Raising Cane’s, the popular Louisiana chicken fingers restaurant, wants to open on Hall Road near Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, where the old Chili’s building stands in front of the Sterling Town Center. The developers plan to tear down the former Chili’s and replace it with a new, roughly 3,500-square-foot restaurant. They need to get
In 2025, several new laws and amendments will come into effect in Michigan, impacting minimum wage and employee benefits. These changes stem from a Michigan Supreme Court ruling reinstating voter-backed initiatives previously altered by the state legislature. Minimum Wage Increases:• Current Rate: $10.33 per hour.• February 21, 2025: Minimum wage rises further to $12.48 per
Starting January 1, 2025, nearly all eggs sold in Michigan must come from cage-free hens under a law that has been passed. Big chain grocery stores shelf’s are nearly all completely out before the end of the year. The requirement applies to businesses selling directly to consumers. Cage-free environments must allow hens to roam freely
Party City and Big Lots are closing all of their stores in Michigan. Both stores have been facing financial difficulties.
The Damage Zone officially opened today, becoming Detroit’s first rage room. Owner Zina Holifield, who moved to Detroit in 2013 to create meaningful change, introduced the concept to provide residents with an outlet for stress relief through controlled, 30-minute rage room sessions. In addition to adult sessions, The Damage Zone stands out as the only
A new coffee and donut shop has opened at Michigan Central. Yellow Light Coffee & Donuts is the first food-and-beverage tenant in The Station since the building closed in 1988. It is located immediately off The Station’s east entrance and offers take-out and dine-in options. The menu features house-roasted coffee, made-from-scratch donuts and a variety
The abandoned Mammoth Building, located at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Greenfield Road, is set to be demolished. A Detroit judge this week approved the demolition of the building. In May 2023, the City of Detroit filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Mammoth Building. According to the city, the property has
Fast-food giant Jack in the Box is making a move into the metro Detroit market. The company announced plans to open five locations in the area. The chain is known for its menu featuring burgers, tacos, and breakfast items. According to a statement, this expansion is part of Jack in the Box’s larger strategy to
General Motors has announced that it will be laying off approximately 1,000 salaried employees, most from its Global Technical Center in Warren. “In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence,” a GM spokesperson said in a statement. “This includes operating with efficiency, ensuring we have the right
Detroit will soon become the largest US city to accept cryptocurrency payments, according to officials. Residents will be able to pay for fees using crypto through a secure platform managed by PayPal. The initiative makes it easier for Detroit residents to transact with the City and marks Detroit’s commitment to welcoming blockchain and technology entrepreneurs
