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Detroit suburb launches new outdoor social district with participating restaurants
BERKLEY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – Starting on Friday, June 7, people will be able to walk around part of downtown Berkley with an adult beverage. The program is called BOSS, which stands for Berkley Outdoor Social Scene.
Patrons can order a to-go from a participating restaurant, and it will be served in an approved cup. From there, people can then walk around downtown and shop.
They are hoping it brings more people to the hundreds of businesses in downtown Berkley.
“More people can enjoy our wines. It’s not just the people who are able to sit down for dinner. We can widen our table even more,” said Zach Berg, the co-owner and head cheese monger at Mongers’ Provisions and The Rind.
They are one of the locations participating in BOSS.
“We couldn’t have been more excited,” said Berg. “We also are, newly acquired a liquor license. So not only are we just jazzed to have our liquor license over at The Rind, where we can invite people over for wine and cocktails. But then this idea that they can take it in the streets so that this whole became this social district is just so exciting.”
Amici’s Kitchen and Living Room and El Patio Mexican Restaurant are also participating, and more restaurants will be added to the BOSS social district map.
“I love it. I love it. I think it’s going to draw a lot of people,” said Barbara Tombrillo, a Berkley Resident
She said she’s not worried about the social district getting too rowdy.
“That can happen anytime. You don’t have to have a drink that you can walk down the street to have that happen.”
“Our downtown has minimal incidents, and we’re not looking to add to that,” said Mike McGuinness, the executive director of the Berkley Downtown Development Authority.
BOSS will start on June 7 and will operate year-round, seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
McGuinness said it will be especially popular during the city’s signature events, like Berkley Pride and this Saturday’s Berkley Art Bash.
He said there are a few rules to the Berkley Outdoor Social District.
“You’ll want to stay in the confines of the social district. It’s a few blocks long. Along 12 Mile, our alleys, our public parking lots. you can go into businesses and shop and explore if that business permits it.”
Cups may not be taken into a bar or restaurant that did not sell the beverage but may be taken into retailers at the discretion of each business.
McGuinness said there is a wedding dress and alterations shop that might not want people wandering in with their glass of wine, but other retailers will gladly allow you to shop with a BOSS cup.
Other rules are patrons must properly dispose of their used cups, cups cannot be reused, and drinks must stay within the boundaries of the Social District which are clearly marked with signs.
Tarik Skubal injury: Detroit Tigers ace discusses left elbow surgery
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal talks to reporters May 4, 2026, at Comerica Park about needing surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow.
Wenceel Pérez is home.
But when will he return to the Detroit Tigers?
The 26-year-old outfielder returned to Detroit on Friday, June 19, after spending a couple extra days in Houston awaiting clearance to fly. He suffered an orbital fracture June 16 when a plyometric band struck him below his left eye during his postgame workout routine.
Don’t expect to see him in MLB games anytime soon.
“It’s not injured, from what I understand, where it’s going to be something long term,” manager A.J. Hinch said before Tuesday’s game against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park, “but it doesn’t mean it heals itself fast. He’s feeling better and better and reporting progress.”
The fracture doesn’t require surgery.
“We’ve got to pay attention to the bone healing,” Hinch said. “The eye part of it is, the swelling is the main issue. There were a couple of days there where your eye swells shut and the vision is not there.”
Pérez hasn’t played for the Tigers since June 16.
Before the injury, he hit .180 with seven home runs, 14 walks and 29 strikeouts in 53 games.
Parker Meadows injury update
Center fielder Parker Meadows hasn’t played for the Tigers since April 9.
The 26-year-old has been on the injured list with a left radius fracture, a concussion and a right mouth laceration, with the left radius fracture requiring surgery. There isn’t a timetable for his return to the Tigers.
“The bone shattered, so it’s not as simple as healing a simple break,” Hinch said. “I say shattered as a non-doctor, so I’m not sure if that’s the actual term, but I know it’s been a work in progress to continue his ability to do everything with that hand and arm and wrist. It’s been slow, and there’s not much we can do.”
Before the injury, he hit .250 with two walks and 10 strikeouts in 12 games while serving as the everyday center fielder.
“He’s not hitting and doing all those things that would lead you to start to wonder when he’s coming back, but it’s progressing,” Hinch said. “The nature of the injury, as we are learning, has been the slowest a bone heals. It’s by no setback or no issue.”
‘Slow ramp’ for Gleyber Torres
Second baseman Gleyber Torres, who has one of the best on-base percentages in baseball, remains sidelined with a left oblique strain. The 29-year-old received a cortisone shot Friday, but he still hasn’t resumed baseball activities.
It’s his second left oblique strain over the past two months.
Last time, Torres missed one month while recovering on the injured list.
It could be an even longer process this time.
“He’s doing his normal rehab therapy,” Hinch said. “It’ll be a slow ramp for him.”
Before the latest injury, he hit .280 with four home runs, 29 walks and 33 strikeouts in 43 games while serving as the everyday second baseman.
Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him @EvanPetzold.
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Man armed with gun shot by police in downtown Detroit ahead of fireworks show, police say
A man, who authorities say was armed with a weapon, was shot by Detroit police on Monday ahead of the annual Ford Fireworks show.
Police say another person, a 19-year-old, was arrested before the shooting.
Detroit police say that at about 6:24 p.m., officers arrested the 19-year-old, who was armed, near the area of Farmer and Bates streets. At that time, a man was seen walking away from a group. Police say that the person ran away, prompting a chase.
During the chase, an officer fired shots, hitting the man several times. The individual was taken to the hospital, and a weapon was recovered from the scene. The individual’s identity is currently unknown.
Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the incident remains under investigation.
The annual fireworks show is set to begin at approximately 10 p.m. over the Detroit River.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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