Downtown Royal Oak's newest ice cream shop iFreeze Creamery now open
IFreeze Creamery in downtown Royal Oak, a shop serving up liquid nitrogen ice cream, is now open.
IFreeze Creamery in downtown Royal Oak, a shop serving up liquid nitrogen ice cream, is now open.
Ferndale's Hilton Road Cafe closes after 15 years
Ferndale's Hilton Road Cade closed Monday after 15 years of serving food in the community.
Ferndale's Hilton Road Cade closed Monday after 15 years of serving food in the community.
Unicorn Feed & Supply closing Ypsilanti storefront
Ypsilanti's bright and colorful Unicorn Feed & Supply is shutting its storefront and moving entirely online.
Ypsilanti's bright and colorful Unicorn Feed & Supply is shutting its storefront and moving entirely online.
Ypsilanti's Go! Ice Cream closing after 10 years
Go! Ice Cream in Ypsilanti is closing indefinitely this month, the shop's owner announced in a heartfelt Facebook post Monday.
Go! Ice Cream in Ypsilanti is closing indefinitely this month, the shop's owner announced in a heartfelt Facebook post Monday.
Midtown Treat Dreams location closing after 8 years in Detroit
The Treat Dreams in Detroit's Midtown is closing this weekend after eight years in the spot. After Sunday, you can visit the other Treat Dreams locations in Ferndale, Madison Heights, and Grosse Pointe Woods.
The Treat Dreams in Detroit's Midtown is closing this weekend after eight years in the spot. After Sunday, you can visit the other Treat Dreams locations in Ferndale, Madison Heights, and Grosse Pointe Woods.
Bobcat Bonnie's owner plans M-Brew revival 3 years after Ferndale bar closed
The owner of Bobcat Bonnie's and The Fly Trap Diner has purchased Ferndale's M-Brew, a spot for pinball, pizza, and beer that closed in 2020.
The owner of Bobcat Bonnie's and The Fly Trap Diner has purchased Ferndale's M-Brew, a spot for pinball, pizza, and beer that closed in 2020.
4 local businesses to check out while you're in Royal Oak for Arts, Beats & Eats this Labor Day weekend
Here are four downtown Royal Oak businesses to visit while at Arts, Beats & Eats this weekend:
Here are four downtown Royal Oak businesses to visit while at Arts, Beats & Eats this weekend:
Bombshell Treat Bar eyes fall opening for Berkley store
Bombshell Treat Bar, known for its creative ice cream bars, said it is aiming to open its storefront in Berkley by the fall.
Bombshell Treat Bar, known for its creative ice cream bars, said it is aiming to open its storefront in Berkley by the fall.
Oak Park's Star Bakery closing after more than 100 years
Oak Park's Star Bakery plans to close July 2. The owners of the bakery, which was founded in 1915, made the decision to close because of a combination of labor and ingredient costs, along with lingering impacts from the Covid pandemic.
Oak Park's Star Bakery plans to close July 2. The owners of the bakery, which was founded in 1915, made the decision to close because of a combination of labor and ingredient costs, along with lingering impacts from the Covid pandemic.
New coffee shop, Coffee & Bark, bringing treats for humans and dogs to Berkley
Berkley's Coffee & Bark's menu will include coffee, lattes, pastries, and more, as well as a dog-friendly menu featuring pet pastries, birthday cakes, and cupcakes.
Berkley's Coffee & Bark's menu will include coffee, lattes, pastries, and more, as well as a dog-friendly menu featuring pet pastries, birthday cakes, and cupcakes.
Dutch Girl Donuts set to reopen after closing due to staffing shortages in 2021
Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit is reopening after closing in 2021 and being put up for sale this spring.
Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit is reopening after closing in 2021 and being put up for sale this spring.
Restaurants opt out of using QR-code menus post-pandemic
Three years ago, shared menus were replaced with pointing your phone camera at a QR code. Now, many restaurants are going back to using physical menus.
Three years ago, shared menus were replaced with pointing your phone camera at a QR code. Now, many restaurants are going back to using physical menus.
Oakland County invests in 3D printing, wants to create largest network in the world
The future of manufacturing may lie in 3D printing and Oakland County is making a massive investment in the technology – with a desire to create the largest 3D printing network in the world.
The future of manufacturing may lie in 3D printing and Oakland County is making a massive investment in the technology – with a desire to create the largest 3D printing network in the world.
Ypsilanti Running Company closing this summer
Ypsilanti Running Company is closing this summer, the fitness store on Michigan Avenue recently announced.
Ypsilanti Running Company is closing this summer, the fitness store on Michigan Avenue recently announced.
Detroit's Dutch Girl Donuts building up for sale 20 months after it closed
It was a sad day nearly two years ago when Dutch Girl Donuts closed "temporarily". It's never reopened and now the building is up for sale.
It was a sad day nearly two years ago when Dutch Girl Donuts closed "temporarily". It's never reopened and now the building is up for sale.
Royal Oak candy shop Mrs. Mason's Co. announces closure
Mrs. Mason's Co.'s online candy shop and Royal Oak storefront are closing.
Mrs. Mason's Co.'s online candy shop and Royal Oak storefront are closing.
New nonprofit Oakland Thrive helps small businesses with an emphasis on diversity
"We have a specialized focus on minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses," Carlson said. "We are here to help all small businesses across the county but with a particular focus in those three categories."
"We have a specialized focus on minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses," Carlson said. "We are here to help all small businesses across the county but with a particular focus in those three categories."
Inside the Paint Bus - an art studio on wheels born in Detroit
Imagine getting your closest dozens of friends together and getting on board a retro-fitted school bus. No, this isn't a party bus - this is the Paint Bus and it's a dream come true for a Detroit mom.
Imagine getting your closest dozens of friends together and getting on board a retro-fitted school bus. No, this isn't a party bus - this is the Paint Bus and it's a dream come true for a Detroit mom.
Detroit's Baobob Fare chef wins Chopped on The Food Network
It's been more than four years since we first featured Mamba Hamissi when he and his wife, Nadia Hamisi, opened Detroit's award-winning East African restaurant, Baobab Fare. They're still chasing their dreams and, on Tuesday night, Hamissi was crowned the most recent champion of Chopped.
It's been more than four years since we first featured Mamba Hamissi when he and his wife, Nadia Hamisi, opened Detroit's award-winning East African restaurant, Baobab Fare. They're still chasing their dreams and, on Tuesday night, Hamissi was crowned the most recent champion of Chopped.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.