners thinking outside the box, or at least beyond Oakland County, have discovered some of the Metro area’s best sushi and sashimi are at a Lebanese-owned dining and

Jacob Plante of Hamtramck, 30, an actor who attends Downtown Synagogue, is proud of his association with 7 Brothers Bar on Jos. Campau. He occasionally bartends at the Hamtramck

Tarte cosmetics, born of a belief that glamour can be good for you, has joined forces with the Beauty Department (thebeautydepartment.com), a beauty site created by Lauren Conrad,

Just in time to cure spring-break doldrums,
Detroit Kid City opened its doors last month to bring a bit of Detroit to the ’burbs. The custom-designed mini Detroit play city