With its late hours and fresh affordable foods, Rosette Market + Cafe seeks to increase access to food in Detroit.
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What should a gay district look like in Detroit? Survey seeks input
Detroit’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce is seeking input on where a potential gay business district should be located and what should be included.
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Salvadoran grocery store in SW Detroit keeps culture, connection alive
La Cuscatleca is more than just a store; It’s a gathering place where Central American immigrants can find a little piece of home.
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What to know about Michigan’s pending minimum wage changes
Minimum wage workers and tipped employees face an immediate pay boost in February after a court ruling on Wednesday. Businesses say the effects could be dire; unclear is whether the Legislature will step in.
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Climate and public health entrepreneurs find community in Detroit’s Black tech ecosystem
Black tech entrepreneurs in and around the city are finding support through Black Tech Saturdays, a meetup of like-minded tech entrepreneurs and tech-curious individuals held in Newlab at Michigan Central.
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From snail mail to DoorDash, J.W. Westcott Co. celebrates a history going back to the 1870s
The company operates on a 24/7 schedule during the shipping season, doing everything from mail and parcels to DoorDash deliveries of prescriptions to helping customers transfer crew on and off the ship.
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Op-Ed: How access to early-stage capital is transforming Detroit’s small business community
Paving the way for strong local businesses that can hire and retain local talent can help build commercial corridors and neighborhoods.
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Lawsuit alleges regulators manipulated air quality data for Detroit concrete producer
State records showed particulate matter levels in the area near Zug Island were already on the cusp of violating federal health limits when Levy submitted the application in 2023.
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Detroit African bead museum gets demolition reprieve – for now
City officials have paused the demolition of Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum after community members rallied against the plan.
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Red flags about ex-Detroit Conservancy CFO show up in court records
Court records show Smith was losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in private investments with a business partner who would later be indicted by the U.S. Attorney in Detroit