Business & Development

Published May 7, 2021

STERLING HEIGHTS — While normalcy after COVID-19 might not be here quite yet, drive-in movies are returning to Freedom Hill County Park starting this May.

Published May 7, 2021

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park company tests tech for cleaning up radiation at Chernobyl site

HAZEL PARK — Exlterra, a Swiss company with offices in Hazel Park that specializes in cutting-edge “green” technology, has unveiled a new invention it hopes will benefit the environment.

Luxe Bar and Grill on the Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms will be increasing its seasonal outdoor dining capacity by using two on-street parking spaces for additional tables.

Published May 7, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Expanded outdoor dining area approved for Luxe in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — For restaurants around the country, increasing the amount of space permitted for outdoor dining has been a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published May 4, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

City to upgrade marina, parks Wi-Fi

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Whether it’s working remotely, livestreaming the Detroit Tigers game or starting up Spotify for some boat tunes, Wi-Fi is something boaters turn to more and more these days.

Published April 28, 2021

Woodward Talk

Rust Belt Market celebrates 10 years

FERNDALE — One of the most recognized spots in the city of Ferndale will be celebrating 10 years in May.

Published April 28, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Major sewer infrastructure project to start late this summer in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents can expect a major infrastructure project to begin this summer, though they aren’t expected to see increases on their bills.

Published April 27, 2021

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park joins newly formed SOAR Chamber of Commerce

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park is now participating in a new chamber of commerce that also comprises the cities of Ferndale and Oak Park.

City Council voted to deny a site plan that would allow Kroger to build a gas station right behind another gas station along Nine Mile Road.

Published April 26, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Kroger denied gas station on site of new store in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that there had been “ample opportunity” for Kroger to plan for a gas station on the site of its newest store on Harper Avenue at Nine Mile Road before another owner built one on the corner, City Council voted 6-0 to deny site plan approval for a Kroger gas station on the same property.

An aerial preview of the major sewer infrastructure project dubbed Segment 6, which is slated to begin late this summer near 15 Mile and Garfield roads.

Published April 26, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Major sewer infrastructure project to start late this summer in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents can expect a major infrastructure project to begin this summer, though they aren’t expected to see increases on their bills.

Published April 22, 2021

Rochester Post

Village of Rochester Hills adds new retailers this spring, summer

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Village of Rochester Hills is continuing to grow its collection of retailers this spring and summer.

Published April 22, 2021

Rochester Post

Dairy, equipment barns being renovated, restored at Van Hoosen Farm

ROCHESTER HILLS — Approximately $3.5 million in renovation and construction work is underway at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.

Published April 21, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

‘We want to protect the integrity of our neighborhoods’

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An article related to patient caregivers has been added to a Macomb Township ordinance.

Royal Oak greenlights formation of social district

Published April 21, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak greenlights formation of social district

ROYAL OAK — On April 12, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously authorized the creation of a downtown social district where patrons can purchase alcohol in specially marked cups from licensed establishments and drink it in a common outdoor area.

Published April 20, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Crosswalk confusion plagues local downtown districts

BIRMINGHAM/ROYAL OAK — In vibrant, bustling downtowns, crosswalks are a commodity.

Published April 19, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Sherwood Brewing Co.’s macaroni and cheese wins Best Mac in the Mac

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On April 7, Macomb County announced that Sherwood Brewing Co., of Shelby Township, was the winner of the first-ever Mac Madness: Best Mac in the Mac contest.

Published April 19, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens considers marijuana caregiver ordinance

MOUNT CLEMENS — Mount Clemens is one step closer to adopting a medical marijuana caregiver facility ordinance.

Published April 17, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens authorizes creation of downtown social district

MOUNT CLEMENS — Over a dozen Mount Clemens businesses are now eligible to be part of a future social district. On April 5, the Mount Clemens City Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the creation of the Oasis Social District in downtown Mount Clemens.

Published April 15, 2021

Metro

METRO DETROIT — Once the pandemic inundated all of our realities, people discovered a newfound appreciation for cycling as one of the purest and safest forms of escape.

Published April 10, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County Michigan Works! hosts free yearlong financial fitness series

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Michigan Works! annual weeklong Money Smart week programming, in partnership with the Federal Reserve, just got longer — by 51 weeks, to be exact.

Published April 9, 2021

Troy Times

Troy school board approves $1.4 million summer renovations

TROY — Some Troy School District Board of Education trustees returned to the board room March 16, while others remained present virtually, to approve, in a 5-0 vote, a roughly $1.439 million bid pack that includes renovations to the Troy High School media center and the Smith Middle School stage, and exterior window and door work at both Hamilton and Wass elementary schools.