The holiday season begins in Detroit with openings of Downtown Detroit Markets and Cadillac Lodge, featuring local pop-up shops and festive activities through January 4.

Wayne County man, Walter Lawson Jr., won a $230,740 jackpot in the Michigan Lottery's Fantasy 5 game and initially mistook the win for a scanner malfunction.

LaFontaine Chevrolet's suspension was lifted by the Michigan Department of State after being accused of selling used vehicles as new; they argue the issue was administrative, not a threat to public safety.

Kinepolis Group is set to acquire Emagine Entertainment in a $105 million deal, expanding its presence in the US cinema market.

Sewing Your Life sewing school opened in Dearborn, founded by Nasim Alghuzzy and supported by the Dearborn WORKS program and a U.S. Department of Labor grant.

Laserglow Technologies has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan, investing $1.225 million and hiring 16 new employees.

Pingree Detroit is opening its first flagship store in downtown Detroit, offering upcycled leather goods and live shoemaking demos. The worker-owned cooperative focuses on sustainability and employs local Detroiters and veterans.

Michigan gas prices have increased by 29 cents, averaging $3.08 per gallon due to a BP refinery incident, although this is still below July's peak prices.

Bar Gabi, a modern Romanian bistro by chefs Gabriel and Gabriela Botezan, opens in Hazel Park, Michigan, offering traditional dishes and a diverse drink menu.

Hunter House Hamburgers in Birmingham is relocating after 72 years, aiming to maintain tradition and enhance the customer experience at a former KFC site.

Michigan's online gaming and sports betting revenue dipped by 3.1% in September, according to the MGCB, with iGaming showing a slight decrease and sports betting experiencing a significant decline.

Treat Dreams ice cream shop in Ferndale is being transformed into a food hall called the Pavilion, with a mix of six food stalls and a 40-person pop-up space, to open in early 2026.

Michigan drivers are experiencing the lowest gas prices since spring 2021, with an average of $2.79 per gallon, which is influenced by multiple factors including seasonal changes and decreased crude oil prices.