How couples are getting married -- or not -- during the COVID-19 pandemic   Plenty of couples had their wedding dreams dashed when the coronavirus hit Michigan and made gatherings pretty much impossible for a few months. A lot of engaged Michiganders have had to postpone their big day, causing more stress during an already stressful time. Not everyone put their nuptials on hold, though. One couple even got married in a hospital. We spoke with four brides about how this unprecedented year changed their wedding plans. MORE ►Is a second wave of coronavirus inevitable?

 

Mackinac Island's Pink Pony lists 10 fun, outdoor summer activities   It's not a perfect summer day today. One, it isn't technically summer quite yet. Also, look out a window (see: weather). We are in Michigan, though, so you know there will be plenty of lovely summer days -- the type of days you want to spend on Mackinac Island. The beloved Pink Pony knows how to enjoy those days, so they helped to share the wisdom. Here are 10 activities that will keep you happily hanging around in the wonderful outdoors during your next island trip. MORE ►See the fascinating finds unearthed from Mackinac Island's old dump

Fsta Top 50 public Michigan high schools for athletes hat  Athletes typically have a lot of school spirit. Go ahead and cheer for your current or former Michigan high school. Then, check this story to see if your alma mater made the list of the 50 best public high schools in the state for athletes. When compiling the list, Niche.com took into account plenty of factors, like enrollment, surveys from students and parents, the variety of sports offered and participation. Looking for a private school? They made a list for that too. MORE ►MHSAA announces indoor activities can resume Wednesday in two Michigan regions

  

Bars and restaurants in Michigan reopen after coronavirus closures     There appear to have been plenty of diners in Michigan who missed eating at their favorite restaurants. On Monday, the first day restaurants in all regions of the state were allowed to reopen for dine-in services, tables started to fill up inside and out. We took a trip to Plymouth, where expanded outdoor dining was a popular option Monday evening: VIDEO ►Some Kalamazoo restaurants open while others wait ►Outdoor seating popular as Jackson restaurants reopen