Business & Development

Published November 28, 2018

Suburban Collection discusses 70 years of vehicle sales

TROY — In 1948, the average cost of a new car was $1,250, a gallon of gas cost 16 cents, and the average yearly wage was $2,950.

Published November 27, 2018

Farmington Press

Corporation says erosion at condos to be fixed in the spring

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Botsford Commons Condominium Association is claiming in a lawsuit that Beaumont Health has not properly cared for the grounds of Botsford Commons for years.

Published November 27, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township rejects auto facility special land use

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A special land use request for a large automotive repair facility was unanimously rejected by the Clinton Township Board of Trustees Nov. 13.

Published November 26, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale approves committee to study Kulick Community Center’s future

FERNDALE — The Gerry Kulick Community Center, open for close to a century, is due for an upgrade, according to the city.

GM’s Warren Transmission Plant on Mound Road employs approximately 335 workers, including 265 hourly employees, according to the company’s website.

Published November 26, 2018

Warren Weekly

GM’s Warren transmission plant to be ‘unallocated in 2019’

WARREN — The future of five General Motors Co. plants, including the Warren Transmission Plant on Mound Road, looks bleak after the company announced a series of “proactive steps” to meet market changes.

Published November 23, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Break out your skates for A Sterling Christmas

STERLING HEIGHTS — An ice rink promises to be an early present for Sterling Heights residents who attend the city’s annual holiday extravaganza, A Sterling Christmas, when the event comes home for the holidays to its original location at Dodge Park Dec. 1.

Published November 23, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Parkway Plaza sold via auction for more than $2 million

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Often deemed an eyesore, Parkway Plaza may soon be receiving a physical facelift.

Published November 19, 2018

Royal Oak Review

City Hall construction slated to begin soon

ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak is nearing the start of construction of a new City Hall building, which will stand in the south parking lot of the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Published November 15, 2018

Warren Weekly

Ice cream shop transformation complete at former strip club site

WARREN — It took years, but life is sweet and activity has returned to a corner where the city’s last adult business once stood.

Published November 15, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local hospital honored for cardiovascular capabilities

MOUNT CLEMENS — McLaren Macomb Hospital was ewcently named to the nationwide list of 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, part of the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals national benchmark series.

Published November 14, 2018

Madison - Park News

Giving thanks to small businesses in Madison Heights, Hazel Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — Ever since its ribbon-cutting in June 2015, countless people have passed through the doors of 168 Asian Mart, showing demand for authentic Asian goods and supporting the sprawling grocery store that includes a food court, a café and more.

John Fox, president and CEO of Beaumont Health, discusses the health system’s partnership with Universal Health Services to build a $45 million mental health facility in Dearborn Nov. 5 at the Beaumont Service Center.

Published November 13, 2018

Southfield Sun

Beaumont unveils plans for $45M mental health facility

SOUTHFIELD/DEARBORN — Beaumont Health and Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services recently announced plans for a $45 million mental health facility in Dearborn.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy Times

Muslim community group claims bias by city

TROY — A Muslim community group that has tried to open an Islamic center in Troy recently filed suit against the city, stating that the city arbitrarily and unjustly applied the zoning ordinance to prohibit the group from establishing a mosque.

Published November 13, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

BBAC Holiday Shop gears up for gift givers

BIRMINGHAM — Sure, you’ve just started thinking about your holiday shopping list. But those creative elves — or in this case, local artists — have been toiling away all year to make sure you’ve got the perfect, unique gift to give this season.

Dr. Steven Harrington, medical director of cardiothoracic surgery at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, talks about the new hybrid operating room Oct. 17.

Published November 12, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Macomb County’s first hybrid operating room opens at local hospital

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Dr. Steven Harrington, regional medical director of cardiothoracic surgery at Henry Ford Hospitals, said Oct. 17 that “everything about surgery is about being able to see what you’re doing.”

Published November 12, 2018

Woodward Talk

Gourmet market to fill vacancy in Huntington Woods

HUNTINGTON WOODS — After a bit of confusion, the vacant half of 10099 W. 11 Mile Road will be vacant no more. A gourmet market will take over the vacant space next to Studio Eleven salon, though another business was close to moving into the building as well.

Published November 7, 2018

Troy Times

Cluster plan development to offer 1,485-square-foot homes in Troy

TROY — The Troy City Council green-lighted plans for seven two-unit condos smaller in size than other cluster developments, which council members said was the aim, overall, when they approved the cluster option.

Published November 7, 2018

Troy Times

Planning Commission OKs building height recommendations

TROY — The Troy Planning Commission put its stamp of approval on new design standards and limits on the height of buildings in Troy.

Published October 30, 2018

Rochester Post

Auto supplier to invest $57.8 million, build on vacant acres in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — German auto supplier Kostal Kontakt Systeme Inc. plans to build a new facility in Rochester Hills, investing $57.8 million into the community and creating 32 jobs.

Published October 29, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica discusses potential downtown murals with artists and residents

UTICA — The city of Utica held a workshop meeting at City Hall Oct. 27 on the possibility of decorating commercial buildings in downtown Utica with murals.