Owner of Le Crepe in Royal Oak looks for help from the community

Owner of Le Crepe in Royal Oak looks for help from the community

Dennis Williams has been running his Royal Oak business Le Crepe for about five years. But like a number of businesses, the pandemic has slowed things down - way down.

Dennis Williams has been running his Royal Oak business Le Crepe for about five years. But like a number of businesses, the pandemic has slowed things down - way down.

Chesterfield Twp's Arctic Circle to be 1st majority Black-owned brewery in state

Chesterfield Twp's Arctic Circle to be 1st majority Black-owned brewery in state

Currently, Arctic Circle beers are made in Deven's kitchen - he is the head brewmaster. His partner, Eric Lehman, is the business guy. They started construction pre-pandemic and are not letting it slow the duo down.

Currently, Arctic Circle beers are made in Deven's kitchen - he is the head brewmaster. His partner, Eric Lehman, is the business guy. They started construction pre-pandemic and are not letting it slow the duo down.

Detroit community restaurants poised to recover quicker than in downtown, owner says

Detroit community restaurants poised to recover quicker than in downtown, owner says

Things have turned in the city. It used to be all eyes on downtown and this was true for where people were spending their cash. Now, most downtown restaurants have closed for lunch altogether because so many offices are shuttered. 

Things have turned in the city. It used to be all eyes on downtown and this was true for where people were spending their cash. Now, most downtown restaurants have closed for lunch altogether because so many offices are shuttered. 

Antonio's, Roman Village give back to employees, splitting 50 percent of sales for day

Antonio's, Roman Village give back to employees, splitting 50 percent of sales for day

"There's such a commitment by the employees to continue to work through this all some of them could've taken an easier route and they didn't," said Rugiero. "They decided to stick it out and work through it all we're just trying to repay them show them our appreciation." 

"There's such a commitment by the employees to continue to work through this all some of them could've taken an easier route and they didn't," said Rugiero. "They decided to stick it out and work through it all we're just trying to repay them show them our appreciation." 

Customers return for indoor dining with pandemic restrictions still ongoing

Customers return for indoor dining with pandemic restrictions still ongoing

Keep in mind that there might be longer than usual wait times to dine-in at certain restaurants due to the reduced capacity rule as well as be prepared to leave your information for contact tracing.

Keep in mind that there might be longer than usual wait times to dine-in at certain restaurants due to the reduced capacity rule as well as be prepared to leave your information for contact tracing.

Michigan restaurants reopen after 75 days of closure due to pandemic

Michigan restaurants reopen after 75 days of closure due to pandemic

Michigan restaurants and bars are once again open for business for indoor dining and serving after the pause enacted in November has been lifted.

Michigan restaurants and bars are once again open for business for indoor dining and serving after the pause enacted in November has been lifted.

Meet the man behind the Barstool Fund, which rescued several Michigan small businesses

Meet the man behind the Barstool Fund, which rescued several Michigan small businesses

Dave Portnoy has been on a mission to save small businesses on the verge of collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, his charity has helped nearly 200 businesses nationwide, including several in Michigan. 

Dave Portnoy has been on a mission to save small businesses on the verge of collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, his charity has helped nearly 200 businesses nationwide, including several in Michigan. 

Ray's Ice Cream in Royal Oak raises $50K, has line down the street

Ray's Ice Cream in Royal Oak raises $50K, has line down the street

Just hours after the owners of the Royal Oak ice cream shop posted a GoFundMe, the business was saved by customers and donations.

Just hours after the owners of the Royal Oak ice cream shop posted a GoFundMe, the business was saved by customers and donations.

Detroit unveils effort to encourage Detroit-owned recreational pot shops

Detroit unveils effort to encourage Detroit-owned recreational pot shops

"From April 1st to May 15th only Detroit companies can get a license for recreational pot after that, we open it to everyone," Mayor Duggan said.

"From April 1st to May 15th only Detroit companies can get a license for recreational pot after that, we open it to everyone," Mayor Duggan said.

Community rallies around Royal Oak's Ray's Ice Cream, raising thousands to save it

Community rallies around Royal Oak's Ray's Ice Cream, raising thousands to save it

It's been a struggle for a few years he said. There was a huge construction project and it finally wrapped up and all the traffic should have been going into Ray's - but then COVID-19 - crushed it.

It's been a struggle for a few years he said. There was a huge construction project and it finally wrapped up and all the traffic should have been going into Ray's - but then COVID-19 - crushed it.

Michigan lifts indoor dining ban with new restrictions, stadiums can seat up to 500 people

Michigan lifts indoor dining ban with new restrictions, stadiums can seat up to 500 people

Michigan restaurants and bars are now permitted to continue indoor service after months of closures. However, restaurants must abide by curfew rules and capacity limits.

Michigan restaurants and bars are now permitted to continue indoor service after months of closures. However, restaurants must abide by curfew rules and capacity limits.

Bet on sports legally - and help small Michigan businesses using the Barstool Sportsbook

Bet on sports legally - and help small Michigan businesses using the Barstool Sportsbook

Anyone making a deposit through the Barstool Sportsbook and wagering for the first time in Michigan will have their wager matched by the operators of Greektown Casino - and donated to the Barstool Fund.

Anyone making a deposit through the Barstool Sportsbook and wagering for the first time in Michigan will have their wager matched by the operators of Greektown Casino - and donated to the Barstool Fund.

$58.5 million available to Michigan businesses hurt by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

$58.5 million available to Michigan businesses hurt by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

Funds from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are up for grabs for businesses hurt by the pandemic. Small businesses that were forced to close can apply for up to $20,000 in available money.

Funds from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are up for grabs for businesses hurt by the pandemic. Small businesses that were forced to close can apply for up to $20,000 in available money.

Michigan 'likely' to resume in-person dining on Feb 1 says beverage association

Michigan 'likely' to resume in-person dining on Feb 1 says beverage association

In a Facebook post, it said that after communicating with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office, it expects an announcement from her at Wednesday's press conference related to the reopening plan. 

In a Facebook post, it said that after communicating with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office, it expects an announcement from her at Wednesday's press conference related to the reopening plan.