Clifford and Survator Wilkens are considered to be the first black family to move to Banning in 1942. (This is the third of an occasional series of stories exploring neighborhoods and cultures in Banning’s past and present.)

PITTSBURGH — Stefanie Dolson kept her composure Saturday night as she talked about the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team’s loss to St. John’s in Storrs.

In celebrating the 175th birthday of Arkansas as a state, the Department of Tourism solicited votes from the public for the Top Ten places to visit in the state.

From big shows to music to clubs and DJs, to stage and comedy, film, visual arts and more, Metro Detroit has no shortage of fun to suit all tastes. Read on for the lowdown on what's goin' on.

Six Flags Great Advenutre in Jackson, known for its steep and fast roller coasters, will shift gears this summer and add four new rides, including a towering swing ride known as the SkyScreamer and a bumper car ride known as the Fender Bender, the park’s president said this week.