STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights is pointing a way for more apartment construction with the approval of a rezoning plan.

PLEASANT RIDGE — A new application for a recreational marijuana facility came before the Pleasant Ridge City Commission this month.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Boutique salon Bell Amore’s owners have faced huge challenges in the past few years, but they continue to have a focus on the community.

METRO DETROIT — DTE Energy, which provides energy to 2.3 million customers in southeast Michigan, is preparing its 20-year strategy for how it will implement more clean and renewable energy into its energy production.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Several parcels of adjacent property that Grosse Pointe Park owns in Detroit are going on the market.

METRO DETROIT — Holly Anselmi, the owner of The Italian Dish in Birmingham, has worked hard to make in-person shopping a full sensory experience.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Association of CPAs is calling all potential young accountants, CFOs and financial advisors.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The owners of one of Grosse Pointe Woods’ most prominent businesses have been honored for their contributions to the community.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A mixed-use development with apartments and commercial space could be coming soon to a long-vacant parcel of land adjacent to The Village in Grosse Pointe City.

BIRMINGHAM — Soon, residents and visitors will experience the new parking structure equipment that is designed to increase convenience and efficiency.

BERKLEY — Berkeley’s last recreational marijuana business has been approved by the City Council.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A pair of holiday-themed events will help make the season bright for locals with special needs.

STERLING HEIGHTS — For the second time, a developer of a proposed mixed-use project known as The Wedge at Sterling Heights has withdrawn the application before the Sterling Heights City Council could vote on it.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A controversial development proposal was resolved at a West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting Nov. 21.

TROY — As local businesses around metro Detroit are preparing for Small Business Saturday Nov. 26, many are reporting a positive year and strong predictions for the holiday season.

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Some argue that it’s even more important to buy locally this holiday season, which in turn can help support the community.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield and the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce brought a holiday celebration to the small business community Nov. 10 at the Best Western Premier Hotel.

ROYAL OAK — After being forced to shut down two years ago, HopCat will be making its return to downtown Royal Oak.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As local businesses around Metro Detroit are preparing for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25, many are reporting a positive year and strong predictions for the holiday season. That’s despite recent hardships and the continuing difficulties related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham will embrace the holiday season once again with its annual Winter Markt.