Cafe Rosetta, northern Michigan diner fined $2,500 for operating during pandemic closures
A cafe in Michigan's upper peninsula has been fined $2,500 and a judge has held its owner in contempt after the restaurant continued operating after its license was pulled.
A cafe in Michigan's upper peninsula has been fined $2,500 and a judge has held its owner in contempt after the restaurant continued operating after its license was pulled.
MSU, U-M alumni come to rescue of Pinball Pete's, raising $87,000
A beloved arcade game location in Ann Arbor and East Lansing put out a call for help have been stricken by the pandemic. Fans of Pinball Pete's came have arrived in force, donating tens of thousands of dollars.
A beloved arcade game location in Ann Arbor and East Lansing put out a call for help have been stricken by the pandemic. Fans of Pinball Pete's came have arrived in force, donating tens of thousands of dollars.
Reduced gas prices, free gas offered at Royal Oak Marathon
You can get discounted gas or even free gas cards at the Marathon in Royal Oak on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
You can get discounted gas or even free gas cards at the Marathon in Royal Oak on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Pistons boost local businesses by partnering with Detroit brands
The company Rebel Nell makes cufflinks and jewelry out of pieces of graffiti and other Detroit relics. So with the Pistons, they used pieces of jerseys to make one of a kind pieces.
The company Rebel Nell makes cufflinks and jewelry out of pieces of graffiti and other Detroit relics. So with the Pistons, they used pieces of jerseys to make one of a kind pieces.
'Hostile' reception of state inspector at Wyandotte bar still serving customers leads to police call
The investigator says she tried to order a drink herself, then, a few minutes later said who she worked for. That’s when the group got hostile - and she made a call to police for back-up. She says patrons kept drinking right in front of her before leaving.
The investigator says she tried to order a drink herself, then, a few minutes later said who she worked for. That’s when the group got hostile - and she made a call to police for back-up. She says patrons kept drinking right in front of her before leaving.
Bowling owner who wrote obit for business feels hope after partial reopening allowed by Whitmer
"The concern is will they come in," he said. "We don't know about the cash flow revenue. I haven't paid my mortgage for this month, yet."
"The concern is will they come in," he said. "We don't know about the cash flow revenue. I haven't paid my mortgage for this month, yet."
Emagine Theatres owner believes business will build back over next 6 to 8 months
But leave your cravings for popcorn and other snacks at home because concession stands must remain closed under pandemic preventative orders.
But leave your cravings for popcorn and other snacks at home because concession stands must remain closed under pandemic preventative orders.
Theaters allowed by Whitmer to reopen - but stipulation of no concessions causes concern
"It's a matter of determining if you're going to lose more," he said. "Right now I believe we're going to lose more by being open with the Governor's policy."
"It's a matter of determining if you're going to lose more," he said. "Right now I believe we're going to lose more by being open with the Governor's policy."
Westland bowling center owner writes obituary for dying business
Last week Steven Klein took to Facebook writing an emotional obituary for Vision Lanes. "I cried the whole time I was writing it," he said. To him it is much more than a business.
Last week Steven Klein took to Facebook writing an emotional obituary for Vision Lanes. "I cried the whole time I was writing it," he said. To him it is much more than a business.
Wayne County pandemic aid gives special focus to minority and female owned businesses
Of more than 4,800 grants, more than 2,500 went to minority-owned businesses, 1,946 to female-owned businesses, and 137 to businesses owned by military veterans.
Of more than 4,800 grants, more than 2,500 went to minority-owned businesses, 1,946 to female-owned businesses, and 137 to businesses owned by military veterans.
Berkley man's grandmother's recipe is a hit with Chunk Nibbles sweet and salty snacks
A sweet treat is loved by all especially around the holidays passed down from generation to generation. And now Brad Cocklin of Berkley has turned his family tradition into Chunk Nibbles - a booming local business.
A sweet treat is loved by all especially around the holidays passed down from generation to generation. And now Brad Cocklin of Berkley has turned his family tradition into Chunk Nibbles - a booming local business.
Another Coronavirus order extension means more struggles for Michigan's black-owned businesses
Black-owned businesses in Michigan are hurting especially hard due to the pandemic and with another extension on restaurant restrictions ordered by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, it could get even worse.
Black-owned businesses in Michigan are hurting especially hard due to the pandemic and with another extension on restaurant restrictions ordered by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, it could get even worse.
Black-owned businesses hit particularly hard during pandemic
A new report says 40 percent of Black-owned businesses have closed nationally since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Michigan's newest restrictions won't make that any easier.
A new report says 40 percent of Black-owned businesses have closed nationally since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Michigan's newest restrictions won't make that any easier.
Restaurant owners hit hard by Whitmer's extension of indoor dining ban to slow Covid spike
"Even if we have to change the rules a little bit, we'll reduce hours, or reduce 50 percent (occupancy) to 40 percent," he said. "Forty miles south in Toledo you can do to dinner. They are open, we are not - and it doesn't make sense."
"Even if we have to change the rules a little bit, we'll reduce hours, or reduce 50 percent (occupancy) to 40 percent," he said. "Forty miles south in Toledo you can do to dinner. They are open, we are not - and it doesn't make sense."
$10M in funds to help struggling restaurants in Oakland County on the way
"Right now our restaurants and bars in particular because of the latest restrictions from the state, they’re struggling more than ever," said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. "They were barely hanging on. And frankly, I’m worried that some of them aren’t going to make it."
"Right now our restaurants and bars in particular because of the latest restrictions from the state, they’re struggling more than ever," said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. "They were barely hanging on. And frankly, I’m worried that some of them aren’t going to make it."
Google Maps, shopping gift guide lets you support local businesses
As the holiday season begins, we check in with Molly VandenBerg, a Google technology expert to find out what the trends are.
As the holiday season begins, we check in with Molly VandenBerg, a Google technology expert to find out what the trends are.
Andiamo owners plead to Whitmer for re-opening dining with compromise
"Please reconsider opening up the restaurants. There are so many working people that are going to be devastated by this," said Joe and Rosalie Vicari.
"Please reconsider opening up the restaurants. There are so many working people that are going to be devastated by this," said Joe and Rosalie Vicari.
Restaurant industry reels after lawsuit over Covid rules thrown out
The restaurant association lost its effort to overturn a ban on indoor dining when a judge rejected a lawsuit against the health department on Wednesday.
The restaurant association lost its effort to overturn a ban on indoor dining when a judge rejected a lawsuit against the health department on Wednesday.
Detroit woman behind Healthy Roots black and brown dolls honored by Forbes
But the image of the Healthy Roots dolls came from something the Detroit woman always wanted - a doll that looked like her.
But the image of the Healthy Roots dolls came from something the Detroit woman always wanted - a doll that looked like her.
Federal judge rejects lawsuit from Michigan restaurants seeking to overturn indoor dining ban
A federal judge has denied a request from the Michigan restaurant association to overturn a ban on indoor dining in restaurants.
A federal judge has denied a request from the Michigan restaurant association to overturn a ban on indoor dining in restaurants.