Detroit's legacy residency rule for new pot shops faces lawsuit questioning its legality
At issue is Detroit’s “legacy” ordinance which gives longtime Detroiters and those impacted by the war on drugs' preferential treatment in the application process. That prompted a lawsuit against the city, the plaintiff argued the ordinance is unconstitutional and discriminatory.
Unemployment increase, stimulus to blame for job openings
"The problem is we can't get the help that we need to cover the (jobs) we have," said Nancy Streetman, A&W co-owner.
Pop-up in Downtown Detroit becomes 5th location for Girl Boss Boutique
Pop-up in Downtown Detroit becomes the 5th location for Girl Boss Boutique.
Rapper Tone Tone opens up "Toney Island" on Detroit's eastside
Rapper Tone Tone becomes the first rapper to open up a Coney island on Detroit's eastside named "Toney Island."
Recycling old cars is an art - with massive machines
When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.
Rising cost of health insurance has some small businesses considering stopping coverage
"Health costs, health insurance costs and the cost of coverage as a whole, is actually one of the largest issues that small business owners are dealing with."
Livonia pharmacy swamped with requests for COVID vaccine
Rudy Najm, owner of i Pharmacy in Livonia, spent $20,000 to buy a new freezer for the Pfizer vaccine - and now he's been inundated with requests to get the shot.
Future Detroit pot growers have one more day to apply for 'legacy' status
Friday is the last day the city of Detroit is accepting applications for obtaining 'legacy' status. Those that are approved gain access to a wide array of benefits for securing and starting a weed dispensary in the city.
Detroit City Distillery co-owner and his fight to keep business alive amidst pandemic
They moved the entire bar operation four more times inside and outside back again. And now, a fifth time coming soon. There have been losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and counting.
As COVID-19 decimates small business, a Michigan pastry chef charges forward with her first storefront
For the first 10 years of baking, Cherelle Mason has operated out of her home and a number of miscellaneous shops. Now, amid one of history's most hostile climates toward small business, she's opening her first storefront in Southfield.
Michigan lawmakers propose 4 a.m. closing time to help bars impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan lawmakers have proposed allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. to make up for losses endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan announces $52.5M in grants for thousands of small businesses
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $52 million in grants was made available for thousands of small businesses affected by COVID-19 and closures.
Detroit woman's 'Tough Skin, Soft Heart' card line earns American Greetings deal
"Girl, You Have Greatness in Your Bones." "When You Lead, People Flourish." Those are more than sayings they're more like inspirational mantras put on cards by Shannon Cohen, a Detroit native.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Couple's dream of opening East African restaurant coming true in New Center Detroit
Final preparations are underway with - the placement of tables, the stirring of spinach inside Baobab Fare - the new East African restaurant in Detroit's New Center area.
Indian wear fashion designer makes it to New York Fashion Week
Owner Rachna Chandra of Taj Cottage in Farmington Hills joins New York Fashion week with her unique designs.
Wedding planner and bride-to-be talks re-planning her wedding due to COVID
Lauren Tonne, the owner of Peonies & Perfection, discusses planning her own COVID wedding and helping other brides with theirs.
Economist says vaccine is the key to revival of economy - but it might not happen until 2022
Dr. Andrew Malik, partner and chief economist at O'Keefe, consumer confidence is everything. Just opening everything back up might not mean everyone returns.
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.
City Council votes to strip businesses of parking spots in Royal Oak on Delemere Blvd
The city voted to greenlight a $700,000 renovation to beautify the street and turn the spots into greenspace.