Groundhog Day 2024: Will Spring Arrive Early?

photo: Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Instagram 

It's official - Spring is just six weeks away.

For the first time since 2020, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow at Gobbler's Knob without spotting his shadow amid the presence of thousands of onlookers in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to the enduring legend, this suggests that an early spring is on the horizon.

Groundhog Day, a tradition steeped in history and folklore, is observed every February 2nd, where the behavior of a groundhog is said to predict the weather for the upcoming weeks. The most famous celebration occurs in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, with the renowned rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, emerging from his burrow to forecast…

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Winter Blast 2024: Royal Oak's Premier Winter Festival

February 2nd to 4th
Royal Oak Centennial Commons
Cost: FREE
Friday the 2nd 4pm to 11pm
Saturday the 3rd 11am to 11pm
Sunday the 4th 11am to 8pm


Royal Oak Winter Blast is back for its 3rd year in Royal Oak since moving from Downtown Detroit for the first 17 years. In 2023, over 65,000 people went, and that’s with the freezing temps of last year. In 2022 over 80,000 people attended, and this year with the warmer temps it’s looking like it’ll be about 90,000!  That’s quite the party!  What are we going to see when we get there?!  Tons of fun and FREE stuff.

FREE Ice Skating!

Royal Oak has an ice rink now and Winter Blast Weekend is an open free skate.  You can bring your…

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February 2024 in Metro Detroit is brimming with an array of exciting events and activities, offering something for everyone, whether you're a long-time resident or considering moving to Metro Detroit. From family friendly festivals to the high-octane thrills of Monster Jam at Ford Field, or the enchanting performances of "Wicked" at the Fisher Theatre, the city is alive with entertainment. For those living in Metro Detroit, the month provides a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor activities, including the romantic dining experiences and Valentine's-themed pop-up bars like Weiss Distillery in Clawson and Vixens on Bagley in Detroit. With Fat Tuesday just around the corner, you won’t want to miss out on getting your hands on some of the best Paczkis…

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*Updated Feb 24, 2025

In the tapestry of Metro Detroit's cultural celebrations, one day stands out with a sweet significance: Paczki Day (otherwise known as Fat Tuesday). This beloved tradition, deeply rooted in the area's rich Polish heritage, transforms the day before Ash Wednesday into a festival of indulgence, marking the onset of Lent with a flourish of flavor.

While Paczki Day is celebrated in various Polish-American communities across the United States, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast, it holds a special place in the heart of Metro Detroit. The city's historical connection to Polish culture is evident in its demographics: at one point, Polish residents constituted about 75% of Hamtramck's population, a figure that has since evolved but…

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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Plymouth Ice Festival

Kellogg Park Downtown Plymouth
Cost: FREE
Feb - 2nd (5pm-10pm) | 3rd (10am-10pm) | 4th (10am-6pm)


42 Years later the Plymouth Ice Festival is still bringing the heat with demonstrations, family fun and of course all the downtown Plymouth businesses to shop and eat at. It’s the largest and oldest FREE ice festival in North America and draws over 100,000 people annually.

The ICE

Not diamonds but just as pretty there will be over 60 ice sculptures carved on site through the weekend with live carving demonstrations every day. Each ice carving starts out as a 350 lb block of ice and world renown ice carvers descend on Plymouth to find their art inside the block.

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Where to Watch Round Three of the Playoffs: The Detroit Lions vs the san francisco 49ers


The Lions have made it to Round 3 of the Playoffs are only one step away from making history and reaching the Super Bowl for the first time! Only one thing stands in their way - the San Francisco 49ers. While we would love the opportunity to watch this game in person, the Lions will be taking the field in Santa Clara, CA at 6:30PM EST as they battle for the NFC Conference Championship.

Luckily for us, there is ample opportunity to catch the big game at countless restaurants, bars, and establishments throughout Metro Detroit. Here are our top picks.

  

Where to Watch the Lions Game in Detroit

Ford Field

2000 Brush St., Detroit, MI 48226
Cost:…

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Northville Downs' Final Stretch: The End of an Era and Redevelopment Plans

Northville Downs, a cherished landmark in Northville, Michigan, is slated to close its doors following its final race set to take place on February 3, 2024, marking the end of an era for Michigan's last horse racing track. This closure is not just the conclusion of a sports venue but a significant change for the local community, especially for those living in Northville, Michigan.

The track, located at 301 S Center Street, has been a staple of Northville since its inception in 1944. It's not just a racing track; for 80 years it has been part of the social and cultural fabric of the area. The closure of Northville Downs reflects a shift in entertainment preferences and the…

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Navigating the 2024 housing market while living in Metro Detroit presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially for those considering moving to Metro Detroit. With a landscape marked by stable yet high home prices and interest rates hovering around 6 to 6.5%, understanding the dynamics of supply and demand becomes crucial for both buyers and sellers. Despite predictions of modest appreciation and a slight increase in housing inventory, the market remains resilient, making it an intriguing time for real estate decisions in this vibrant region. This comprehensive analysis delves into what prospective homeowners and current residents can expect in the ever-evolving Metro Detroit housing market.

To begin, 2024 is shaping up to be a year of…

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Winter Family Film Series

Emagine Theaters Playing Family Favorite Movies for Just $3!  Or $5 with popcorn and a drink!

This is so cool and one of the reasons the Emagine Theaters are still my favorite theaters in Metro Detroit.  Especially since picking up the Birmingham 8 and the Palladium.  

After getting snubbed by the NFL, they were going to play the Lions games and the NFL stepped in and said NO. However, Emagine and Paul Glatz the Emagineer isn’t letting that stop them from doing cool stuff!  Here’s one of them.

Every week they’re running their Winter Family Film Series at Emagine for just 3 dollars per person or to upgrade to the Magic Pack, it’s Five dollars and you get a popcorn and small drink.  

  

We’ve added the links…

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You’re doing it wrong.

This isn’t just for Realtors but all business owners & marketers, for the sake of this post I’ll use real estate as the example.

In marketing you are not the hero of the story, the clients are. And I see post after post that goes something like... Look I sold another home, I listed another home, etc., or I wrote a mortgage, or insert X widget or service.

I used to make that mistake constantly. I had so many posts on myself & sales going at one point my mother unfriended me on Facebook. Yep Momma P got tired of seeing her own son in her feed.

Here’s the framework to use and I’ll use one of my own clients as the example.

This person (the client, the Hero, Tim and Sarah fake names) has a problem. They have a child about…

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