Two Michigan beer gardens, Hop Lot Brewing Co. and Watermark Brewing Company, are nominated for USA Today's Best Beer Garden. Voters can participate until February 24, with results announced on March 5.

Starbucks is cutting its menu by 30% to improve service and recapture its original local coffee house feel. It will cut certain items, offer coffee/tea refills, reintroduce self-serve condiments, and prioritize in-store customers over mobile orders.

CVS tests a new program allowing loyalty members to unlock product cabinets with their smartphones in select NYC stores, aiming to improve the shopping experience.

WSP seeks witnesses for a shooting during a road rage incident on Interstate 5, with shots fired at a Nissan Altima by a suspected dark-colored Ford Focus. No injuries were reported.

The People's Building in Aurora has won the 2025 Arts & Business Partnership Award, recognizing its impact on the local economy and culture. It's part of urban renewal efforts and has hosted numerous events, attracting thousands.

Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style, sued LaFontaine Ford for unauthorized use of "Lose Yourself" in an ad campaign for a Detroit Lions F-150 truck.

GM announced profit-sharing checks up to $14,500 for 45,000 U.S. hourly workers, a record linked to its strong pre-tax earnings but contrasted by layoffs and an unchanged focus on gasoline vehicles.

Arlington veteran entrepreneur credits local EDC and LiftFund program for his successful eco-friendly junk removal business, JAWS, through access to 0% interest loans and supportive resources.

Nestlé has opened a new factory in Glenwood to produce coffee creamers, creating over 300 high-paying jobs, with a focus on sustainability and advanced technology.

NY AG Letitia James announced a $450,000 settlement with three companies over unsecured eufy security cameras, mandating enhanced data security measures.

Smoked Lick BBQ will open in Hilliard's Patch Plaza. The company aims to grow and strengthen community ties by offering Texas—and Memphis-style BBQs with dine-in, catering, and delivery options through third-party apps.

Off the Charts, Manteca's first cannabis dispensary, has opened after a 51-month process of obtaining permits and is expected to contribute financially to the local community, with high security measures in place.

Dick's Drive-In commemorates its 71st anniversary with a 19-cent burger deal, prompting expected long lines and in-person, one-per-customer transactions only.