COVID-19 claimed a business victim: Finley’s Grill & Smokehouse, 7433 W. Saginaw Highway, is closing for good, the Michigan chain has told customers. more

As the calendar turns from spring to summer, most people's wardrobes turn from drab and dark to bright and fun. more

It’s mid-May, the time each year when people head outside to their home gardens, put herbs and vegetable plants in the soil and dream of what will be. more

Cinco de Mayo celebrants had to party at home this year — but at least fans of El Oasis had it a little easier: The popular food truck opened a fourth location in time for the high holiday. more

The way Bonnie Ott figured it, every town, no matter how small, needs a place to get a coffee and hang out with friends. more

One of Lansing’s favorite Italian restaurants and perennial City Pulse Top of the Town winner, DeLuca’s, is finally back. more

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that restaurants are struggling. more

As a public service, City Pulse is compiling a list of restaurants that are open for carryout and delivery. more

Lansing is several weeks into Michigan’s myriad executive orders to contain the coronavirus, including the prohibition of dining-in at restaurants — limiting customers to ordering takeout and delivery. The initial news sent a shockwave through the local restaurant industry. more

Back in the days before COVID-19, most shoppers were encouraged to wash and sanitize their reusable grocery bags. more

Homebase, a cloud-based time-tracking app, reported that the amount of hours worked in small businesses dropped 62 percent since March 17. more

Tomato Brothers 303 W. Grand River Ave. Howell, MI (517) 371-4000 Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Noon to 9 p.m. more