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Masks and social distancing work, new analysis finds

Researchers concluded single-layer cloth masks are less effective than surgical masks, while tight-fitting N95 masks provide the best protection

| 1 day ago

Monkeys, ferrets offer needed clues in COVID-19 vaccine race

behind the scenes scientists still are testing ferrets, monkeys and other animals in hopes of clues

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Homestyle’s Dish and Design rescheduled

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Detroit News has decided to postpone the March 18 Dish and Design event until June 17

This year’s Heart Walk fundraiser is going online

The American Heart Association's annual Metro Detroit Heart Walk is going online this year on account of the pandemic

| 2 days ago

Could the coronavirus reset society? Questions we should be asking about postpandemic life

The twin pressures of the coronavirus pandemic and economy-snarling lockdown have stretched the borders of what we thought was possible

| 2 days ago

Liz Weston: Find free, solid money advice in uncertain times

If you have money questions — and who among us doesn’t right now? — there are plenty of people willing to offer advice: friends, relatives and random strangers on the internet.

| 2 days ago

Pistons keep fans engaged with virtual activities

Having no games doesn’t mean that everything stops with the franchise

| 5 days ago

MI Dream Home: Northville waterfront estate has views of Parkshore Lake

A waterfront estate in Northville with sunset views over Parkshore Lake offers its owners the opportunity to spend summer months walking to their own beach

| 5 days ago

Michigan wineries adjust, prepare for tourists amid COVID-19

The days of crowding at tasting room bars to sample your own choices of red and white wines are mostly gone — at least for now

| 5 days ago

Let’s spring into dreams of summer

Since many of us now have the luxury of time, we can plan like never before

| 5 days ago

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

Five drugmakers were told to recall their versions of metformin after laboratory tests found elevated levels of a contaminant linked to cancer

| 5 days ago

Trash or Treasure? Items tied to Detroit’s History

An internet search led to many references to the firm

| 6 days ago

Homestyle: Trending outdoor furniture

6 days ago

Welcome Mat: Local garden clubs cancel tours for 2020

Rochester, Troy and Franklin garden clubs are holding off on tours this year because of the coronavirus

| 6 days ago

Smart Solutions: Readers check in on life at home

People recently to see how they’re adapting to the new norm

| 6 days ago

Juggling Act: As states reopen amid COVID-19, we need guidance

Social distancing and masks may be recommended this summer but we need more guidance about how to stay safe during pandemic.

| 6 days ago

Style at Home: Light up with pretty pendants, stunning chandeliers, and lovely lanterns

There are countless ways to bring your style and aesthetic into your home, but perhaps none as important as the essential and ever-needed light fixture

| 6 days ago

Design Recipes: Rose is your next go-to color

Rose can help to elevate, add interest and soothe spaces from living rooms to bedrooms

| 6 days ago

Angie’s List: How can I get the most out of my household appliances?

These tips can help you stay ahead of unexpected issues and extend their overall life

| 6 days ago

Well-Dressed Garden: The beautiful world of edible flowers

Colorful blooms attract pollinators to the whole plot and increase the productivity of any vegetable garden

| 6 days ago

Longtime Detroit restaurateur John Lopez has died

A fixture in Midtown for decades, Lopez was a partner and manager at Union Street, Twingo's, Atlas Global Bistro and Agave

| 6 days ago

When could a COVID-19 vaccine be ready?

Worldwide, testing recently started or is about to start for about a dozen potential vaccines

| 6 days ago

CVS Health tests self-driving vehicle prescription delivery

The drugstore chain will partner with the Silicon Valley robotics company Nuro to deliver medicines and other products to customers near a Houston-area store

| 6 days ago

Lemon-flavored halibut shines with warm zucchini salad

The best way to defrost fish is to place it in the refrigerator overnight

Turkish breakfast is a ritual akin to American brunch

While weekdays tend to start with tea and simple fare at home, weekend breakfast is an all-out feast of the country’s freshest produce, expertly cured meats and a few unique bites

HopCat’s Royal Oak location won’t reopen

A social media statement confirms the news and explains that a new Royal Oak location is planned for the future

Whip up homemade mayo for the best sandwiches and salads

While many homemade formulas call for only egg yolk, I prefer to use the whole egg

Ford Drive In reopens Thursday

The theater has been sanitized and has implemented new rules to keep employees and guests safe

Arbor Brewing Company in Ann Arbor will relocate

After 25 years at their space on E. Washington, the Ann Arbor brewhouse is not renewing its lease

Northern Michigan restaurants reopen cautiously

Restaurateurs up north wish they had more of a heads up before reopening dining rooms, and share advice for restaurants and patrons downstate

Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month

Older adults who pick a drug plan offering the new insulin benefit would pay a maximum of $35 a month starting next year, a savings estimated at $446 annually

Is it safe to swim in a pool, lake or the ocean? Coronavirus questions answered

Will this season’s swimming, surfing, floating and soaking be as safe as it used to be? Yes, many experts say

Pandemic a boon for the bicycle as thousands snap them up

Joel Johnson, 25, is among thousands of cooped-up Americans snapping up new bicycles or dusting off old bikes to stay fit and keep their sanity.

Port Huron beaches reopen with restrictions in time for Memorial Day weekend

Port Huron's Lakeside and Lighthouse beaches reopened on Thursday with restrictions in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19

Coronavirus means camping’s out in much of Michigan

State park campgrounds will be closed until late June, at the earliest, and operators will have to catch up on site preparations once restrictions end

Chicago Italian beef comes to Hazel Park

Matt & Mo's Italian Beef is operating out of Doug's Delight on John R, serving Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dogs and gourmet ice cream

MI Dream Home: Waterfront estate has private balconies attached to bedrooms

Views of Lake Michigan are visible from almost every room of a Bay Harbor estate located minutes away from shopping and dining selections

Michigan’s tourism industry heads into summer of uncertainty

Michigan’s tourism industry, normally, is a $25.7 billion a year industry, supporting mom-and-pop shops, restaurants, hotels and recreation companies

After the coronavirus: Your next road trip may look like this

Few things having to do with travel will be unchanged in the post-coronavirus world, but of all the ways we travel, the all-American road trip may be least affected — at least, from a regulatory standpoint. No