Talmer Bank to Close 1 Grosse Pointe Woods Branch

The closure will happen in mid-September and employees will be moved to the other Grosse Pointe Woods branch that is about one mile away on Mack Avenue.

Grosse Pointe Farms Council Approves Liquor License Transfer for BluFin Sushi

The owner says customers have been requesting it since the restaurant opened and he believes it will be a nice addition to the menu.

Former Shelby Paint Store Could be New Home for Neighborhood Club Thrift Shop

The Grosse Pointe Woods city council will consider a variance request to allow for the resale shop as an ordinance prohibits any business from selling more than 25 percent of used goods.

Local Pet Supply Shops Meet Demand For Natural Products

Grosse Pointe's animal lovers are seeking chemical-free solutions for diet, grooming, and flea and tick control.

Burger Pointe Expands Menu to Accommodate Everyone's Taste Preference

New wraps, beverage choices and salads now make Burger Pointe an even more attractive meal destination.

Hydrangea Boutique to Open Café Next Door

Family-owned eatery aims to entice locals by offering “simple foods with complex flavors.”

Ribbon Cutting: Bow Wow Bake Shoppe Grand Opening

The new doggie bakery on Mack Avenue officially celebrated its opening Friday evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce officials attended along with the owner's friends, family and regular customers

Fresh Farms Market Shares the Secret to its Amazing Pizza

A special cheese blend is the key to making your pizza nearly as good as what you can get at the Grosse Pointe market.

Treasure Trove Expands Into Former Cavanaugh’s Store

The popular Village consignment and antiques shop has needed the extra room for a long time, its owner says.

Village Wine Shop Changes Hands

The Grosse Pointe Park shop's new owner is only the third in six decades.

New Alternative Gynecology Office Opens on Mack Avenue

The new practice offers cutting edge procedures and technology to give women a renewed sense of independence and self-esteem.

Cottage Inn Pizza Closes Quietly

The Mack Avenue carryout pizza restaurant closed about a month ago essentially with no notice or explanation.

Curves Consolidates to Offer Larger Location

Members of the popular gym for women can now head to a single, state-of-the-art location.

Concerns Lodged by Farms, Detroit Officials About Proposed McDonald's

The application for special land use for the former Lochmoor Chrysler dealership site was taken under advisement Wednesday following a hearing in which Farms officials and residents voiced their concerns.

Fast-Food Restaurant Considered for Vacant Lochmoor Site

The vacant former car dealership across from the Pointes could be a McDonald's concept restaurant. A special land-use hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Building in Detroit.

Grosse Pointer Serves Up Gluten-Free Goodies in New Business Venture

Ethel’s Edibles is a new business meeting the need for tasty, gluten-free food.

Area Resident Opens Dog Bakery in Grosse Pointe Woods

Bow Wow Bake Shoppe offers all natural, freshly baked dog treats as well as some other dog-related merchandise.

Viewfinder: Services for Older Citizens Urban Garden

Volunteers planted an urban garden on the grounds of Riverview Health and Rebab Center on East Warren Saturday to help feed SOC's Meals on Wheels program.

Guru to Teach Living Success Without Stress

A nationally renowned teacher will lecture in Grosse Pointe and West Bloomfield about ways to obtain knowledge and success without stress.

New Resale Shop Opens in Grosse Pointe Park

Fashion $ense offers quality clothing at a reasonable price for sizes 10 and up.

Reignited Business Association Purchases New Benches for 'The Park'

The Grosse Pointe Park Business Association aims to position The Park as a destination shopping district.

Businesses Receive Approval from City of Grosse Pointe Council

Council members approved a variety of business requests Monday, including the addition of windows to the back of the future Green Zone Pizza.

Vera Bradley Moves to Boutique Bellissima

The popular line of bags and accessories, formerly sold at Cavanaugh’s in the Village, has moved down the street.

Area Hockey Players Will Soon Have New Option for Service in Grosse Pointe Woods

Precision Blades, opening at the end of the month, will provide an array of equipment maintenance services and skills development programs.

Closet Connection Wants to Help Organize Your Clothes, Shoes

Submissions of the messiest closet picture with accompanying letter are being accepted for six more days, when a winner will be chosen to receive a closet makeover.

Cavanaugh's Plans to Close Saturday

The Village invitation shop is offering 50 to 75 percent off remaining inventory and trying to sell off remaining fixtures.

New Design Center to Offer Home Remodelers One-Stop Shopping

The center plans to open by the end of the month in Grosse Pointe Woods.

Sculpture Studio to Open Next Month in Grosse Pointe Woods

Grosse Pointers can unleash their creativity with classes at the Galeria Mariposa.

Grosse Pointe Woods Ordinance to be Reviewed by Planning Commission

A Mack Avenue building owner has requested the city to re-evaluate an ordinance prohibiting pure consignment shops.

Grosse Pointe Woods Art Supply Store Serving Creativity for 40 years

Despite several owners, numerous name changes and one big fire, Rainy Day Art & Framing has remained a constant resource for area artists.

Cavanaugh's in the Village to Close

The Grosse Pointe invitation shop will close by either the end of the month or early May following liquidation sales of all inventory and fixtures.

Borders in the Village to Close Doors Tonight

Today is the last day the Grosse Pointe store will be open. Shoppers can find deals for 99 cents or less but the choices are limited.

Local Realty Office Launches iPhone App

It's the second Grosse Pointe business to launch an application in the last month.

Sports, Embroidery Shop to Move into Grosse Pointe Woods

The Pointe After is planning to move into Grosse Pointe Woods after remaining on the border for 20 years.

GP Chamber Updates Web Presence

The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce has developed a robust new Web site to give members more visibility and residents more resources.

New Boutique Offers French Style To Pointers

Grosse Pointe is getting an infusion of French style with the opening of Voilà, a new boutique offering modern furniture, clothing and accessories.

Ahee Jewelers Create iPhone App

Application launched a few weeks ago and is being downloaded worldwide.

Patch Picks: Spas

Here is a sampling of some of Grosse Pointe's great spas. Certainly there are more, add to the list in the comments box.

House Hunt: 17 Open Houses Sunday

This week, 17 Grosse Pointe and eight St. Clair Shores homes will be open for tours Sunday.

Organic Pizza Restaurant Will Open With Liquor License

The City of Grosse Pointe council unanimously approves the transfer of an unused liquor license from a former Woods business.