Where governor candidates stand on hot-button education issues   This year's election will decide Michigan's direction for the next four years - and beyond - as we vote for our next governor. MLive continues its lead-up to the August primary with a look at where the candidates stand on education issues. We culled the candidate's platforms and sourced the two-party primary debate to compile these summaries. MORE ►How governor candidates want to run Michigan ►Michigan Beyond

Tipping philosophies debated by diners, restaurant workers   How much do you tip when you go to a restaurant? The recommended tip at a sit-down establishment is 15 to 20 percent. That may sound high to some people. But considering tips are the main source of income for many servers, it may not be high enough. The minimum wage for tipped employees in Michigan is $3.52 an hour. Granted, a good server at a busy restaurant can make a decent living. However, a couple slow shifts in a row could prove to be a financial strain. MORE ►Help wanted: Labor shortage hits restaurant industry ►Is Detroit a better foodie town than Ann Arbor? ►Video: How much do you tip at restaurants?

Lions training camp preview: Running game gets total overhaul   The Detroit Lions open training camp next week, and we can't wait. Heck, with the other big four Detroit sports teams stuck somewhere between mediocrity and rebuilding, the Lions (gasp!) might be our best chance to cheer on a winner for years to come. The best shot of that happening might be with an improved running game. Fittingly, Lions beat writer Kyle Meinke returns from his vacation just in time to kick off our training camp preview series with a look at the all-important running back corps. There might be a reason for some real optimism with this group for the first time in years. MORE ►USA Today predicts Lions to finish dead last in NFC North