Michigan tipped wages: Senate passes bill to change how much pay will increase

The Michigan Senate passed a bill that would change when tipped wages increase and by how much they will rise. The bipartisan legislation comes after restaurant owners and lawmakers expressed concerns about how businesses could be impacted.

Longtime owner of Fraser Bicycle is selling business

Paul Rogers opened his bike shop in Fraser after walking away from General Motors in 1987. The decision to leave factory work for business ownership would turn into 38 years of “doing life every day, not work.”

Detroit woman's healthcare training program reaches 1-year milestone

Anderson's brainchild is a boot camp for nursing assistants, offering training and getting them ready to enter the workforce.

Yellow Door Art Market in Berkley closing after 14 years in business

The owners said the high cost of rent would make it too expensive on the vendors that offer their wares at the Yellow Door.

Livonia business narrowly escapes $82K scam - how is a mystery

A Livonia business was caught in a scam that could have cost him his business. How he escaped is a bit of a mystery

Syndicate Ferndale owner announces new restaurant at former Scout, M-Brew spot

A week after Scout Vester closed in Ferndale, a new bar and eatery is already preparing to take over the spot. The owner of Syndicate Ferndale is opening a new restaurant in the space.

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum moving to West Bloomfield

In addition to a new location, the space is much larger. The current museum is about 5,300 square feet, while the new space is about 14,000 square feet.

'We love this community': Sidetrack Bookshop expanding after successful first 2 years in Royal Oak

What started as a plan to open an independent bookstore in Florida a few years ago morphed into creating a Metro Detroit bookshop that quickly became a beloved spot for book lovers – and it doesn't stop there. Sidetrack Bookshop in downtown Royal Oak is expanding.

Bobcat Bonnie's launches membership program featuring 50% discount, other perks

Local restaurant chain Bobcat Bonnie's recently launched a new membership program that includes discounts, priority reservations, and other deals.

Simmons & Clark Jewelers survives nearly 100 years as a small business in Detroit

Simmons & Clark Jewelers has been a family business in Detroit for nearly 100 years. Current owner Michael Simmons shared how the store has survived all this time.

Toyology Toys closing Royal Oak store after 10 years

Toyology Toys is leaving Royal Oak after 10 years, but the Bloomfield Hills and West Bloomfield stores will remain open.

Joe's Army Navy closing Clawson location

Joe's Army Navy in Clawson is closing. The Waterford military surplus store will remain open.