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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday when, across the country, an emphasis is made to promote local businesses. Milan holds its annual "Pop on Main" event beginning in the morning. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Saline is getting a $1.5 million matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to help pay for the development of a downtown public square. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Downtown Saline has experienced its problems over the years, but there is a movement to turn the area into a destination for arts, shopping and entertainment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Saline Mayor Brian Marl says attracting more businesses to downtown and other areas will continue to be a high priority in 2025. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Saline Mayor Brian Marl and the City Council have created a working-group to evaluate competing proposals for a downtown gathering space. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Saline Mayor Brian Marl delivered his State of the City address on Monday. Ahead of his speech, he spoke with WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert.

The Saline City Council will hear a proposal tonight for changes to its sign code for downtown businesses. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The $40,000 grant will be used to create a pragmatic design for a downtown gathering space. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Saline Township is exploring developing underused parking space into a place for the public to gather. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

Washington Street in Ypsilanti is becoming home to a number of new businesses. In this week's 'On the Ground-Ypsi," WEMU's Patrick Campion learns more…