Best Buy launches new membership program, keeping up with Amazon Prime, Walmart+
Best Buy is testing out a new membership program, called Best Buy Beta, to provide customers with exclusive pricing, free standard shipping and delivery and other benefits.
Dining-in discouraged by Whitmer due to Covid surge, leaving restaurants in tough spot
With 58 outbreaks tied to indoor dining in the past week, Gov. Whitmer is urging people to get carry out rather than eat inside.
Detroit Black Restaurant Week does pandemic pivot, featuring carryout, dining outdoors
Friday is the start of Detroit Black Restaurant Week - the same day Whitmer requested a pause on in-door dining and other measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, so the dozens of restaurants participating are making changes.
Detroit's legacy residency rule for new pot shops faces lawsuit questioning its legality
At issue is Detroit’s “legacy” ordinance which gives longtime Detroiters and those impacted by the war on drugs' preferential treatment in the application process. That prompted a lawsuit against the city, the plaintiff argued the ordinance is unconstitutional and discriminatory.
Unemployment increase, stimulus to blame for job openings
"The problem is we can't get the help that we need to cover the (jobs) we have," said Nancy Streetman, A&W co-owner.
Pop-up in Downtown Detroit becomes 5th location for Girl Boss Boutique
Pop-up in Downtown Detroit becomes the 5th location for Girl Boss Boutique.
Pfizer breaks ground on new pharmaceutical production facility
West Michigan is getting 450 new jobs to help operate a $465 million facility expected to open in 2025. The city of Portage offered a 50% property tax abatement to construction a new facility there.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
Rapper Tone Tone opens up "Toney Island" on Detroit's eastside
Rapper Tone Tone becomes the first rapper to open up a Coney island on Detroit's eastside named "Toney Island."
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
Even as Michigan sees virus surge, Whitmer says restrictions unlikely
Michigan's seven-day average of new cases has increased 122% - the largest rise in the U.S. However, the governor said she had no plans put restrictions back into place.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Recycling old cars is an art - with massive machines
When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.
How to get financial assistance if you didn't receive a stimulus check
You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.
Rising cost of health insurance has some small businesses considering stopping coverage
"Health costs, health insurance costs and the cost of coverage as a whole, is actually one of the largest issues that small business owners are dealing with."
Livonia pharmacy swamped with requests for COVID vaccine
Rudy Najm, owner of i Pharmacy in Livonia, spent $20,000 to buy a new freezer for the Pfizer vaccine - and now he's been inundated with requests to get the shot.
How to prepare for post-pandemic auto insurance hikes
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.
Future Detroit pot growers have one more day to apply for 'legacy' status
Friday is the last day the city of Detroit is accepting applications for obtaining 'legacy' status. Those that are approved gain access to a wide array of benefits for securing and starting a weed dispensary in the city.
Should you refinance your student loans now? Here's what to know
Before you refinance student loans, consider the financial pros and cons.
Detroit City Distillery co-owner and his fight to keep business alive amidst pandemic
They moved the entire bar operation four more times inside and outside back again. And now, a fifth time coming soon. There have been losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and counting.