Some Mich. Kids Lack Summer Nutrition Safety Net
(Getty) Officials say Michigan needs to do a better job of getting children from low-income families to schools and other sites where they can get free meals during the summer.A report from the Food...
View ArticleE-Cruise Obama's Vacation Spot
The family of President Barack Obama vacationed at Acadia National Park in Maine this summer, one of the most beautiful natural settings on the East coast of the U.S. While not everyone will be able to...
View ArticleLake Orion Superintendent Wants Year-Round Classes
LAKE ORION (WWJ) – The end of summer vacations in Lake Orion? Possibly. The head of Lake Orion Schools is proposing year-round classes. If the idea flies, it would make Lake Orion the first district in...
View ArticleMemorial Weekend Kicks Off Michigan Summer Season
LANSING (WWJ) - With 3,200 miles of fresh water coastline – more than any other state, courtesy of four of the five Great Lakes – accented by 115 lighthouses, plus more than 800 golf courses, 81...
View ArticleStaying Home Or Going Away This Memorial Weekend?
DETROIT (WWJ) – President of the Cadillac Travel Group in Southfield, David Fishman, says most people are staying in-state. “Even though gas prices in Michigan are high, they have come down a little...
View ArticleSign Kids Up For Free Summer Learning Experience
DETROIT (WWJ) – The Education Experience at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center is pleased to announce enrollment has opened for the Children’s Summer Learning Experience. The Children’s Summer...
View ArticleChaka Khan, Macy Gray To Headline Detroit River Days
DETROIT (WWJ) – The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy announced Thursday this year’s musical lineup for the 5th Annual Detroit River Days festival. The lineup features an outstanding mix of iconic and...
View ArticleBirmingham Village Fair Opens For Weekend Of Fun
BIRMINGHAM (WWJ) - Kick off the summer season with family and friends at the 48th Annual Birmingham Village Fair, June 2 through June 5. The four-day event includes entertainment, carnival rides, games...
View ArticleVietnam Traveling Memorial Wall On Display At Canton Liberty Fest
CANTON (WWJ) – The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, a traveling 3/5 scaled replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display during the Canton Liberty Fest Thursday, June...
View ArticleInsurance Tips For Your Summer Vacation
LANSING (WWJ) - With summer in full swing, many Michiganders are headed out for a family vacation. The Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) is providing auto and property insurance tips...
View ArticleHelp Wanted To Feed A Hungry Kid
BERKLEY (WWJ) – With summer is just around the corner, many Metro Detroit parents who depend on school lunch programs are wondering how they will keep their kids fed during vacation time. This...
View ArticleClothes To Go: How To Pack For Summer Vacation
ANN ARBOR (WWJ) - Many Metro Detroiters are preparing for some summer vacation days, but do you know what to pack? Judy DiForte, spokeswoman for Ann Arbor based organizing service “Betty Brigade,” said...
View ArticleMatt’s Favorites, LTU @ LTU, Bring Another Tech Writer To Detroit, High-Tech...
* Wanted to remind you once again about a terrific upcoming event in our Last Thursdays Unwired Coffee Series at Lawrence Technological University. On Thursday, March 28 it’ll be “How To Get A Tech Job...
View Article1.1 Million Memorial Day Travelers Launch Summer Vacation Season
LANSING (WWJ) – An estimated 1.1 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, launching the 2013 summer travel season, according to AAA...
View ArticleBackyard Olympics: How To Have Your Own Field Day
Want to encourage active play for your kids? Give them something to anticipate and an event to remember? Invite their friends, neighbors and cousins over and put together a Backyard Olympics for them!...
View ArticleUnique Outdoor Games To Keep Kids Active This Summer
Summer is synonymous with carnivals. Why wait for the carnival to come to your town when you can set one up in your own backyard using items you probably already have around the house. Don’t forget to...
View ArticleFairlane Town Center Hosts Kids ‘N Kicks Summer Walking Program
By Sean Lee, WWJ Health Reporter DEARBORN (WWJ) - Keeping kids away from T-V and video games in the summer can be a challenge, but one area program has some cool incentives to get kids moving. Blue...
View ArticleTips For Your Next Road Trip
Are you planning the ultimate road trip but looking for helpful tips? While some travelers prefer spontaneity in their excursions, others will benefit through advice on planning and preparation....
View ArticleSchool’s Out: Ways To Beat Summertime Boredom
It’s finally that special time of year. The time when the kids get out of school, the weather is warm and you have three full months to figure out how to keep those kiddos, and yourself, entertained....
View ArticleGuide To Yellowstone National Park
Photo Credit: Thinkstock Yellowstone National Park is one of the National Parks System’s most famous as well as the world’s first national park. Located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming, with...
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