The Red Wings try to even up their second-round NHL playoff series in Game 2 at 1 p.m. today in Chicago against the Blackhawks at United Center. Follow all of the action here with live updates by Geoff Robinson of The Detroit News. [liveblog]
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Grand Hotel opens ice cream parlor
A new ice cream shop at the Grand Hotel is as good a reason as any to return to Mackinac Island this summer. Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor dishes up 24 flavors made by Holland-based Hudsonville Ice Cream.
Help The Wool & The Floss knit 100 hats for charity
The Wool & The Floss is asking for help with knitting 100 hats by the end of December to donate to local charities for its annual Charity Knitting Challenge.
Learn to knit mittens at PK Yarn Over Knit
Grab your size 6 and 8 knitting needles and stop by PK Yarn Over Knit Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon and learn to knit a simple pair of mittens.
'Light & Layered Knits' book giveaway
Award-winning knit-wear designer and best-selling author Vicki Square has put together a unique collection of patterns for creating comfortable and easy-to-wear sweaters in her latest book, “Light & Layered Knits,” 19 Sophisticated Designs for Every Season” (Interweave/$24.95). From the beautiful “Tuscany Lace” A-line tunic on the cover to a long sleeved pullover with pleating details, you’re sure … Continue Reading →
The crisis man
Bing was a businessman who played basketball – just right for the outsiders (and the insiders) that wanted a clean break from all that was Detroit politics.
Impeach Obama? Bring it on
Allegations of Nixonian behavior are laughable, no one has produced any evidence that anyone outside the IRS was even aware of the issue.
The MSM is shocked - shocked! - to find Obama rights abuses
Of course the Obama administration tramples First Amendment rights. But apparently it’s only noteworthy when it harms the press.