Scene

Coverage of nightlife, clubs, restaurants, pubs, breweries, and local destinations that are unique to your community.

“We’re home now,” Hazel Park’s new Romanian restaurant Bar Gabi blends old-world flavors with a modern twist

Romanian couple Gabriel and Gabriela Botezan are blending soul and childhood memories of cooking with family by serving up classic Romanian dishes with a modern edge in Hazel Park’s newest bistro.

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Chocolate Dripped Strawberries, Salt Caves, and Wellness: Oak Park small businesses have something for everyone this holiday season

Oak Park’s partnerships with local businesses help create opportunities for unique gifts and experiences.

Kazkara maps the story of coffee from Latin America to Hazel Park

Pedro and Valeria Suing co-founded Kazkara Coffee Roasters in Canada and found their way to Hazel Park after collaborating with DTROITR coffee. The neighborhood spot shines a light on local artists and offers authentic cafe classics with a Latin twist.

Putting the spotlight on a pocket of businesses on Ferndale’s Woodward Heights Avenue

Located between Gainsboro and Wolcott Street on Ferndale’s Woodward Heights Avenue are three businesses serving folks specialty drinks and cookout staples in this tiny corner of Metro Detroit.

Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs

Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.   

Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations

Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.  

The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024.
From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Inspired by a string of recent disasters, the START Collaborative aims to address unmet needs in Otsego County through collaboration between nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses.

What the Friends of the Rouge are doing to fight water pollution and connect communities

In an industrialized area like Metro Detroit, connecting communities to nature can be challenging. Friends of the Rouge are working on strategies to engage people with their local watershed and keep the river healthy for future generations.

Macomb’s GDP hit $53B in 2024, here is where the county’s investing

Macomb County’s GDP is at an all-time high of $53 billion. Here are the five target industries the county is focusing on (including some surprises), and what's ahead.

Macomb provides prize incentives to shop local this holiday season

Businesses that are entered into the contest by shoppers will have the chance to win one of 10 grants worth $1,000 and shoppers will also be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 $150 gift cards.

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