Business & Development

Published April 25, 2018

Berkley looking at adopting new development process guidelines

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is looking at adopting a new program that will identify areas of weakness in the community’s development process. The Berkley City Council approved at its April 16 meeting a resolution to participate in the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

Provision Living West Bloomfield, a senior assisted living facility, is on track to open in November. The $23 million, 90,000-square-foot facility is located at the site of the former Ealy Elementary School and will accommodate up to 126 residents.

Published April 24, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield fields senior living developments

WEST BLOOMFIELD — One new senior living community is on track to occupy a former elementary school, and a second senior housing project may be reworked for another former school site in the township.

Published April 24, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Village hotel discussions to continue

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A possible hotel in the Village — which has been sharply criticized by some and warmly welcomed by others — will live to see at least another day of debate.

Published April 23, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Board approves increase to fire station’s construction cost

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees approved a 10 percent increase to the cost of building the new Fire Station No. 4 after additional costs rolled in since the project broke ground last November.

Published April 18, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale looking at slimmed-down office space for ‘The dot’ parking garage

The city of Ferndale has had the Development on Troy, a mixed-use parking development at 221 W. Troy St., in the works for close to two years, and the city administration delivered an update on progress on “The dot” to the City Council April 9.

Published April 18, 2018

Troy Times

Happy Returns, J. McLaughlin join Somerset Collection

Happy Returns, which opened in the south rotunda of Somerset Collection April 12, offers on-the-spot returns, free shipping and $10 gift cards for Somerset stores.

Published April 17, 2018

Rochester Post

Condo development planned on John R

ROCHESTER HILLS — Developers aim to build a 16-unit condominium project on the east side of John R Road, between School and Hamlin roads.

Published April 17, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Ripe Records Detroit is all about the vinyl

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The days of hanging out at the local record shop, flipping through bins to track down the latest find, and chatting with the clerk behind the counter about your favorite bands has returned.

Carson’s at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township is one of three metro Detroit locations that may close June 5.

Published April 16, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Carson’s may close in June

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Mall at Partridge Creek may lose a big store this summer.

Published April 16, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Splash pad construction underway, aiming for Memorial Day opening

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The warm weather may be taking longer than usual to come to metro Detroit, but come Memorial Day, Shelby Township residents could have a new reason to want warm temperatures.

A 6-mile, multi-use loop trail around Belle Isle will be installed beginning in 2019 following the procurement of $750,000 in federal funding. The trail will begin and end at the Livingston Lighthouse, pictured.

Published April 13, 2018

Advertiser Times

Federal grant to support development of trail loop on Belle Isle

DETROIT — On March 13, U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $750,000 in federal funding, which will be matched by private investments, to develop a 6-mile, multi-use loop trail around Belle Isle Park.

Published April 10, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Prominent Hill store undergoes significant renovations

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Could the Hill become the next hot shopping destination? Those affiliated with Capricious think so.

Published April 10, 2018

Woodward Talk

April Fools’ Day prank turns into fundraiser

An April Fools’ Day prank that was able to convince people and several media outlets that a new Mexican restaurant and brewery was taking over the former Como’s Restaurant location has now turned into a small fundraiser.

Published April 9, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Meadow Lake Hills approved for final site plan

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — “I don’t think the neighbors will miss the French school and the neighbors speeding through Lindenmere,” said Bloomfield Township Clerk Janet Roncelli.

Published April 6, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Verizon to improve business fiber optics

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council granted a METRO Act permit for Verizon Access Transmission Services to be able to install fiber optic facilities in the city’s right of way, after hearing assurances that the company would restore any property damaged to its original condition, or better.

Published April 5, 2018

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park Raceway announces its permanent closure

It’s the end of an era.

The Hazel Park Raceway announced April 5 that it was closing, effective immediately.

Published April 5, 2018

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park Raceway announces its closure

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Raceway, located at the corner of 10 Mile and Dequindre roads, announced Thursday morning that it was closing, effective immediately.

Published April 3, 2018

Rochester Post

Grants aimed at park improvements

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Four state grants could add needed improvements to Paint Creek Junction and Marsh View parks.

Published April 3, 2018

Rochester Post

Iron Belle Trail grant to provide updates along Paint Creek Trail

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The development of the Iron Belle Trail will soon make its way to the Rochester area, thanks to a $25,000 grant earmarked for the Paint Creek Trail.

Published March 30, 2018

Warren Weekly

Center Line to hold forum about rec master plan

CENTER LINE — Center Line officials considering updates to the city’s parks and recreation master plan will welcome input and questions from the public before the scheduled City Council meeting on April 9.