Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers talk inflation, cooking plans

Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers are swarming local stores for groceries. One shopper said groceries were more expensive this year.

Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East

Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.

DTW Destination Pass kiosks prove useful during the holiday season

A new feature of DTW's Destination Pass program allows non-travelers to go to the gate with loved ones who are — and Michiganders are finding them highly useful this holiday season.

Best building toys

Here’s a category inspired by my own children’s love for building.

Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday

A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.

The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.

Thanksgiving travel in Michigan expected to be busiest ever

Record flyers and drivers could make for a congested trip to family this week. Here's when you should leave and what road is predicted to be the busiest this season.

Potential for 'tridemic' increases as holiday season nears, health experts say

“There’s nothing that prevents you from getting exposed to more than one virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "Get your vaccinations. They're going to protect you and those around you."

Michigan gas prices fall ahead of busy Thanksgiving holiday

Some of the lowest costs of the year are here, and just in time as more Michigan residents are expected to travel for the holidays this year.

Thousands flood Campus Martius for 2023 Detroit Tree Lighting

Officially kicking off the holiday season, thousands gathered downtown at Campus Martius for the annual Detroit Tree Lighting.

Gifts for hard-to-shop-for tweens

Somewhere between toys and technology are these great gifts for tweens.

Martha Stewart says she canceled her Thanksgiving

Even for Martha Stewart, sometimes dinner plans change: “I called up my chef friend, and I said, 'We're not doing Thanksgiving.'"