7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...
wwmt

Upcoming thrift store in Kalamazoo to employ, support people with disabilities

Nearly 30 unique chili creations took to the streets of downtown on Saturday. Scam: Fake towing service targets stranded drivers during winter storms , VBSCO warns A streak of winter storms throughout ...
Seattle Times

Seattle has 240,000 apartments’ worth of self storage. It’s not enough

In the 14 years that Jennifer Seber has run her family’s self-storage business in Woodinville, she has seen the psychology of stuff play out like the changing seasons. Every January, Seber says, ...
Gainesville

Pearl Country Store a Micanopy landmark serving barbecue and local charm

David and Peggy Carr bought the Micanopy-based Pearl Country Store & Barbecue in 2002 to preserve local history. The establishment serves as a convenience store, gas station, and popular barbecue ...
Detroit Free Press

Are national retailers closing Michigan stores? What they're saying in 2026

The new year could bring changes to the shopping scene as several national chains are closing stores, potentially some in Michigan. Major retail and grocery chains with Michigan locations are among ...