The original naming rights deal expired after 10 years, and United Wholesale Mortgage replaced Jimmy John's as the ballpark's naming partner under a new 10-year agreement announced January 13, 2026.

If you've driven past M-59 and Van Dyke Avenue in Macomb County anytime in the last decade, you've probably seen the ballpark that helped put downtown Utica back on the map. Since 2016, Jimmy John's Field has been the home of the United Shore Professional Baseball League, one of Metro Detroit's most beloved family entertainment venues. But as of mid-January 2026, that familiar name is officially retired. The Jimmy John's Field name change caught plenty of locals off guard, so here's exactly what happened.

The USPBL announced on January 13 that…

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Detroit is not slowing down. The city that stunned skeptics with its decade-long comeback just keeps stacking cranes on the skyline, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential years for new development in modern Detroit history.

We are talking billions of dollars in active construction. New headquarters. New hotels. New housing. A soccer stadium. An international bridge. A giant immersive sports dome. And education and health care facilities that will serve Metro Detroit families for generations.

Here is every major Detroit development project to know about right now, where things stand as of February 2026, and what all this construction means for the people who live and work in Metro Detroit.

Which Detroit Development Projects…

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**Updated February 10, 2026**

Milford Restaurant Week is a week-long culinary celebration in Downtown Milford, Michigan, where 15 locally owned restaurants roll out exclusive menus and special pricing you won't find any other time of year. Running from Sunday, February 23, through Saturday, March 1, 2026, this annual event transforms one of Oakland County's most charming villages into a foodie destination worth the drive.

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of western Oakland County, Milford stands out as one of the region's most walkable and inviting small towns. Its tree-lined Main Street is packed with independent shops, local eateries, and the kind of character that makes you want to park the car and wander. The Huron River winds right…

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**Updated February 6, 2026**

Every February, Metro Detroit transforms into the paczki capital of the United States. While the rest of the country settles for generic jelly doughnuts on Mardi Gras, southeast Michigan honors its deep Polish roots with something far more serious: plump, golden, sugar-dusted paczki stuffed with fillings ranging from traditional rosehip and prune to modern twists like tiramisu and cannoli cream.

Fat Tuesday 2026 falls on February 17, and the annual pilgrimage is already taking shape. Lines will wrap around bakeries in Hamtramck before sunrise. Donut shops along Woodward Avenue will flip their "OPEN" signs hours earlier than usual. And in communities from Pontiac to Trenton, from Farmington to Saline, bakers will hand-fry…

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The Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games opened this week with Michigan pride on full display. Out of 232 athletes representing Team USA, 15 call Michigan home.

These aren't just names on a roster. They're neighbors from Canton and Grosse Pointe Woods. Former University of Michigan skaters. Athletes who learned their sports on frozen Michigan lakes and Detroit-area rinks.

From seasoned champions to breakthrough newcomers, Michigan's Olympic delegation spans generations and geography across Oakland County, Wayne County, Livingston County, and the Upper Peninsula. Here's who's representing the Great Lakes State on the world's biggest winter sports stage.

Which Michigan Figure Skaters Made the 2026…

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The Metro Detroit region is experiencing a family entertainment boom in 2026, with new attractions opening across southeast Michigan that promise to reshape weekend plans for years to come. From massive indoor slide parks to immersive zoo experiences and international landmarks, this year brings fresh reasons to explore neighborhoods from Troy to downtown Detroit.

Whether you're looking for year-round indoor play, hands-on animal encounters, or cultural experiences that connect kids with Michigan's musical legacy, these 10 new attractions deliver. Here's what opened (or is opening) in Metro Detroit this year.

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What Major Indoor Attractions Have Already Opened in Metro Detroit in 2026?

Slick City Troy will be open…

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February in Michigan could be brutal. Three months into winter, the snow piles keep growing, the cold refuses to quit, and every weekend starts feeling like a repeat of the last.

But Michigan communities refuse to let winter win.

Instead of hibernating through the coldest, snowiest month, towns across the state double down with festivals that turn February into something worth planning around. Ice sculptures appear on downtown streets, homemade outhouses race down snowy tracks, and fire pits pop up next to food trucks serving everything from chili to craft beer.

These festivals do something important beyond breaking up the monotony. They give families excuses to get outside, explore new Michigan towns,…

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