Niyo: Allison Schmitt’s ‘extended journey’ another Olympic challenge

One thing Allison Schmitt has learned through the years is the importance of accepting help wherever you can find it.

| 3 days ago

Jacques: Virus doesn’t sanction election shenanigans

The Fair and Equal Michigan ballot campaign has forged ahead with electronic signature gathering the past month, and this goes against established law

by Ingrid Jacques  | 5 days ago

The Shady side of fame: Eminem’s ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ turns 20

Looking back at Eminem's second major label album on its 20th anniversary

by Adam Graham  | 5 days ago

Niyo: Staff continuity keeps Michigan clicking through uncertainty

Only Michigan and Maryland in the Big Ten East are bringing back the same head coach and both coordinators.

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Finley: 300 years later, a proud American

"Our redemption is that the American people know when they are falling short, and are constantly agitating to do better."

Gardening: Guide takes the mystery out of choosing, caring for shrubs

Ava Monheim has written "Shrubs & Hedges: Discover, Grow and Care for the World’s Most Popular Plants" (Cool Springs Press) to take the mystery out of shrub selection

Niyo: It’s Matt Patricia’s team, but do Lions really have his back?

Most of them get it now. And if they don’t, they’re mostly gone.

Payne: Mazda’s sporty MX-5 Miata is a great escape

The tiny Miata is a throwback to classic sports cars. It's also a great escape from the COVID-19 quarantine

Editorial: Changes to elections should go to Legislature

This significant shift in policy should have gone to the Legislature for approval.

Jacques: Literacy settlement may stand; precedent shouldn’t

The heart of this case has always been about who’s at fault, and who is responsible for making things right for Detroit students

Howes: Reopening Michigan business requires balancing adaptation, risk

But not before state is expected Wednesday to notch an unemployment rate as high as 22%, nearly 10 points higher than recorded during Great Recession

Finley: Don’t make masks a symbol

Masks have become a visible demonstration of where you stand on the police state tactics imposed by Gov. Whitmer and other governors, Finley writes

Sons of Prius: Toyota Sienna minivan and Venza SUV go hybrid-only

The new Toyotas will use a similar hybrid system to the RAV4 with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine assisted by two electric motors

Wojo: When fans can return, will it be a sports world they embrace?

Face masks, no mascots, a prohibition on high-fives and fist bumps ... a post-pandemic trip to the stadium doesn't sound like much to cheer about.

Jacques: Once open, new hurdles await small biz

As the governor slowly eases up on her stay-home order, Michigan businesses must brace for a complicated regulatory framework of safety protocols

Payne: Cruisin’ away the COVID-19 blues on Woodward and beyond

A Rochester group of 100 motorheads cruised Hamlin Road this week while the "COVID 500" is alive and well on Woodward

Wojo: Given last couple years, Lions’ Stafford uniquely equipped to handle uncertainty

Matthew Stafford isn’t concerned about the toll, and isn’t fretting about the future. In fact, with all he’s experienced the past couple years, he might be uniquely equipped for the uncertainty that grips everyone in the NFL

Gardening: Protect your plants from the spring elements

The past several years, spring weather has become erratic and late season frosts are not unusual

Payne: Wicked TRD trim transforms Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry gets saucy with a TRD sport trim. Think of it as a big pocket rocket

Payne: As California battle rages, Tesla marks Michigan win with first store

Tesla crowns its Michigan legal victory be opening state's first store. The move comes as the automaker is on the COVID shutdown front lines as well.

Payne: Experts say Tesla has turned the corner on quality

Despite meteoric rise as top-selling U.S. lux brand, quality issues have dogged the EV maker. But that's changing with the latest Model 3/Model Y.

Wojo: MLB plan to return is fascinating but also fraught with peril

Major League Baseball has a plan to return, complete with an enticing timetable.

Wojo: Michigan’s Harbaugh gives the sport something more to chew on

UM coach proposes college football players be allowed to declare for the NFL after any season, and permitted to return if they go undrafted.

Finley: Data says most of state should be open

Government does not have the resources to replace such a large segment of the private economy, Finley writes

Maybe it’s time to learn a new fiber art

If you're a longtime knitter or crocheter, chances are you have more leftover yarn than you care to think about. Your colorful stash of bits and pieces continues to grow with each finished project.

Jacques: Whitmer ditches women for Biden

The governor's stance on the issue of sexual harassment seems to be affected by partisan politics, Jacques writes.

Wojo: In pandemic world, college football is the sport in real danger

College football is a cherished American staple, and the sad emerging reality is, it’ll take enormous effort and a lot of luck to preserve it as we know it

Payne: First drive, Tesla Model Y a roomy, head-turning SUV

It adds up to a roomy, head-turning package that luxury-SUV buyers want

Jacques: New Title IX rules return due process to campus investigations

Revamping these guidelines has been a pivotal focus for Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, and the process has taken more than two years

Finley: Duggan says casinos won’t fully reopen for months

Mayor Mike Duggan says absent a vaccine against COVID-19, the city's three casinos likely will not be able to fully reopen

Nolan Finley interviews Mike Duggan

Nolan Finley talks with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan about how COVID-19 is impacting Detroit

Niyo: No bear hugs now, but Lions’ Matt Patricia embraces the virtual victories

Matt Patricia, like the rest of the members of his NFL fraternity, is still adjusting to life as a stay-at-home coach.

Howes: In push for auto restart, Job One is to get it right

A false start marred by supply interruptions or an unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19 on plant floors could scuttle a restart before it gains momentum.

Henning: For Lions, legendary Don Shula is the one who got away

Don Shula could have been Detroit’s. Perhaps, for a long time.

Niyo: Is college football ready to play follow the leader?

As the various stakeholders in college athletics grapple with how to handle their business amid a pandemic, you can already see the fault lines developing.

Howes: Lansing power game signals weak leadership amid COVID-19 menace

With the economic restart already beginning, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, GOP lawmakers are making a mistake that will loom over Lansing for years to come

Handmade: Time gives designer a chance to slow down

With so much at-home-time on their hands due to the COVID-19 pandemic, crafters everywhere are unearthing motherloads of yarn, fabric, and more -- suppliies they forgot they'd purchased or simply never had the time to put to use.

Gardening: Heirloom annuals make colorful additions

Globe Amaranth has been grown in American gardens since the 1700s; Greeks said it signified immortality

Howes: Of course talk on Ford turns negative as COVID-19 bites

'Hell no,' says Executive Chairman Bill Ford, a reaction that's totally, unequivocally unsurprising to anyone who knows him -- or pays attention

Payne: Affordable Nissan Sentra makes your pulse accelerate, until you hit the gas pedal

The 2020 Sentra is the latest compact sedan that offers luxury style and technology for just $25,000