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1 week ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
Your furry new friends are just waiting for you to come and play!The famous cat café movement of Japan has begun sweeping across the United States over the last several years. The Catfe Lounge in Ferndale opened in 2015 and is considered by many to be Michigan's first cat café, but we're anxiously awaiting the grand opening celebration of West Michigan's newest cat-friendly parlor. Many cat cafes in the United States are an extension of local non-profit animal shelters.
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1 week ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
You'll see some notable changes at one of Michigan's most-visited landmarks this summer. According to officials the popular lakeshore destination sees about 1,589,248 visitors annually. Here's what you can expect the next time you visit. It's a popular destination for both tourists and Michigan natives alike for its priceless and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
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1 week ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
Move over, Tulip Time!West Michigan's signature flower festival just wrapped up and the numbers are in: 597,000 guests visited Holland, Michigan to see millions of tulips in bloom. What's next? Did you know Michigan is home to the largest heirloom peony collection in North America?
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1 week ago | 
wgrd.com | Lauren Gordon
CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThese 4 Michigan cities are being recognized for their accessible and inclusive tourism offerings. Pure Michigan is more fun when everyone can enjoy and explore it. Here's which cities are being praised by disability advocates and international travel group Wheel the World.
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1 week ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
Experts have confirmed touched down in Michigan the evening of May 15, 2025. The Detroit Free Press estimates nearly 250,000 residents across the state were left without power, some for days after the fact. In some hard hit areas such as and Kalamazoo County officials declared an official state of emergency in attempts to secure federal funding and assistance for cleanup.
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2 weeks ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan. With warmer weather here the State of Michigan is reminding drivers to be aware of motorcyclists and share the road this summer. Nothing says 'summertime' quite like Pure Michigan and the open road. Here are tips on how everyone can stay safer during your adventures and travels this summer:According to data from the state there are nearly 610,000 licensed motorcyclists in Michigan.
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2 weeks ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
These 4 Michigan cities are being recognized for their accessible and inclusive tourism offerings. Pure Michigan is more fun when everyone can enjoy and explore it. Here's which cities are being praised by disability advocates and international travel group Wheel the World.
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2 weeks ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
Planning to fly from Indiana this summer? The latest ban from the TSA could affect the way you travel. An essential item for any traveler regardless of the destination, the newest ban from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no doubt affect what and how you pack. I always keep this item in my purse but how dangerous is it really?
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2 weeks ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
Grab you suit, Michigan's newest water park is about to open and we've got the latest details on the grand opening celebration that's sure to make a splash!How lucky are we to get not one, but two new water parks in Michigan-- including the first swim-up bar in the state. Back in my day going to the water park meant a drive up to Muskegon to splash around at Michigan's Adventure. Or (if you're of a certain age) you remember spending summers at pre-Michigan's Adventure.
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2 weeks ago | 
wkfr.com | Lauren Gordon
2024 data from the Social Security Administration reveals the 100 most popular baby names by state. If you're adding to your family this year check out this list of the most frequently given names in Michigan. Which trends will continue into 2025? According to provisional numbers nearly 3.6 million babies were born in the United States in 2024. That number is slightly up 1% as compared to 2023 however in Michigan birth rates continue to slide.
