Sign of the Times: Lafayette Coney Island Now Takes Plastic

Welcome to the 21st Century, Lafayette Coney Island.

The downtown Detroit hot dog icon finally accepts credit cards. Until Sunday, it was cash only.

It's an attempt to draw younger generations who are less likely to carry paper money, writes Meira Gebel of the Detroit Free Press. Its next-door rival, American Coney Island, has taken plastic for a long time.