Detroit, MI
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.
(WXYZ) — The third annual Detroit Sandwich Party is coming to Eastern Market on Labor Day weekend, bringing a massive free festival for sandwich lovers.
The festival is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 6 at Eastern Market. It’s organized by Carlos Parisi, Will McDowell and Bekah Galang.
Watch our 2025 interview with Carlos in the video below
Detroit Sandwich Party returns to Eastern Market with an expansion on Aug. 31
Organizers are looking for vendors, volunteers and sponsors for the 2026 event. You can learn more and sign up to be a vendor, volunteer or sponsor here.
The event is free to enter, and each vendor will be selling smaller-sized sandwiches for purchase, so people can try as many sandwiches as they want.
Below are some sandwiches from the 2025 festival from Leña, Tall Trees Cafe, Bar Chenin and more
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Detroit, MI
Around 400 pairs of shoes intended for charity giveaway stolen from Detroit nonprofit, organization says
Shoes intended for an annual charity giveaway in Detroit were recently stolen from a local nonprofit organization’s warehouse. Now, the group is asking for your help.
NW Goldberg Cares was set to give away 1,000 pairs of sneakers at its annual Hoopfest, a community event tied to Mayor Mary Sheffield’s “Occupy the Summer” initiative, but on Friday, the nonprofit’s founder made a surprising discovery at their warehouse.
“I just happened to notice that something seemed very off about how many shoes were in the warehouse. Sure enough, I went to the back of the facility, saw a bunch of big boxes, as well as some bags that previously had sneakers in it, completely empty,” Daniel Washington, founder and executive director, NW Goldberg Cares, said.
Washington says a person or group stole about 400 pairs of shoes.
“From the looks of it, it looks like they were somehow able to pry up the door on the backside of the building, crawl underneath, and while somebody else was in, somebody was able to hand shoes out underneath the door,” he said.
Washington says a report was filed with the Detroit Police Department, but so far, they don’t have any leads.
“DPD staff is working on the case right now. We’ve been in contact with several sergeants on the issue, and at this point, we’re just hoping for some type of information on it or recovery of some sort,” Washington said.
The custom-designed brand shoes were donated by Social Status Detroit and USA Basketball. The value is more than $40,000.
“Depending on what shoes you’re talking about, you could go as up to $45,000 to $75,000. Because again, shoes, depending, were as much as $220 a shoe. So, a lot of loss,” Washington said.
Since the news broke, the community has stepped up to help.
“We have about over 130 pairs of individual shoes that were donated via our Amazon wish list, which has truly helped us in so many ways because, you know, without those types of donations, without people stepping up, you know, we would be up a creek without a paddle, as they say,” Washington said.
Hoopfest gives hope to kids and teens.
“For so many kids across this great city, they might not have ever had a brand new pair of shoes, right? Money is tight in the household, and at the end of the day, we want to give them that level of confidence or give them that little boost to say, ‘Hey, you deserve the experience of opening up a brand new pair of shoes,’” Washington said.
Washington shared the following final message with CBS News Detroit on Sunday:
“I encourage anybody who needs help, just reach out before you make it or do an act like this that compromises the integrity of an event like ours. Just reach out. Say, ‘We need help.’ Express your needs. Say, ‘Hey, we’d love some support in this way. Is there any way we could work alongside you?’”
The nonprofit founder says they’re resilient and they’re not going to let the incident stop Hoopfest from being a success. The event runs Friday through Sunday at Curtis Jones Park.
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