January 19, 2021 Even during unprecedented times, some things never change, including your need for food. Why not try some of the best food items Michigan has to offer in 2021? Our Michigan's Best team definitely didn't have their typical traveling schedule within the past year, but Amy Sherman and John "Gonzo" Gonzalez still have their fingers on the pulse of the Michigan restaurant scene. Here Amy shares her wisdom on which burgers, appetizers, desserts and other tasty treats are worth a trip (or a simple takeout order, if you live close by). Have you tried Schlenker's onion rings? How about the Afrikano at Peepo's? Amy has plenty to teach you: READ MORE Michigan’s state gambling laws and competitive tax rates on online wagering have sportsbook and casino operators eager to launch in the state. With online casino gaming and sports betting on the verge of going live in Michigan, operators predict a strong market for their products once the Michigan Gaming Control Board gives its final approval, which is expected any day now. The new online betting system could be an avenue for casinos to make up for substantial losses incurred in 2020, while also generating millions in tax revenue for the state and Detroit. MORE ►What to know as Michigan prepares to launch online gambling and sports betting Was your lucky number truly lucky in 2020? We can tell you. Well, we can tell you whether it was lottery-level lucky, anyway. The last player from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot was Cristy Davis of Waterford, who won $70 million playing Powerball in February. Her numbers were obviously lucky that day. We have a look at the Powerball numbers that most frequently hit in the past year and the numbers that seemed to stay off the jackpot lineup in 2020. Do what you will with this info, because who knows what numbers will have a lucky streak in 2021. MORE A Michigan high school football season like no other will finally come to a conclusion Friday and Saturday, with eight championship games at Ford Field. Our sports writers have been watching all the action during this long rollercoaster of a season. After seeing these young athletes play over the course of the last 160+ days, our reporters are in a good position to make some predictions for which teams will win this weekend. Check out their thoughts and share your vote to see if you can predict the outcome of these games: MORE ►The longest season: How high school football finally made it to Ford Field Do you like learning about the history of Michigan? How about digging into this tale of Detroit -- It's been over 100 years since the 18th amendment was passed, with Detroit being a major hub of criminal activity. But did you know that Michigan was a dry state three years before the rest of the nation? That's right, bootleggers in Michigan had three years of experience before the rest of the country went dry. You can watch an entertaining, brief history of Detroit's journey through prohibition here:VIDEO Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive To ensure receipt of our emails, please add newsletters@update.mlive to your address book or safe sender list. |