Business & Development

Published June 28, 2019

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Just four short years ago, the vast space known as Bloomfield Park, at Telegraph and Square Lake roads, was a blighted reminder of the 2008 economic downturn.

This former brewery at 24409 Jefferson Ave. is planned to become a second location of Dragonmead Brewery, to be called Dragon Landing.

Published June 27, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Renovations coming to St. Clair Shores restaurants and breweries

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council took action on a number of site plans for local businesses, including breweries and restaurants, for improvements ranging from new operations to exterior renovations.

West Bloomfield will be consolidating its classes and activities for senior citizens in a former fur business at Orchard Mall on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township.

Published June 26, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield to open senior services location at Orchard Mall

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Township continues to be a popular destination for senior citizens — so much so that the township board previously had to issue a moratorium on the opening of new senior living facilities there due to an oversaturated market.

Published June 26, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield company observes Take Your Dog to Work Day

SOUTHFIELD — A local company took a break from the usual grind to hang out with their furry friends recently, all in the name of charity.

At the June 12 Board of Trustees meeting, a rezoning request failed 4-3 for a proposed senior housing community on the east side of Romeo Plank, between 21 Mile and 22 Mile roads. Residents are seen here at an April 16 Planning Commission meeting during which the rezoning was discussed.

Published June 25, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb board says no to rezoning request for senior housing

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After months of discussion about a proposed senior housing community, developers may have to adjust their plans.

This map shows the layout of a proposed park at the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Foss roads. Potential areas of the 28-acre park include a splash pool; a children’s playground; pavilions; a dog park; and tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts.

Published June 25, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb board hears presentation regarding 24 Mile Road park

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the June 12 Board of Trustees meeting, Macomb Township Parks Director Sal DiCaro and Jack Knowles, landscape architect from Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, presented an idea for a park at the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Foss roads.

Published June 25, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Complaints prompt city to pause hike-bike trail work

Johnson Acho said he built his home in northwestern Sterling Heights when he was 26, after buying the lot at a premium because of the nature preserve.

Published June 25, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Mr. Paul’s Chophouse celebrates 50 years as a Roseville institution

ROSEVILLE — As 6 p.m. rolls around at Mr. Paul’s Chophouse in Roseville, co-owner Paul Gogo Jr. strolls around the dining room greeting customers and embracing old friends as they come in for dinner.

Published June 24, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley working to accept marijuana business applications in 2020

BERKLEY — With actions taken at its most recent meeting, the Berkley City Council is aiming to accept applications for marijuana businesses at the start of 2020. At its July 17 meeting, the council held a discussion about what the city plans to do for the rest of the year regarding both recreational and medical marijuana businesses; the decision was to craft a framework to allow both in the city.

Published June 24, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley hires company to demolish ice arena

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved a contract with a Detroit company to demolish the city’s decades-old ice arena. At its June 17 meeting, the council approved the agreement with Inner City Contracting to conduct the demolition of the Berkley Ice Arena for a price not to exceed $287,837.

Published June 21, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Construction to begin soon at Orchard Lake Middle School

WEST BLOOMFIELD — As part of a bond issue passed in May 2017, a new $59 million middle school will be built at the rear of the Orchard Lake Middle School property, 6000 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. That work begins this summer, with a formal groundbreaking planned for August or September.

Published June 18, 2019

Woodward Talk

Tasting room at Como’s wins close approval from Ferndale council

FERNDALE — In a 3-2 vote, the Ferndale City Council approved a liquor license for a company to open a tasting room inside Como’s Restaurant. At its June 10 meeting, the council approved an off-premise spirit tasting room for Traverse City Whiskey Co. inside a space that previously was operated by Como’s, 22812 Woodward Ave.

Published June 17, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Contest coming to design downtown logo in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The area currently known as Nine Mile and Mack will soon have a new moniker: downtown St. Clair Shores.

Published June 17, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Downtown Birmingham to host new Thursday night events

BIRMINGHAM — Looking forward to the weekend? For the summer, weekends start on Thursday in downtown Birmingham. This year will be the first time the Birmingham Shopping District will host a series called Thursdays in the City, a kind of mini art show with live entertainment in the alleyways of downtown.

Published June 17, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica awards bid for Riverside 175 to local firm

UTICA — The Utica City Council in a 6-1 vote approved the sale of the Riverside 175 senior housing complex to a local real estate acquisitions firm that was the high bidder at the June 13 council meeting.

Published June 17, 2019

Warren Weekly

Ukrainian community welcomes former congressman, wife

WARREN — On June 9, the local Ukrainian community welcomed former U.S. Congressman Sander Levin and his wife, Dr. Pamela Cole Levin, to the Ukrainian Cultural Center.

Published June 14, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

New running trail reaches finish line

STERLING HEIGHTS — Keith Hanson remembers what it was like to grow up in Sterling Heights and join the Parks and Recreation Department programs as a child more than four decades ago.

After multiple rounds of review, city staff decided the gateway designs should be modern, internally lit, and made of aluminum and acrylic.

Published June 12, 2019

Troy Times

Troy City Council again pauses plans for gateway signs

TROY — The Troy City Council postponed moving forward on the construction of gateway signs to the city for a second time amid concerns that the signs look dated.

The narrow roadway and lack of sidewalks on McClure Drive were factors in recent rezoning efforts.

Published June 12, 2019

Troy Times

Developer asks for rezonings in Troy after losing lawsuit

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider Tollbrook LLC’s request to rezone three parcels comprising 2.5 acres along Big Beaver Road and McClure Drive from single family to a Big Beaver zoning district after the Planning Commission voted 5-3 to not recommend approval of the request at its May 28 meeting.

The Farmington Masonic Hall, a 143-year-old Civil War-era building that sits in the center of downtown Farmington, could see Blue Hat Coffee move into the first floor as a permanent tenant if a planned unit development agreement is approved.

Published June 12, 2019

Farmington Press

New coffee shop moving into Masonic Hall could help preserve historical site

FARMINGTON — Amidst financial and membership troubles that have stifled the Farmington Masons and the Masonic Temple Board Association’s efforts to maintain and preserve the 143-year-old Masonic Hall, the potential addition of a new coffee shop may be their saving grace.