What's New in 2013 for Detroit Microbreweries, Craft Beers

Michigan has an active, vibrant beer-making history. When microbreweries and craft breweries hit the scene in the early 1990s, Michigan led the pack with Big Buck in Gaylord, Bell's in Kalamazoo, Short's in Elk Rapids, Old Boys' in Spring Lake, and New Holland in Holland. Detroit also has a flourishing beer culture. Here are 2013 brewing trends in the Motor City and its environs.  Detroit Microbreweries, Craft Beer Trends

Best Restaurant Soups in Metro Detroit

While we haven't seen much snow this winter in Detroit, it's been cold. And what better way to warm up on a chilly day than with a bowl of soup? Sadly, soup at many restaurants is the ho-hum side to the main entree. Looking for outside-the-can, anything-but-boring soups in the Metro Detroit area? Here are best local restaurants where you can get it. Restaurant Soups in Metro Detroit

Michigan Lame-Duck Session Produces Storm of Legislation

Michigan's 2012 lame-duck session is generating some controversy. Along with the hotly debated right-to-work legislation passed recently, Gov. Rick Snyder's pen has been busy signing other bills, too. As snow threatens, there's been a storm of legislative activity, especially over issues in Detroit, says WXYZ ABC Action News.  New 2013 Laws for Michigan