Here are the most popular national parks for birdwatching this spring

The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.

Longer grace periods and max parking times coming to Royal Oak

Earlier this year, Royal Oak found it 43% of all visitors that came to the city were ticketed. It amounted to $3.5 million in revenue a year.

Where to find morel mushrooms in Michigan

May is morel month in Michigan, and they typically fruit from late May until mid-June, but these mushrooms are usually found beginning in late April.

$1,000+ monthly car payment? Record number of people pay this much

An analysis from Edmunds puts into perspective just how costly a new car is -- a record number of American buyers are paying $1,000 or more a month for their vehicle.

Indian Fashion Week coming to Southfield
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This April 16 will be the pinnacle of Indian fashion when the show returns for it's now annual showcase. This year the event will be on display at the Westin in Southfield. It begins at 3:30 p.m. Learn more at diwapro.org/upcoming-events

Convertible bridal gowns could be the next wedding season's big hit
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Katerina Bocci is well known in the design world where she has fashioned a niche into wedding dresses that can change between sleeve length, come equipped with gloves, different neck lines and more. Learn more at katerinaboccibridal.com.

Tickets on sale for Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraiser in Detroit
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Hosted by Hospice of Michigan, the annual festival that showcases a bounty of good food for a good cause is back in action on April 21 at Saint Andrew's Hall. Find more information at hom.org/bbb

Michigan Lottery scratch-offs with million-dollar prizes: cost for each game, odds, and where to buy

The Michigan Lottery has millions of dollars available in scratch-off tickets - including several $6 million jackpots. Here's how much the biggest ones cost, the odds for each one, and where to buy a ticket.

Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries

Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.