LOCAL LEGENDS AND COMMUNITY STAPLES Beyond the industrial zone, Center Line thrives on its family-owned businesses and community landmarks. “Our original Binson’s Pharmacy on Van Dyke is now leased to Rising Stars Academy,” says Mayor Binson.“It’s a school that teaches young adults with disabilities culinary and building skills.They’ve turned it into a coffee shop called Gather and Grounds, where students get real-world experience serving customers.” Another beloved spot is Haney’s, a breakfast and lunch restaurant that has been part of the community for decades.“It used to be Howard Johnson’s,” Binson says. “Rising Stars recently purchased it and kept everything the same, including the famous clam strips recipe. People come from all over Michigan for that.” Family-owned businesses are a cornerstone of Center Line’s character. “Our company started as a neighborhood pharmacy in 1953 and evolved into medical equipment and orthotics,” Binson explains. “We’re now in our fourth generation of family ownership, which is rare these days. And we’ve always kept our headquarters here.” 187 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11 CENTER LINE, MI
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