Here in the Motor City, we’re well-versed in what “Detroit-style pizza” is, where it originated and why its crispy square crust is so craveable. The gospel of Motown's square slices — made famous by names like Buddy's, Cloverleaf, Jet's, Loui's, Shield's and others — has been spreading for a few years, with Detroit-style pizzerias opening outside of Michigan in New York, Pennsylvania and Denver. Some people even expressly give a nod to our city in their name, like Via 313 Pizzeria in Austin, Texas, and Motown Square Pizza in Washington, D.C. For the uninitiated, what...…Here in the Motor City, we’re well-versed in what “Detroit-style pizza” is, where it originated and why its crispy square crust is so craveable. The gospel of Motown's square slices — made famous by names like Buddy's, Cloverleaf, Jet's, Loui's, Shield's and others — has been spreading for a few years, with Detroit-style pizzerias opening outside of Michigan in New York, Pennsylvania and Denver. Some people even expressly give a nod to our city in their name, like Via 313 Pizzeria in Austin, Texas, and Motown Square Pizza in Washington, D.C. For the uninitiated, what...WW…

The Detroit News After three decades playing of modern and alternative music, Canadian radio station 89X (CIMX-FM) is changing formats. The Windsor-based, Bell Media-owned station announced the format change on , saying that "a very new and VERY different sound" would be coming to 88.7 FM starting Thursday at noon. The website offered no details on the new format, saying only that fans of new rock are "probably not going to like it." "89X was a unique station and we have some great memories," reads the statement. "Thirty years is a long time though and it's time for a...…The Detroit News After three decades playing of modern and alternative music, Canadian radio station 89X (CIMX-FM) is changing formats. The Windsor-based, Bell Media-owned station announced the format change on , saying that "a very new and VERY different sound" would be coming to 88.7 FM starting Thursday at noon. The website offered no details on the new format, saying only that fans of new rock are "probably not going to like it." "89X was a unique station and we have some great memories," reads the statement. "Thirty years is a long time though and it's time for a...WW…

The Detroit News A federal lawsuit filed by a former manager of Birmingham's Big Rock Chophouse alleges the restaurant instructed employees to continue working without pay while also collecting unemployment.The complaint, filed Sunday in U.S. District Court by Molly Peralta, an employee since 2015 and manager since 2017, alleges that she was fired in retaliation for refusing to come to work while receiving unemployment benefits."On May 26, 2020, Plaintiff received a call from (her supervisor Vera) Day Rizer informing her that she was being terminated," reads the...…The Detroit News A federal lawsuit filed by a former manager of Birmingham's Big Rock Chophouse alleges the restaurant instructed employees to continue working without pay while also collecting unemployment.The complaint, filed Sunday in U.S. District Court by Molly Peralta, an employee since 2015 and manager since 2017, alleges that she was fired in retaliation for refusing to come to work while receiving unemployment benefits."On May 26, 2020, Plaintiff received a call from (her supervisor Vera) Day Rizer informing her that she was being terminated," reads the...WW…

The Detroit News Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appears to be on Team Lafayette. The state leader was photographed Thursday slinging loaded coney dogs at one of two downtown Detroit diners Thursday. "If you ordered from Lafayette Coney Island today, your food may have been prepared by a familiar face," said Whitmer on Twitter. "Had a blast learning the ropes from Lafayette’s incredible staff, and was thrilled to see how Michigan businesses are ensuring the safety of their employees and customers."Wearing a mask with a see-through panel near her mouth so Whitmer's smile could shine through,...…The Detroit News Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appears to be on Team Lafayette. The state leader was photographed Thursday slinging loaded coney dogs at one of two downtown Detroit diners Thursday. "If you ordered from Lafayette Coney Island today, your food may have been prepared by a familiar face," said Whitmer on Twitter. "Had a blast learning the ropes from Lafayette’s incredible staff, and was thrilled to see how Michigan businesses are ensuring the safety of their employees and customers."Wearing a mask with a see-through panel near her mouth so Whitmer's smile could shine through,...WW…

The Detroit News After the first weekend Metro Detroit bars and restaurants were able to reopen and welcome back customers, some in the industry are reporting less-than-polite behavior among customers. Most stem from refusals to wear masks. As restaurants are limiting capacity, stretched thin with fewer staff members and more cleaning protocols, some customers are becoming argumentative over being asked to wear a simple face covering while in the building. Danny's Irish Pub bartender Brook Windorf was faced with profanity and more this weekend when customers...…The Detroit News After the first weekend Metro Detroit bars and restaurants were able to reopen and welcome back customers, some in the industry are reporting less-than-polite behavior among customers. Most stem from refusals to wear masks. As restaurants are limiting capacity, stretched thin with fewer staff members and more cleaning protocols, some customers are becoming argumentative over being asked to wear a simple face covering while in the building. Danny's Irish Pub bartender Brook Windorf was faced with profanity and more this weekend when customers...WW…

The Detroit News In a not-very-surprising move, the Michigan Brewers Guild has canceled the popular Summer Beer Festival. Still, even as summer and fall events continue to get shelved until 2021, there was some hope for outdoor festivals like this. Often a sell-out, the two-day event was planned for July 24-25 at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. “The health and safety of our guests, brewery staff, volunteers and the general public remain our primary focus,” says guild executive director Scott Graham in a release issued Wednesday. “We are disappointed that we won’t be able to...…The Detroit News In a not-very-surprising move, the Michigan Brewers Guild has canceled the popular Summer Beer Festival. Still, even as summer and fall events continue to get shelved until 2021, there was some hope for outdoor festivals like this. Often a sell-out, the two-day event was planned for July 24-25 at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. “The health and safety of our guests, brewery staff, volunteers and the general public remain our primary focus,” says guild executive director Scott Graham in a release issued Wednesday. “We are disappointed that we won’t be able to...WW…