Business

Things have turned in the city. It used to be all eyes on downtown and this was true for where people were spending their cash. Now, most downtown restaurants have closed for lunch altogether because so many offices are shuttered. 

"There's such a commitment by the employees to continue to work through this all some of them could've taken an easier route and they didn't," said Rugiero. "They decided to stick it out and work through it all we're just trying to repay them show them our appreciation." 

Keep in mind that there might be longer than usual wait times to dine-in at certain restaurants due to the reduced capacity rule as well as be prepared to leave your information for contact tracing.

Michigan restaurants and bars are once again open for business for indoor dining and serving after the pause enacted in November has been lifted.

Dave Portnoy has been on a mission to save small businesses on the verge of collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, his charity has helped nearly 200 businesses nationwide, including several in Michigan. 

United Wholesale Mortgage is asking for restaurants to be nominated so the company can buy food from them and then donate to Detroit area homeless shelters.

Just hours after the owners of the Royal Oak ice cream shop posted a GoFundMe, the business was saved by customers and donations.

"From April 1st to May 15th only Detroit companies can get a license for recreational pot after that, we open it to everyone," Mayor Duggan said.

Who is holding that lucky Mega Millions ticket bought at the Kroger in Novi? We still don't know. But a young woman who won the lottery a few years ago has some important advice.

It's been a struggle for a few years he said. There was a huge construction project and it finally wrapped up and all the traffic should have been going into Ray's - but then COVID-19 - crushed it.