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Protect Your Water Heater Before the First Freeze Hits

Detroit – October 16, 2026 -- Detroit-area homeowners can avoid costly water heater repairs and lost hot water by preparing before the first fall freeze, according to heating and cooling company C & C Heating & Air Conditioning.

Water heaters run year-round, but colder weather adds risk. Units and connecting pipes in garages, basements or other unheated spaces are most exposed. During prolonged cold spells, exposed plumbing can freeze, which may damage pipes and interrupt hot water service.

A professional tune-up can catch problems early

C & C General Manager Dayna Hottle recommends an annual professional inspection and tune-up. In her view, it helps identify problems early and extends the lifespan of a water heater.

Tee Off From the Upper Deck: Stadium Golf Hits 5 More Venues

Flagler Beach, Fla. – October 12, 2026 -- Golfers can now book limited tee times to hit shots from the upper decks of five U.S. stadiums, including Dodger Stadium and Truist Park, as Upper Deck Golf opens ticket sales for the final stops of its 2026 tour.

The tour follows a sold-out event at Fenway Park. Tee times are limited for each date, are first-come, first-served, and are expected to sell out.

Tacoma Car Museum Opens 100-Year Luxury Auto Exhibit

Tacoma – – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum has opened a new exhibit, Rare & Luxurious: 100 Years of Exceptional Automobiles, in its Showcase Gallery.

The exhibit traces luxury and performance from the 1920s to today

Visitors will see vehicles from Duesenberg, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Continental, Crane-Simplex and other marques. The museum describes the show as a look at how luxury and performance have evolved over a century.

Tacoma Cars & Coffee moves into the museum in January 2026

Starting January 17, 2026, the free community meetup will run every third Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM throughout 2026. Coffee comes from @naomijoecoffee. The event is open to all years, makes and models, and the museum asks attendees to use good judgment when entering, parking and exiting.

Tacoma's Car Museum Adds Route 66 Exhibit, Free Cars & Coffee

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum has a busy 2026 lined up: a refreshed Route 66 exhibition, a free monthly Cars & Coffee meetup starting January 17, and a newly approved Washington specialty license plate.

Cars & Coffee meets every third Saturday in 2026

Tacoma Cars & Coffee moves to the museum on January 17, 2026. It runs every third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. throughout the year, with coffee from Naomi Joe Coffee. The event is free and open to all years, makes and models. The museum asks attendees to use good judgement when entering, parking and exiting.

Tacoma Car Museum Plans Cruise-Ins, Route 66 Drive and New Plate

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay - America's Car Museum drew more than 100 cars and over 200 spectators to its first summer cruise-in on June 12, 2025, and the next one is set for July 17.

Chrysler and Mopar anniversary fills the lot

The June theme honored 100 years of Chrysler and Mopar. Entries ranged from a Chrysler Sebring convertible and a classic Plymouth Cuda to a Maserati, JDM kei cars and numerous vintage Volkswagens.

The July 17 theme is "A world of cars," celebrating Asian and European makes and models. OpenBay Garage sponsors the 2025 cruise-in series.

Tacoma Cars & Coffee moves to the museum in 2026

Starting January 17, 2026, Tacoma Cars & Coffee meets at the museum every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is free and open to all years, makes and models, with coffee from @naomijoecoffee.

Tacoma Museum Unveils American Supercar Show and Route 66 Refresh

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum opens The Birth of the American Supercar on October 25, an exhibition guest curated by automotive innovator Steve Saleen, with a free monthly car meet and a refreshed Route 66 display also on the calendar.

Saleen curates a tour of American supercar history

The exhibition follows American supercars from early speed pioneers to modern machines. Vehicles come from Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Saleen himself, along with more obscure makers such as Vector, Cunningham and Hennessey. The museum says the show covers roaring V8s and carbon-fiber bodies, and how American automakers challenged European rivals.

Tacoma Cars & Coffee moves to the museum on January 17, 2026

The meet runs every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. throughout 2026. Admission is free, and the event is open to all years, makes and models. Naomi Joe Coffee will serve the coffee.

Washington Car Fans Get a New LeMay Museum License Plate

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- Washington drivers will be able to order a LeMay – America's Car Museum specialty license plate once the state confirms a release date. The design has been officially approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The museum had to start over after the state took its retro design

The museum's original black-and-white "throwback" concept was adopted by the state for its own retro plate series. Because the state now owns that design, it is not associated with the museum. The team had to build a fully new plate that met the state's specifications for color palette, layout, and mandatory design elements.

After working through the state's approval and compliance process, the museum says the final artwork reflects its identity, mission, and visual spirit.

Route 66 Turns 100: Tacoma Museum Refreshes Its Exhibit

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum in Tacoma, WA, has opened a refreshed Route 66 exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of America's most famous highway.

The exhibition, a longstanding favorite with museum visitors, got an aesthetic refresh. It adds centennial-themed elements and vehicles that pay homage to the highway's 100th birthday.

Drive Home films and artifacts will join the display throughout 2026

Throughout 2026, the exhibit will show films and artifacts from the upcoming Route 66 Drive Home.

The seventh Drive Home will cover all of Route 66

The Drive Home kicks off in just a few weeks. America's Automotive Trust and the Detroit Auto Show created the event to celebrate driving and keeping cars on the road. Each edition ends with a drive "home" to Detroit, Michigan.

Pure Michigan Marks 20 Years With New Fall Campaign, Ads on Netflix

Lansing, Michigan – September 21, 2026 -- Pure Michigan is rolling out a fall marketing push across 19 million acres of forest as the state's official tourism brand marks its 20th anniversary in 2026.

A new CTV spot targets streaming audiences on Amazon Prime and Netflix

The campaign's centerpiece, an ad called "In Vivid Color," blends nostalgia with footage of Michigan's autumn foliage. It runs on premium connected-TV placements including Amazon Prime and Netflix, alongside online video, social platforms, print, out-of-home, streaming audio, digital, and search ads that went live in August.

Jared Goff Fronts Little Caesars' Return of $4.99 Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix

Detroit – September 09, 2026 -- Little Caesars is bringing back its Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix meal for a limited time starting September 7, priced at $4.99+ at participating locations nationwide.

The meal pairs pizza slices with cheese bread and dipping sauce

The offering includes two slices of Little Caesars Detroit-Style Deep Dish pizza, four pieces of Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread, and Crazy Sauce for dipping. It's available in Pepperoni and Cheese varieties.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff headlines the campaign

Goff will front a new advertising campaign supporting the product's return, tying together football and Detroit-style pizza. "Detroit-style pizza has earned fans across the country, and Little Caesars has helped bring it to more people," Goff said, adding that he's excited to celebrate a meal that delivers "big flavor, great value and real Detroit pride."