When the Seahawks walk onto the field these days, there’s a whisper rather than a roar, and maybe that’s exactly how they want it. In a league built on hype, they’re threading the quiet path to respectability, and so far, it’s working. Through the early part of the season, Seattle’s 3-1 record has flown beneath many radars. Pundits have plenty of loud storylines to chase,…
The History of Halloween and Its Traditions
At the stroke of dusk on October 31, ghosts, goblins and grin-filled children take to the night in the United States and beyond. But how did this holiday of tricks and treats begin, and how did it become a fixture even at the White House? Here is a spooky stroll through the history of Halloween, in spirit and in substance. Ancient Roots, Ghostly Beginnings The…
Michigan Farm’s Tree Chosen as White House Christmas Centerpiece
When Dale Haney, the White House superintendent of grounds, stepped onto a snow-dusted plot of farmland in Montcalm County earlier this week, he wasn’t just inspecting a tree, he was fulfilling one of the season’s most visible national traditions, choosing the next official White House Christmas tree. Haney made the selection Tuesday at Korson’s Tree Farms, a family-run operation in Sidney, Michigan. The chosen tree,…
Patrick Mahomes Helps 15 High School Football Programs, Including in Michigan, Florida & More
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is supplying custom uniforms and gear to 15 high school football programs across the country, and among them are two in Michigan, Detroit Cass Technical High School and Detroit Catholic Central. The initiative, launched in cooperation with Adidas and featuring Mahomes’ personal “Gladiator” logo, aims to honor and support high school football programs, according to On3.com. Here’s the list…
Detroit Lions Stake Their Claim as America’s Team With Gutsy Win Over Ravens
For years, the title of “America’s Team” was associated with flash, legacy and coast-to-coast marketability. But in 2025, that crown might finally belong to a team that built its reputation on grit, belief and blue-collar toughness: the Detroit Lions. On Monday night, in a 38–30 road win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Lions didn’t just steal a game. They captured the attention, and perhaps the…