Local Interest

I have been SO excited to finally have a cute little coffee shop in our downtown of Belleville, Michigan. It’s called Crafted Beanery and is located right on Main Street in the rear of the Crafted Gift Shop. This addition to the city is super exciting since it is just …

Are you looking for opportunities for your pet to get their paws on Santa in or around Belleville?  I put together a popular post a couple years ago compiling opportunities around Metro Detroit for your pets to meet and greet Santa during the holiday season.  You can read that original …

The first weekend in December is always full of fun around Belleville as Winterfest is celebrated.  This year that is Friday November 30 and Saturday December 1. The event kicks off Friday 6:00 PM with an Animal Magic show at the Fourth Street Square. Saturday is jam packed with various …

Looking for something special and unique for a hard to buy for person? Look no further than Crafted in Downtown Belleville! They feature items crafted by over 100 Michigan artists. There will be special deals and happenings for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Watch to the end for details! …

Van Buren Public Schools is a district of about 4,800 students.  While the majority of these students reside within The City of Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Sumpter Township, the school boundaries do not follow the boundaries of the 48111 zip code nor the boundaries of these municipalities.  The district …

The 48111 zip code has been traditionally known as “Belleville” mailing address, although in reality, it is comprised of three separate municipalities. Van Buren Township –  approximately 36 square miles on the north end of the zip code, with a population of roughly 28,000 residents. City of Belleville – approximately …

Fall is in the air!  Literally, the temperatures and humidity have suddenly dropped and it gets me in the mood for boots and bonfires…and fall festivals and fun.  In celebration and in looking forward to the season ahead, I’ve compiled a list of festivals, corn mazes and cider mills in …

Originally published: December 12, 2016 Updated: February 16, 2021 with most recent published costs Are you looking for sledding hills in and around Belleville? The first big snowstorm of the season has been dumping upon us all night and all day long.  We already received the !SNOW DAY! call for tomorrow!  Yay!  Time …

I will gladly admit. I am a dog person. I particularly love the larger breeds. Since I was about 5 years old I have spent no more than a couple of months combined without a dog in my life. Before I had children, my dog(s) were my babies. I took …