Business & Development

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

Published April 5, 2018

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.

Published March 30, 2018

Warren Weekly

Kroger still coming to 13 Mile and Schoenherr, with changes

WARREN — City officials said a leaner, meaner Kroger store is still on the horizon for the abandoned retail space near the northeast corner of 13 Mile and Schoenherr roads, contingent upon renewed site plan and tax incentive approvals.

Published March 27, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

City looking for new DPW site after Detroit plan falls through

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The search for a new site for Grosse Pointe City’s Department of Public Works is officially starting over.

Published March 27, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Longtime Royal Oak chocolatier to relocate to Arizona

ROYAL OAK — Gayle’s Chocolates has been a Royal Oak staple for three decades, known for its bright pink exterior and magical interior full of handcrafted chocolates.

Published March 26, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township TJ Maxx relocates

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A popular national department store chain recently celebrated a local relocation.

Published March 26, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Township introduces new interactive zoning tool

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For Shelby Township residents who have wanted to add a shed in their backyard or build an add-on for their home, traversing the zoning code book to make sure they are doing things by the rules could be intimidating.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held March 16 outside St. Mary Catholic School in Mount Clemens for the school’s new gymnasium and St. Peter parish’s new activity center on Union Street. The event was attended by students, school staff and clergy.

Published March 26, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Ground broken for new school gym, community activity center

MOUNT CLEMENS — St. Mary Catholic School students, staff and members of the St. Peter church parish were on hand March 16 for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Mount Clemens school, officially commencing construction of a 12,500-square-foot gymnasium and activity center.

Published March 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New senior living facility in St. Clair Shores to serve alcohol

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents at the newly opened Lakeshore Senior Living complex will have a reason to raise a glass soon — City Council approved the transfer into the city of a Class C liquor license for the facility’s pub.

Published March 22, 2018

Troy Times

Five-story hotel gets green light for Maple Road

lopers of a $10 million, 124-room, five-story Tru Hotel got the OK to build on Maple Road, just west of Interstate 75.

Published March 21, 2018

Southfield Sun

Housing, neighborhood investments discussed

According to Southfield Mayor Ken Siver, it has been his priority since he was elected — first as a city councilman in 2001 and later as mayor in 2015 — to strengthen Southfield’s neighborhoods.

Published March 20, 2018

Rochester Post

Redevelopment certification could help create downtown area

ROCHESTER HILLS — A state program could help provide funding for an Auburn Road corridor plan.

Published March 20, 2018

Rochester Post

City gears up for park development

ROCHESTER HILLS — This spring and summer, an extensive system of trails and more will be built at Innovations Hills Park, off of Hamlin Road, east of Adams Road.

Published March 20, 2018

Rochester Post

Mead Road historic district under review

ROCHESTER HILLS — A large parcel of land surrounding a 91-year-old designated historical home may be developed following a planned study by members of the city’s Historic District Study Committee.

Published March 19, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Beverly Hills examines options for Southfield Overlay District

BEVERLY HILLS — The village of Beverly Hills is exploring new development possibilities for a portion of land along Southfield Road.

Published March 16, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New food truck approved for second-story deck at Mike’s in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — This summer in St. Clair Shores, you might look up to see a food truck in the sky.

Published March 16, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods focuses on improving home values

HARPER WOODS — The City Council and administrators of Harper Woods are working to assist in home rehabilitation.

Published March 9, 2018

Warren Weekly

Center Line targets redevelopment at 10 Mile and Van Dyke

CENTER LINE — Center Line officials said the new Buscemi’s store preparing to open near 10 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue is more than a revitalized property. City Manager Dennis Champine said he hopes it will be the first of many new businesses looking to set up shop in the Downtown Development Authority district.