News across Greater Detroit
Voices: How clean energy can drive Detroit’s growth
Updating old building stock not only improves energy efficiency and affordability, it's also an economic engine for the neighborhoods that need it most, says Elevate CEO Anne Evens.
The snack struggle, courtesy of Mombeau’s Table
As a parent, I’ve always had a complicated relationship with snacks. Ninety percent of the snacks my kids eat are empty calories packed in brightly-colored bags. And these brightly-colored bags cost a fortune and are gone in two days. Sure, I always have cucumbers and carrots,…
Rising health care costs force small businesses in Michigan to hire less, offer fewer benefits
Drivers pulling up to the pump in parts of Detroit are paying $5.00 a gallon for regular gas — about 50 cents more than the national average.
There’s a place in Howell where you can feed and pet kangaroos – and much more
There’s a relatively new zoo in Howell that’s actually much better than a zoo, because you can actually feed and pet some of the animals. And we’re not talking just sheep and goats, either. We’re talking kangaroos, zebras, camels, a tortoise and more. It’s called the Triple…
Portnoy rates Fresh Farms’ pizza a 7.9
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Christmas came in September for the team at Fresh Farms Market, when Dave Portnoy, founder and owner of Barstool Sports, stopped by unannounced for his famous “One Bite Pizza Review” around 2:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. “I was very nervous,” Manager James…
Pointer fences through life
Dave Foley is single-handedly keeping fencing in Grosse Pointe alive — and has been for quite some time. He’s a creature of habit and it’s a matter of inertia. Once he starts doing something, he’s likely to continue doing it for the next several decades. (Aside from smoking,…
Chamber presents first Retail Week
The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce is trying something new with the introduction of its first Retail Week, planned Sept. 20 to 26. The brainchild of chamber board member and business owner Jenny Buda, Retail Week aims to connect shoppers with businesses throughout the Pointes.…
Ice Cream Season Continues
National Ice Cream Month July was National Ice Cream Month, and with the warm weather still keeping summer going, ice cream continues to be a hit with sports teams, families, couples, and individuals. And why not? It’s a wonderful after-dinner treat, a feel-good purchase, and one…