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.
Fashion industry pro pivots after pandemic layoff to launch tie-dye clothing line
Wendy started tie-dying everything from shirts and sweat pants to T-shirts, masks, and towels. She gave it to friends and family, who loved the products and started talking, sharing, and buying.
Wendy started tie-dying everything from shirts and sweat pants to T-shirts, masks, and towels. She gave it to friends and family, who loved the products and started talking, sharing, and buying.
Andiamo group leads charge to urge restaurant owners to defy ban on indoor dining
The owners of Andiamo restaurants say they fear a long-term shutdown will devastate restaurants across Michigan for good.
The owners of Andiamo restaurants say they fear a long-term shutdown will devastate restaurants across Michigan for good.
Supporting Black owned business during and after Small Business Saturday
Financial experts say Black owned businesses are typically the ones more fragile because of the limited resources.
Financial experts say Black owned businesses are typically the ones more fragile because of the limited resources.
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak
People gathered to shop and eat during this year’s Small Business Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak.
People gathered to shop and eat during this year’s Small Business Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak.
Judge rejects restraining order request by Michigan restaurant association
A federal judge has ruled against an association of restaurant owners in Michigan who sued to stop health orders from closing indoor dining.
A federal judge has ruled against an association of restaurant owners in Michigan who sued to stop health orders from closing indoor dining.
Ann Arbor businesses battle to stay afloat as U-M campus empties
Those college kids are heading home, and fans are not flocking to town for football games. Now longtime establishments are looking at uncertain futures.
Those college kids are heading home, and fans are not flocking to town for football games. Now longtime establishments are looking at uncertain futures.
Bars, restaurants brace for new pandemic restrictions as 3 week 'pause' begins
Sheehan’s on the Green in Plymouth has been seeing red since the pandemic began in March.
Sheehan’s on the Green in Plymouth has been seeing red since the pandemic began in March.
How2Help - If your local restaurant needs a hand during another pandemic pause, we'll get the word out
But you can help keep the doors open. Rob Wolchek shows us some more great places to support with carry-out.
But you can help keep the doors open. Rob Wolchek shows us some more great places to support with carry-out.
How2Help - We visit 2 dining gems in Waterford that need support during pandemic pause
Wednesday is the start of yet another big challenge for restaurant owners as Michigan is ordering indoor dining to shut down for at least three weeks. But you can still help keep those businesses afloat.
Wednesday is the start of yet another big challenge for restaurant owners as Michigan is ordering indoor dining to shut down for at least three weeks. But you can still help keep those businesses afloat.
Full list: Michigan businesses allowed to open, forced to close during three-week pause
As Michigan's small businesses face an unknown future, others are still able to stay open with new restrictions under the 'three-week pause' due to COVID-19 spikes.
As Michigan's small businesses face an unknown future, others are still able to stay open with new restrictions under the 'three-week pause' due to COVID-19 spikes.
Bowling alleys, movie theaters brace for another shutdown amid surge in COVID-19
For at least three weeks, businesses like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more that are already hurting from a previous COVID shutdown will be closed again. Will they survive?
For at least three weeks, businesses like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more that are already hurting from a previous COVID shutdown will be closed again. Will they survive?
If you own a local restaurant - or want to support them with your business - do it with How2Help
Places like this can't close - and you can help. Support small businesses like Stackerz with carry-out orders.
Places like this can't close - and you can help. Support small businesses like Stackerz with carry-out orders.
With no unemployment help during this shutdown, servers and bar staff face unknown
after a joint announcement with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Health and Human Services, dining in will be off-limits for three weeks. Which means servers will have no one to help.
after a joint announcement with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Health and Human Services, dining in will be off-limits for three weeks. Which means servers will have no one to help.