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The Coconut Mama

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Shipley Donuts opening 15 new locations in Michigan

Shipley Donuts is planning 15 new shops in Michigan, giving Metro Detroit another bakery chain to try alongside the options in our roundup of Krispy Kreme alternatives. The Houston-born company…

Oakland County, MI · 6d

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Mid-Michigan powerline project narrows route options, begins state application process

A proposed 55-mile power line stretching across three Mid-Michigan counties is moving closer to state review, with residents getting another opportunity to weigh in on where the transmission line could be built. ITC Michigan filed a construction plan Wednesday, Nov. 4, with the Michigan Public Service Commission for its Oneida-Sabine...

Livingston County, MI · 7h

Main Street Dollars

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Low-income homeowners in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Ferndale, Oak Park and Portage have Dec. 1 to Dec. 14 deadlines to cut or erase 2026 property taxes

Low-income homeowners in five Michigan cities have between Dec. 1 and Dec. 14 to ask for a cut in their 2026 property tax bills. Ann Arbor can reduce a qualifying home’s taxable value by 100 percent, which erases the bill, while Battle Creek, Ferndale and Oak Park each offer a 50 percent reduction. Portage’s application […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d

The Detroit Free Press

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Longtime metro Detroit restaurants close as owners cite rising costs

Across metro Detroit, longtime restaurants plus a bakery are among the businesses that closed in October. Several of the closing announcements brought diners and customers out in droves for one last taste, slice or sip. On the October list of closings is the last location of the Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak, Capri Italian Bakery in Dearborn and Perry’s Pizza in Clawson – all in business for decades. And like other recent closings, owners cited the economy and high food costs as the reason for closing. Here’s a roundup of metro Detroit's late September and October closings. Atwater in the Park Grosse Pointe Park This Grosse Pointe Park brewery, with a taproom and biergarten in a former church, poured its last pints on Oct. 23. After more than a decade in business, Atwater in the Park ended its run with a farewell party. No reason for the closure was given. Camelia’s Mexican Grill Royal Oak In Royal Oak on 11 Mile Road, the neighborhood spot is permanently closed, per its Google listing. No information was given on its Facebook page or website. A Camelia’s Mexican Grill location in Farmington Hills closed in early 2025. Capri Italian Bakery Dearborn

Detroit, MI · 3d

WLNS

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Henry Ford Health invests $15M into Jackson, Wayne counties

A new $15 million investment is aiming at expanding housing opportunities and supporting small businesses in Jackson and Detroit.

Jackson, MI · 19h

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Marijuana manufacturer recalls edible for unpleasant 'high', digestive distress

(FOX 2) - The makers of the marijuana edible brand ‘Naked Hippie’ are recalling one of their infused gummy products following reports of uncomfortable experiences and stomach problems. Customers who purchased Lucky Berry gummies said it gave them an unpleasant high and gave them digestive issues, according to...

Michigan · 6h

Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus

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Local creator hopes to open bookshop in Kensington Valley Outlets

A prospective local business owner is eyeing a storefront for books at Kensington Valley Outlets . Hannah Sanchez hopes to raise $38,000 via Kickstarter to open Bumblebee Books in the former Francesca's at 1475 N. Burkhart Road. The campaign offers exclusive rewards for contributors, Sanchez told The Daily. The fundraiser will launch Nov. 7, the same day Sanchez is hosting a pop-up adult romance book fair in the space near Howell. The event invites readers to meet romance authors, purchase signed books and discover new reads 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sanchez said her campaign is all-or-nothing, with an end date Dec. 12. The money would cover the store's buildout and initial inventory, with a possible soft opening in March. More: Brighton resident finds niche in selling books, accessories Sanchez is the owner of Creative by Sanchez, which now does business as Bumblebee Books. The business didn't focus heavily on books until a few years ago , but in that time, she's hosted pop-ups at various locations and events, including the Brighton Farmers Market. According to a previous interview with The Daily, her dream job in high school was working at Barnes and Noble — a dream she was able to realize

Howell, MI · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Ann Arbor Buyers Find More Options as List Prices Drop

Ann Arbor buyers found more breathing room as inventory surged, list prices dropped, and homes spent more time on the market.

Ann Arbor, MI · 19h

Michigan Public

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Ann Arbor rejects public utility proposal

Proposal E would have created a municipal utility board to direct and manage the establishment of a city-owned electricity provider.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Ann Arbor Server Sues Anna's House, Says Overtime Pay Fell to $5.90 an Hour

A server at Anna's House in Ann Arbor says her paycheck told a story that didn't add up: regular pay of $3.93 an hour, and overtime pay of about $5.895 an hour, for a single pay period in August 2024. Lauren Burke has now sued the breakfast chain, its owner and 14 related companies, arguing that math reflects a systemic shortchanging of tipped workers rather than a one-time error.

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

MLive

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Architecture firm marks 10 years, moves into historic Ann Arbor building

Fika Architects now occupies the 1,200 square-foot Osler Building in Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Van Buren planners okay site plan for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

The Van Buren Township Planning Commission recommended approval for special land use and preliminary site plans to Staghorn BESS, LLC, a project developed by RWE Clean Energy (RWE), for installation of a 200-MW/800-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) following several hours of formal presentations and public debate at its regular meeting on Oct. 28.

Wayne County, MI · 1d

Jackson Citizen Patriot

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3 companies planned over 660 Michigan layoffs in October

Trinity Health is eliminating over 500 technology positions as it moves to outsource its IT operations. Meanwhile, a bottled water company is cutting 86 jobs four months after acquiring a Michigan competitor. Below are three Michigan employers that announced plans to lay off 667 employees in October. The list is...

Michigan · 4d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Dick's House of Sport opens in Novi with grand opening celebration this weekend

The first-ever Dick's House of Sport in Michigan officially opened to the public last week, and has grand opening celebrations this weekend.

Novi, MI · 4d

WLNS

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Michigan-Based Credit Union to host shark tank competition tonight

Nine small business owners are scheduled to compete for a share of a $20,000 prize pool at the Lake Trust Credit Union headquarters in Brighton tonight during the foundation's second Shark Tank-style pitch event.

Brighton, MI · 1d

The Detroit News

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21 restaurants that opened in October, plus 10 that closed

A halal steakhouse in Dearborn, a barbecue fusion restaurant in Hamtramck, and a handful of coffee shops are among the 21 new businesses that came onto the food scene in October 2026. Second locations were also trending this month, with Ann Arbor's Spiedo opening a Detroit restaurant, Old World Pizza in Saginaw coming to Birmingham, and Kickstand Brewery opening in New Hudson. Bev's Bagels of Detroit also opened in Birmingham. Among the major restaurant closings in October were two businesses that had been serving the area affordable food for decades: Daly Restaurant in Livonia and Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak. Read on for details about 21 new bars, cafes and restaurants that opened in October, plus 10 that closed. G. Grant — Dearborn This new, high-end halal steakhouse offers classic prime cuts and seafood, including dry-aged steaks, lobster and sides like grilled asparagus, truffled mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. The restaurant and butchery has a special room for dry-aging its prime Black Angus beef for 35-45 days. The beverage menu has craft lemonades served by the pitcher, mocktails and coffee drinks. Open nightly for dinner. 22257 Michigan, Dearborn. (313) 631-7650. ggrantrestaurant.com . Kickstand Brewery & Kitchen — New

Detroit, MI · 4d

DBusiness Magazine

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Glover Agency Becomes Fully Independent, Local Offices in Birmingham and Plymouth

Glover Agency, which operates four offices in Michigan, announced it became fully independent on Nov. 1, after 17 years with Keller Williams. The move follows founder Jeff Glover’s August sale […] The post Glover Agency Becomes Fully Independent, Local Offices in Birmingham and Plymouth appeared first on DBusiness Magazine .

Birmingham, MI · 4d

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A Michigan data center contract sets a $2.26 billion exit fee if the tenant ever walks away, and state regulators built that number to shield other electric customers from the bill

Soybean rows once covered the ground where steel now rises in rural Washtenaw County. Transmission crews have spent months widening the lines feeding one unfinished building. Nothing about the site looks unusual from the road. But a single clause buried in the paperwork behind it carries more financial weight than...

Michigan · 5d

ClickOnDetroit.com

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English Gardens kicks off Christmas with new look and fresh trends

English Gardens is ringing in the holiday season with a refreshed brand identity and a wave of new Christmas merchandise at its six stores across the region. The garden center, known for its wide selection of holiday decor, is marking more than seven decades in business with an updated look rather than a reinvention, according to Olivia Zarndt, the company’s vice president of marketing.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 3d

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The Halal Shack Continuing Expansion with New Ann Arbor Location

The Mediterranean and Middle Eastern concept has seen much growth in the last 10 years. The Halal Shack is again looking at college towns to set up shop in, this time at 530 S State Street in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan Union basement. This will be the company’s second location in the state, the first being at Oakland University. A winter 2027 opening date is anticipated right now.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d