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Manuel de Paz stands in the diner of Encuentro Latino. His grey hair is buzzed short, and he wears square glasses and a dark blue t-shirt that says "Lake Huron" across the chest. The walls behind him are painted bright blue - similar to the shade featured on the flag of Guatemala.

Ypsilanti’s Encuentro Latino reflects on 11 years of business

A Guatemalan restaurant in Ypsilanti reflects on a decade in the community, and how ICE presence has impacted business.

A black and white portrait of April Baer--a white woman with brown curly hair and a white blazer. The photo is against a green and blue ombre background. Text on the photo reads "Stateside with April Baer. Weekdays at 3pm and 8pm. On demand on your favorite podcast platform."

Stateside: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

What to expect if you're travelling this spring, from airport lines to gas prices. And, one of the United States’ top portrait photographers spoke about finding ways to innovate within the frame.

Angela (left) and Tony (right) Ochoa sit at their dining table with a plate of homemade bagels.

Grand Rapids couple creates community through bagels

The Cottage Bagel, a home bakery in Grand Rapids owned by Angela and Tony Ochoa, has developed a loyal following, with weekly bagel and scone pre-order “drops” often selling out within hours.

Italian officials voice outrage at the presence of U.S. ICE agents at the 2026 Olympics

U.S. Homeland Security agents provided security support at past Olympics. But after violence by ICE agents in Minneapolis, some Italian officials say an ICE unit is unwelcome in Milan Cortina.

Soaring gasoline prices have done little to dampen consumer spending. The Commerce Department reported solid economic growth during the first three months of the year.

The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran

The U.S. economy revved up in the first three months of the year, despite a spike in energy prices caused by the war with Iran.

Longer TSA lines expected to disrupt spring break travels: What Michiganders should know

Some U.S. airports are facing hours-long TSA wait times following the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. A representative from AAA gives insight on how to save time and money during spring break travels.

With "drop dead," Olivia Rodrigo debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a fourth time, which bodes well for a new album set to arrive in June.

Olivia Rodrigo's 'drop dead' goes to No. 1 — and helps The Cure return to the charts

Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, doesn't come out until June. But it's already off to a tremendous start on this week's Billboard charts.

Kalamazoo's Coney Island Hot Dogs is the longest continuously-operated coney island restaurant in Michigan.

Where did the coney dog come from?

A lot of cities and towns in Michigan have at least one coney island restaurant. But how did hot dogs sauced with chili sauce, mustard, and onion become one of the state's most iconic dishes?

A large, square bin is filled to the brim with crushed beverage bottles. There's a rainbow of colorful labels - Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, Sprite, and others. The bin sits on a large conveyor belt, presumably heading to the next step of the sorting process.

Is Michigan’s 10-cent bottle deposit worth it?

Is it really worth our time to haul returnables to the store for just 10 cents each? And is it worth it for Michigan’s recycling industry to maintain a bottle deposit system when we already have curbside recycling?

Sturgill Simpson released his second album under the name Johnny Blue Skies, Mutiny After Midnight, on physical formats only — no streaming or digital downloads. It still lands in the top five on the album charts this week.

Sturgill Simpson pulls off an unusual chart feat

The roots music maverick did something rare in the streaming era: landed an album that's only available on CD, cassette and LP — without his name on the sleeve — in the top five of the albums chart.

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