Scene

Coverage of nightlife, clubs, restaurants, pubs, breweries, and local destinations that are unique to your community.

A sweet solution to a serious employment gap: DelectAble Treats and Sweets emphasizes Able

In Battle Creek, Felicia Jaramillo opened DelectAble Treats and Sweets to create jobs for people with disabilities, inspired by her sons and her own recovery journey.

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Day-to-day interactions with happy customers keeps Pastrami Joe’s owner going

In 2022, Andrew Scibbe’ purchased Pastrami Joe’s Deli in Marshall. Two years later, he reopened a second location in downtown Battle Creek.

Four griddles and a dream: Full of Crepe finds its sweet spot in St. Joe

A family-owned creperie, Full of Crepe, has brought sweet and savory crepes — and a touch of Italian espresso — to downtown St. Joseph, quickly becoming a local favorite.

Dial back the decades: Old Skool Bar opens with a no-phones philosophy

Old Skool Bar has opened in downtown Kalamazoo with a retro-inspired, no-phones philosophy, inviting patrons to unplug, connect face-to-face, and enjoy vinyl music, pinball, pool, and dancing in a reimagined entertainment space.

WMU students get a shot at $100K to turn big ideas into real businesses

Western Michigan University students are invited to pitch innovative business ideas in the new Cultivate 269 competition, where two winners will share $100,000 in seed funding and receive mentorship to help launch their ventures.

Voices of Youth Commentary: More teens reverting to vinyl and CDs to protest large streaming services

'The 2026 Music Media Reset’ means teens and others are ditching digital music and opting instead for LPs and CDs.

Think pancakes? Think again: Precision Syrups expands Michigan’s taste for craft flavor

Precision Syrups, a St. Joseph–based specialty food startup, has rapidly expanded from a home-based cottage business to commercial production, tripling sales by targeting craft beverage and culinary markets.

Kalamazoo BETA program empowers Black entrepreneurs with training and capital

The Black Entrepreneurship Training Academy will launch its sixth annual spring session in Kalamazoo, offering cohort-based business training, mentorship, and grant funding to support the growth of BIPOC entrepreneurs.

Battle Creek couple season for success at Stewie’s Cajun Foods

Rooted in Louisiana tradition, Aubrey and Candyce Stewart have transformed authentic Cajun flavors into a growing Battle Creek business.

Could Battle Creek become Candy City? A look at 2026 through the eyes of residents

As Kellogg enters a new era under Ferrero ownership, Battle Creek residents reflect on whether the city’s identity will remain rooted in its legacy as Cereal City or evolve into something sweeter.

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