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Family-owned pretzel business to open its first retail shop
Mille Lou's Pretzel Co. opens is set to open Nov. 21 at 15212 Charlevoix St. in Grosse Pointe Park.
Ann Arbor-based RealTruck names new president in leadership transition
Consolidation continues to shift the list of the largest players in Michigan's banking industry.
CardsHQ invests $5M to expand big-box trading card retailer to metro Detroit
CardsHQ co-founder and CEO Geoff Wilson said the metro Detroit market offers a sizable Pokemon and trading card game community, along with a steady calendar of card shows.
PWHL Detroit unveils name, logo and 13-game home slate
The PWHL unveiled the new Detroit team's name and logo on Tuesday.
Detroit pierogi company inks big supermarket deal to widen its national footprint
Pietrzyk Pierogi owner Erica Pietrzyk has entered into a partnership with Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Giant Eagle Inc. that will see her frozen products placed at 25 Giant Eagle stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. Pietrzyk Pierogi products are now in 144 stores, including 85 outside of Michigan.
MSU’s ‘For Sparta’ athletics campaign lands third $10M gift in five weeks
As part of Michigan State University's "For Sparta" campaign, Spartan Stadium would see a new East Tower with premium seating options and year-round functionality.
Downtown Clawson is nearly full. Now it needs people to stick around.
The city of Clawson is experiencing growth with new retail, restaurants and residential developments.
Kuzzo’s restaurant owner Ron Bartell faces felony tax charges
Ron Bartell operated Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles on Livernois Avenue in Detroit from 2015 to February this year.
Wolverines split final two matches of regular season
Class A Aberdeen Roncalli stopped the Wolverines’ three-match winning streak with a 3-0 win in Aberdeen on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The 21-5 Cavaliers beat the Wolverines 25-18, 25-16, 25-12. Hannah Haskew had an all-around night for Herreid/ Selby Area with eight assists, six kills, 16 digs and two aces. Her assists, kills aces were all team-leading numbers. Gracin Thorstenson matched […]
Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts plans downtown Detroit for next location
The new Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts location will make its home in a ground-floor space (red awning in this photo) of The Ashley apartment building in downtown Detroit.
Motorsports Gateway Howell opens memberships ahead of driving club track debut
An aerial view of the South Circuit at Motorsports Gateway Howell. The 1.7-mile road course is part of a planned $60 million automotive country club development that includes a membership-based driving club, garage condominiums and an automotive innovation park.
Retailers new to downtown Birmingham bring apparel, golf gear and Michigan-made goods
Consolidation continues to shift the list of the largest players in Michigan's banking industry.
Cass Cafe makes a comeback under new foundation ownership
Patrons gather inside Cass Cafe during Dally in the Alley in September as it worked toward a full reopening for regular dining and drink service this month.
DeutschTroit owners plan German restaurant in Warren
Sauschön will open at 3672 Chicago Road in the former Chocolate Gallery Cafe building in Warren.
Longtime Clawson pizzeria to close
Perry’s Pizza in Clawson is closing next month after more than 46 years in business,
Last Daly drive-in restaurant in metro Detroit closing, ending 67-year run in Livonia
The last Daly Restaurant, at 31500 Plymouth Road in Livonia, will close today after 67 years.
Blimpy Burger in Ann Arbor reopens with new owners and plans to grow
Ann Arbor staple Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger has reopened following a break for renovations made by new owners.
New Center restaurant to offer a launchpad for up-and-coming chefs
A rendering of Host Detroit, slated to open in 2027 inside the Chroma Building in New Center.
Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor signs lease for former Downtown Home & Garden space
The Ann Arbor building that was home to Downtown Home & Garden will have a new tenant. Independently-owned Literati Bookstore will move into the space at 210 S. Ashley St. sometime next year.
MSU donors pledge up to $2.5M to back president’s office after his pay raise
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$9M artisan market, event space breaks ground on Detroit’s Livernois-McNichols corridor
Developer Chase Cantrell talks about his journey to breaking ground on his new artisan market on West McNichols in Detroit at a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday.
MSU donors pledge up to $2.5M to back president’s office after his pay raise
Consolidation continues to shift the list of the largest players in Michigan's banking industry.
City finds targeted Kercheval businesses are in compliance
Two Birds bar and ice cream shop on Kercheval Avenue Detroit's West Village neighborhood is among the businesses that were under review at the request of City Council member Renata Miller.
FLX Haus opens Royal Oak studio focused on flexibility, mobility
The FLX Haus in Royal Oak offers six class formats focused on stretching, flexibility, mobility and strength.
MSU hires new CEO to lead Spartan Ventures
Former Northwestern University athletic director Mike Polisky is Michigan State University's new deputy athletic director and CEO of Spartan Ventures.
Detroit councilwoman defends Kercheval business review requests amid neighborhood backlash
Two Birds bar and ice cream shop on Kercheval Avenue is among those Detroit City Council member Renata Miller wants reviewed.
Bev’s Bagels to open Birmingham location next week
Consolidation continues to shift the list of the largest players in Michigan's banking industry.
Blake’s Orchard puts $2.5M into environmental improvements that could allow added cider production
Armada-based Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill has invested $2.5 million to fix a wastewater problem that produced foul odors for neighbors around its Armada farm. The new treatment system also gives the family-owned business more capacity to expand its cider operation.
Detroit’s new retail attraction director sees opportunity beyond downtown
An Apple Store at 1430 Woodward Ave. joined other big-name retailers in downtown Detroit about a year ago.
Atwater in the Park taproom in Grosse Pointe Park to close
Atwater in the Park opened in 2014 in the renovated historic Grace Community Church in Grosse Pointe Park.
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms gets new owners who plan to add 14-acre vineyard
Cornman Farms in Dexter Township is under new ownership following 12 years as a Zingerman's Community of Businesses property.
Detroit Pistons kick off fresh season with new broadcast deals, sponsors
Guard Cade Cunningham tries and the rest of the Detroit Pistons begin a new campaign Tuesday at home against the Boston Celtics.
English Gardens refreshes its brand as it eyes expansion
Dearborn Heights-based English Gardens is rebranding, with a new logo and updates to all six of its stores in the months ahead.
West Village bars, restaurants face city scrutiny over zoning, licenses at council member’s request
Business owners on a stretch of Kercheval Avenue in Detroit's West Village neighborhood are shocked by a request from a Detroit City Council member to have city regulators review if they're operating as licensed.
Sign of the Beefcarver to close Royal Oak restaurant after nearly 70 years
The last Sign of the Beefcarver restaurant, in Royal Oak, will closed for good on Oct. 25.
Opening date set for Italian restaurant in Grosse Pointe
Detroit chefs Corey Barberio (left) and Jared Gadbaw plan to open Angelo’s Fine Italian later this month in Grosse Pointe.
$155M Forbes-backed sports medicine institute at Michigan Medicine set to move forward
Nathan and Catherine Forbes, show here with their family in 2015, are longtime supporters of the University of Michigan.
In Final Four homecoming, Detroit organizers tout opportunities of citywide event
NCAA Vice President of Men's Basketball Dan Gavitt (from left), former Michigan State University men's basketball star Kalin Lucas, MSU men's basketball coach Tom Izzo and sports host Brad Galli talk about the 2027 NCAA Men's Final Four on Wednesday at a meeting of the Detroit Economic Club.
Prime Concepts Detroit adds burger-focused Stoli’s restaurant in West Bloomfield
Consolidation continues to shift the list of the largest players in Michigan's banking industry.
Sprouts Farmers Market expanding into Michigan with Macomb County store
Consolidation continues to shift the list of the largest players in Michigan's banking industry.
After 2 summers of construction pain, Greektown unveils its revamped Monroe Street
The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership plans to use the new flexible spaces along Monroe Street for more activations and events.
Nordstrom Rack expanding metro Detroit footprint with Canton store
Nordstrom Inc. plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack store later this month in Canton.
Team behind Grey Ghost is adding another Little Ghost burger location
A rendering of the planned Little Ghost burger restaurant in Grosse Pointe Woods. The spot is slated to open early next year.
Kid-friendly coffee shop to open in Grosse Pointe Woods
Consolidation continues to shift the list of the largest players in Michigan's banking industry.
Whole Foods Market to open its first store in Macomb County
Amazon plans to open a Whole Foods Market at 13975 Hall Road in Shelby Township after the company scrapped plans for an Amazon Fresh store there.
After the NFL Draft, Detroit’s small businesses want a bigger piece of the Final Four
Dan Gavitt, senior vice president of NCAA Basketball, speaks in December at Ford Field about the upcoming 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four in Detroit. Detroit business owners are prepping for the event and what it could do for their companies.
Detroit chef Omar Mitchell betting on Macomb County with new restaurant
Omar Mitchell, restauranteur and executive chef at Table No. 2 in Greektown, plans to open Noble Duck Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse later this year inside The Mall at Partridge Creek.
Corktown pizzeria Grandma Bob’s to expand to West Village
Grandma Bob's pizza will open its second location later this year in West Village.
Detroit People’s Food Co-op turns to the community to fix cash-flow gap
The Detroit People's Food Co-op on Woodward Avenue in the city's North End neighborhood is working to raise more than $150,000 to help with operational costs.
L.L.Bean sets opening date for new Ann Arbor store
These are Detroit’s 50 fastest-growing companies for 2026 Historically, our annual ranking of the region's fastest-growing companies has been dominated by trends. This year, it's a different story.
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