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What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We have conversations that push Detroit forward and share local stories about restaurants, business, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 22 minutes a day.
FanDuel Fury, Birdie's Takes Flight, More Sandwiches
On this Friday edition of Daily Detroit, hosts Devon and Jer kick things off with a victory lap for Devon, who accurately predicted the opening of an Apple Store in Detroit nearly three years ago. La Pecora Nera is expanding with a second location in Birmingham, and Devon shares his favorite sandwiches of their downtown shop. The hosts shifted gears, sharing recent experiences at local establishments. Devon reported on Birdie's, a new restaurant concept at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course, while J
Reaction: The New Stores YOU Want To See In Detroit
On today's episode we talk about how a new high-speed rail project in Canada could eventually connect up with Detroit, we react to your feedback on the stores and restaurants you'd like to see in downtown Detroit, and talk about our new website at DailyDetroit.com Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newslette
Calm, Folksy, and Fun
Welcome to your Wednesday edition of the show, with Jer and Fletcher! On today's all-local podcast: 01:40 - Thanks Deadline Detroit for including us on Detroit’s Entertaining Podcast List: We are described as "calm, folksy, and fun." Fletcher is doesn't buy "folksy" for himself. 03:41 - Fletcher's Grilled Cheese Tips 05:17 - The Clique gets some deserved press [Read more on Bridge Detroit] 06:59 - Universal is Fletcher's go-to Coney Island pick: 08:59 - What Constitutes a True "Detroit Coney":
Hundreds of Homes Flooded in Southwest Detroit. What now?
This episode of Daily Detroit dives deep into the devastating flooding that impacted Southwest Detroit, with hundreds of homes affected. Reporter Malachi Barrett from Bridge Detroit joins host Jer Staes to provide an on-the-ground perspective and critical insights into the disaster. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetr
An Apple Store is coming. What retail should Detroit get next?
We first reported locally that yes, an Apple Store is coming to downtown Detroit. But what does it mean? What could happen next? And how could downtown Detroit fit into not only the city but the region's shopping scene? Key points: (0:42): The Apple Store as a sign of progress and economic impact. (3:18): Reimagining Downtown Detroit as a regional shopping destination, not just a neighborhood hub. (5:15): Identifying key destination retail brands that could attract visitors (Lego, Sephora, etc.)
New Life For Iconic Dearborn Hotel, New Cocktail Bar Soon, and Snow Days
Happy Valentine's Day! Jer and Devon made it into the studio through the snow to record something for just for you. On the show: 0:55 - 4:37: Valentine's Day weekend plans, early dinner advantages, and how to feel about Valentine's Day if you are single. Also discussing "Galentine's Day and Bro-entine's" events. 4:38 - 7:11: Discussing the snow and snow days in Detroit. It feels like we have way more of them now. 7:12 - 17:22: Discussion about the redevelopment project of the golden former
How To Stock Your Home Bar
If you're just getting started, how should you stock your home bar? Whether it's the accessories and gadgets, spirits, or bitters and grocery items, we have you covered. Norris needs some advice setting up his Detroit spot. It's a big panel at the studio, with Barchaelogist Mickey Lyons, Engineer of Audio and Alcohol Randy Walker, and Norris Howard. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detr
Buying up Detroit Real Estate with Crypto
Outlier Media's Aaron Mondry joins us to talk about his in-depth reporting about foreigners investing in Detroit through cryptocurrency. More, as part of his series on the "Speculators of Detroit": https://outliermedia.org/crypto-real-estate-realt-cryptocurrency-detroit/ Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/n
More Trains? Driving with Soup, and Michigan Lefts
Join us as we dive into everything from transportation updates - like a possible new multi-modal transit hub at the campus of Michigan Central that would connect Chicago to Toronto through Detroit, to replacing an accident-prone intersection on the east side, and even pondering the best foods to eat while driving. Plus, find out why you should never eat 24 strips of bacon in one sitting. Whether you're a lifelong Detroiter or new and curious about the city and region, Daily Detroit is your go-to
The truth about rats (ft. Dr. Bobby Corrigan)
Today, we're talking about rats. They've been in the news a lot lately - whether at the center of a ongoing downtown coney feud or suburban communities wrestling with the problem. So what actually works? What don't we know? Dr. Bobby Corrigan is a rodentologist who has spent his life learning and learning to control these animals. A timestamp breakdown: 0:56 Rat Prevalence: Global pest, Not just Detroit 1:31 Adaptability of Rats 1:52 Cultural View of Rats 2:27 What makes them so successful? 3:15
Restaurants adding surcharges, new furniture store, and more
On your Friday editon of Daily Detroit: Jer spotlights The Mug, a cozy new coffee shop in the budding Piety Hill neighborhood, just north of Downtown. Then, Devon dishes on a revamped spot in the heart of Downtown: Soraya. Soraya is located where Maru sushi used to be in downtown Detroit. Plus, hear about the buzz around the GW Home concept that Gardner White is doing in the old UnderArmour location on Woodward. Then we talk about the surcharges that some restaurants are adding to bills to deal
Buy a Detroiter a drink
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New Stuff: Raising Cane's, Divinely Detroit
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Saunteel Jenkins wants to be Mayor of Detroit
On today’s edition - we talk with former city council president and recent non-profit executive at The Heat and Warmth Fund, Saunteel Jenkins. She’s running for mayor of the great city of Detroit, and we’re going to get into a number of issues that matter. More detailed shownotes and transcript to come on our website.
WNBA back to Detroit? Flaherty returns, and MCDC's new OC and DC
Today's show is in three parts - Detroit might return to the WNBA, thanks to a star-studded lineup of heavy hitters in sports and business. We discuss. Jack Flaherty returns to the Detroit Tigers and Dan Campbell has a new offensive and defensive coordiantor. Fletcher Sharpe gives his takes on the picks. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newslette
Celebrating 45 Years at the Old Miami, one of Detroit's best dive bars
In this episode, Jer talks with Dena Walker, the manager, and Mickey Lyons, a frequent guest and local historian, about the iconic Detroit bar, The Old Miami. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, The Old Miami is described as a “dog park for humans,” a unique dive bar that has become a fixture in the Cass Corridor. A place with a spirit of zero judgment, it embraces of a diverse crowd of regulars, artists, musicians, and tourists, and how it has survived and thrived for so many years. Dena shares
New Archery Cafe, Neighborhood Coneys, University of Michigan Detroit Connections and more
What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We talk about a ton of things - from trying Vecino and an Archery cafe, to visiting an old favorite in Kouzina. Plus we get into some news - how the University of Michigan is expanding in Detroit and why it's important to connect Ann Arbor and Detroit. Your listener feedback on I-75 cap plans. And of course, address the cone-troversy between American and Lafayette and shout out the neighborhood coneys we love. Daily Detroit shares what to know and
Why it Matters Conferences Come To Detroit
In this episode of Daily Detroit, I talk with Dan Horn, Vice President of Mobility for Franco Integrated Communications, about the impact of conferences and events in Detroit and Metro Detroit. We explore the importance of these gatherings beyond just trade shows, highlighting their crucial role in economic development, connecting businesses, and advancing key industries like mobility. We get into the variety of conferences held in the region, from the Detroit Auto Show to industry-specific eve
Funding Chaos From Washington Hits Local (Plus Peters Done in Senate, Buttigieg May Run)
Today, we discuss two major news stories affecting Michigan, but have national ties. The first is a sudden federal government funding freeze, the second is the announcement that US Senator Gary Peters will not be seeking reelection. The federal funding freeze has caused confusion and chaos at government and non-profit organizations and may impact school lunches, veteran's services, affordable housing, and other services. Second, Senator Gary Peters's surprise decision to not seek re-election has
Two New Asian Food Halls Are Coming To Metro Detroit (ft. Doran Brooks, Noble Village)
The people behind the popular Noble Fish sushi restaurant and White Wolf Japanese patisserie,will be opening two new Asian food halls in Metro Detroit called "Noble Village." The first, a 12,000-square-foot location, will be in Clawson at the site of the existing Noble Fish and White Wolf locations. This hall will incorporate the existing brands, expand seating and offerings, and include a ramen counter and a cocktail bar. The Clawson food hall is expected to open in phases beginning in March an
Half A Billion Bucks A Tower
What are Detroit's movers and shakers thinking and talking about? We went to the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference on Thursday and have some highlights and thoughts. It'd cost $500 million per RenCen tower to convert them to residential, says GM and Bedrock. We discuss the details we learned yesterday on the Renaissance Center partial demolition and park plan. We need to connect Ann Arbor and Detroit better in multiple ways in order to compete nationally. What could that look like? Speaking of co
The Vibes Around Downtown Detroit Are Up
Perceptions of Downtown Detroit among residents and the wider region are up, according to a new survey. What are the areas that have made progress, and where is there still work to do? Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership and Gina Cavaliere, Chief Community Impact Officer and Director, BIZ Here's a link to the survey results: https://downtowndetroit.org/news-insights/downtown-detroit-partnership-reveals-results-of-biennial-perception-survey-to-key-stakeholders Daily Detroit sha
Should we buy a RenCen tower?
Today's episode is in the three parts. First, a 21-story smaller tower of the RenCen complex is up for auction and the starting bid is under $3m. Should we buy it? Should we turn parking lots into dog parks? (Only half kidding) Second, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says she's running for Governor. We discuss the overall environment right now. And finally, we have (for real) a new thing coming on Tuesday to help serve you better. We discuss. Daily Detroit shares what to know and wher
Should Detroit double transit funding?
Today’s episode gets into the need to increase Detroit’s transit funding, and what advocates at Transportation Riders United (TRU) say is the path toward a better transit system in the city. Our guest is Joel Batterman of TRU. Key Takeaways: Discussing the DDOT Reimagined Plan: The city of Detroit released a plan in 2024 that would double the amount of bus service in the city, but it seems there isn't the funding for it. Frequent Transit:
Covering I-75 with Parks? Plus Your Predictions for 2025
On today's all-local podcast: An update on the proposal to cover I-75 in downtown Detroit with parks, including funding and what's next New Center's potential sparks optimisim with a listener Another listener says that the Mayor's Race Open, but asks if anyone will match Mike Duggan's Influence? And a third list
Inside Vesper, Whitmer Talks Economy, New Candidate for Mayor
Show notes: [01:01] Vesper Wine Bar Norris describes his recent visit to Vesper wine bar in Core City located in a former bank. [02:33] Checker Bar Fire Jer talks about the fire at the Checker Bar [06:04] New Mayoral Candidate: Saunteel Jenkins
Motown Is In Love With The Lions
We talk about the immaculate vibes that the city is feeling on this playoff run for the Detroit Lions. Then get into previewing the playoff game Saturday against the Washington Commanders. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read their newsletter. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/
What to look for at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show
What should you be looking for when you go to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show? The 2025 Detroit Auto Show represents a shift towards more interactive, consumer-focused automotive experiences, blending nostalgia, innovation, and practical transportation solutions. Key Highlights: • Show Transformation (01:27) - Shifted from North American International Auto Show to a regional consumer-focused event - Reduced emphasis on splashy media reveals - More space for experiential brand interactions Automotive
10 Underused Words We Should Bring Back (ft. Chris Williams, Wayne State)
Chris Williams joins us to talk about the most underused words that should come back in 2025, then Jer shares three stories to know around Detroit. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read their newsletter. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/
2025 Predictions for Detroit
We're back with our annual predictions episode! First we run down what we said last year and checked if we got it - then, we get into high, medium, and low confidence predictions for Detroit, Metro Detroit, and Southeast Michigan. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read their newsletter. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/
Big Bucks to Combat Flooding, Two More Solar Neighborhoods, New Golf Tournament
Hosts Jer and Norris dive into a wide-ranging conversation about local developments, urban infrastructure, and community dynamics in Southeast Michigan. The podcast tackles everything from federal funding for Detroit's basement flooding issues to solar neighborhood initiatives and the potential of renewable energy projects. With their characteristic blend of humor, critical analysis, and local insight, they explore how Detroit is adapting and innovating in 2025. Key Topics with Timestamps: • Ran
Honestly Ranking Detroit's Stadiums
Between Comerica Park, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, The Big House (Michigan Stadium) and Keyworth, what are the best stadiums in Southeast Michigan? We discuss and rank them in a gaming-style S tier list. Of course, we'd love to hear your thoughts - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read their newsletter. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detr
Electric Mustang Outsells Gas Version, New Burger Joint (and more)
In this episode of Your Daily Detroit, we share local updates from our TechTown studio. The podcast covers several key Detroit stories:
This Lions Player Locked Down The Vikings, Detroit Gets Ready For Playoffs
The Lions are the regular season best in the NFL as we head into the playoffs. Fletcher Sharpe hops in to talk about it. Amik Robertson locked down Justin Jefferson, we talk about it. The Lions defense stepped up in a big way, which is a good sign for the playoffs The economic impact of playoff games and downtown Detroit And more! Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read their newsletter. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https:/
Crime Down in Detroit, Trying A New Chicken Place (Plus A New Brunch Spot!)
On today's all-local daily podcast covering Metro Detroit, stats show that crime is signficantly down in Detroit, we discuss. Plus, Engineer Randy Walker joins Norris Howard and Jer to talk about trying Shaq's Big Chicken in Livonia, we get into a new brunch spot in the city called BLVD, and Norris talks about his excellent dinner at Leila as it was mentioned by the New York Times. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read t
Trying Decent Detroit // Cayman Island Detroit-style pizza? // Yellow Door closing
Welcome to the New Year! On today's show, we talk about checking out the recently opened Decent Detroit coffee shop in Detroit near the Grosse Pointe Border; Detroit-style pizza with a Cayman Island and Caribbean twist; and the closure of one of Producer Shianne's favorite spots, Yellow Door in Berkley. More reading: Decent Detroit: https://www.instagram.com/decentdetroit/?hl=en Munchies Caribbean Style Pizza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WelYp21Z90 Yellow Door Art Market closing: https://
Lions break records, beat 49ers, and look forward to Vikings
Looking at the Lions from top to bottom ahead of the pivotal game coming up Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Fletcher Sharpe takes his years of insights and breaks it down and tells you what you need to know. Make sure you follow Daily Detroit on your favorite podcast app!
Lions beat Bears, Trick play talk, Campbell and Goff love
A Lions story that will warm even the coldest of hearts, as the team has not only given hope but embraced by a region that loves it. We talk with Fletcher Sharpe about the Detroit Lions win over the Bears, the trick play that everyone's talking about, and think back to years ago when people thought this couldn't be done. Yes, there's still work to be done, but there's a lot to be thankful for with this Lions team. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1
Inside the new AC Hotel, Bedrock's science and tech district plans, Dearborn Inn reopening
Today's show is in three parts, as Devon O'Reilly joins Jer to talk about the new AC Hotel, the Dearborn Inn whose renovations are alsmost complete, and by listener request - the new science and tech district that Bedrock unveiled plans for this week. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/
Drinking from the cup of our haters (Listener mailbag!)
From music, to nostalgia, to transit, to cars, to RenCen ideas, you all had some great feedback. Some of it negative, some of it positive, but glad we're continuing the conversation. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/ \
Meet Michigan's classic food and drink brands (ft. Gail Offen, Jon Milan)
Let's explore some of Michigan and Metro Detroit's classic brands! Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/
A Second look at Mom's Spaghetti // 5 Things to do with kids over the Holidays in Metro Detroit
Are restaurants judged too harshly? Should they be met where they're at more often with reviews? We discuss after Shianne has a good experience with her family at Eminem's walk up window, Mom's Spaghetti - despite being panned by others. Then we get into five kid-friendly things to do around Metro Detroit, including both free and paid things. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/n
Sharpe Takes: Breaking down the Lions loss, and looking forward
Fletcher Sharpe is in and it's all Lions as we break down the loss to the Buffalo Bills, the stack of injuries the Lions are suffering and the way forward for a banged up squad. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every weekday. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/
GM's Cruise is over // Detroit Policy Conference preview
On today's show, we talk about General Motors ending Cruise, as well as the wider autonomous space - and how when we talk to listeners most people don't actually want to own a self driving car. After all, GM is in the business of selling cars. We get into Waymo's large lead in the Robotaxi space, and how we're startng to see them far more often in Metro Detroit. Plus, we preview the 2025 Detroit Policy Conference - with a lineup including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Richard Florida, Johnnie Turn
Is Detroit stuck in nostalgia? // Transit update & more
Today's show is in three parts. Council President Mary Sheffield has announced that she's officially running for mayor of Detroit. Will this crop of young candidates help fight voter apathy? Bill to bring all of Wayne County together on transit and eliminate opt-out cities makes progress And finally, is Detroit nostalgia burdened? Do we look too far in the past? We discuss a recent column that resonated with Norris Howard. Original piece: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024
Detroit gets a Michelin travel guide // End of a local TV news era
Today's show is in two parts. We talk about the rollout of the the new Michelin Green Guide for Metro Detroit. It covers the best places to go, and is a resource for travelers around the country. Detroit is one of only 10 cities in America to get such a guide. And we end the conversation with a little salute to Devin Scillian who this is his last week on air at WDIV-TV 4. A true local media icon. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: h
Bringing Detroit together with sandwiches (ft. Carlos Parisi)
There's a lot of power in the passion for sandwiches. Today, we get into Detroit's vibrant food scene through the view of Carlos Parisi on this episode of Daily Detroit. Carlos, the mastermind behind Aunt Nees, Detroit Sandwich Week, and Sandwich Party, shares his journey from corporate life to Detroit's culinary community. Discover the origins of Detroit Sandwich Week, where locals unite to celebrate sandwiches between Christmas and New Year's, supporting local businesses and fostering communit
Dan Campbell's gambles, Tim Patrick + Pat O'Connor step up for Lions
Dan Campbell's gambles mostly paid off against the Packers... is his style of coaching going to change NFL coaching? Plus, we talk about Tim Patrick and Pat O'Connor stepping up for the Lions when they've been needed, and look ahead to the Bills on Sunday. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/
Transit in Metro Detroit: Uniting Wayne County, Funding, and the Path Forward (ft. Megan Owens, TRU)
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Megan Owens, Executive Director of Transportation Riders United, as we explore the current state of transit in Metro Detroit and the challenges it faces. With the wrap-up of 2024 and the looming lame duck legislative session, there's a lot on the table for the future of public transportation in Southeast Michigan. Whether it's bringing together all the cities of Wayne County to have transit service, to funding conerns, to the early succes of transit init
The future of Tech in Detroit (ft. Johnnie Turnage, Black Tech Saturdays)
What is the future of the tech industry in Detroit? One of the people on the forefront is the co-founder of Black Tech Saturdays, Johnnie Turnage. We talk about the changes being driven by tech, how Detroit can take advantage, the role of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and so much more. You won't want to miss this! Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. You can listen to their podcast and read their newsletter. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com
REACTION: Duggan's independent run for Michigan governor
Bombshell news in the local and Michigan political world as Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit, is running for Governor as an independent. It's a curveball and a bold play - could it pan out for him? What are the implications? How might it hurt and help Democrats and Republican candidates? What about funding? Jer and Devon scrapped their regular planned rundown to talk about the announcement, walk through the announcement video and the positioning, as well as think about what this means overall. It's
They Might Be Mayor of Detroit: Fred Durhal III
Today, we kick off our new series, "They Might Be Mayor," with a conversation featuring Detroit City Council Member Fred Durhal III. Representing the 7th District, Durhall discusses his exploratory committee for a mayoral run in the 2025 election and shares his vision for the city's future. Durhal reflects on Detroit's progress under Mayor Duggan, highlighting the revitalization of downtown and the need to extend growth into the neighborhoods. He emphasizes the importance of creating walkable co
Conservatory reopening // Could all of the RenCen come down? // Lions + Pistons
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, December 2, 2024. Jer Staes and Fletcher Sharpe get into the latest happenings in Southeast Michigan. As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on resolutions, goals, and unexpected developments in the city. Our first story revolves around General Motors' bold announcement to demolish Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center if public funding isn't secured for its renovation plans with Dan Gilbert's Bedrock. The proposal faces skepticism from lawmakers a
Sharpe on Lions: Bears blow final minutes // Who is Kwon Alexander? // Packers next
In a bonus episode of your Daily Detroit, we talk about the Lions win over the Bears, look at the injury struggles and look ahead to the Packers. How did exactly the Chicago Bears blow their chance to tie the game? Who is Kwon Alexander and why did the Lions pick him up off the Denver practice squad? Fletcher Sharpe gets into the details on the pickup. How players who have been struggling like Kindle Vildor are going to have to step up in new ways with so many injuries. What to look for in the u
What else do you want at the RenCen site? // Social Brews opens, 8 Degrees Plato closing
Welcome to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving! We talk about opening of Social Brews, a new spot in Detroit's financial district, offering a unique blend of coffee, cocktails, and self-serve beer taps in a spacious, modern setting. Jer and Devon discuss the challenges and opportunities for businesses in this lesser-known part of downtown - might be time for us to write a going-out guide for the area. In a bittersweet moment, they discuss the closing of 8 Degrees Plato, a beloved beer store and b
RenCen Losing Two Towers // Michigan Central Holiday Shops // Jack In The Box Returns
On your Daily Detroit sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan, three topics. Shi and Jer get into development news as General Motors and Dan Gilbert's Bedrock announce a $1.6 billion transformation of Detroit's Renaissance Center. With plans to demolish two towers to create an entertainment space, the hosts discuss the implications, including public funding concerns and the project's potential to reshape Detro
Favorite sides // Jack Campbell steps up // Thanksgiving Lions preview
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New Detroit Restaurants: Lady of the House, Parlay Gaming, and Javier's
On today’s all-local podcast, the trio of Devon, Norris and Jer talk about some new restaurants in Detroit. They start by discussing Lady of the House, which just opened again in the Core City neighborhood. Devon went there and says the food is still good, but wonders if they should try new dishes since Detroit has so many different restaurants now. They also talk about how Core City is becoming a cool place where lots of young people like to hang out. Then they talk about a new restaurant calle
What's going on with I-375? (w/ Eric Larson, Downtown Detroit Partnership)
One of the projects in Detroit that's gotten a lot of attention locally and nationally is the proposed removal of the I-375 freeway in downtown Detroit and turning it back into something that fits with the fabric of a community. Eric Larson, head of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, sat down with us in studio to share his thoughts on why the I-375 project is more than just a standard infrastructure upgrade. Initially conceived as a bridge repair effort, the project has evolved into a significant
Keeping it 100 about Detroit (ft. Orlando Bailey)
On this episode of Daily Detroit, we welcome Orlando Bailey. He's a community organizer, Emmy-award winning journalist, Executive Director of Outlier Media and co-host of the Authentically Detroit podcast. He joins Jer and Norris Howard for an insightful conversation about the future of Detroit. As the city stands on the edge of major political and social changes, we talk with Orlando on the upcoming transitions in leadership, the impact of federal resources, and the evolving landscape of the ci
How Detroit (and Michigan) could grow more startups and tech (ft. Brian McCullough)
There has been a lot of talk about growing Detroit, Southeast Michigan and Michigan's economy through startups and technology. But how do you actually do it - not just here, but in a number of cities across the country that aren't Silicon Valley, Seattle, New York City or other existing hubs? I thought I'd get some outside perspective with some experience dealing with Michigan, in Brian McCullough. Not only is he the founder and host of the daily Techmeme Ride Home podcast (among others), he's a
Lions power past Jaguars // Should NIL make changes for smaller schools? // Baseball expansion in Utica
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Duggan is done as Detroit mayor. What's next? Plus, FanDuel single game pricing misses the net
A full house as Jer, Norris and Devon are all in. First, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan is not seeking another term. We break down what it means for the city and the kinds of candidates we'd like to see to push Detroit forward (and two of us are current city residents, one is a former one but works every day in the city). Some of the considerations include - do they have the competency to handle a two-billion dollar plus budget? Although Mayor Duggan has made a lot of progress, there's still a lot mo
Getting a job, resume tips, and respecting yourself at work (ft. Thee Millennial Manager)
Brandi Thee Millennial Manager stopped by the Daily Detroit studio for a conversation on how to get the job, resume tips, and the success of her social media channels and podcast that have resonated with many people because of her real talk and real advice. And of course, when it's someone who keeps it 100 - they're going to be in Metro Detroit. Thee Millenial Management Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thee-millennial-management-podcast/id1763531342 Daily Detroit shares what to
The Power of Podcasts, Politicians, and Possibilities: Wrapping up the 2024 Election
Today, we wrap up the 2024 Election with Steve Friess. He's a smart journalist with a lot of experience. With a local lens, we'll talk about how many young people and people from different backgrounds voted for Trump. This was unexpected and shows that the polls were wrong. We'll also talk about why people wanted a big change, even if it might cause problems. We'll look at why the messaging didn't work well, and some of the number of reasons why Kamala Harris lost the election. We'll also talk
How the Lions came back to win // Big leg Bates // Is Detroit now America's team?
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Terrible text messages, New Detroit school, and finding places of peace
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City of Detroit to take Crypto payments (Plus 4 stories around town)
Hello friends and welcome to your Daily Detroit for Thursday, November 7th, 2024. I’m Jer Staes… sharing what to know and where to go around town. Before we get started, thanks for all the feedback so far on yesterday’s episode with Devon O’Reilly - we’re going to gt back to it another time - but I also heard how many of you are just done with the election, or need a break. That said, if you want to add the pile - dailydetroit-at-gmail-dot-com or we have a feedback form on our website. So, let’s
The Day After in Michigan (And What I Got Wrong)
The election is over. There's a lot to unpack. Devon joined me for an unfiltered brain dump the day after Donald Trump not only wins Michigan, but rode a wider red wave nationally into office - as well as state legislature changes. From filter bubbles, to finding a way forward, to understanding there are multiple factors at play, we get into it. I'll warn ahead of time this is not a heavily data-driven conversation. This is a lot of vibes. It's going to take time to think about. But we hope you
Who is Za'Darius Smith (and why he's a good fit for the Lions)
It's a big day for Detroit Lions fans, as Za'Darius Smith is now a Detroit Lion, and we're at about the halfway mark with a 7-1 season. Optimism and confidence are running high in the Motor City, and we talk about it with Fletcher Sharpe. From what to know about Za'Darius Smith to how he'll fit in with the Lions, we have you covered. Plus, we talk about the win over Green Bay, the upcoming game against the Houston Texans, a prediction that the Lions will win out the rest of the season, and Bria
Why We Think She Will Win Michigan
In today's episode we make a prediction: That Vice President Kamala Harris will win Michigan in 2024 and that Elissa Slotkin will win the U.S. Senate race, too. We might be wrong — but this is not just based on thin air. We take our experience, the data we do have, and put it all together to analyze things how they stand. We think, from a lens being in Metro Detroit and Michigan, and respectfully, that some in the media like Steve Kornacki, Harry Enten, Dan Pfeiffer, and others may have missed
Corktown's New Hangout // Should We Put Lids On I-75? // Election Vibes
On today's Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast: Devon O'Reilly shares his recent visit to Corktown Taphouse, new on Michigan Avenue, featuring a vast selection of self-serve beers, duck pin bowling, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The conversation shifts to Eastern Market's development compared to the bustling Corktown. Jer and Devon discuss the industrial nature of Eastern Market and the challenges it faces, highlighting some ongoing and stalled projects in the area. They also touch on the
How are we feeling ahead of Tuesday? // DSO Movie Music Preview // Michigander or Michiganian?
How are we feeling, Detroit? A special podcast episode as Norris Howard and Shianne Nocerini join Jer at the studio in TechTown. We don't just discuss a bit about what's on the ground, but how are we feeling ahead of the election on Tuesday. We explore what this means for Detroit and the broader political landscape, touching on the impact of issues like Roe v. Wade and the dynamics within different communities. Then, a cultural detour to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where Shianne shares her e
What Is The Best Use For 3D Printed Homes? A Southfield Project Looks To Find Out
In today's Daily Detroit, we get into the intersted world of 3D printed houses and the future of architecture with two distinguished guests from Lawrence Technological University: Karl Daubmann, Dean of the College of Architecture and Design, and Sara Codarin, Assistant Professor of Architecture. As Metro Detroit continues to be a hub of innovation, the conversation sheds light on how technology is transforming the construction industry and what this means for the future of home building. 3D p
Hope For The Belle Isle Boathouse // Lions Best In NFC? // Detroit City FC Makes Playoffs
Today's episode covers four things around Metro Detroit, and we're joined by Shianne Nocerini and Fletcher Sharpe. The Rundown: 01:48 - Belle Isle Boathouse plans 05:12 - Oudolf Garden expands with new boardwalk and meadows, plus a personal note remembering Maura Campbell 08:46 - Are the Lions best in the NFC? 20:13 - Detroit City FC makes the playoffs
Michigan is in the Election Home Stretch. Let's Talk About It (ft. Steve Friess)
It's just about a week until the election, and Michigan is a battleground state. On today's Daily Detroit, we put a mostly local lens to the political conversation. Joining us is Steve Friess, freelance journalist for the New York Times, Newsweek and many others. He also writes the weekly newsletter for the Ann Arbor Observer. The rundown: 01:48 - We talking about the newspaper endorsements that didn't happen at the Washington Post and New York Times, and Steve's worries about journalists and fr
Trying Paris Baguette, The Peterboro // Uniroyal Site Hot Take // Big Shipping Container Projects Were A Fad
On today's all-local daily podcast with Devon O'Reilly: 04:09 - Devon tries Paris Baguette in Dearborn 06:44 - Trying the Peterboro for the first time after the pandemic 09:44 - New shipping container developments are fading away 11:43 - We're pretty sure an Apple store is coming to Detroit 14:00 - Uniroyal deal off, so what's next for the giant site on Detroit's east side by Belle Isle? 18:46 - The ICON is massive and riverfront development opportunities 19:39 - Quick take on why there was onl
Former Taylor Mayor To Jail, Greektown Street Overhaul, New Detroit Zoo Stuff and more
Norris Howard is in as we talk about today's stories in Metro Detroit. 01:37 - Former Taylor Mayor is going to jail for 71 months 05:58 - Greektown streetscape improvements start next year 09:17 - Detroit Zoo Discovery Trails coming, and we discuss our favorite zoo animals 12:33 - Norris has been checking out Let's Do Dinner Detroit 15:45 - Favorite potato chips and liquor store foods As always, you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to shows.
Detroit's Silent Crisis: The Speculators Behind Urban Blight (ft. Aaron Mondry)
In today's episode, we get into the pervasive issue of real estate speculation in Detroit with Aaron Mondry from Outlier Media. He's reporting out a new series, The Speculators of Detroit. We talk about how speculation has fueled blight, strained city resources, and impacted communities. We explore the history, current challenges, and future implications of this pressing problem. Join us for an in-depth conversation on how speculation has shaped Detroit's landscape and the efforts to combat it.
Jake Bates comes up big // Lions make it work // Could MLB Blackouts end?
Let's talk sports as Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio at TechTown. We get into the rise of Jake Bates who came through clutch - a player who 18 months ago thought maybe his football career was over. We talk about the excellent win that showed the team can get it done, but that the Lions still need to go out and get at least a rest-of-the-season replacement for Aidan Hutchinson. Then, Bally Sports is now FanDuel. But is the clock ticking on regional sports networks as a concept? The MLB Commissio
Has Social Media Killed Good Conversation? (ft. Steve Friess)
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Trying Fredi The Pizza Man, Sampling Fixins, New Diner coming to West Village, Detroit Development and more
On your Daily Detroit: 01:45 - Trying Fredi The Pizzaman 04:23 - Fixins Soul Food Kitchen Review 08:07 - Listener question on where to get Whiskey after work 09:40 - Land may be bought for possible U of M Innovation Center land expansion 13:37 - Let's Do Dinner Detroit is nexy week 15:42 - Norm's Diner coming to Detroit's West Village 17:05 - Listener question: Why do we sometimes talk politics? 21:2 - What's happening with Midtown development on Woodward? Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts
Talking the Harris Agenda for Black Men // Candidates swarm Detroit (and more)
In today's episode of Daily Detroit, we open up with a fun thing and shake things up with a taste test of Faygo's new green apple flavor before diving into the political whirlwind sweeping through Detroit. We explore the bustling political scene as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump make their rounds in the city, highlighting the strategic importance of Detroit in the upcoming election. Norris Howard adds a lot of perspective to the conversation on the dynamics of De
Looking Back and Hoping for the Future of the Detroit Tigers (ft. Robin Runyan)
In today's episode, Robin Runyan joins us to reflect on the Tigers' unexpected success this season, the nostalgia that baseball brings to the city, and hopes for the future. Beyond the good vibes, we get into the challenges and opportunities facing the team, from ownership issues to the need for strategic investment in players. The conversation touches on the importance of maintaining momentum and setting higher expectations for Detroit's sports teams. Whether you're a die-hard Tigers fan or jus
We react to Trump dumping on Detroit, EVs and Politics, Possible Ann Arbor Voting Changes
Welcome back to your Daily Detroit! In this episode, we react to the aftermath of Donald Trump's controversial speech at the Detroit Economic Club. We explore the implications of his comments about Detroit and how they resonate with both local and national audiences. Veteran political journalist Steve Friess shares his insights on the political landscape and the perception of Detroit in the media. We also discuss the evolving political dynamics in Michigan, touching on the first debate between E
Will Stellantis Leave Michigan? // New Bars // Second Life for Old Hotels?
Welcome to your Daily Detroit! In today's episode, we dive into a variety of topics that have Detroit buzzing. We start with a discussion about the recent Detroit Economic Club speech by Donald Trump, which left many scratching their heads. We delve into the implications of his comments on tariffs and the economic realities they present. This was recorded during the speech, so we didn't hear live the other thing he said about Detroit. Next, we explore the vibrant new addition to Oak Park, Hanson
Should Michigan Build EVs? // Riverfront Delinquency // Tyrannosaurs in Detroit
Welcome to your Daily Detroit! This episode kicks off with a lively discussion on Detroit's social media clapback against Equanimeous St. Brown's comments about the city, highlighting the spirited defense of the Motor City. The conversation shifts to the financial troubles of Detroit's Riverfront Towers, now facing challenges despite high occupancy rates. Background reading: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2024/10/08/riverfront-towers-detroit-delinquency-morningstar/755681310
Sipping Non-Alcoholic Success from Detroit: Casamara Club
In today's episode of Daily Detroit, we dive into the world of non-alcoholic beverages with a focus on a local brand that's making waves across the country. We reconnect with Jason Lavalla, the founder and club president of Casamara Club, to discuss the evolution of their leisure sodas and their journey since the pre-pandemic days. J oined by Norris Howard, the conversation explores the brand's unique botanical sodas that offer a sophisticated alternative to alcoholic drinks, appealing to a grow
The home run heard around the Great Lakes, New urban forest and trail + more
Today's show is in two parts. First, we catch you up on four stories around town: Detroit City Council member Fred Durhal III has launched an exploratory committee for a potential mayoral run. Detroit’s three casinos have mixed results this month. Today is move-in Day for Ford Employees at the renovated Michigan Central Station. Circle Forest, a 1.3-acre urban forest and trail, was unveiled Tuesday in the Poletown neighborhood. More: https://www.arbdetroit.org/circle-forest Then Fletcher Sharp
What might decide Michigan? // What is social media in politics good for? (ft. Steve Friess)
Joining me as he does every Monday going into the Election, veteran journalist Steve Friess. He's written for the New York Times, Newsweek and many others. He currently writes the weekly newsletter for the Ann Arbor Observer. Here are some of the topics we cover today: Controversy in the Senate Race: We delve into the latest controversy surrounding Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers and his questionable residency claims. With voter fraud and election integrity at the forefront, this issue rai
Peace Park Opens in Dearborn, Rencen Talk, Tigers Excitement
Can you believe it's October already? We're back with a Friday edition of the podcast, including some soft opens, a new park, and a listener question. October Vibes: Devon shares his love for October, declaring it one of the best months in Detroit. With Halloween decorations already up, he talks about his neighborhood's festive spirit and the joys of the season. New Coffee Spot Alert: Jer went to the soft open of Sepia Coffee, a new coffee shop on East Grand Boulevard. Dearborn's Peace Park: Dev
Magic in the Motor City: Detroit Tigers Roar Forward in Playoffs
The Detroit Tigers are having a special season, and Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk about it. Playoff Magic: The Tigers are bringing back the magic reminiscent of the City of Champions era, with key hits and a newfound confidence among the younger players. Jer and Fletcher debate the role of magic in sports and how the Tigers have defied the odds against higher-paid opponents. Looking Ahead to Cleveland: As the Tigers face the Guardians in a best-of-five series, the Guardians pose a strong cha
Talking Cocktail Theory and Harmonic Spirits (ft. Dr. Kevin Peterson)
Hey friends - today's episode sharing what's new, what's next and what matters in Metro Detroit is in two parts. The first few minutes, we update you on stories around town. From a Jeep recall, to possible changes to where you'll watch the Detroit Tigers next year, to two new places coming to Wyandotte and three candidates for Royal Oak City Manager, we have you covered. Then, a conversation with Dr. Kevin Peterson. He's a brilliant part of the hospitality and drinks world, and he has a book out
New Restaurant Inspection Signs // Lions Win Big (And 3 More Stories)
On today's show we cover 4 stories to know around town then get into the Tigers and Lions with Fletcher Sharpe. Dining with Confidence Ordinance: The city of Detroit's new dining with confidence ordinance goes into effect today, aiming to improve food safety and transparency in restaurants. Detroit Free Press and Detroit News Relocation: The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News will need to find a new home by the end of 2024 as their lease with Bedrock is not being extended. More: https://www.f
How Would A Popular Vote For President Impact Campaigning? Plus: Does Harris Need To Visit Michigan More?
Journalist Steve Friess is back with Jer, talking the latest in politics with a local Michigan and Metro Detroit lens. Tim Walz at the Big House: The Vice Presidential candidate made a notable appearance at Michigan's Big House, sparking discussions about his campaign strategy and presence in the state. We compare his visibility to that of Vice President Harris and discuss the implications for the Harris-Walz campaign. Celebrity Endorsements and Campaign Presence: From Jane Fonda to Adam Scott,
BONUS: Tigers Make The Playoffs!
Beating all the odds, the Detroit Tigers have made the 2024 MLB playoffs! Jer and Fletcher wax poetic on the improbable run and who we'd prefer to face first in the wild card series. It's been 40 years since Detroit has brought home a championship. Maybe, just maybe, this year?
Has Sanders Hot Fudge Topping Changed?
Some corners of the local internet have been buzzing with debates about whether Sanders' recently re-released hot fudge topping tastes the same as the original. Jer and Shianne Nocerini take matters into their own hands by conducting a head-to-head taste test between the old and new versions. They explore the history of Sanders, delve into the differences in ingredients, and share their verdict on which version reigns supreme. Plus, Shianne talks a bit about what's happening behind the scenes at
Detroit's Palmer Park is Getting A Glow Up
On your Daily Detroit, we went out to one of Detroit's historic parks, Palmer Park, to learn about the transformation that has been underway over the last few years. Palmer Park Revitalization: Palmer Park has undergone significant changes, becoming a cornerstone of community benefit through infrastructure and natural enhancements. Jer takes us through the historical significance of this 281-acre park and its transformation journey. Located between Six Mile and Seven Mile on Woodward, this park
"Bridgerton" Ball Bust, Stellantis Layoffs (Plus W. Kamau Bell on Voting)
Norris Howard is in and this is what we're talking about: Tiger Playoff Watch: With the Detroit Tigers' recent victory against the Rays, the team is on the brink of a potential playoff spot. Jer and Norris reminisce about the Tigers' glory days and discuss the impact of a possible playoff run on the city and its businesses. Stellantis Layoffs: Big changes are coming to Stellantis' Sterling Heights assembly plant as the company transitions to electric vehicles. With 191 workers facing layoffs, in
Tigers on a Tear, Lions Hook and Ladder, Michigan Marches Forward
Fletcher Sharpe is in and here are the local Detroit sports topics we're talking about today: Tigers' Epic (maybe playoff) Run: We break down the Detroit Tigers' unexpected wild card playoff spot run. Fletcher highlights three key changes that have put the team in this position, and we make odds on what chance the Tigers have for the playoffs. Lions' Strategy: The Lions pulled off a win against the Arizona Cardinals, but what needs to change for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Se
Harris Hits 50% in Michigan Poll, Hamtramck Mayor Endorses Trump (and more ft. Steve Friess)
Each Monday until the election we're breaking down politics and what's happening with a local Michigan and Metro Detroit lens with Steve Friess, veteran political journalist who's written for the New York Times, Newsweek, Hour and others - and does the Ann Arbor Observer's weekly newsletter. On today's podcast: Election Countdown: Steve and Jer discuss the heightened awareness of the election countdown, influenced by Vice President Harris's entry into the race and the early voting process starti
Checking out the Belle Isle Driving Range, Bird Trivia, and Leadership Detroit
Happy Friday! Devon O'Reilly is in and we're talking about: West Riverfront Park: Game-changer for Corktown, boosting property values and community vibes. Belle Isle Driving Range: Did you know about the golf facilities? Plus, it's packed with activities from kayaking to beach outings. More: https://www.belleisle.golf/ Fall events galore: The city's calendar is bursting with business gatherings and cultural festivals. Leadership Detroit: 45th class kicking off, offering a masterclass in understa
Ford's Historic Makeover, Detroit's Michelin Key Hotel and More
Today’s show gets into how Metro Detroit is changing and growing, mixing its car-making history with new developments in technology and hospitality. On the all-local podcast: Ford's historic engineering lab from the 1920s has been updated. Jer and Norris took a tour of the facility - it now houses the team working on electric car technology, mixing old and new. We talk about it. The United Auto Workers union might go on strike against Stellantis. This follows last year's strike and shows ongoin
Fighting Misinformation with Sam Robinson
WE welcomed back Sam Robinson, a seasoned journalist now working at the Detroit Free Press. Sam's new role involves managing a misinformation tracker tool, part of a University of Texas at Austin program. The discussion centered on the pressing issue of misinformation and its impact on society, especially as we approach the next election cycle. Key points included the pervasive nature of misinformation, with absurd stories gaining traction even on debate stages. Sam highlighted the role of
Detroit's Motown Museum Grows, Early Voting News, and Lions Breakdown
Welcome to Tuesday! Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're talking about: Motown Museum Expansion: Jer went to the press event for a 50,000-square-foot project opening in summer 2026, featuring interactive exhibits and recording studios. It's been a long time coming. Early Voting in Detroit: 16 days of early voting from October 19 to November 3, with 14 vote centers across the city. We discuss the impact. Eastern Market Shooting: Tragic incident sparks discussions on public safety and conflict resolut
Oprah Coming to Town, Michigan (Really!) Matters and Controversial Campaign Ads
In the latest episode of Daily Detroit, we talk about Michigan's pivotal role in the upcoming elections. As a swing state, Michigan is constantly under the political microscope, making it a hotbed for campaign activities, ads, and visits from key political figures. Steve Friess, a seasoned freelance journalist for the New York Times, Newsweek, and the Ann Arbor Observer, provides invaluable insights into this dynamic political landscape. Steve kicks off the discussion by emphasizing Michigan's
Art Meets Climate Change: A Conversation with Xavier Cortada
In our latest episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Xavier Cortada, an artist whose work transcends traditional forms of expression to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time—climate change and social justice. As part of the Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives lecture series, Xavier will be speaking at Wayne State University on September 18, 2024. Xavier's journey is a testament to the power of art as a vehicle for change. He recalls his early influences, particularly his
1500+ Episodes!
Hey! We made it! Episode 1,501 of your Daily Detroit! Your all-local daily news podcast. Norris Howard and Devon O'Reilly join in with Jer at the studio in TechTown. Here's what we get into: We reflect on 1500 episodes, highlighting the show's impact and the variety of guests we've had over the years. We also get into the changes in the cityscape of Detroit since we started, and the opening of new businesses becoming more common. Devon crowns a new king of the Maurice salad in the city of Detroi
750 New Residences In Troy, Debate debrief, Chief White may leave DPD, and listener feedback
Welcome to Wednesday - Norris Howard is in. We do a little debate debrief, with an emphasis on the impact on Metro Detroit, particularly regarding immigration and community concerns. The conversation then shifts to a significant local development project: The transformation of the former Kmart headquarters in Troy into Somerset West, a mixed-use development planned with 750 residential units, office space, retail, and a University of Michigan health facility. They discuss the potential impact on
Lions win, Michigan rebuilding, and the Tigers have a chance
In this episode of Daily Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe joins and kicks off with a deep discussion on the Detroit Lions' promising start to the NFL season, highlighting key players like David Montgomery, and the team's newfound offensive and defensive competence. We also touch on the Michigan Wolverines' challenging season, examining their recent game against Texas and the adjustments needed in the NIL era. The conversation shifts to the Detroit Tigers, celebrating their over .500 performance and the
Questioning the polls, Michigan Dems sued by their own, and more (ft. Steve Friess)
In this episode of Daily Detroit, Steve Friess joins us to dive into the complexities of political polling, the upcoming presidential debate, and local Michigan politics. We dissect the reliability and value of national polls, discuss the implications of Kamala Harris's campaign strategies, and explore the contentious University of Michigan Board of Regents race. Tune in for a deep dive into the current political landscape and what it means for Michigan and beyond. Main topics: The Unreliabili
Making A Detroit Dog Bucket List // Devon's Favorite Downtown Deli // Inside The Love Building
Devon and Jer are back for a Friday edition of the podcast. A heads up, the last segment of this one is pretty emotional. To start, they dive into the vibrant Detroit dining scene, highlighting Ladder 4 Wine Bar, and the only downtown deli, La Pecora Nora, emphasizing the importance of revisiting and supporting local favorites. Devon shares his experience at Mezcal Express Eatery in Dearborn, perfect for quick, delicious Mexican meals without the booze. Jer explores the newly renovated Love Bui
Why Don't More People Know About The Co-op?
Here’s what’s on today’s all-local podcast agenda: 800 Teamsters Local 283 members at Detroit's Marathon Oil Refinery have gone on strike, demanding better pay and schedules. Despite Marathon's assurances of continued operations, the strike underscores ongoing labor tensions. Workers at a GM and LG battery plant in Tennessee have joined the UAW, marking the second battery plant in the U.S. to unionize. This move is part of a broader trend of growing union influence in the electric vehicle sector
Jazz Fest Vibes, Hamtramck Yacht Races, and Lions Game Preview
We're back after the Labor Day holiday, and talking about Fletcher's racing in the Hamtramck Labor Day Yacht Festival, an event filled with human sized soap car derbies and water balloons. Despite making it to the finals for the fifth straight year, his team, Whiskey in the Jar, fell short again. We also dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Metro Detroit's recent events, including the Jazz Fest and Arts, Beats & Eats. Jer recounts his bike ride along the Dequindre Cut and the need for better con
Who Do You Trust For News? (ft. Steve Friess)
Welcome back from the long weekend! Steve Friess is back to talk all things politics with a Michigan and local Metro Detroit lens. If you don't know Steve, he's a veteran freelance journalist for the New York Times, Newsweek and many others. Some of the topics we hit: Political Landscape: Jer and Steve discuss the heated race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Harris recently visited Detroit and we discuss her possible strategic avoidance of college campus
When Will Detroit See Impact Of Being A Climate Change Haven? (Plus Eastern Market Gems, Development News, and More)
On today's show: Show and Tell: Mayor O'Reilly Campaign Merch to the studio! Devon is excited about football season kicking off Local Spotlights: La Ventana and a tour of the upcoming Marrow space Inside the reopened Third Street Bar Development News: The Henry on Cass Listener Question: When Will Detroit start seeing the real impact of being a Climate Change Haven? Share your thoughts with us at dailydetroit@gmail.com. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choice. Pr
Power's Out (Again), Low-income Internet Cuts, New Candidate for Detroit Mayor?
Welcome to your Wednesday all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. Power Outages: Jer and Norris Howard dive into the ongoing power outage affecting over 190,000 DTE customers, including Jer himself, keeping his streak of longer than one-day outages every summer. Internet Incentives Expiration: With Congress failing to renew funding for the program that subsidizes internet for low-income households, thousands of Detroiters are at risk of losing their internet s
The Top 10 Detroit Lions Since 1965; New Lions History Exhibit; Hamtramck Labor Day Fest
Happy hot Tuesday! I hope you're beating the heat. Lions history showcased: Jer shares his weekend adventure at the Detroit Historical Museum, where he explored a new exhibit on the Detroit Lions. From old helmets to historic footage, discover the rich history of this iconic team. The op Ten Detroit Lions Since 1965: Fletcher Sharpe tackles a listener question from Larry, listing his top ten Detroit Lions players from 1965 onwards. From Alex Karas to Calvin Johnson, this segment is a deep dive
What It's Like To Have A Presidential Ticket Like Us (ft. Steve Friess)
Our weekly roundup of locally-tied political news is back, as veteran journalist Steve Friess joins us to talk all things from local to statewide to how the national race ties into Metro Detroit. We hit on a few topics today: RFK Jr. has officially dropped out of the race. We discuss the implications of his decision to endorse Donald Trump and how this might impact Michigan's political landscape. Steve shares insights into RFK Jr.'s controversial past and his strange, erratic behavior that has
Michigan Travelogue: South Haven, Downtown Berkley, Inside Henry Ford Fairlane
Welcome to the Friday edition of the podcast! Thanks for accomodating our posting schedule this week. - Devon O'Reilly talks about a family trip South Haven, a charming West Coast Michigan beach town. He offers tips for first-time visitors, including must-see spots. - Jer explores the underappreciated Detroit suburb of Berkley. He highlights Coffee and Bark, a dog-themed coffee shop with a coworking space and dog-friendly area, and Perch, a home goods store with unique items like a heron lamp an
Moving to Detroit? Know it's under construction (Plus 3 stories to know around town)
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More auto layoffs; Courtroom controversies; Jake Bates saves the day
Welcome to your all-local news and entertainment podcast, Daily Detroit, for Tuesday, August 20th, 2024! - General Motors is laying off more than 1,000 salaried employees globally, including about 600 jobs at the tech campus in Warren. This restructuring is part of GM's efforts to streamline operations and prioritize investments in electric and software-defined vehicles. We discuss the implications for Metro Detroit and the wider auto industry, noting the shift of jobs to the West Coast and the
Trump will try to get attention in Michigan while Democrats take center stage in Chicago
Welcome back to the podcast! Journalist Steve Friess joins me as he does every week to talk politics, local, state and national. - We discuss the recent white supremacist demonstration in Brighton, the third such event in Livingston County this year. Local businesses have condemned these actions, and we explore the historical context of racism in the area. - Former President Trump's upcoming visit to Howell has raised concerns among local officials. We analyze the strategic implications of this
Metro Detroit's workforce crisis: 500,000 people who could work, but can't
Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your podcast for everything Metro Detroit! Today, we’re talking about the crisis of talent attraction and retention in Southeast Michigan. With me is Jayme Powell, the executive director of the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership. Jayme talks about how her organization connects employers with local schools and community partners to build a strong talent pool in Southeast Michigan. We discuss the challenges and benefits of this approach, like the need for lasting
New Baby Gorilla, Primark, Downtown Development Haircut, and New Riverfront Homes
Welcome to your all-local daily news podcast serving Metro Detroit! We kick off with the heartwarming news of a baby gorilla born at the Detroit Zoo, the first in nearly 100 years. Bandia, a first-time mom, and her baby are doing well, although the Great Apes building is temporarily closed to guests to give them a calm and quiet space. Next, we discuss the upcoming opening of Primark's first Michigan store at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills. Set to open on September 12, the new loc
Trying Detroit's "Autonomous" Shuttle, Corn on the Corner, MJ's Ice Cream
Detroit has a new shuttle service, Connect AV, and we tried it (and not during the press tour). Boy, do we have thoughts. For "where we've been," Devon talks about Corn on the Corner in West Dearborn. Turns out Devon loves corn, and a restaurant specializing in it is exactly what he was looking for. https://www.cornonthecorner.com/ And Jer talks about MJ's North End Ice Cream shop, where he drowned his not so great weekend in a strawberry sundae. https://mjsnorthendicecream.com/
Will That Church at Woodward and 7 Mile Ever Happen? Plus 5 Things Around Detroit
Happy Tuesday and welcome to your all-local news podcast, Daily Detroit. Fletcher Sharpe kicks off talking about the Olympics, especially the electric performances from Team USA's basketball stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. They share amusing anecdotes about foreign sports broadcasts, highlighting the unique passion and energy that different languages bring to the games. The conversation then shifts to some concerning local news. Stellantis is laying off up to 2,450 workers at their Wa
Working a polling place and talking the Presidential race in Michigan
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 12, 2024. On the all-local podcast today: Steve shares his recent experience working the polls in Superior Township, offering a firsthand account of the election process and the importance of bipartisan poll workers. He highlights the challenges and intricacies involved, and learned a lot. The conversation then shifts to the national political scene, focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris's recent surge in swing states according to a Sienna Co
Up at Kamper's, Rhode Island thoughts, "Devon Downer" and New Autonomous Shuttle Launching
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Friday, August 9, 2024. Hosts Jer and Devon dive into a rich discussion, starting with Devon's recent trip to Providence, Rhode Island. Devon shares how he enjoyed the charm of this New England city, from its historical architecture to its seafood delights, and reflect on how it compares to Detroit's vibrant scene. Devon shares his admiration for Providence's old-world charm, but notes the city's lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and its surprisingly ab
Will Detroit turn out for Kamala Harris? // The Race Hill Harper could have won
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. In this episode, Jer and Norris dive into the crucial races, including Elissa Slotkin's dominant performance in the US Senate primary, Hill Harper's missed bid (and which race he could have won). They discuss the implications of these results on the political landscape, particularly the need for new leadership and deeper community engagement. How changing demographics mean you can't just show up and assume a demographic is going to s
Spotting (and squashing) the invasive Spotted Lanternfly
In today's episode, we dive into the world of invasive species with a focus on the Spotted Lanternfly. Join us as we chat with Zach Lacombe, Assistant Manager of the Davey Residential Office, to learn about this unwanted garden guest, what to look out for, and how to handle it. DNR link: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report/insects/spotted-lanternfly
Moosejaw's Final Chapter // NewsNet Shuts Down // Unpopular Opinions
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 5, 2024. Hosts Jer and Fletcher dive into their unpopular opinion, the end of beloved outdoor retailer MooseJaw, and the abrupt closure of Newsnet. We open with a pair of unpopular opinions about coney dogs and pedal pubs. Then in our segment on endings, we talk about the closure of MooseJaw’s final three stores, including the last Michigan location in Birmingham. Acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods in early 2023, Jer and Fletcher discuss the missed
Should Detroit make an Olympic bid? // Hulk pushback // Corktown controversy
Happy Friday! Today - a busy show. A local man held prisoner by Russia was freed as part of a swap. We discuss. We get into a question some of you had about whether Detroit should bid for a future Olympics - and get into if that's something we even want to go for? Plus, some listeners weren't happy with an earlier episode where Fletcher Sharpe had strong feelings about Hulk Hogan. FYI. Devon also has strong feelings. Plus how media and audiences need to not just include voices of color, but all
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Joe Louis Greenway
The Joe Louis Greenway has gotten a lot of buzz locally and nationally. But what's the bigger vision? What's ahead? How will this integrate with the communities it serves? Joe Louis Greenway Partnership Executive Director Leona Medley joins us to discus the formation and goals of the newly formed nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Joe Louis Greenway project in Detroit. The partnership focuses on community engagement, ongoing beautification, programming, and maintaining the greenway to ensure
Major tipped wage changes coming to Michigan; Harris resonates where Biden didn't
In this episode of Daily Detroit, hosts Jer and Norris dive into the landmark Michigan Supreme Court ruling that will significantly impact minimum wage and paid sick leave laws. The Court has ruled that the "adopt-and-amend" tactics used by the (at the time) Republican-controlled Legislature to alter ballot initiatives regarding minimum wage and paid sick leave were unconstitutional. They attempted to adopt language passed by voters, but then change it so it was unrecognizable to what was passe
Michigan's Olympic Athletes, Lions' Training Camp Drama, and Farewell Abdul Fakir
On today's show with Fletcher Sharpe.... We talk Michiganders and Michigan-connected people to watch at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Fletcher shares his excitement for the games, particularly the cultural celebrations and the significance of medals to athletes from smaller countries. A couple of names include basketball star Devin Booker and track sensation Grace Stark. Next, they delve into the unexpected appearance of Terry Bollea (a.k.a. Hulk Hogan) at the Detroit Lions training camp.
Polls shift in Michigan, Dueling Whitmer book reviews, Michigan Senate battle, and Early voting (ft. Steve Friess)
Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your go-to podcast for all things happening in Southeast Michigan. In today's episode, Jer Staes is joined by journalist Steve Friess to dive deep into the current political landscape leading up to the general election. They kick things off with a discussion on early voting in Michigan, expressing confusion over the lack of a coordinated push from election officials and candidates alike. The conversation then shifts to the national stage, examining the recent poll
Olympic excitement, Gordie Howe Bridge connects, and more
We kick off this Friday episode with Devon's excitement about the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the first Olympics with full spectators in six years. Devon and Jer discuss the impact of the time zone differences, the thrill of watching events live, and the local ties with Michigan athletes competing. They also share their personal Olympic memories and favorite events, ranging from track and field to gymnastics. The conversation transitions to a significant local development: the Gordie Howe Int
How a historic marker can be part of healing a community: The Algiers Motel
Join us for an important episode of Daily Detroit as we talk abouit the history and impact of the Algiers Motel incident during the 1967 Detroit uprising. Our guest, Dr. Danielle McGuire, a civil rights historian and author, shares her insights on the tragic events that unfolded and the significance of the newly erected state historical marker at the site. We explore the harrowing night when Detroit police, National Guardsmen, and Michigan State Police officers raided the Algiers Motel, leading
This Video Game Was Made in Detroit
Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Ariel_Knight, the creative mind behind the popular game "We Never Yield," join us in the studio. We talk about the journey from working out of his grandmother's attic to becoming a renowned game developer. We get into the making of "We Never Yield," a game set in Detroit featuring an all-Black voice cast and characters rooted in the city's cult
Detroit's vintage radio brand, Kamala thoughts, and Insurance inequities
Welcome back to your Daily Detroit, your all-local podcast sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan. First, a shout-out to Mickey Lyons, who recently brought us a 1930s Detrola tabletop radio. Detroit has a rich history of manufacturing beyond cars, including radios for the working person. This beautiful piece now has a special place in our studio. We talk a little about the fascinating history of Detroit's manufacturing legacy and how it has shaped the city's identity beyond t
Biden Out, Harris In; What's the View from Michigan? (ft. Steve Friess)
Today, we pivoted from our planned episode to cover a story that has profound implications both nationally and locally: President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek a second term. We don't always play in the national politics pond, but with Michigan being a key state in the upcoming race, this development has significant ramifications. In short, Michigan matters. And Metro Detroit does, too. Joining us to dissect this news is journalist Steve Friess - who both has experience and is known
Inside a new coffee spot (Shibam), Pair of Ferndale food favorites, and Detroit RenCen Reaction
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Friday, July 19, 2024, podcasting from our studio in TechTown in Detroit, Michigan. Jer and Devon dive into the latest happenings around town, including new coffee spots, dining experiences, and a reactions to the reaction on the future of Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center. Shibam Coffee in Dearborn Jer and Devon discuss the unique flavors of Yemeni coffee at Shibam, a new coffee shop in Dearborn. With its rich history and distinct taste, Shibam is making wave
Previewing Detroit Coffee Week (And 3 Stories Around Town)
In this episode, Jer and Norris cover a variety of topics, from local transportation updates to an exciting event for coffee enthusiasts. Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Thursday, July 18, 2024, podcasting from TechTown in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit Metro Airport Improvements Jer and Norris discuss the $38 million investment in Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal, including new restrooms, upgraded jet bridges, and revamped baggage carousels. Detroit People Mover Upgrades Details on the u
Taking Stock of the Detroit Tigers at the All-Star Break
Welcome to a baseball edition of your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, broadcasting from the studio at TechTown. Today, we’re taking stock of the Detroit Tigers at the All-Star break. Jer is joined by Fletcher Sharpe and Justin Remington to discuss the team’s recent performance, challenges, and future prospects. Key Topics: The Tigers' recent 8-2 run and its impact on team morale. The potential trade of key player Tarik Skubal and its implications. The challenges faced by the team, i
"True Gretch" Book Review (And a Word on Recent Events)
This episode is in two parts. First, Jer talks about the importance of speaking when it adds to the silence, especially on important issues. Then, his review of the book "True Gretch - What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between." You can find the full text version of the review on our website. Feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Support our work: One time: https://buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit As a monthly member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Tackling Degree Completion and Career Gaps in Michigan (ft. Danielle North, Degree Forward)
On this Monday episode of the podcast, Danielle North, founder and CEO of Degree Forward joins me. Danielle shares her insights on the critical gaps in education and talent, emphasizing the importance of degree completion for achieving a sustainable living wage. She discusses the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students and minority groups, and how Degree Forward is addressing these issues through flexible, competency-based education programs. Key Topics Discussed: The ongoi
Two RenCen Towers to be demolished? Inside a new distillery, and more around Metro Detroit
Welcome to the Friday edition of your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan. Today: We talk about a visit to the Shankar Distillery, making the Varchas brand, a new spot blending Indian and American whiskey traditions. Learn about their unique offerings, including a Reserve 102 bourbon whiskey and the cultural significance behind their eagle branding. Jer and Devon discuss his favorite twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, featuring mezcal and tequila.
Midtown Target is dead, so where else in Detroit could it go? (Plus Sheetz talk)
Welcome to Wednesday! Here's what's on tap for today's show: Daily Detroit Happy Hour: Join us this Thursday, July 11, from 4 to 7 PM at The Royce. (More: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-detroit-happy-hour-at-the-royce-wine-bar-tickets-936633384667) Target in Midtown Canceled: Jer and Norris discuss the cancellation of the proposed 32,000 square foot Target store in Midtown due to project delays and complications. Despite this, 350 apartments will still be built at the site by City Club Apart
Detroit wants to stop illegal block parties, Uncle Dan could buy the Rencen, and what should the new 3 on 3 basketball team be called?
On today's show: Daily Detroit Happy Hour: Join us this Thursday, July 11, from 4 to 7 PM at The Royce. (More: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-detroit-happy-hour-at-the-royce-wine-bar-tickets-936633384667) Survey Feedback: Jer and Fletcher discuss the results of a recent listener survey, highlighting the importance of community input for growth and improvement. Unpermitted Block Party Clampdown: The hosts address a recent block party incident where two young people were killed, and more tha
How Philanthrophy is Helping Shape Detroit's Future (ft. Donald Rencher, Hudson-Webber)
Join us on the Daily Detroit podcast as we sit down with Donald Rencher, president and CEO of the Hudson Weber Foundation. Donald shares his insights on the crucial role of philanthropy in Detroit's growth, the importance of affordable housing, and his vision for inclusive growth in the city. Key Topics Discussed: The role of philanthropy in Detroit’s development and supporting transformational projects Strategies for attracting more residents to Detroit and stopping population decline The nec
Predictions for the Next 6 Months in Detroit, New Hotel Rendering Changes Detroit's Skyline (and more)
In today's episode - the final before the July 4th break - Jer Staes, Devon O'Reilly, and Norris Howard dive into the latest developments in Detroit, including the new JW Marriott project and its potential impact on the city's landscape. They explore the aesthetics and functionality of the project, the need for more hotel rooms, and the broader implications for Detroit's convention and tourism sectors. The conversation shifts to the challenges and opportunities in the local real estate market, e
Hitting the Reset Button on the Detroit Pistons
In this episode, Fletcher Sharpe discusses the recent changes and developments with the Detroit Pistons. The team covers the hiring of coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the impact of Fred Vinson on player shooting performance, and the potential of new draft picks Ron Holland and Bobi Klintman. They also talk about the return of Tobias Harris, Cade Cunningham's commitment to the team, and the overall outlook for the upcoming season. Fletcher shares his insights on what the team needs to do to improve and
Unbridled Potential: The Largest Urban Equestrian Center In America Is Coming To Detroit
Happy Monday! Let's get this holiday week started. The largest urban equestrian center in the nation is coming right here to the city of Detroit, and we're going to talk about it. Jer sits down with David Silver, founder and executive director of Detroit Horsepower, a nonprofit that teaches Detroit students to ride and care for horses. This new facility aims to develop critical skills in students, setting them up for academic, career, and life success. They discuss the transformational impact of
Checking out Improv; Peacocks and Pilsners, Rite-Aid reactions and more
Welcome to Friday! On the podcast: Jer shares his experience at Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale, highlighting its pride-themed event and the importance of supporting independent arts in Metro Detroit. Devon talks about his recent visit to the Detroit Zoo with his daughter, discussing the new attractions and the joy of seeing animals through a child's eyes We discuss Amar Pizza in Hamtramck getting a nod from The New York Times as one of the best pizza places in the U.S. We highlight the $1
Fireworks around Detroit park closures for the Fireworks, Third Street reopens
A couple of stories we're talking about today. First, Norris Howard relived his college days by checking out the reopened Third Street Bar in Detroit's Midtown. Then, we have a deep-dive into what is a contentious issue in some circles: Should Detroit city parks be mostly closed for the annual fireworks show? Some say it's anti-resident; others, it's just what needed in today's world for safety and crowd control and with limited resources this is what can be done.
What do Detroiters think? New study sheds light on top concerns, voter engagement and more
It’s easy to open up your favorite social media app and think that everyone is thinking a certain way. It doesn’t matter the topic. in our always connected world, whether it’s about some national story or something in town, we’ve all seen it. The pile on with comments. But in my mind, that isn’t the greatest indicator of what people really think. A friend of mine called it “roll and scroll,” where a lot of people will see something going a certain way, roll their eyes, and scroll on instead of g
Block party crackdown, Fireworks pet safety, and international friendlies
Welcome to Monday... We've got some serious stuff, some vibes from a game we went to, and we're going to talk a little bit about dogs, pets, and fireworks because it is the season. Before we get started, I wanted to tell you that our new Patreon-only Discord is open. This is for supporters only. You just have to join us at Patreon.com/dailydetroit. Already a lively community, people chiming in, having questions, it's absolutely great. Appreciate your support! First up, a couple of serious thing
Letters to Cleo's Michael Eisenstein Talks Old Times, New Music (and a local show at The Magic Bag)
Coming to town next weekend on Sunday, June 30, to the Magic Bag in Ferndale is a band that anyone who grew up in the nineties will definitely know. And if you don't, well, you should get acquainted with the alt-rock legendary sound of Letters to Cleo. The band has some new material to go with favorites like "I Want You to Want Me," "Here and Now," and "Cruel to Be Kind." To talk about the band, music, and the show, my guest is guitarist Michael Eisenstein. If it sounds like I'm a little excited
Dooped Donuts, Self-serve taps, Is it now the Detroit 2 as Stellantis is cutting jobs?, Michigan transit funding in limbo
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Thursday, June 20, 2024! Jer and Devon dive into a packed episode covering everything from new local spots to major news impacting the region. First, Devon shares his excitement about Elephant and Company, a new venture by Eastern Market Brewing Company in Midtown. The spot offers coffee, vegan donuts by Duped Donuts, and soon, self-serve taps for beer. Devon also introduces us to Jarvis, Michigan’s only robot barista. Next, they discuss The Lone Goat, a British
Bye, Monty Williams. Who's next for the Pistons? (BONUS)
Welcome to an emergency bonus edition of Daily Detroit! We get into the surprising (to some) decision by the Detroit Pistons to part ways with head coach Monty Williams. Despite a hefty $65 million contract, new management decided it was time for a change. Fletcher shares his reaction to the move, admitting that he didn't see it coming, though he was never on Team Monty - and gets into the reasons behind Williams' leaving. The conversation touches on the challenges Williams faced, including re-i
Juneteenth and Crossing City Borders in Metro Detroit
It's Juneteenth, and normally we take Federal holidays off. But today, we're getting into a conversation about the holiday, the scope of our coverage in Metro Detroit, the changes in our area, as well as the importance of listening to people who’ve been around when you're new to working in a community. We tackle some common feedback that Daily Detroit should focus solely on the city Detroit proper. We talk about why we cover the region, and argue that Metro Detroit's interconnectedness means cov
Detroit’s Grassroots Solutions to Gun Violence (ft. Dujuan Zoe Kennedy, Force Detroit)
In this deep-dive episode, we explore the transformative work of Force Detroit, a nonprofit organization led by Dujuan "Zoe" Kennedy. His story goes from end to end - from prison to being invited to the White House twice. He gives us an intimate look into the world of community-based violence intervention. Kennedy explains the science-backed methods behind their work, and how these approaches help regulate thought processes and emotions. He discusses the importance of addressing trauma and the n
Hello, Monday.
We've got a lot of stories to talk about today. First, a quick note: it's going to be a hot one this week. There are a number of cooling centers across the region and in the city of Detroit, including libraries, as temperatures are expected to soar into the nineties. Please be careful out there, especially with pets. If you walk them, walk them on grass instead of cement and keep them hydrated. We have some sad news from the weekend. A mass shooting occurred at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, M
Summer in the City: New Openings, Sushi, a Coffee Shop and a Bourbon Garden
Today, we're diving into the vibrant summer scene in Detroit. Devon and Jer kick things off by discussing the new restaurant and bar scene, including the exciting opening of Easy Peasy, a new concept located in the old Cornerstone space downtown. They’re now offering a lunch sushi program from Detroit Sushi, making it a must-visit spot. We also highlight the Monarch Club's fantastic cocktails and the importance of using reservation apps to snag last-minute tables at popular spots. Jer shares his
Holistic Approaches to Poverty (ft. Ryan Hertz of Lighthouse Michigan)
Today on your Daily Detroit, we're chatting with Ryan Hertz, the head of Lighthouse Michigan. Ryan tells us about the amazing work Lighthouse is doing for affordable housing and emergency services in Oakland County and beyond. We begin with how Lighthouse Michigan started. It's a combination of two old human service organizations. They aim to provide emergency shelter, food services, and affordable housing. Ryan talks about the big problems that cause homelessness and the new ways Lighthouse is
Restaurants may need to show their cards // Royal Oak approves apartments // A new hat in the Detroit mayoral race?
Welcome to your Daily Detroit, your essential guide to what’s happening in Southeast Michigan. It’s Wednesday, June 12, 2024, and we’re broadcasting from our studio at TechTown. First off, a huge congratulations to Hajime Sato of Sozai in Clawson for winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef! It's fantastic to see a spot in the suburbs, like Clawson, getting recognition alongside Detroit. We also talk about the vibrant restaurant scene in Oak Park and the regional growth that lifts everyone.
When a speedbump is a ramp, "Sub-Zero" Terrion Arnold, Visit Detroit x Burnley
Hey all - welcome to Tuesday! Today, we're diving into a variety of topics. Starting with a local traffic and design issue that has been causing quite a stir. A listener highlighted a large speed bump on Lafayette near downtown Detroit that has been surprising many drivers. We discuss the implications of this speed bump, its design, and suggestions for making it more noticeable to ensure it serves its purpose without being a surprise ramp for drivers. Next, we shift gears to sports. Terrion Arno
What will it take to grow Michigan? (ft. Hilary Doe)
As long as we’ve done this show, growing Michigan, and getting it into gear to be competitive against the rest of the country has been a topic. Honestly, it sometimes feels like I'm screaming down into the void as someone who is usually pushing for things to be better. Because as much as we love our city, region and state, there's much to be proud of… There is work to do. There has been for years. After all, Michigan is second to last in the nation for attracting people from other states. Mix th
Michigan Central concert reaction // Inside Nuevo Soul // Why Mobility is important
Welcome to your Daily Detroit, your go-to local podcast for everything happening in Southeast Michigan. It's in two parts. First, we dive into one of Detroit's most talked-about events - the concert at Michigan Central. Then we catch up with our regular Friday host, Devon O'Reilly to talk about a new restaurant in downtown Detroit and answer some questions about what "mobility" is. Concert Extravaganza: Norris Howard joins us to recap one of the best free concerts he's ever attended. From the
Inside Detroit's historic Indian Village (And tour it this weekend!)
Today we’re diving into one of Detroit’s most historic and charming neighborhoods: Indian Village. Joining us in the studio at TechTown is Mark Reynolds, the chairperson of the 2024 Indian Village Home Tour. Get ready for a fundiscussion about the allure, history, and future of Indian Village. Mark Reynolds' Journey to Indian Village: Discover what drew Mark to move from the suburbs to Indian Village and why he became so involved in the community. Historical Significance: Learn about the fasci
Feds charge in Riverfront embezzlement case, more Michigan Central thoughts
Today is anchored by two big stories and two of our favorite returning contributors. The stories involve charges (and lavish details) against former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith, and more thoughts on Michigan Central's renovation with a pair of people who toured it. Joining Jer as we return to the friendly confines of the studio at TechTown are Robin Runyan of Urbanize Detroit and Norris Howard. Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Embezzlement Case: William Smith, the former CFO,
Retail rumor buzz, Michigan Central concert goes Peacock, and Pistons retool front office
Join us as we dive into the latest happenings in Southeast Michigan, from local events to exciting rumors and sports updates. In this episode, we cover: Ferndale Pride Recap: Jer and Fletcher share their experiences from the 14th edition of Ferndale Pride, highlighting the joy and inclusivity of the event. Downtown Detroit Retail Rumors: Speculations are buzzing about a potential large-name technolog store coming closer to opening on Woodward Avenue. What could this mean for the city's retail l
Inside Michigan Central: What it means for Detroit, and what's next
Excitement is in the air across the city as today the grand reveal of Michigan Central Station — and we got an inside tour of the historic icon. Join Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly as they explore the transformation of this Detroit landmark. From its historical significance to its future potential, this episode is packed with insights and reflections on what this revival means for the city. In this episode if your all-local podcast, we cover: First Impressions: Jer and Devon share their initial r
Tackling funding transit, addressing the housing crisis and making retirement saving easier (ft. Rep. Mike McFall)
It's been a busy week up at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, put on by the Detroit Regional Chamber. But what are some of the things happening that could impact you? State Representative Mike McFall of the 8th District stopped by and talked about what's moving through Landing and made the Governor's proposed budget. We'll dive into the latest policy discussions and legislative efforts impacting Metro Detroit and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Redistricting Changes: Representative McFal
Gilbert is going to "give it all away" (and more from the Mackinac Policy Conference)
From the Porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer and Devon talk about the latest happenings around Metro Detroit. There's a mix of heavy and hopeful news on this one. In this episode, we cover: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Scandal: Fresh developments reveal that up to $40 million may have been embezzled from the nonprofit fund. The FBI is investigating, and the potential fallout could impact local black developers and businesses. Dan Gilbert’s Philanthropic Vision: At
How to make Michigan a high wage, high growth state (ft. Khalilah Burt Gaston, Song Foundation)
How does Michigan and metro Detroit turn the corner on being the place people want to choose to build their lives? On your Daily Detroit, we explore this pressing question with Khalilah Burt Gaston, the founding executive director of the Song Foundation. From the Mackinac Policy Conference at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the conversation dives deep into the holistic approaches and collaborative efforts necessary to revitalize the region. Some of the topics we cover: The Song Foundation:
Your TV and news is changing a lot. Let's talk about why (ft. Matt Friedman)
You might have seen some changes in your local TV station over the last few years. Or that more sports is going behind a service that's not your cable provider. Or that more of the well-reported journalism you want to read is behind a paywall. That's because there are fundamental shifts happening in the media business, pushing these moves. Joining Jer at the studio in Tech Town is a longtime friend of the show, Matt Friedman, partner at Tanner Friedman Public Relations. Matt brings his expertise
Mustang Mach E thoughts / A challenge to building more housing in Detroit / Mackinac next week
Mr. Friday, Devon O'Reilly, is in and we talk about a bunch of local to Metro Detroit things. Devon had dinner at The Little Club, his first eastside yacht club experience as a west sider We had a chance to try the Ford Mustang Mach-E for a week, and have a number of thoughts on the electric car that doesn't give off electric car vibes After touring the new housing construction on Fischer by Greatwater Homes, some thoughts on how this project was able to come together so well, sell homes quickl
Michigan Central tickets sell out // Handle the basics if you want to win
Interesting show of Metro Detroit stories today. In the fun category, recently a listener asked why Norris Howard isn't the Baron of Brightmoor, because of the alliteration. He explains why he's the Prince. There was so much demand for Michigan Central's big concert that it sold out - and so have all the tickets for the tour since we recorded this episode and posted. So I won't include that link. Then we get into the race for U.S. House, where Adam Hollier didn't get enough valid signatures to m
From 1890s General store to one of Detroit's best bars: Inside Kiesling
A few years ago, Milwaukee and Brush streets was a quiet corner tucked just south of West Grand Boulevard. Now, between Kiesling, Milwaukee Caffe and a host projects since then, it’s becoming one of Detroit’s interesting intersections - of fun, work, and residential. Which projects like Chroma Detroit, Freya, Oak and Reel and more nearby, it's becoming a bonafide attraction. Today we’re talking with the crew behind Kiesling - an approachable cocktail bar in the city’s Milwaukee Junction neighbor
New Detroit Zoo water tower art // Will the Lions shine on the national stage?
From Royal Oak where the Detroit Zoo getting new water tower art, to a quick update on Detroit City FC stadium situation in Corktown, to talking about the Lions and how they might do next season on a national stage, we have you covered on Daily Detroit. Our all-local daily podcast is on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify
Let's bring back the Detroit Shock (and talk about the old Belle Isle Zoo)
Today we're talking about three stories around town with Fletcher Sharpe. First up, news that the old Belle Isle Zoo (technically, the Children's Zoo for a time) will be razed and turned into natural habitat. Both of us remember going to that place when it was a thing, we share our memories and a movie that was shot there. Second, the Belle Isle slide is returning this summer, says the Michigan DNR. Is riding the Giant Slide at Belle Isle your real "I'm a Detroiter" baptism? (We're of course jok
A new pro soccer stadium for Detroit (and some speculation)
The news broke just after we recorded yesterday's show that Detroit City FC intends to build a 14,000 seat stadium in Corktown, near Michigan and 20th streets. Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and I discuss what we know, what we don't, and then the pair get into a conversation speculating about the future of soccer in Detroit - and bring up the uncomfortable topic for some, MLS in Detroit. On Monday we'll know more hard details. But for now, enjoy the speculation and would love to know what you th
Detroit gains population // Fairlane falls behind // Visiting Detroit Vinyl Society and Cafe Noir
Due to news, our schedule gets flipped around. Devon O'Reilly joins in on a Thursday to talk about a couple of stories around town and a couple of places we've been. Where we've been: Devon went to check out the Detroit Vinyl Society, a new spot in Detroit's Paradise Valley and has some thoughts. Jer went to Cafe Noir in Detroit's North End. News stories: The city of Detroit gained 1,852 people last year, according to the latest Census estimate. that's the first time since the 1950s that the cit
Dutch Girl returns // Pistons draft disappointment // Panthers make playoffs
Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're talking about some of the interesting sports - and sweet - stories around town. 01:16 - Dutch Girl Donuts are back Baby! 04:38 - Detroit Piston's disapointing draft lottery spot 12:02 - Michigan Panthers clinch a playoff spot 14:25 - Phoenix Rising, DCFC draw Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our member
Riverfront Conservancy CFO being investigated // Detroit sues over Census count // One of the most beautiful restaurants in America
Norris Howard is in for an epsiode full of stories that didn't exist less than 24 hours ago. 00:38 - The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO is put on leave over allegations of financial mismanagement, including a call for criminal charges. We discuss, as the Riverfront has been one of those organizations that has kept going through lots of hardships in the city. Crain's Detroit - https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/detroit-riverfront-conservancy-puts-cfo-leave-amid-probe Detro
Previewing Michigan's largest free Pride festival
For 14 years, Ferndale Pride has been bringing people across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum (and their allies) to West Nine Mile Road. The 2024 edition of Ferndale Pride on Saturday, June 1 will bring together thousands of people in what is one of the major centers of life for the community - with entertainment, dancing, vendors, special events and more. Julia Music is key to organizing all of this, and joins us in studio to preview the events before and during Pride, as well as share some history about
Detroit has picked up the pace
Detroit has picked up the pace - and it seems like the city is starting to get back to that "buzz" of new things on a regular basis. Devon O'Reilly is in and we talk about a bunch of new restaurants, developments and things around Detroit: 00:47 - Where Devon's been: Previewing Vollmers in the old Park Bar space. It's a bar, and aims to be great at being a bar with some food. 06:46 - The Spanish-inspired Leña is opening in Brush Park, Devon has already been inside. 10:08 - Jer shares that athle
Should Wayne County go all-in on transit? // There can only be one (challenger)
We're keeping it hot on today's episode - even if we're a bit tired after watching Detroit City beat the MLS side, Houston Dynamo, in super duper late overtime. Today's episode... 00:52 - Why we're so tired today (all hail Saldaña!) 03:52 - The balcony of the Fox bounces as the crowd loses their minds for Gunna. Norris then shares why it's ok to embrace the "uncle" phase of life, grab a lawn chair and hit the Jazzfest. 08:26 - A report says that a plan is being floated to put Wayne County all-i
The Good Work of the DBG // Stories Around Metro Detroit
The DBG (you might know them as the Downtown Boxing Gym) is making some big moves supporting Detroit's youth, along with plans for a new facility. Khali Sweeney and Peter Fezzey from the organization join me to talk about it more. Then I send you out the door with three stories to know around Metro Detroit. 00:30 - Ad for City Bird - https://www.citybirddetroit.com/ 01:31 - DBG Conversation with Khali Sweeney and Peter Fezzey Three things to know: 16:07 - Gleaners has a new store concept to addr
From Michigan to MLS // Detroit's big for NFL talent // Do Tigers City Connect jerseys connect?
Today's show has a special guest in Michigan native Steve Clark, goalkeeper for the Houston Dynamo in MLS. Before that, there's a lot to talk about this Monday around sports and Metro Detroit, and Fletcher Sharpe is in to help do it. 01:11 - The untimely and young passing of former U of M basketball player Darius Morris 02:58 - Do the new Tigers City Connect jerseys connect? Or are they a miss? 08:52 - Detroit high schools are the biggest source of NFL talent in the country. We discuss why peop
There's so much more than Cinco de Mayo (ft. Jose Vargas, LaJalisciense)
Welcome to Friday and welcome to episode 1416 of your Daily Detroit. Today, we’re talking about finding success in Southwest Detroit. The combination restaurant and market La Jalisciense has been making it happen for more than a decade. Plus, what are some of the top dishes you should try? What are some keys to making it happen? And share some things about Cinco de Mayo you might not have known. La Jalisciense chef Jose Vargas joins me to talk about it all. Plus, I learned this after we recorded
The Past, Present and Possible Future of the RenCen (ft. Mark Nickita)
The Renaissance Center has been at the center of Detroit's skyline since the 1970s - and it's a building with a fascinating past, present, and future. With General Motors moving out and going to two floors of the Hudson's Detroit up Woodward Avenue, in the next year GM and Bedrock will be working together to try to find new uses for the 5.5 million square foot complex that today is mostly offices and a hotel. I felt like we should learn a bit more about the building, and talk about way to not o
Beefs: Drake and Kendrick; Comcast and Bally Sports
Where's the beef? The beef is everywhere, it seems. This is an episode where Norris Howard and Devon O'Reilly rule the show. And it's an episode about beefs. And proposed changes to marijuana policy - and we talk about the possible impact, and what might actually make more money. . The rundown: 01:03 - Devon wants to know more about the beef between Kendrick and Drake. Norris obliges. 07:13 - Then we get into the beef between Comcast / Xfinity and Bally Sports, where viewers are losers in a sea
10 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit (for 4-30-2024)
Hey all - it's just you, me, and the news make three today. No conversation today, just 10 stories to know around Metro Detroit - from the interesting to the important we take you from Pontiac to Berkley to Detroit. From iconic donuts to the re-opening of a Detroit icon. Full rundown and links to come. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dai
The NFL Draft was a victory for Detroit
The vibes around the NFL Draft were excellent weekend, and we get into some of the early data after a press event Monday morning. From the huge amount of food sold, to hotel rooms being booked across the region, to an event with very, very, very few incidents warranting arrest. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about his favorite down-round draft picks by the Detroit Lions, and the battle that's coming for kicker for the Lions. Thanks to our newest sponsor, your local Best Choice Roofing of Metro Detr
Lions get their guy in Terrion Arnold // Record NFL Draft crowd
The people showed up in Detroit for the NFL Draft - 275,000 of them, setting a record for the event. Plus, the Lions made a key pick - and we know now more about how the NFC North might shape up for next year. To break it all down, Fletcher Sharpe joined me at the Foundation Hotel for a very early morning recording sessions. The Detroit podcast rundown: 01:00 - Record-setting attendance and the vibe downtown was great 03:15 - Brad Holmes got his man: CB Terrion Arnold selected by Lions 05:59 - L
Racist billboards are a reminder how much work there's still to do
Norris Howard is in, and we talk about a rash of racist billboards that recently popped up in town and how it shows there's more work to do around the topic. Source news stories we talk about: Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/american-islamic-group-leaders-condemn-hitler-racist-billboards-in-southeast-michigan/73426966007/ Metro Times: https://www.metrotimes.com/news/racist-messages-splashed-across-billboards-in-metro-detroit-on-hitlers-birthday-3
Best breakfasts near Downtown Detroit // First look at Vecino // New site, new newsletter
Today in a new game, "Pick 3," we determine what are our favorite breakfast spots in greater Downtown Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft (to answer listener Laura's question). Engineer Randy went to the newest dining ticket in Detroit, Vecino. He has thoughts in a first look at the modern Mexician cuisine spot. And, we talk about our brand new website and newsletter platform to improve how we serve all of you. Rundown: 01:24 - Randy checks out the newest restaruant in Midtown, Vecino. This isn't a f
Should pro players bet on sports, ever? // Tigers will have to step up to win division // DCFC wins again
Today Fletcher Sharpe is in and we do a bit of a preview of the NFL Draft event situation. Plus, we discuss whether professional players should bet on sports at all, and the growing importance of gambling to the business of sports. The Detroit Tigers may not be able to coast with a .500 record and win the American League Central as the Cleveland Guardians are showing to be a stronger team, so the Tigers will have to step up with their bats. And Fletcher went to the Detroit City FC match against
Bucc-ee's coming to Michigan? // Bombshell Treat Bar opens in Berkley (and more)
Today's podcast seems to be brought to you by the letter "B." Producer Shianne is in the co-host chair and we cover everything from a favorite old White Stripes show being available online to new supersized gas station speculation to a new spot in Berkley to a little love for the People Mover in light of the Draft street closures. 00:58 - White Stripes old show at the Magic Stick from 20+ years ago is available online 03:17 - Bucc-ee's speculation with a new billboard popping up in West Michigan
Inside the new Gilly's // Astro egg sandwich love // New boardwalk
Devon O'Reilly is in on a Friday and we're talking about what's new and notable around town, with a focus on the tasty. 02:02 - The Astro egg sandwich recipe has been released into the wild. A life-changing sandwich, you can get the recipe here. https://stilllifewithlemon.substack.com/p/astro-egg-sandwich 05:01 - Jer and Devon go to Gilly's and have their first impressions on Detroit's newest sports bar 13:18 - New boardwalk connecting to West Riverfront Park underway 14:58 - Edition Hotel comin
BONUS: What is the state of Detroit? (ft. Chase Cantrell)
On Wednesday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his eleventh State of the City address. It was a rapid-fire list of wins, and areas where he wants to focus on the next year. But what is the state of our city, from a different perspective? What if we take a minute, or an hour in this case, and unpack what's happening in Michigan's largest city with a different lens? Chase Cantrell - he heads up Building Community Value, lectures at the University of Michigan and is an active developer - brings
RenCen redux // Detroit's new media row
Norris Howard is back in the co-host chair after a trip to New York City, and we get into some of things to talk about around Detroit. 02:02 - Norris's take on GM's move to Hudson's Detroit and what is going to happen with the Ren Cen. 06:43 - RIverfront by the Ren Cen could be utilized so much better if they got rid of all those surface parking lots. 13:32 - Education is neededon the history and context for certain things that have happened in the city, as well as our landmarks. There's so much
Talking to an NFL Draft prospect from Detroit // Troy Weaver stays // Detroit City wins
We have a jam-packed episode for you today! Our feature conversation is with Rich Miller, Jr. He's a NFL Draft prospect that went to Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit. It's a fascinating conversation on his story. And Fletcher Sharpe has even more for you. Here's the rundown: 01:05 - The Pistons are looking for a new Head of Basketball Operations, but Troy Weaver is staying 03:00 - NFL Draft prospect Rich Miller Jr. joins us to talk about his time at MLK high School. Here are time s
GM is moving out the RenCen. What could go there next? (ft. Robin Runyan)
In a move that's got the whole Detroit region talking, General Motors is leaving the RenCen in 2025 to take up the upper floors of the office space at Hudson's Detroit. But that leaves one of Detroit's most iconic buildings without a clear path. Bedrock and GM are going to work over the next year to think about what it looks like going forward, but we take a first take at it, and talk about some of the amenities we'd like to see - and what the city might need. As always, feedback - dailydetroi
Which one of these 10 businesses should get $100k to start in Detroit?
The spirit of entrepreneurship is strong in Detroit, but also - it takes resources to really get going. That's where, since 2011, the Hatch Detroit contest has come in. One of these 10 businesses we talk to today will walk away with $100,000 in cash from Comerica Bank to make their dreams happen in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck. Today, I talk to all of them in elevator pitch format. And then you get to decide by going to https://www.hatchdetroit.com/vote and picking up to four you think ar
Former Starbucks gets new coffeeshop // Inside the Lone Goat, Chipotle opens // Defending the sign
There's a lot to talk about around Detroit on this Friday before the weekend, and Devon O'Reilly is here to do it. The Rundown: 02:16 - Devon visits the Lone Goat, a new British pub coming to town 05:21 - Devon: "It's just a sign!" 10:21 - Downtown Detroit sidewalk and road closures have already started, and some tips for getting around the NFL Draft 13:02 - New openings downtown - Chipotle, Qargo Coffee, and how chains get a lot of attention around here As always, you can find Daily Detroit on
Detroit sign talk, Belle Isle trash robot and Tigers thoughts
The new Detroit sign on I-94 is the talk of the town, and Robin Runyan with Fletcher Sharpe is here joining Jer to do just that. Plus we get into a new trash robot on Belle Isle, and do kinda in-depth breakdown on what we think about the Detroit Tigers early in the season. The rundown: 00:54 - New Detroit sign on 94, how are we feeling? How are you feeling? And it's stopping traffic 06:49 - Will the Belle Isle trash robot be welcomed? 08:57 - Detroit Tigers early season thoughts As always, you
Michigan has a Whippet problem
Michigan has a problem with whippets. Brought to the front of the collective mind after that gigantic fire and explosion in Clinton Township - Michigan has passed new laws to begin to deal with the personal dangers of inhaling nitrous oxide, as well as to the community by those who sell them. This is an important issue in the city of Detroit, the Metro Detroit region, and the state. On your Daily Detroit, we unpack it a bit. The dangers. The misconceptions, and what a local group is trying to do
Adam Schefter is ready for the NFL Draft in Detroit
In this episode of Daily Detroit, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider. Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit, the remarkable turnaround of the Detroit Lions, and the dynamic state of the NFC North. Our conversation kicked off with Adam discussing his ongoing advocacy for Type 1 Diabetes screening, a cause close to his heart due to his wife's experience with the disease. Shifting gears to football, Adam gave an in-depth look at the
From Detroit to Sylvan Lake // Eatori re-opens // Devon's self-driving thoughts
Happy Friday and Happy Tigers Opening Day! Devon and Jer are in the studio for the Friday episode. Here's the all-local podcast rundown: 03:44 - Devon checked out the newly renovated Eatori restaurant and market in Downtown Detroit's Capitol Park, and Jer went to the media preview so they both have thoughts. 08:02 - A trip to Sylvan Lake highlights a listener suggestion for a Maurice Salad of Hudson's fame (Ellen's) as well as a couple of very pretty spots for home and garden stuff, Detroit Farm
New State District Map // Too commercial of a home run celebration? // Local James Beard Finalists
Norris Howard is in the co-host chair, and we get into some interesting topics on the podcast around Metro Detroit. The rundown: 01:05 - There are new districts for the Michigan State Legislature in Metro Detroit, focused on the city of Detroit and nearby suburbs. This happened after a legal challenge that black voters weren't properly represented. Norris Howard, who has a political education and reporting background - as well as a native born Detroiter - discusses his thoughts and the shifting
New Autonomous Downtown Shuttle + 4 Stories to know around Metro Detroit
A self-driving shuttle is coming to downtown Detroit this summer. What do we think? That and more on today's episode. Producer Shianne is in the studio and we round up five stories to talk about in Metro Detroit. The rundown: 03:09 - Bedrock, City of Detroit, Michigan Central are teaming up on a 10 mile self driving loop shuttle from Corktown through the Central Business District to the east riverfront of Detroit. 07:13 - University of Michigan Medical isconverting former K-Mart headquarters si
Winning spring trifecta: Tigers, Detroit City and Michigan Panthers
For the most part, spring is off to a really strong start when it comes to sports. Outside of the Detroit Red Wings (we'll have to cross our fingers ont them), the Detroit Tigers, the Michigan Panthers and Detroit City FC all have strong beginnings. 01:20 - The Michigan Panthers won their home opener, and Fletcher Sharpe was there for the epic field goal kick to win it by a guy who hadn't put it through the uprights in a game since high school. 06:44 - The Detroit Tigers are undefeated to start
BD's Mongolian closes in Dearborn, Lions practice facility talk and more
Today's Friday show with Devon O'Reilly is a busy one. The rundown: 03:15 - Devon tried Adelina in downtown Detroit 7:36 - Pink Garlic has opened a second spot in Allen Park. Jer says it's good and the second location keeps up with the first in Oak Park. 10:55 - BD's Mongolian BBQ has closed in Dearborn. Devon was there when it opened more than 30 years ago, and we discuss not only the brand, but how leadership might matter with a spot. 16:00 - NFL Draft talk, about road closures and the vibe, n
Who's next For Governor, Mayor? Political apathy and more ft. Sam Robinson
Special guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with politics and a little development. The rundown: 02:22 - What do some of these future local and state campaigns look like? For Michigan Governor, for Detroit Mayor? 16:47 - Generaltional apathy. Is Gen Z, others just tuned out of the process? And why? 28:02 - We get into the often talked about luxury Residences at Water Square and the idea
Inside the new Adelina with Chef Fabio Viviani & friends
There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue. Across from the massive Hudson's site tower and a block from Campus Martius Park, it's location is second to none. But also adding to the mix is celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, who you might know from Top Chef or his many other restaurants. In a special conversation in the restaurant, Jer sat down with Fabio and Chefs Marco Dalla Fontana and G
Sutton drama continues // Dusty May goes to Michigan // Detroit City FC wins a cold one
Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday talking all about the Detroit Lions, U of M's new basketball coach Dusty May, Michigan Panthers and Detroit City FC. The Rundown: 00:47 - So it turns out Cam Sutton was at the Lions practice facility doing strength work when the organization found out about his warrant. Should they have turned him in? Was advising him to turn himself in the right way to go? 04:47 - The discussion of who might replace Sutton as CB continues, and the name Marshon Lattimore kee
Third Shift Bar Culture Is Fading, But Vital (ft. Mickey Lyons)
Today we talk to barchaelogist and historian Mickey Lyons,who recently had a piece in Punch called "Detroit’s Third-Shift Bars Were a Lifeline. Now They’re a Dying Breed." Third shift bars serve first responders, police officers, medical staff, factory workers and more who work while most of us sleep. They're a thing unto themselves, and in recent years have been fading away. Metro Detroit was home to many of them as we had a large third-shift automotive manufacturing base. As production moved a
Oakland University NCAA win // Lions life after Sutton // Detroit City adds loan
Fletcher Sharpe is in for Devon O'Reilly - and the timing is perfect as Oakland University had their first NCAA Men's tournament win. We talk about it and more. The Detroit podcast rundown: 01:48 - The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies have a historic win, beating Kentucky. We break it down including talking about Jack Gohlke who looked so comfortable dropping threes. 07:42 - Michigan State advances, shows up in a way they didn't much over the season. 09:27 - Cam Sutton is done as Detroit Lio
Eminem to drop new album // People want hybrids // Population drops again
Norris Howard is in for a big show. We talk about everything from Detroit music, a prediction on automotive that Jer got right, and the continuing population losses in the region. 01:31 - Emenim is coming out with a new album, and Norris has a love letter to the Detroit rap scene 07:30 - Turns out, at least for now, Hybrid vehicles are what the people wanted all along 15:47 - Wayne County is one of the top ten counties for population decline in the US. How do we stop it? How do we encourage more
Trying Crazy Puffs from Little Caesars (and listener questions)
On today's show, we try the virally popular Little Caesars Crazy Puffs (not sponsored, bought it ourselves); and then answer a listener question about a Starbucks on 8 Mile near Woodward and Sanders fudge topping. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
Making a comedy special in Detroit (ft. Paul Elia)
Comedian Paul Elia is back after finishing his standup special, "Detroit Player," recorded at the Detroit House of Comedy. You can watch the whole thing free on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LYwOuGgHUac?si=Zll0ZQ-cK5bBW7CM We get into growing up in an immigrant family, the importance of building your own platforms as a creator, and more. Show rundown: 01:41 - Where did the idea to do your own special come from? 03:54 - What did you think you knew going into this, but didn't? 05:40 - Why is puttin
New airport bus details // Oakland U makes NCAA Tournament // Detroit City wins opener
Fletcher Sharpe is in this Monday, March 18 and ready to go to talk stories around town, on the court and on the pitch. 00:38 - We get into the details on DAX, the Detroit Airport Express, a new bus pilot directly connecting Downtown Detroit and Metro Airport. Fare is just $8 and there's 16 trips a day starting at 3:30am. It seems small, but it's a big step forward ahead of the NFL Draft. 04:34 - Both Oakland University and Michigan State University made the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. We
Should we cover I-75 in Downtown Detroit? // District Detroit focuses on residential
Some big news in downtown Detroit development, as there's word of changes with the plans for the District Detroit to focus on residential, pausing plans for an office tower next to Comerica Park. And then we get into a discussion about the idea of capping or putting a cover over I-75 in downtown Detroit over by Brush Park, Foxtown and more. A little over $4 million is being deployed by the Federal Government to study the idea as part of a Biden administration plan to reconnect communities split
Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)
Can sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West Village neighborhood; but owner Ping Ho and Chef Sarah Welch have big plans ahead. They include a sustainable meat market in Eastern Market (as well as a Birmingham location) - and helping build out supply chains and practices that focus on local and quality. In an interesting conversation the the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, the pair sit d
The big list of Detroit spots to check out is back (ft. Jeanette Pierce)
There's so much to enjoy in Detroit, but did you know how much? A refreshed list of bars, restaurants and cafes across the city - focused on those that are experiences and small businesses - is out. More than 900 spots to see if you've done every one! Plus, it's broken down by sections of the city depending on where you live or visit. All newly updated for the first time since the world paused. The City Institute is an organization that helps people be in love and lift up where they live. Based
Lions trade for Carlton Davis // Weaver has words with fan // Detroit City FC season kickoff
A ton of Detroit sports to unpack this week. Here's the rundown with Fletcher Sharpe: 01:21 - Breaking down Lions / Buccaneers trade for Carlton Davis. Is he the Cornerback we need? 04:56 - Other Lions signings and their impacts 08:40 - Pistons hit 11 wins 11:11 - Was Troy Weaver justified in his war of words with a fan? 16:09 - New Detroit City FC broadcast TV deal with CBS Detroit 17:31 - Matt Lewis retiring, and thoughts on the hole he leaves 19:01 - Over the weekend there as the 2024 DCFC
Chef Max Hardy (from 2018)
Today we remember Chef Maxcel Hardy, who last week passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40. He stopped by the studio back in 2018 for a great chat about his life, his businesses, his food and more. A lot of was different in Detroit six years ago, and some is the same. But that life story? Interesting. His personality? Warm. And there was so much more that happened after this conversation for him, like being named one of the 16 Best Black Chefs in America. From Coop to Jed's to River Bistro to
St. Patrick's Day preview (with an O'Reilly) // Detroit NFL Draft map talk
Devon O'Reilly is in as he is every Friday. But today, a couple of his favorite topics are the focus. St. Patrick's Day in Detroit, the parade, and the upcoming NFL Draft in downtown. The rundown: 02:07 - All these years the Detroit Shipping company persists and continues to be "a spot." 02:47 - Reminding people to look up the impact of Chef Max Hardy who passed away all too early this week. On Eater: https://detroit.eater.com/2024/3/5/24091053/chef-maxcel-hardy-died-detroit-obituary 03:50 - Ta
Pharmacies closing, Clinton Township explosion, and where to get crafty fabrics
Producer Shianne is in the studio today, and we get into stories around town and a little podcast inside baseball. 00:46 - We learned we're the 17th best podcast between 20 and 29 minutes long! (oddly specific?) 01:51 - A quick podcast tip as we've been sent a lot of podcasts lately (and it seems creating podcasts is back on the up): Introduce yourselves. This is not social media. 05:30 - Shianne is racing to finish the Barbra Streisand book before it has to be returned 07:51 - Turns out that e
Being vital means more than going viral // Listener feedback
Today's episode is in two parts. First, there was a buck of listener feedback on the episode last week for Norris Howard. Since he's here, we dive in. 11:15 - Second, Jer had a piece in Crain's Detroit business in their "Forum" section on the future of local media titled "Being viral is a better strategy than going viral," and Norris has some questions for him. We talk about the shaky situation for local media in America and here in Detroit. That the math, in so many cases, doesn't math. And som
Packard Plant coming down // Tigers optimism // Larkin out for two weeks
Fletcher Sharpe is in - and we talk about a big demolition underway, the Tigers and Red Wings. 01:16 - The final parts of the Packard Plant are coming down, and Fletcher has thoughts. We also get into the taking down of the old Hannah YMCA on East Jefferson near Sinbads. We also get into what's next for the Packard site - or at least what the city administration is angling for. 08:31 - There's real optimisim for spring training for the Detroit Tigers. 12:54 - Dylan Larkin is out for two weeks, b
Detroit's demolitions are winding down (ft. LaJuan Counts)
Despite the news today that the Packard Plant is having another section of it demolished, the reality is Detroit's season of demolition is sunsetting. In a wide-ranging coversation with Detroit's Constructiona and Demolition Director LaJuan Counts, we talk about: 01:17 - What is her north star when dealing with how divise demolitions can be in the community? 02:26 - What makes for a "Good Demo?" What are we looking for? What's changed over the years? 04:33 - What are the similarities and differ
Presley's + Elephant and Co. First Taste // Do people just care more about U of M? // Changes Downtown
Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly is in and we're talking all things Detroit. 00:59 A first taste of two new places: Presley's in the David Whitney Building and Elephant and Co. in the old Founder's space in Midtown Detroit 12:16 - There's a lot of talk about elite and top colleges getting more media coverage than others. But is it in response to an alumni base that shows up? We've been talking about the big $3 billion development MSU is involved in in the city's New Center; but from feedback it
Happy Leap Day! Trying Super Crisp; Summer concerts and Broadway in Detroit
Time for a palette cleanser of an episode, where we keep it fun. Producer Shianne joins us in the studio at Techtown. 00:47 - Where we've been, from talking about Barbara Streisand's first non-New York performance in 1961 at the Caucus Club to Jer trying Super Crisp for the first time. 07:07 - Shianne gets into her favorite concerts and we talk about why concerts are the hot ticket right now 11:49 - We talk a bit about the upcoming Broadway in Detroit season, including Parade and The Wiz coming
Unpacking the Michigan Primary // Fast food surge pricing could soak the poor
The Michigan Primary was on Tuesday night, and Norris Howard is in with some thoughts on it (and other things around town). 01:03 - Norris is back from San Diego 02:55 - First time in the restored Book Tower in Detroit 04:37 - Unpacking the Michigan Primary. What does 100,000+ uncomitted voters mean? What about the general election? And how this political world is very different from 2012. 16:52 - Fast food chain Wendy's says they're rolling out AI-driven dynamic, or surge pricing, next year. An
A dabbing panda? // Red Wings playoff push + more
A dabbing panda? Fletcher Sharpe's culinary curiosity is piqued. Have you been? We discuss and will get back to you next week on what it's like. Plus, there's a playoff push for the Red Wings as they're in a wildcard spot; and the Detroit Lions re-sign kicker Michael Badgley. 01:07 - Dabbing panda at a gas station on the east side? 06:28 - Could the Red Wings actually make it back to the playoffs? They're in a good position. 12:10 - The Detroit Lions re-sign Michael Badgley. We talk about possib
Inside Detroit's first 3-D printed house
Detroit's first 3-D printed house is for sale on the city's east side. I talked with Citizen Robotics and builder on the project Fernando Bales about what they've learned, how they did it, and what's next. Citizen Robotics: https://www.citizenrobotics.org/ Listing: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1444-Sheridan-St_Detroit_MI_48214_M39105-51367 Then, I'll send you out the door with two stories to know around town. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313
Where should Mr. Chimetime (and you) go next? // New hotel talk // Hiroki-San, Presley's
We've made it to Friday! Let's talk Detroit stuff: 01:32 - Devon went to HIROKI-SAN in the Book Tower, and has thoughts. 03:44 - There's a new restaurant coming to the David Whitney Building, Presley's 06:47 - Two new hotels are apparently planned along Woodward. But will they actually happen? Skeptical. 11:36 - Mr. Chimetime has taken Metro Detroit by storm with his food reviews, but there's some top places we don't (think) he's visited yet that are in his carryout kinda vibe. So we figured we'
On Detroit's new "Hollywood" sign // Pie Sci, IKEA and Canton
What is up with that new "Hollywood" style sign going up ahead of the NFL Draft? Now that there's a real rendering a lot of people have strong opinions one way or another. We discuss. Plus more on the rundown: 00:46 - Shianne tries out the new Pie Sci in Oak Park; and there's a trip to Ikea (plus a song about it! Jonathan Coulton's "IKEA" played with Creative Commons license) 05:15 - A thoughtful listener email about Canton, how diverse it is and how she shares it's a great place to raise kids 1
Working to keep housing attainable in Detroit (ft. Darnell Adams, Gilbert Family Foundation)
On your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 - we’re going to talk about a new approach to attainable housing. As you know, housing prices have been skyrocketing in the city, the region and the state. In fact, Detroit’s area housing prices rose faster than anywhere else in the country. That’s putting the idea of owning a home out of reach, and maybe we need to look at some new ways of tackling this problem. That’s where a new program, “Tomorrow’s Housing Innovation Showcase” might co
Is Juwan Howard on the hot seat? // Lions sign CFL star // Pistons
Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're going to talk Detroit area sports. 01:06 - Is Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard on the hot seat? 08:05 - A Canadian Footbal League star is on his way to the Detroit Lions from the BC Lions 12:19 - Detroit Pistons, what to look for after the All-Star Break 17:26 - TIL Joe Dumars is in the NBA front office 18:27 - Detroit Pistons exhibit now open at the Detroit Historical Museum Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow
An old (and a new) favorite // Valentine's Day w/ Janet Yellen // Somebody's gotta pay for it
Wide-ranging show from food to economics. Devon O'Reilly is in. 01:33 - In "Where we've been" we talk about the longtime mainstay of Z's Villa and the breakfast and lunch spot Promenade Artisan Foods in the Fisher Building 06:47 - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in town, and Jer got the chance to shadow for a bit. We talk about the importance of Michigan in 2024. 15:51 - A recent report (one of two) from the Citizen's Research Council of Michigan shows the difficulty of getting rid of the
Reconnecting Metro Detroit to our soul // New Buddy's, and a new bar
Norris Howard is in. 00:36 - We talk about the great feedback we got from listeners in Canton; how development happened in Metro Detroit; and part of the draw of the city of Detroit is reconnecting our region to its soul. 15:57 - A new Buddy's is opening up in Canton 19:59 - Dan Gilbert has a new cocktail lounge, Saksey's, opening up in the basement of Gilly's. It's named after the bar his father owned. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple
Black Tech Saturdays and Growing Detroit's Social Media
Black Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it's a total vibe. Far different (in a good way) than what you're used to for "tech events." Joining me on the show is Alex and Johnnie Turnage, co-founders - as well as Ethan Lloyd, Social Media Manager for the city of Detroit and he runs the city of Detroit's social media accounts that have been growing quickly and engaging residents. It's cheesy to say in a
What can the Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl? // Michigan Panthers update // Did the Pistons come out ahead on trades?
Fletcher Sharpe is in, and here's the rundown: 01:07 - What can the Detroit Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl, as far as pieces they may need? Is Dan Campbell unfairly judged against SF coach Shanahan? 09:55 - Fletcher went out to see the preview for the Michigan Panthers, and brings back what we need to know about the new merged league and more 18:06 - The Pistons made some trade moves. Did they end up ahead? Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Fo
Hart Plaza fountain will be fixed // New tower tour // RenCen deal
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit hops into the studio, and we're talking Detroit development. 00:33 - We both took a tour of the new Residences of Water Square. They're on the higher end of the market, and received no incentives for development. And there are already early signs for demand. This project is also interesting as it's in an area about to be really built out. Soon to be steps from the new West Riverfront Park, a redone set of roads and a convention hotel; but today, it's connected
On Food Reviews, Prix Fixe Menus, and Hometown Love
Welcome to Friday, and we've got a heck of a show for you of local Detroit topics. 03:13 - Devon talks about why he needed to share some "hometown love" in a recent newspaper op-ed. 09:15 - An update on the new restaurant by Chef Fabio Viviani in the old Calexico space. Plus, do local restaurants need to up their game? Do you prefer when someone skips over a bad place, or tells you how bad it might be? Are some reviews too harsh? Would love your thoughts in this conversation. 313-789-3211 or dai
New Detroit city council map // Norris gets his library card // Canton Township
Norris Howard is IN the studio today, and we're talking about things around Metro Detroit. 01:35 - New Detroit City Council map just dropped that redefines the districts of the members. It's dealing with Detroit's changing population, but what do you think? Here's the map: https://felt.com/map/Detroit-New-City-Council-Districts-gzyuHJh4QtSSNcuFrbP9C2A?loc=42.3928,-83.1313,11.4z 14:06 - Norris got his library card, and talks about all the benefits. This ties into a previous discussion about libr
Detroit's education gap (and ideas to fix it) ft. Tinu Usoro, 482 Forward
Whether it's public or charter schools, Detroit students are fighting an uphill battle. Between trasportation, transparency, and even dealing with extreme temperatures - anything involving the future of Detroit hinges on Detroit's education system. Tinu Usoro from 482 Forward joins me at the table in Techtown to talk about not just the problems, but ideas to help fix these issues. The Detroit podcast rundown: 00:55 - What is 482 Forward? 02:38 - The impact of bad weather on education in Detroit
Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn stay in Detroit (and why it matters)
How important is it that Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn - Offensive and Defensive coordinators for the Detroit Lions, stay in Detroit? Plus, Brad Holmes took a bit of a victory lap with his picks from the draft and Fletcher reminds us that save for one, he's been on board with the Holmes plan most of the way. And we talk a bit about Earl "The Twirl" Cureton and the difference between basketball in the early 80s vs now. 01:09 - Earl "The Twirl" Cureton passed away unexpectedly at the age of 66. We
Is 2024 the turning point for transit in Metro Detroit?
Metro Detroit has wrestled with a lack of comprehensive transit — far behind peer regions, and even lesser ones — for decades. Michigan's competitive challenges are getting to the point where even those who are among the least open to change have to started to face it. Where top talent, young talent, are choosing other states because Michigan just doesn't provide the basics many other areas that are growing, do. One of those basics is transit. But now there's a transit caucus in the state legis
Talking Yemeni Coffee (ft. Ibrahim Alhasbani, Qahwah House)
Yemeni coffee is spreading across America as more and more people discover just how good it is. Qahwah House started in Dearborn, but has gone as far as Illinois and Brooklyn as it's been expanding across the nation. It has a special flavor and a special story, and we get into it today. Longtime listeners of the show know we love coffee, so Devon O'Reilly invited Ibrahim Alhasbani, the co-founder of Qahwah House to come by the studio. A true Metro Detroit success story. Website: https://www.qahw
The Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes
Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O'Reilly and Jer talk three of today's stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 - There's a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central project in Corktown on the old train station. Is that the best use? Will it be a great way to show off the city? 06:32 - We wax nostalgic about Olga's, who abruptly closed their Westland location after more than 40
What is populism, really? (ft. Steve Babson)
What is populism, anyway? There's a lot of talk about populists and the concept of populism in today's political discourse but little talk about what the roots are and what it actually means. Author and labor educator Steve Babson joined me in the studio to discuss his book, "Forgotten Populists: When farmers turned left to save democracy." This conversation hits a number of points: 03:29 - Populism as an alternative to capitalism 05:40 - One of the most notable populists was legendary Detroit m
Monday Mourning Quarterback
A heartbreaking loss to end an amazing season for the Detroit Lions. Fletcher Sharpe breaks down what worked and what didn't, and we start to pick up the pieces of where to go from here with the Lions after the loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dail
State of the State highlights, James Beard semifinalists and Bye, Jim Harbaugh
From the serious to the seriously fun, we've got you covered on your Daily Detroit. Devon O'Reilly is in to talk about: 01:11 - Michigan State of the State breakdown 02:54 - Governor Gretchen Whitmer said "Build baby build," with the goal of increasing the housing stock across the state to lower prices and increase quality 05:24 - Devon, as a dad, gets into incentives for growing Michigan families; tax credits, and universal PreK 10:07 - We talk about possible new state rebates for buying new c
On Stephen A. Smith and Detroit
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith made some off-the-cuff comments about Detroit that got a lot of Detroiters real mad about how he perceived the city and the Lions impact on it. 02:09 - Norris Howard is in, and we talk about - should we have paid it so much attention? Should Detroit walk tall, knowing we have things to work on or respond to what he said negatively about areas outside of downtown? This segment is by listener request. 17:37 - We talk about a new rec center in Detroit's Chandler Park 20:33
On Northern Soul (and how to shake your tail feather)
If there's anything Detroiters know how to do, it's how to tap our feet and nod to the beat. And so often in history, those beats are made right here. Local history expert, music tastemaster, and Motor City Soul Club co-founder Dan Austin joins me on the podcast to talk about Northern Soul, a genre that encompasses Motown - but there's so much more to discover. How do you find it? What's notable about it? He's also talking about the return of the Motor City Soul Stomp this Saturday evening at th
Can the Lions beat the 49ers? Yes. Will they? We talk about it.
Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're here to talk the Detroit Lions. 01:08 - Is/was the curse of Bobby Layne real? 03:18 - Recapping the Lions/Buccaneers games, highlights, lowlights, things to watch out for 18:35 - Looking ahead to San Francisco and maybe and NFC Championship? 25:41 - Singing Zach Ertz at the last minute to boost the lineup 27:50 - Final game predictions Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetr
On the future of Metro Detroit's suburban transit (ft. Tiffany Gunter, SMART)
Although a lot of attention is paid to buses and transit in the city of Detroit, the reality is the vast majority of people in Metro Detroit do not live within the city limits. Although some do, many of their trips to get around don't involve the city at all. They're served by SMART - The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation - and any conversation about transit and linking southeast Michigan together involves their work. In this conversation with Tiffany Gunter, Deputy GM at
A few minutes with Mike Tirico — plus stories around Detroit
Today's show is a special one as we kick off talking to Mike Tirico, the sports broadcasting legend. Then, Jer and Devon get into some stories to know around Metro Detroit. 01:43 - Mike Tirico joins Jer and Fletcher at Ford Field 12:46 - Ford is reducing production of the Ford Lightning, cutting jobs 16:23 - Detroit Beer Exchange is officially no more in Downtown Detroit. We discuss. Engineer Randy really liked their downtstairs space. 19:34 - Do we put the Big Sean / Emagine theatre in greater
Detroit Development stories to watch in 2024 (ft. Robin Runyan)
What is there to look forward to in 2024? Urbanize Detroit's Robin Runyan is in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown and we discuss that and more. 00:46 - Amazon is buying a stake in Diamond Sports / Bally, which should improve service. 05:15 - In "Where we've been," Robin went and checked out the Oak Parker (in Oak Park) and gives a little update on the new Pie Sci location 07:16 - Is there anywhere to get good King Cake in Metro Detroit? Or does one have to ship from New Orleans? 09:22 - Robin
What the Lions need to win against Tampa Bay in the playoffs
We now know our weekend playoff opponent: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So what's next? What do the Detroit Lions need to do? Plus, we talk a little bit about the Pistons trade. Full rundown: 00:34 - Next opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 04:41 - What are the Vegas odds? 07:29 - What is going on with Cam Sutton (and the difficult job he has to do) 08:56 - Pushing the envelope 10:41 - What do the Lions need to do to Win the playoff game? 13:15 - The wild fan reactions to Matthew Stafford coming back 17
Does the Republican Party matter anymore? Or is it all Trump?
With the recent drama at the Michigan State Party around who's in charge, finances and more - we got to thinking, in the age of Trump, does a state party matter anymore, or is it just all about whatever Trump does? After all, he's the focus of attention, resources from voters, and looks to be the clear lock for the nomination. So is the Republican party as we knew it, dead? And means something else now? Does the infighting matter as Trump is going to call all the shots everywhere now anyway, a
BONUS POD: Lions Win!!!
The Detroit Lions won their first playoff game in a long, long time against the LA Rams. How are we feeling about it? Is the "Same Old Lions" curse over? How great was it the Lions spread their offense across multiple tools? How about Goff beating Stafford? We were going to be off today as it's a Federal Holiday (MLK Day), but because of the unique news this is a bonus edition of the podcast where Fletcher and Jer talk about everything that happened. This is recorded before the Buccaneers / Eagl
Can Michigan grow? // People Mover expansion? // Auto show is moving to January
We've got a bit of a conference exhaustion after a very busy Thursday, but Devon O'Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe picked up themselves and we digitally got together for a little post-Detroit Policy Conference conversation. And a lot more. 02:08 - Can Michigan grow? Some say that retainment should be the focus over attraction. Do we need a different strategy? Is it realistic to say all areas will grow? 07:47 - Although there were complaints transit wasn't on the agenda, transit was everywhere in the
Target says no // Direct Metro Airport bus pilot // Developments get grants
Norris Howard is in and we've got stories around Detroit and Metro Detroit to talk about on the podcast. 00:47 - Target is pulling out of the deal for the City Target at Mack and Woodward, but the developer says no way, we have a contract. 06:42 - The Jefferson School will become the HQ of Invest Detroit (among other things) plus a number of other Detroit projects get grants 12:30 - A new direct Metro Airport to downtown Detroit bus service pilot will start this spring. We have details. Feedbac
Mandela and more at The Henry Ford (ft. Cynthia Jones)
The Henry Ford is full of trips through history that relate to today, but going on right now until January 15 is Mandela: The Official Exhibition. Cynthia Jones, their Director of Museum Experiences, Exhibitions & Engagement, joins me on the show to talk about the impact of this exhibition, some of the programs going on at The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village (the most popular tourist attraction in Metro Detroit) and some of the road ahead. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot -
Michigan wins National Championship // What the Lions need to win against Rams
01:19 - The National championship was not even close 02:28 - Michigan's defense did a number on Michael Penix Jr. 05:34 - Washington got dominated 08:41 - When Fletcher got hit so hard he knew he almost didn't want to play football anymore 10:31 - Will Jim Harbaugh stay? 14:39 - Detroit Lions get home playoff game against Rams, how do we do without Sam LaPorta if he's unavailable 17:27 - Stafford vs Goff? Or is it really about any mobile quarterback 19:09 - If it's a revenge game for anyone it'
The Future of Electric Vehicles and Battery Tech: Where Are We Now? (ft. Gabrielle Coppola)
Where is Michigan (and America) at with electric vehicles and battery technology? Gabrielle Coppola, a journalist at Bloomberg, joins me for a conversation on the Daily Detroit podcast. Coppola wrote a very interesting piece, “America’s long, tortured journey to build EV batteries,” and it caught my eye because A123 systems — a Michigan company — was bought out of bankruptcy by Chinese investors and their cutting edge tech now is used over there. Over here? Americans are left having to license
New British pub // What is Easy Peasy? // Naming the new skyscraper
It's Friday! Which means a big dose of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on the podcast. Devon O'Reilly joins me and we hit a ton of topics: 01:52 - There's a storefront with window wrapping that says "Easy Peasy" on it. What is it? Devon tells us. 05:36 - Dunkin' to Downtown Detroit on Woodward 07:19 - A British pub, "The Lone Goat" is coming to downtown Detroit in the Metropolitan Building. 10:35 - Jer stopped in Cred Cafe, owned by a former Detroit Piston 12:08 - Although it still
Auto show needs wow factor // People should move to Detroit // Predictions
Norris Howard is back from vacation and we just into talking about local stories around town. 01:39 - There's talk of moving the Detroit Auto Show again, back to the winter months as recent years haven't had the luster of before the pandemic. Norris makes the argument it's not about when, it's the lack of wow content, futurism and pizazz and that's what organizers should focus on as the real issue is CES in Las Vegas is about tech and cars are more about tech now. Whether you agree or not, here
January things to do // Why not restaurant week in winter? // BD's Mongolian still exists
From things to do this January 2024 to remembering BD's Mongolian Grill still exists to answering a listener question to the best of our ability why there were no restaurant weeks in Winter vs. where they moved here from, it's a fun show. - Posting a complete companion guide later today to all the events in January mentioned around Metro Detroit. Jer went to see the amazing John Oliver show and now will never look at the Fox Theater the same again. Shianne rediscovered a joy of her younger yea
Insane football weekend // Prediction: Cade will leave Pistons
Hello 2024! Crazy weekend of football, and the Detroit Pistons finally break their losing streak. From the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, here's the rundown: 00:30 - Lions discussion begins, did the Lions get robbed, or did CeeDee Lamb run all over them? 07:18 - The attempt for two points at the end was a gutsy call. Was it the right one? 09:29 - Vikings predictions, chances for Lions to set some records 10:47 - Michigan beats Alabama is a sloppy one, with strong defensive play and the offen
Predictions for 2024 (and how we did in 2023?)
Devon and Jer recap their 2023 predictions and if they were on point or just how wrong they were, and make new ones for 2024. 02:33 - Recapping 2023 predictions including will there be a new full-line grocery store downtown; the rise of small spaces and retail; and a lot more. 12:54 - Our predictions for 2024, for Metro Detroit, Detroit and Michigan. Includes topics around development, transit, and local/state politics. And there's one that already partially happened. Feedback as always - dailyd
It's the best of times (Lions) and worst of times (Pistons) in Detroit sports
It's among the best of time in Detroit sports as the Lions clinch the NFC North, bringing home a division title for the first time in more than three decades. It's also among the worst, as the listless Detroit Pistons have an NBA-record losing streak and the team just looks defeated. For one of our two New Year episodes, Fletcher and Jer discuss the joy and difficulty; as well as make some predictions for 2024 in sports. Rundown: 00:30 - The Detroit Lions take the NFC North to the cheers of many
New riverfront hotel to start construction // Detroit Policy Conference preview
Happy Friday! As a heads up, we're going to be doing two episodes next week for the holiday break. On today's show: 02:25 - Where is the good Decaf coffee in town? Whether at shops or for take home? 05:23 - Details of a new hotel that'll be connected to Huntington Place were announced, we discuss. Can we get a real connected to the riverfront restaurant? 11:28 - Coming up on January 11, 2024 is the Detroit Policy Conference. One of the key focuses is the new Growing Together Michigan report and
Toronto transit cars may come to Detroit // Local Festivus grievances and more
Norris Howard is in and we're talking... 02:46 - Jer went to "Ain't too proud to beg" at the Fisher Theatre, and saw the story of the Temptations. Excellent performance, and as a surprise, saw Dr. Otis Williams himself (one of the original Temptations). 06:23 - Norris is off traveling next week 07:19 - Refurbished Toronto transit cars may be coming to Detroit to help bolster the Detroit People Mover. Also, a free ride pilot program starts in January. We discuss it all. 14:24 - Is Bird not the w
The Bobcat and the reflecting pool // Woodward re-opens // Old radio building fate uncertain
Hello Wednesday! Producer Shianne is in studio and we talk about the stories and events of that interest us... plus, Jer shares a yarn his pops told him about his bobcat when he went to Wayne State in the 60s. 01:38 - Shianne brought some of the new Caribou in the studio to try from the new Ferndale location. Do the vibes live up? 07:00 - The Woodward road diet in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is finished for the season, and traffic has opened up so we can get a better look at what was built. Shia
Lions return to form // Pistons fans frustrated // New Comerica scoreboard // New Bucharest location
Happy Tuesday! From a new location for a popular shwarma spot to a new scoreboard and Lions talk, we have you covered on this Tuesday with Fletcher Sharpe. 00:23 - Fletcher went and tried the new Bucharest location in Grosse Pointe Woods 04:49 - The Lions return to form as their offensive line heals and runs the Broncos back to Denver 10:02 - Pistons fans are frustrated, with some calling for Gores to get rid of the team. Fletcher doesn't think we're at that point. 13:46 - Comerica Park is getti
Working across city borders, transit, dealing with change and more w/ State Rep. Mike McFall
Today on the show, my guest is State Representative Mike McFall. The 8th House District he serves spans from Madison Heights, through Hazel Park, and into Detroit down into Midtown. Our conversation is wide-ranging and talks about bridging divides between the city and suburbs, transit, changes in our region in the last couple of decades, and a lot more. Before going to Lansing, Mike served as a councilperson in Hazel Park, with one of his focuses being on improving the downtown district. The Run
Should food trucks be restricted? And how much?
Devon O'Reilly is in for his Friday appearance. We talk about a few thigns around town, but the big focus of conversation is food trucks. Where should they be allowed? Do they compete with local businesses? Devon has some strong opinions about a proposed ordinance in Dearborn that would put some strong limits on them. The rundown: Where we've been: 01:50 - CIBO is open in the Cambria, and it looks amazing 04:27 - Jer went to see Waitress the Musical movie with Sara Bareilles at the Birmingham 8.
Unwrapping a new Michigan poll: Investment over tax cuts; Education worries
A new poll from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Glengariff Group shows that Michigan voters are for investing in infrastructure over tax cuts; that there's real concerns about our education system making us uncompetitive, and more. Norris Howard is back after a week on the west coast. 00:52 - A few words about Norris' trip to San Francisco 06:01 - We unpack the most recent Detroit Regional Chamber voter poll. From investing to education to job availability for young people, there are concerns.
The Icon of Incompletion // 2023 Big Development Themes // Vacant Tall Buildings Sold
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us today to give a bit of an update on development stories around town and answer a listener question. Can the Belle Isle Boathouse be saved? We discuss. We talk about what could be Detroit's icon of incompletion, the long-stalled Perfecting Church project at Seven Mile and Woodward. There's a new deal to get it going, but community (and our) skepticism after 20 years of lack of progress is high. A pair of buildings in Corktown that have sat vacant for y
Should the NHL take concussions more seriously? // Lions vibe deteriorating // Steinwascher returns
Fletcher Sharpe is in studio to talk about the Lions, Dylan Larkin's situation, and Detroit City FC re-signing Nate Steinwascher. 01:03 - Detroit City FC re-signs Nate Steinwascher, more to come 06:16 - The vibe is deteriorating with the Lions. There's time to pull up, but they need to stop making mistakes. 14:25 - We dsicuss the idea that maybe the NHL and hockey in general needs to take concussions more seriously, and that violence is part of what makes sports popular in America. Fletcher sa
Lessons learned running a bar in Detroit since 2005
What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they were leasing got demolished by the city for future progress. So they changed concepts, got a hold of a historic building in Greektown, and opened Firebird Tavern in 2013. A decade in one concept is quite the accomplishment in their industry. And recently, they expanded with a second location in Troy, Michigan. In this honest conversation at
Why developers turn apartments into condos, hotels // Trying Craig's Coffee
Happy Friday! Three topics for today's show: >> What we're drinking: Craig's Coffee. The independent shop recently opened on Peterboro near Cass, and Devon popped in to try it and bring some to the studio (NOT sponsored) Thanks to today's sponsor, Castalia at Sfumato. https://www.castaliacocktails.com/ Stories: >> There's a change in rail proposals that would connect Toledo, Cleveland, Metro Airport and Detroit via Amtrak. Literally, thanks Ohio - as it's part of a wider plan lobbied by one of t
Trying Kiss Detroit Rock City rum // Randy's first QLINE ride // New shops?
Happy Wednesday! Engineer Randy Walker is in the studio today filling in for Norris Howard who is on the road this week. 00:56 - We try Kiss - themed Detroit Rock City rum. Because why not? 05:39 - Randy's lived in the city of Detroit proper for about a year now, but the other night was his first QLINE experience, and although in the region for years his first Noel Night. We talk about it. 12:13 - There's a series of shops teased to come to downtown Detroit, we discuss. 20:05 - Engineer Randy ha
Shianne's small and local business shopping tips across Metro Detroit
Producer Shianne Nocerini is a bit of a lover of shopping local, so she's in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown to share some of her favorites to the North, East, South and West. Plus, we talk about her checking out the Frozen musical (playing now), Noel Night highlights and the difference between a Sousaphone and a Tuba. 00:58 - Frozen musical preview 05:02 - Sousaphone vs tuba and my mis-instrumenting 06:18 - Noel Night highlights 09:28 - Shianne's small business Metro Detroit shopping guide
Jim Leyland Hall of Fame love // Can the Pistons pull up? // Lions, Michigan talk
Hello and welcome back from the weekend. Today's show is a busy one. 00:41 - Lions talk as they beat the Saints. There's pluses and minuses. 08:43 - Michigan is going to face Alabama after crushing Iowa. Some first takes. 13:19 - The Pistons are losing a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Could be a record amoung of losing. What's next? 18:48 - Jim Leyland, former Detroit Tigers manager, has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Well deserved, and we discuss. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - g
Inside new spots in Detroit, Dan Gilbert pushes for regional transit
Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend! Busy show as Devon O'Reilly is back after the holiday weekend. 02:45 - There's a new bar going into the David Whitney Building that is steeped in the history of the structure, the man behind it, and will have a library vibe. 06:24 - Alba in Corktown has soft opened in the former Astro space. Jer tried it, we discuss. 10:06 - Hamilton's restaurant has opened in the Godfrey Hotel. 12:13 - A quick reminder that Noel Night is this weekend! https://www.noelni
In-depth: America's first wireless electric charging road
The first wireless electric charging road in the United States - where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving - has opened in Detroit's Corktown. Using technology by Electreon and deployed at Michigan Central, it seems only appropriate for this first quarter mile to be here. Me and Norris Howard discuss the technology, the implications, the possibilities, the challenges and more in this single-topic episode of your Daily Detroit. We're not sure if this will be the
BONUS: First take on new Detroit City FC head coach Danny Dichio
I know we promised fewer shows this week but Detroit never stops. Danny Dichio was named the new head coach of Detroit City FC on Wednesday, taking over from Trevor James on the sidelines. If you didn't know, James is moving to the role of Sporting Director for the USL Championship club. Fletcher Sharpe and me share our first reactions and do some prognosticating as a major contract option deadline is Thursday. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us
150 Days ‘til NFL Draft in Detroit // Maeda to Tigers // Michigan & Lions
The rundown: 01:13 - Fletcher Sharpe shares and amazing catch in High School Football 04:17 - Michigan wins and how they're like Kintsugi pottery 12:33 - Lions lose on Thanksgiving. Should we be stressed? Do we need more out of Jared Goff? 17:04 - Amon-Ra St. Brown fined 5% of his salary. Is the physicality of the NFL changing? 20:40 - The Tigers reportedly sign pitcher and AL Cy Young runner-up Kenta Maeda. 23:20 - The NFL Detroit is coming to Detroit in 150 days. Jer and Fletcher went to the p
Is Detroit welcoming? // More solar in Detroit
Lots of listener feedback and some parade talk in this episode with Norris Howard. 00:26 - Detroit Thanksgiving parade memories, like when Chilly Willy flew away to Belle Isle. 03:41 - We discuss feedback on a previous segment on solar power. 09:23 - And then get into a program to add 250 acres of solar panels in the neighborhoods of Detroit. 15:24 - A listener asks if Detroit is welcoming after a recent experience where they were told "they don't belong." We get into a touch subject locally. F
Helping women to run for office (ft. Vote Run Lead Action)
Women make up a slight majority of our population - but in general, make up nowhere near that percentage of our elected leaders. Vote Run Lead Action hopes to change that through training, support resources and more. I caught up with their Founder and CEO, Erin Vilardi as well as their Michigan Director, Christine Maul at the Renaissance Center during their Run/51 Summit over the weekend. Website: https://voterunlead.org/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-321
The Lions and Wolverines win anyway (plus predictions)
The Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines win. Fletcher Sharpe gets into the ups, the downs, and what's next for both football teams. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
RIP Boston Market // Hello Mad Nice + Scooters // Detroit named top travel spot
Today is tree lighting day in Detroit! Thousands will be in Campus Martius as the holidays really kick off. Today's show is full of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. 02:59 - Devon O'Reilly went to the new Mad Nice goods, and has a report 06:04 - Could the beloved Lady of the House be returning? 06:55 - Scooter's Coffee opens a third location in the area, this time on Telegraph. Hadn't been, so checked it out. 08:50 - We learn about Devon's love for Boston Market mac and cheese and
New international train service for Detroit? // Detroit City council districts changing
00:55 - The internet is abuzz from a Canadian report that there's possibly a new international train service from Toronto through Detroit to Chicago coming. We discuss the proposal plans; the hurdles as it's still early; and what could be next. Here's background with the original report: https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/news/dilkens-believes-amtrak-via-rail-link-is-an-exciting-opportunity-1.20532111 09:06 -Then, by listener request, we're talking about the three current proposals for new Detro
Michigan and Harbaugh is the talk of the nation // Lions win boosts confidence
Two main topics today. 00:45 The University of Michigan won without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, on the sidelines. The whole alleged scandal is the talk of the nation when it comes to sports. Jer and Fletcher dive in. 16:59 - The Lions won on Sunday over the Chargers in a way that's starting to win over even the most hardened souls. Apologies for the late posting today. We've been working on our special project that Patreon members are going to find out about first. Feedback as always - dai
How we're dining and drinking in 2023 (ft. Mickey Lyons)
Author and journalist Mickey Lyons is one of the people you want to know if you want your finger on the pulse of drinking, dining and merriment in Detroit. She's our guest today and we talk about the changed landscape, new trends, and more in Southeast Michigan. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.co
Your Thanksgiving song suggestions (and more)
Happy Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins in talk about Thanksgiving song ideas from you, salad suggestions, and autonomous vehicle challenges. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
What if Detroit had built a subway? (ft. Jake Berman)
Metro Detroit may have been a very different place if a dedicated subway, light rail or elevated system had been built at one of the many opportunities, all the way up to the 1970s. I talk with the author of the "Lost Subways of North America," which covers our continent's aversion to mass transit. But it's not all doom and gloom - some cities are stepping forward, and Detroit and Metro Detroit can, too. Book: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/L/bo206950010.html Feedback as alwa
More national eyes on Detroit sports // Michigan solar panel fight
Detroit Red Wings fan Norris Howard is in. 02:47 - There's a new deal that'll put Detroit City FC on national television more often, as well as the league they're playing in. Adding the league to CBS, Golazo and Paramount+ should help increase exposure to the area and the team. 09:23 - There's a debate in Lansing about solar panels and if the Michigan Public Service Commission can override local zoning in some cases to allow for more panels. Of course, solar panels are sometimes at the heart of
Who should pay for Comerica Park renovations? // Pistons, Wings are good to watch
Fletcher Sharpe is in as we talk about new developments we've learned around the stuck District Detroit land deal next to Comerica Park. Should the county use sale funds - as developers want - to upgrade the baseball stadium? More: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/11/02/tigers-owners-comerica-park-renovations-land-deal And here, too: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/11/05/ilitch-organization-land-sale-proceeds-negotiations-wayne-county/71435701007/ The Pistons don't have
In-depth on the Detroit Music Hall expansion (ft. Vince Paul)
The Detroit Music Hall is embarking on a massive expansion. We talk details with Vince Paul, the president and artistic director who has brought a big, bold, world-class vision to the project. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buyme
Looking for Maurice (salad) // Joe Louis Greenway trailhead opens // Luxury hotel
Devon O'Reilly joins us for Friday, and we start with the hunt for a good Maurice salad. If you don't know, the Maurice was the signature salad of Hudson's from back in the day. Do you know where to find one? 02:20 - The hunt for the Maurice Salad 06:20 - An excursion west to Coldwater to ride a hertiage train, the Little River Railroad 09:57 - The new trailhead of the Joe Louis Greenway opened this week, on Warren at the Detroit/Dearborn border. Jer went and we discussed the possible impacts of
Reforming Michigan's auto insurance reforms (ft. Brandon Hewitt, Michigan Auto Law)
Michigan's 2019 auto reform hasn't worked out as expected. Brandon Hewitt from Michigan Auto Law joins us to talk about a step forward the state legislature is taking, and some ways to look at actually reducing the costs of auto insurance. Website: https://www.michiganautolaw.com/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http:
Toyota fast follows UAW wages // Michigan likes cash // Mall for sale
Toyota fast follows the UAW pay raises - will unionization work at more automakers? A study shows Michigan is among the least interested in being cashless. And it looks like a mall is for sale. How could we use the space malls occupied, better? Norris Howard joins us as he does on Wednesdays. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our me
Does sign stealing even matter? // Lions MNF win // EMU gift
Today's show is in four parts. First, we quickly talk about EMU Alumni Maxx Crosby's gift to their athletic department. Second, the Lions won on Monday Night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Somebody needs to sign that woman who caught Jahmyr Gibbs! Third, does sign stealing even matter in football? Fletcher brings a players perspective to a controversy that has a lot of people hot and bothered. And finally, Detroit City FC ends their season with a 4-0 loss to Louisville City. What kind of retooli
The growing strength of America's labor movement (ft. Mike Podhorzer)
Ford, Stellantis and General Motors all now have tentative deals with the UAW. But the longterm impact may just be beginning as labor's strength grows politically. Mike Podhorzer, former AFL-CIO political director, joins me to talk about just that. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit O
Hello, Friday
Recorded live from Castalia... a Friday episode of your Daily Detroit. Devon O'Reilly is back and we talk about everything from details on a large development in Detroit's New Center, to Kate Upton's new canned cocktail, to the launch of a new orange dream Faygo - and would love your ideas how we turn it into a drink. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroit
2023 Detroit City FC Playoff Special
A special edition of the podcast, also available in video format. Detroit City FC beat the odds and beat Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-0, advancing in the USL Championship playoffs. Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard, and Jer talk about how they won, how the rest of the teams in the league are doing for the playoffs, and what chances the club has at Lynn Family Stadium, the home of Louisville City FC. this Saturday. You can find Fletcher Sharpe here: https://twitter.com/SaintFDW You can find the Football
Strikes continue // Inflatable dome // Listener feedback
Norris Howard joins in. The UAW strike now has ran longer than the 2019 walk-out. How far will it go? If you're on the line, how are you feeling? If this keeps going, how might things be impacted long term in Metro Detroit? Plus, Detroit is getting a new indoor recreation area on the east side - under a dome. And your listener feedback, from libraries to the riverfront to the Joe Louis Greenway. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podc
More parking lots? // Caribou to Ferndale // Inn Season closing // Bumps for Bumpy Cake production
00:34 - GP Park is looking at some new zoning to turn owned and occupied housing into (maybe) parking. Change is inevitable, but aren't there better ways for one of the region's few walkable neighborhoods? 11:52 - Caribou Coffee is coming to Ferndale 13:40 - Inn Season is closed for good in Royal Oak after 40+ years 17:40 - An unexpected side effect of the closure of the Awrey's facility is that Sanders will have to find somewhere else to make Bumpy Cakes, making them a rare commodity soon. Spec
Sam Woll tragedy // Riverwalk connects to Belle Isle // Lions MNF prediction
A lot to process from this weekend. 00:17 We start the show talking about the tragic death of community leader Samantha Woll. There's national attention, and we hope somehow the good she did is remembered. 07:36 - The Uniroyal Section of the Detroit Riverwalk opened this weekend. Jer was there, and we discuss the long-term impact of it. 15:59 - Coming off a hard loss, the Lions need to rebound for Monday Night Football next week here at Ford Field. We discuss the loss, predictions against the Ra
Live from the Cambria Detroit Hotel
Somehow, we figured out how to get four Daily Detroit contributors in one room! Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe and Shianne Nocerini joined me at the Cambria Hotel's soon-to-open modern Mediterranean fusion restaurant CIBO. Thursday night was their official "grand opening," though the hotel and amenities like 5 Iron Golf have been soft open for awhile. This renovation of WWJ's old radio and TV studio really adds some pizazz to an Art Deco masterpiece, and we did a first look
How Downtown Detroit is dealing with (and creating) change (ft. Eric Larson, DDP)
Today's guest is Eric Larson, the CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The organization brings together the business community, philanthropy and government to work on and create improvements in downtown Detroit - which is not just the major downtown for the city but in many ways - the region. 02:56 - Mural talk 05:32 - The NFL Draft is coming. What's ahead? 07:29 - Downtown progress since the Superbowl was last hosted here 08:29 - The pandemic has created some long-term shifts away from offi
Belle Isle boathouse demo? // Michigan housing shortages // Keep the pink bathroom?
Norris Howard is in like he is every Wednesday talking all things Metro Detroit. 02:07 - The Belle Isle Boathouse is danger of being demo'd by the Michigan DNR. Should it be saved? And should we think about Belle Isle differently so we have the cash to support these historic structures? We disagree on some of this. Also, do we need a ferry? Article: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2023/10/18/belle-isle-boat-house-detroit-renovation-demolition/71219239007/ Historic Detroi
On the Detroit casino picket line
Workers at Detroit's three casinos are on strike. We catch you up on the situation, and talk to people on the picket line about their concerns. If you're a casino visitor, we'd love to hear from you about what you think. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time co
Strike could cost city $452k a day // Lions win // Detroit City bounces into playoffs
Today's show is in three parts. 00:50 - A strike against Detroit's three casinos looms as the contract expires tonight at midnight. The 3,700 workers represented by a council of unions would go on strike at noon tomorrow if there's not a deal, and it would have a big budget impact on the city of Detroit. 05:56 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about how the Lions are a complete team and what's different now than when they were good at the end of last year. 16:32 - Detroit City FC bounced into the playoff
Broth and yoga // Michigan talent talk // Your guest suggestions
Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins us as he does each week. Save the date! Happy Hour on October 25. 01:02 We talk about Toast of the Town last week 03:43 Hot Bones! A new bone broth and yoga/pilates spot is opening up in Detroit's Milwaukee Junction. Though they don't serve booze, Devon of course has a cocktail recommendation (the Bullshot) 07:56 There's a new Michigan talent website that's launched to a not so great reception. Devon has a different take on it. 16:54 - Some things coming
Happy Hour Oct 25 // Chinatown exhibit // Portillo's to Livonia
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A whale of an opinion // Detroit Library discontent // Are leaders listening?
Norris Howard is in the co-host seat. 01:01 - Michiganders should be ready for fall 02:04 - The "Whaling Wall" on the Broderick facing Comerica Park in downtown Detroit is beloved by some online. As again, it's "Whale discourse" season with a new ad covering the mural. But is it by the city? Some very real talk about the whales, art, and some ideas to make you think about representation and how it's thought about by other people. 10:15 - Lots of feedback, we go through some. 11:33 - A commenter
Michigan's fav kids Halloween movie // Lions win // DCFC fights for playoff spot
Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday, making up for Monday where we took the federal holiday off. 01:02 - Clickbait statistics! What is Michigan's favorite kids Halloween movie? What were yours? 07:10 - Should there be a skills competition to be able to buy a certain shoe and keep it away from resellers? 09:50 - Lions win with authority, and look great even with some injured players 17:22 - Fletcher shares a couple Detroit Pistons pre-season thoughts 20:03 - Detroit City FC is fighting for a fi
Are cider mills overrated? // Gilbert more visible // Downtown talk // Get a grant
Happy Friday! Made it to the weekend. Devon O'Reilly hops in as he does every Friday. 01:20 - Fall is basically here. Are cider mills overrated? 06:48 - Detroit booster and billionaire Dan Gilbert hosted an hour-long radio show this week. How important is his visibility as far as Detroit? Leadership and vision matters. 11:39 - We go through some high points of your feedback about our Downtown Detroit survey episode. Interesting thoughts about affordability and more. 19:27 - Changes to Washington
UAW Strike update, EVs and more (ft. John McElroy)
We are near the three week mark of the UAW strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis - a strike that’s gotten international attention as part of a larger labor movement in America. So where are we with things? How is this all impacting - or will impact as it goes on - the Detroit region? What about electric vehicles? Where do we stand? Just how important are the automakers and workers to the local economy, and suppliers, too? There are a lot of questions and to shine some headlights on
HOV Lanes coming // QLINE ridership up // Move to or invest in Detroit
Detailed show notes to come. Norris makes the point about backing up your words with actions about moving to the city or investing in it if you have strong opinions about it or want the benefits as a listener wonders about library cards for non-residents We talk about rising QLINE ridership and why that's a good thing, and the surprising statistics as part of it Plus, HOV lanes look like they're coming to I-75 in Southern Oakland County. Good, bad, indifferent? And the worst freeways in Metro
New pizza joint // Breadless expands // New IMAX movie theater
Producer Shianne is in the studio. 01:46 - Shianne highlights why Jer had no idea about Lululemon having pants for him. It's because for a long time they didn't make anything larger than a size 12. 04:30 - There's a new Rocco's pizza in Oak Park. Shianne tried it, has a review. Plus, Detroit Style is a thing, and Little Caesars/Domino's is NOT that. 09:49 - Funny Girl is in town at the Fisher Building 13:05 - A new MJR IMAX theatre is opening up in Southgate. We talk seating, quality, all of it
Miggy retires as family // 12 Win Lions? // Detroit City disappoints
Mondays mean Fletcher Sharpe, and today's episode is all sports because, well, Miguel Cabrera retiring is a big story. 00:28 - Miguel Cabrera is forever a Tiger, and him going to the front office keeps him family 06:39 - The Lions win at Lambeau and show up big in blue. We discuss a schedule that now looks like we might get 12 wins, if the winds blow right. Plus, Jameson Williams may come back sooner. 15:02 - Athough there's a chance at the playoffs, the end of the season can't come soon enough
Your favorite coffee shops in Metro Detroit
It is National Coffee Day - so we put the call out for your favorite coffeeshops - and Jer and Devon talk about them! Including one in Ferndale that was far and away favorite over the others from the responses. Take a listen and discover some places others love you might not have been to try out. Also in an edition of "where we've been," we talk about a Chicago restaurant - Siena Tavern - where the celebrity chef behind it is opening up another similar concept in the old Calexico space in Detr
Eastern Market building saved // Doubts on big Detroit U of M project // Historic church demolished
Friend of the podcast Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us to talk all things development - and a little Miguel Cabrera. 02:40 - The building with a collapsed wall at Russell and Winder will be saved, and the businesses will be able to get their stuff out - which is huge and may save some of them. 04:20 - East Warren has a series of developments happening. We discuss a lot of what's going on: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/looking-ahead-new-businesses-and-development-east-warren 07:3
Psychedelic church raided // Trying Jollibee // Brewery closes
Jer and Norris are back from Chicago - Jer talks about trying Jollibee for the first time, and Norris saw the final international match of Megan Rapinoe. Then we bring it back home, talking about the raid of a psychedelic church on Detroit's west side. Turns out local decriminalization doesn't mean the right to sell or distribute magic mushrooms. And finally, Motor City Brew Works closed their Avenue of Fashion / Livernois location after a short run. Jer remembers being at the opening. We talk a
The City Institute // Detroit Digital Inclusion Week
First, Jeanette Pierce joins me for a conversation around the City Institute. Known as a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge in the city of Detroit, Jeanette and the City Institute are helping communities everywhere share what's special about them. We also get into talent attraction and retention challenges - that some of the things we've been talking about for years are in the conversation now. The City Institute: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ Then, Vittoria Katanski of Connect 313 joins m
New Firebird Tavern Troy first look // EMBC takes over Founders space // Moosejaw closing stores // Sportsball
Busy show. Show notes to come. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Downtown Detroit needs more people
There’s an inconvenient fact: Downtown Detroit needs more people to provide some of the things that people seem to be clamoring for, and be an economic engine to help the rest of the city. Residents, specifically. In this episode, we talk about a recent real estate report that shows although downtown Detroit added residents, it pales in comparison to like cities for downtown. The pandemic has shaken things up - and we have to adapt to grow.
Inside the Detroit Auto Show // Electric Vehicle adoption slows // Reveals + refreshes
The Detroit Auto Show is on at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. What can you expect to see? Eric Trytko joins us as he was at media days and checked it all out. We also get into some reveals and refreshes like the Ford F-150, as well as the slowing adoption of electric vehicles. Why is it happening, and what changes may be coming? Thanks to today's sponsor - Your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Feedback as always - da
What adults under 30 really want to stay in Michigan // Food hall first look // Redraw the lines?
Norris Howard is in and we're talking about a lot. 01:20 - Where we've been, as Norris Howard talked about the WhatChaWannaEat food hall and what international places it reminds him off. That said, he hopes for more vegetarian and vegan options in his community. 06:21 - Jollibee is coming to Metro Detroit. Have you been? 07:55 - There's a new study about what young adults - 18-29 years old - really want to stay in Michigan. There are some surprising results, and a lot of it is about women's righ
The power of civility (ft. Stephen Henderson + Nolan Finley)
Two of Metro Detroit's biggest political voices join us today in Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson. Stephen as founding editor of Bridge Detroit and host of Detroit Today on WDET - and Nolan as editorial page editor of the Detroit News - they have very different views, but they're good friends and have teamed up to create the Great Lakes Civility Project. As a person who likes a good discussion, civility and how to make it happen is an interesting concept to me - and I wanted to talk it out wit
Wall falls in Eastern Market // Lions fans show up // DCFC disappoints
On your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan: 00:20 - A wall of the Del Bene building collapses during the Eastern Market rush. An emergency demolition has been ordered. We discuss, and there will be lots more to talk about in the future. Daily Detroit TikTok with video: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailydetroit/video/7279543109451664682 Bridge Detroit update: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/emergency-demolition-ordered-for-collapsed-eastern-market-building/ 08:37
Sullivan's Steakhouse first look // Treat Dreams Midtown closes // Shibam Coffee // Iron Gate
Yes, we know there's a UAW strike. But this early, there's not that much to add or discuss. So we're going to do what we usually do on Fridays and cover where to go around town. 02:07 - Devon highlights Dearborn's Shibam Yemeni coffee. 05:45 - Anthology in Eastern Market is a great birdwatching spot 07:15 - Sullivan's Steakhouse in the Book Cadillac opens! Devon has a first look and thoughts 11:27 - Where we've been - Iron Gate in downtown Wyandotte 15:41 - Treat Dreams closes in Detroit's Midto
How could we switch to a four-day work week? (ft. Dr. Peter Berg)
Are you working too much? Are we all working too much? Dr. Peter Berg, a professor of employment relations at Michigan State University, discusses the growing popularity of the four-day workweek and its various forms. The demand for flexibility, especially among younger workers, has led to the desire for a better work-life balance. While these models have been around in Europe for decades, they are now gaining traction in the United States. We talk about different implementations like four ten h
Labor gaining steam? // Hamtramck culture clash
This one might rattle some folks. Norris Howard is in straight from Brightmoor on this one. 00:53 - Norris Howard gets his wish as plans are in place to bring Raising Cane's to Metro Detroit (that's not the controversial part) More: https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2023/09/12/raising-canes-canton-new-location-ford-road/70830842007/ 02:50 - The UAW walks out at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, with more than 1,100 on strike. Between this, the possibility of a str
Detroit's first Urban Agriculture Director // DSO season preview // Stories around town
Today's show has six stories. 00:51 - First, to Eastern Market. Detroit has a new Director of Urban Agriculture. We'll meet Tepfirah Rushdan. 03:20 - Then, to Campus Martius. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra rolled out their season schedule. We do a preview with their president and CEO. Erik Rönmark. 08:42 - Then we hit four stories around town. The UAW is on the verge of a strike, and predictions are that it's going to happen. Deadline is in a couple days. There's a historic apartment rehab with
On Mel Tucker
Michigan State University football head coach Mel Tucker was supposed to be different. Over the weekend, we learned different. Fletcher Sharpe dives in. As this episode deals with sensitive topics, parental discretion is advised. Background reading: USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/09/10/michigan-state-football-coach-sexual-harassment-claim/70679703007/ Bridge Michigan: https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/nassar-survivors-msu-failed-again-mel-tucker-sex
The Godfrey Hotel first look // Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up // Travel and autonomous talk
Welcome to Friday! Lions fans everywhere are a little slow today, and so are we after the late night win. 01:27 - Devon and Jer talk about the win, why the Lions are going to spoil some teams fun, and how the tables have turned. Stock in blue Kool-Aid is up. 05:03 - Devon, Jer and Engineer Randy previewed The Godfrey Hotel and rooftop I/O lounge last night in Detroit's Corktown, on Michigan Ave. just east of Trumbull. Lots of thoughts and takes. There's also excitement about The Hamilton, not re
Gilbert working in legacy mode // Corktown mini golf // Motor City Soul Stomp
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Supershow: Lions talk // Asset forfeiture // Cannabis real estate slows // Best chicken around?
There's a lot going on around town and stuff to catch up on as due to the holiday we skipped the Monday show. Norris Howard and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer to talk about: 01:55 - Lions vs Chiefs. Not only for the game, but how do we feel about the season? And Norris dissents. 05:20 - A recent Federal ruling is a win against asset forfeiture by Wayne County and for due process rights. We dive in, and Fletcher shares the lengths he had to go through to get his car back. The article with more i
A Detroit fashion success story (ft. Darryl Humes)
Today - A Detroit success story. Darryl Humes (along with his brother DeKoven) are behind Mature Look. Now in its sixth year and on the brink of another chapter, I wanted to highlight them because people I know have told me about what they’re doing with the business and with the community. If you’re looking for tips to grow your thing in Detroit, or someone to turn to about style, we’ve got you covered today. Darryl talks about what he’s learned, his advice for others, and how working with other
Le Suprême first look // LVT update // Something I didn't realize
Devon and Jer catch up for the Friday before Labor Day weekend with some of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. 04:34 - Devon went to the new Le Suprême in downtown Detroit at the redone Book Cadillac and shares his thoughts. Website: https://www.lesupremedetroit.com/ 09:38 - Jer went a little less expensive and talks about how Lucky Coffee at multiple locations in Detroit Barber Co. found its groove. 12:35 - There's progress on the proposed Land Value Tax for the City of Detroit. 15:
11 + 12 Mile reopen at I-75 // MBrew update // Throw water balloons at Fletcher + more
Shianne Nocerini is in for most of the show; and Fletcher Sharpe asks for you to throw water balloons at him. Busy show: 01:17 - 11 and 12 Mile roads are reopening at I-75, along with southbound ramps. Shianne is very happy about this. 05:44 - There's a new roundabout in Royal Oak at Normandy and Greenfield 08:37 - Our first cars 12:38 - MBrew in Ferndale bought and will have new chapter, we discuss 16:01 - Pizza Cat in Oak Park opening 17:24 - What is your favorite best value pizza place? Peopl
Whitmer fall speech first take // Local races: Do you care? // Yamasaki building up for auction
Norris Howard joins in for Wednesday and we hit a trifecta of topics relevant to Metro Detroit. 00:54 - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer made a speech today in Lansing outlining her Fall priorities for the state. Norris and Jer discuss. Are they your priorities? Please listen before commenting. I can usually tell. Speech: https://www.youtube.com/live/xQzli5Q5cC0?si=fm1lGYDqLNpnMK7O 11:39 - Do you care about local races? There's news that City Council President Mary Sheffield has filed to run
First takes on Lions preseason // Trevor James moves up at Detroit City FC
Fletcher Sharpe on sports, aka Fletcher Nostradamus is in today. 01:20 - Seriously, go watch the BS High documentary on HBO. Fletcher mentions a local tie. More: https://www.hbo.com/movies/bs-high 03:45 - Jer and Fletcher have their Lions pre-season first takes, and look forward to Detroit's most talked about sports team. Teddy Bridgewater is one of Fletcher's long-time favs. 11:15 - Detroit City FC moves Trevor James up to the new Sporting Director position. We discuss the move - was the timing
Transit is getting even worse in Detroit
Detroit’s bus service is a hot mess right now. From not enough drivers, to late performance, to contract negotiations that seem to be in the he said / she said stage.... plus, there’s expansion plans on the horizon that sound good, but it’s not clear how they’re going to get paid for. There’s a lot to unpack. and there’s so many Detroiters reliant on this transit system. To me, it’s a core local service that should just work. It matters, as in the Motor City a large percentage of residents don’t
It's Pumpkin Spice season
Fall is upon us as it is now, in fact, Pumpkin Spice Latte season. Devon O'Reilly tries his first pumpkin spice anything. 01:27 It's Pumpkin Spice season, and longtime listeners of the show know that we love our indie coffee shops. Devon tries his first pumpkin spice anything, be it latte, cold brew, whatever. 04:27 Unburger in Dearborn makes the ClickonDetroit list for best vegan restaurant in Metro Detroit. So what kind of burger craving can it quench? 07:12 It seems fast food and fast casual
A hub for Jewish life in Detroit starts a new chapter
The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue has been undergoing a major renovation and rehabilitation, underpinned by a growing Jewish community in Detroit. Rabbi Ariana Silverman and Executive Director Rachel Rudman join me on the show to talk about all the work and the upcoming opening party. Then, I share three things to know around town. Flooding from three inches of rain in five hours cripples Detroit Metro Airport and I-94 at 275 Work begins in Belleville on the CAV lane, causing construction on
Putting life into old schools // $4k a month rent in Detroit? // Michiganders binge use
Norris, Fletcher and Jer talk about the stories of the day. 00:48 - Jer saw an Instagram post about a rehabbed school into lofts in Berkley, MI - it's called The Ivy - and asked, why not Detroit? Shouldn't we be giving life to all these old school buildings? Why is it happening there (which, great!) but not also in the city of Detroit? Has the opportunity passed? 09:43 - Norris is all about new things, but some new maybe isn't so good. There's a tower that's got rents at $4k a month, and far mo
Comedian and actor Paul Elia
Paul Elia is all about his hometown, so much so that he's recording his upcoming special at the Detroit House of Comedy. We talk about what it's like to be in LA, why his mom got a Matt Rife shirt, the idea of Falafel coneys, what he misses, his work to bring some of that creative work back to Detroit... and more. Tickets to his special, four performances across Oct. 13 and 14: https://dettickets.houseofcomedy.net/event/paul-elia-2023 Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com o
Climate change and flooding put the "The Venice of Detroit" at risk (ft. Brian Allnutt)
Today's guest is journalist Brian Allnutt, whose reporting for Planet Detroit about Detroit's Jefferson Chalmers area and specifically the canal district has not only gotten attention, but set out the issues well for the historic and unique area known as "The Venice of Detroit." From the excerpt: "Climate gentrification” in cities like New Orleans and Miami has seen wealthier and whiter residents displace low-income residents and people of color in less flood-prone areas. But in Jefferson Chalme
Ash Bar // Grand Traverse // Car-free living tips in Detroit
Today's show is a combination of where we've been and some listener questions. 03:34 Devon's back from vacation and tried out Grand Traverse Distillery 05:43 - Jer's all about the Orange Spice espresso tonic over at The Congregation, and feels a little guilty about being excited about fall 07:40 - Devon tried the newly opened Ash Bar upstairs at the Siren Hotel 11:41 - A decently priced spot on the eastside to check out https://twitter.com/EJDevCo/status/1692224109378220121 14:33 A listener asks
Talking I-375, Riverwalk expansion, Belle Isle and woo
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us to talk development, some fun places around town... and two types of woo. 02:03 - Pink Flamingo going strong 03:22 - Black Salt in Hamtramck 04:26 - Changes needed to I-375 plan to reflect today's reality 11:30 - The riverwalk is expanding again with a new section opening in October to connect to the Belle Isle (MacArthur) bridge 14:57 There are a bunch of plans for Belle Isle, we walk through them from two-way traffic to entrances to parking to more.
Cafe Sous Terre impresses // Hart Plaza name change? // Visiting Toronto
Norris Howard is back and ready to go. - We open the show talking about his recent trips to Toronto and Las Vegas and what he feels like Detroit could learn from especially Toronto 07:14 - Jer went to Cafe Sous Terre and was very impressed. It's great to see a place get so much early traction. Norris can't wait to go, and talks about why he loves to just hang out in Midtown 13:21 - There's money to redo the Hart Plaza and the steps to the Underground Railroad monument. We reminisce as we both r
Understanding Michigan's power grid (ft. Simon Whitelocke, ITC Holdings)
Did you know there’s more than DTE Energy and Consumers when it comes to Michigan and Metro Detroit’s power companies? There’s a difference between who does the generation and who runs the bigger grid. The grid behind it all is ran by ITC Holdings - and I think it’s a less-understood part of our infrastructure ecosystem, but just as important. Maybe you’ve seen the signs on a high-voltage tower and wondered what they were. With high-voltage lines that send power across states, these are the meta
Lions win // Harbaugh // No-no for ex Tiger // Detroit City FC loses
Fletcher Sharpe and Jer recorded this show at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Topics: The Lions won their first preseason game. Things to watch out for, and things to be positive about Jim Harbaugh seemingly escapes the coaching suspension, but it's no surprise A recently traded Tigers pitcher gets a no-no, adding to the list of Tigers pitchers that move on to other clubs and do well Detroit City FC loses 1-0 against Charleston Battery. The fans showed up huge for the team, but will the team sh
First look at Brine, back to Bricks, Sheetz review and foodie news galore
Hey and welcome to Friday! We made it. Today, Engineer Randy Walker and Producer Shianne Nocerini join in on a ton of food-focused stories around Metro Detroit. 01:55 - We went to the media preview of Brine Oyster House in Grosse Pointe Park. We share our first look at thtings. 08:58 - Our trivia stop at Atwater Brewery 10:05 - Back to Bricks pizza, just down the street from Brine. Good to see a place hold up so well since opening. 11:56 - Jer went to Sheetz, the super gas station chain that's
Shakespeare is alive and well in Detroit (ft. Sam White)
Shakespeare in Detroit is celebrating 10 years of creating theatre and helping unleash the creativity of Detroit. Sam White, who heads up the theatre company, joined us to talk about what she's learned over the last decade, what it means to take Detroit with you and always come back home wherever you go, and what Detroit uniquely has to offer. As part of this celebration, they're doing a summer presentation of "Tempest," using the words of Shakespeare and inspired by Techno genius Juan Atkins wh
RIP Jim Price and Rodriguez // Where we've been // Award finalists!
Lots of topics to talk about. Norris Howard is out, he'll be back later - Devon O'Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer. 00:58 - Tigers longtime broadcaster Jim Price has died 04:05 - Sixto Diaz Rodriguez of searching for Sugarman documentary fame also passed away 08:41 - We're finalists (top ten) for the best News and Politics podcast in the country 12:09 - Where we've been - Columbus, playing soccer at COPA, and Devon has a new office at the day job 22:57 - Detroit City FC preview vs. Cha
Inside the turnaround of Detroit's Roosevelt Park
Roosevelt Park sprawls in front of Michigan Central Station in Detroit and it's seen a real renaissance. Now, you know that Ford was redoing Michigan Central, but there's been a lot of work between the community, the city and designers to give new life to this corner of Michigan Avenue. Patrick Droze and Jon Kramer from OHM Advisors joined me at the park to talk about the improvements, the design, and how it all came together whether it's the plants, the paths, the BBQs, the trees, and more. OHM
Trying the new Tiliani // Deli owner dies // 32 Hour work week?
Hello Friday! Devon O'Reilly is on the line and we talk about a few things around metro Detroit. 01:51 - The owner of the beloved Mati's Deli, Lou Weinstein, has died. The shop is closed for now for bereavement. Devon's been going to the deli for years. 04:13 - Where has Devon been? He tried the coastal Italian place Tiliani that recently opened in West Dearborn. He shared all his tasty thoughts. 07:39 - Should a 32 hour work week be the norm? The UAW, as one of the goals of current talks betw
What should we save?
What historic buildings do we save? When is it demolition by neglect? What about the idea that some Detroiters feel like they were left behind when communities hit the suburbs en masse? The demolition of 3134 Cass in Detroit's former Chinatown has gotten national attention and a lot of people talking. NBC News:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna97302 Jer and Norris go back and forth on it from different perspectives - one, more aligned to saving it, and another that would rather see it and bu
Detroit showed up for soccer: Sevilla v Crystal Palace live from Comerica Park
Recorded at Comerica Park, it's your Daily Detroit! Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and Jer talk about the vibe of more than 21,000 people coming to Detroit for international soccer. Sevilla FC and Crystal Palace FC brought out the fans and the city made a positive impression on the clubs. Sevilla defeated CPFC 2-1 in sudden death penalty kicks, but both clubs came away positive about the friendly. It shows sky is the limit on soccer in our area, as this match outdrew many Tigers games in recent
Your birthday wishes for Detroit // Detroit 75 Kitchen // Mitsos
Today Devon O'Reilly joins Jer and we have two.. well, two and a half topics. In an extended version of "Where we've been," we talk about trying Detroit 75 Kitchen in Southwest Detroit and food trucks in general in Metro Detroit. After all, that guy is all over my TikTok and Instagram. Then, Devon gets into his discovery of Mitsos, a greek food place, in Eastern Market. 14:52 Finally, on the week of Detroit's 322nd birthday, we put it out there to our listeners and fans: Money being no object, w
Stranded at the stop: Metro Detroit's bus driver shortage crisis (ft. Megan Owens, TRU)
Today we focus on one topic - Metro Detroit's bus driver shortage. It's at crisis levels, with some of the worst on-time performance in the country between Detroit's Department of Transportation and SMART. The issue? A lack of bus drivers, leaving thousands of people stranded or late regularly. Since the pandemic, it's been very hard to attract and keep bus drivers, and service hasn't been the same since 2019. This shortage is due in large part, according to a new report from Transportation Ride
Detroit cannabis update // Chevy Bolt coming back // Big soccer weekend
Norris Howard is on the line, and we've got three main topics we're talking about. 02:57 There's a bunch of updates in Detroit's cannabis situation. The city council approved shortening the distance between establishments. A number of new licenses will be issued. And, Chris Webber is backing out of a $175 million deal. 13:09 The Chevy Bolt will be back! GM changes its mind on one of the most affordable EVs out there. 18:26 The Crystal Palace v Sevilla match is this weekend! Tickets are still
7 Foodie stories around Metro Detroit
You all asked for more restaurant stuff, so here's a jam-packed episode with producer Shianne Nocerini, who makes a rare summer appearance. 01:18 Shianne visited Daily Drive In - now Daly Restaurant - in Livonia. For years it was one of the last drive-ins around, but she says it's still worth the visit after more than 50 years. 06:22 There's a new Food Truck Park coming to Oakland Mall next year. We discuss. And then, Detroit 75 Kitchen opening a spot in the old Sears Auto Center right there. 1
Should the Tigers go for Ohtani? // Darío Suárez City FC
Today's show is in two parts. First, Shohei Ohtani will be a free agent soon. Is he a fit for the Detroit Tigers? Or should we take the money - assuming he'd come - and spend it across more players? Then, as we recorded this episode from Keyworth, we talk about Detroit City's new 4-4-2 form and the immense impact of Darío Suárez. The team is playing with new offensive energy and not only is it fun to watch, but it puts points on the table. Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us - We are in th
New restaurants galore (and is KISS overrated?)
Jer is from the east side, and Devon from the west side. They meet near the middle to discuss what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. We lose power near the end of the show, but keep on plugging forward. Where we've been: 01:40 - Jer Beat Drake to SheWolf in Detroit's Midtown by a few hours. Worth it? 06:08 - Devon went to the new Mezcal location in Midtown and has a full review. We also get into how just one block, or around a corner, can make all the difference in Detroit and whether o
Mailbag! On movie theaters; Weed; and the Transit Center
Norris Howard and Jer answer some of your Detroit and Southeast Michigan related questions and respond to feedback. The three main topics we got into had a lot of feedback and we picked a few of the responses that seemed to either be unique or go into a general category or feeling. We talk about the future of movie theaters. Can Detroit support one? Is it even Detroit's fault if it can't with the changes of the pandemic? Also, cheers to Cinema Detroit who made a heck of a run as a brick and mor
The Concert of Colors returns
The free Concert of Colors returns for a 31st year July 19-23. Ralph Valdez, Deputy Director for the event, joins me to preview the multiple days of festivities. Link: https://www.concertofcolors.com/ Then, we send you out the door with a few things you should know about. We have a newsletter - https://dailydetroit.substack.com/ Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us - We are in the News and Politics category as well as People's Choice. https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup Feedback as
Trying Pure Michigan Mix // Will Gilly's be the sports spot? // Pistons Summer League success // DCFC scoring woes continue
Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk a little sports, a little development, and try a new thing. 00:30 First, we try the new Pure Michigan Mix from McDonalds. Sprite Lymonade and Fanta Blue Raspberry frozen drink. Thumbs up or down? And what could be improved? 05:32 A new sports-ish bar is coming to downtown Detroit, Gilly's. It's to honor Dan Gilbert's late son Nick, who died all too soon of Neurofibramatosis. Will Detroit finally get that great sports bar that for son long we missed, back to the
Summer is flying by
Jer and Devon meet Friday with some fun and hot topics. First, where we've been. Jer shout outs MJ's North End Ice Cream in Detroit; and Devon celebrates the reopening of UnBurger in downtown West Dearborn. O'Flahertys in GPP is closed temporarily for repairs. Unsold electric vehicles are piling up, but why? It's complicated. Devon has additional details from the developer on the nine story building on Broadway in Detroit that's being built behind historic facades - that much of it will be aff
Rescuing food for Metro Detroit // Independent grocery stores and gas stations face changes
A two parter. First, the CEO of Forgotten Harvest, Adrian Lewis joins me to talk about rescuing food and getting food that maybe you didn't buy at the grocery store but has a lot of goodness in it into the hands of those who need it. Then, Bill Wild from the Midwest Independent Retailers association and I talk about the changes facing independent grocery stores and gas stations. Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us - We are in the News and Politics category as well as People's Choice. https
Let's talk marijuana in Detroit // Hill Harper runs for Senate // Listener feedback
Today's show is in three parts. First, recent developments in Detroit's marijuana business environment - including pushing a vote out to change on how close marijuana businesses can be from certain community places - have sparked a conversation. The city voted 69-31 for recreational marijuana in 2018, but there are vocal and powerful corners not embracing it, and actively fighting against those businesses in the city. We discuss. Is it a NIMBY situation? (Not in my backyard) Some background: htt
Detroit's (not so) hidden gem, the Scarab Club
The Scarab Club has been active in Detroit's art community for over a hundred years. But, you might have driven by the building a bunch of times and never knew about it or the work they do. Kayce Gifford joins Jer on the show to talk a bit about the history, what kinds of programs are offered, and an upcoming Garden Party. The podcast episode gets into how the art club supports artists by hosting art shows and providing them with a platform to discuss their work. The host emphasizes that the clu
DeBrincat comes home // Tigers no hitter // Can we go back to LeRouge?
Three big topics today. Alex DeBrincat was signed by the Detroit Red Wings, as the Yzerplan picks up some offense. We have thoughts. The hot-and-cold Tigers threw an impressive no-hitting across three pitchers against Toronto. Love to see it. The AL Central is a trash division this year, so we're still only 5.5 out and hope remains. And finally, Detroit City FC talk. We go over the frustrating 1-0 loss to New Mexico United. Preview the upcoming match against Loudon that may have playoff implicat
Coffee shops, National Dive Bar day, light rail and self storage
Is the future of vacant office and retail space in America self-storage? Sounds boring and not the ideal of vibrant streets, but it'll give landlords money and demand seems to just not be there. A conversation inspired by this piece as a historic building that was formerly a Saks Fifth Avenue is adding self-storage in their retail: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/albert-kahn-building-detroit-adding-storage-units Detroit City Councilwoman Calloway wants to look to a future with light ra
The inside story on the vertical farm coming to Detroit (ft. Nona Yehia)
There's a vertical farm coming to Detroit, and we get the details from Vertical Harvest Farms CEO Nona Yehia, who has roots here. Jer gets more details on how this is urban farm is coming together and just what kind of impact they're looking to make at John R. and Piquette in the city of Detroit. More on them: https://verticalharvestfarms.com/ Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us - We are in the News and Politics category as well as People's Choice. https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup
Big Greektown changes // Oakland County roundabouts // Driver licenses lagging
Vote in the Podcast Awards for us! We are in the News and Politics category as well as People's Choice. https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup Norris and Fletcher join Jer to catch you up on what you missed over the holiday. Greektown is getting a $20 million grant to turn it into a proper part time pedestrian plaza There's more than 40 roundabouts in Oakland County, we discuss. Good or bad? Younger people are holding off on getting their license to drive and cars are more expensive than eve
Daily dallying in downtown Detroit
It's the Friday before the Independence Day holiday weekend, so an episode back that harkens back to the earlier days of the show. Mr. Friday and man about town Devon O'Reilly and Jer talk about interesting things to eat and places to shop in downtown Detroit as we did a lunch out and about. Topics include Union Assembly, Columbia Street, Premiere Pet Supply, Coffee, and more. We will have a show for you Monday, but not Tuesday of next week. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot
Detroit's transportation future will be shared and sustainable (ft. Tim Slusser)
We're very used to the idea of the single-owner car being the center of everything Detroit, from our streets to our industries. But the city government is taking things in a different direction as it looks to the future. Detroit's Chief Mobility Officer Tim Slusser joins the podcast today. In his role, he works to remove local barriers and make the City of Detroit the ideal location for companies to deploy, neighborhoods to contribute, and new mobility technologies to achieve sustainable busin
Detroit solar farms // Historically bad air // QLINE expansion? // Listener feedback
Solar farms could be coming to Detroit neighborhoods. Yay, nay, or need to know more? Air Quality sucks in Detroit right now, but in 1951 - it was similarly awful thanks to industrial pollution. Could the QLINE expand? Maybe so, says a new article: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/qlines-limitations-reflect-regional-transit-failures-holding-back-detroiters/ Plus, your feedback including Norris getting called "terrible." Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're o
Water affordability, replacing lead pipes and hiring Detroiters (ft. Gary Brown, DWSD)
Here's the second of a pair of conversations I had up on Mackinac on water. Gary Brown is the director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and we get into water affordability, replacing lead service lines, his plan to hire Detroiters for the jobs that need to be done and more. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8
Rating Pistons draft picks // New Lions helmet // DCFC loses at home
Three stories today with Fletcher Sharpe.... recorded at Keyworth Stadium after Detroit City's 1-0 loss to Orange County. Fist we walk through his Detroit Pistons draft grade and why... Then local football fans were buzzing about the new Lions alternate helmets with a lot of blue and a retro logo... And we break down the 1-0 loss to Orange County by Detroit City FC and what's next. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app
Happy National Detroit-Style Pizza Day!
It's National Detroit-Style Pizza Day! To celebrate, a pair of conversations. First, Karen Dybis. The author of "Detroit Style Pizza: A Doughtown History" and friend of the pod meets me at Buddy's on Conant and Six Mile (McNichols) in Detroit. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Style-Pizza-Doughtown-American/dp/1467151947 Second, Wesley Pikula. With more than 40 years of experience starting as a dishwasher, he knows the pizza business and Buddy's better than anyone. We talk stories of old an
Investing in Detroit's future that's already here (ft. Angelique Power)
Angelique Power heads up the Skillman Foundationa and she's a great person to talk to. When it comes to investing in Detroit, it's often about buildings and sidewalks and infrastructure. And when we talk about talent, it's often about attraction. But what about the ways we need to be investing in who already is here? Detroit is young, diverse, and ready to make a mark on the world. The only question is if they're going to do it here - or somewhere else. And what do we need to be working on so th
Huge event weekend // Detroit Target project in peril? // Food news
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit hops in as Norris Howard is traveling. eE talk about a ton of events around town. Eastern Palace Club's Summer Sandbar fest: https://sandbarsummerfest.com/ Dancing with Dogs dog prom: Black Panther at the DSO: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/22-23-summer/black-panther-in-concert Detroit City FC game this weekend: https://seatgeek.com/detroit-city-fc-tickets/ Relive the 90s as the Gin Blossoms are playing in Taylor: https://www.cityoftaylor.com/4
Speeding crackdown // Pistons draft predictions // Detroit City FC turns a corner
Your Daily Detroit is in four parts. First, we discuss a speeding crackdown in Michigan as state police say there's rampant speeding over 30 miles an hour of the limits. Fletcher Sharpe shares his NBA draft predictions for the Pistons The Michigan Panthers make the USFL playoffs And Detroit City FC may be turning the corner with improvements from Ben Morris and others Remember we have a happy hour on June 21st at Castalia Cocktails in Midtown: https://www.facebook.com/events/207332348845662 F
New Dominican bodega // Hudson Cafe grows // Detroit developments
We talk about the reopened Hudson Cafe in downtown Detroit and their expansion into Northville and Troy; La Bodega in Lincoln Park brings a Dominican market to downriver. Brisa Bar is open, and the coffee truck Kekoa Brew Company is on the way to a permanent spot very soon in downtown Wyandotte. La Bodega: https://www.dominicangrocerystorelincolnpark.com/ Kekoa Brew Co: https://www.instagram.com/kekoabrewco/ Brisa Bar: https://brisabar.com/ Hudson Cafe: https://hudson-cafe.com/ Plus, some devel
We need more people (ft. Ned Staebler)
One of the things that I thought I knew but learned differently when I started this was that I thought most people were on board with growing metro Detroit and Michigan. I have since learned that is very much not the case, and many don’t think any changes are needed. Or, it’s an attitude that we don’t have to make any improvements - and good riddance to those who want to leave or don’t come here. On today’s Daily Detroit for Thursday, June 15th, 2023 - a conversation with Ned Staebler. He’s the
MSU buys Fisher Building // Ferndale parking lot battle
Today's show is brought to you by the letter F. Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit and Norris Howard joins us. First, we talk the blockbuster purchase of the Fisher Building - what's involved, what it means going forward and more. Then we dive into a story where local Ferndale businesses are suing the city over a new proposed develoment that would eliminate a surface parking lot. Remember we have a happy hour on June 21st at Castalia Cocktails in Midtown: https://www.facebook.com/events/20733234
How Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy defeated tyranny (ft. Craig Nelson, "V is for Victory")
Without Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy, the Allied powers couldn't have defeated Germany in World War II. We dig into that and more with New York Times bestselling author Craig Nelson, who has a new book out - "V is for Victory: Franklin Roosevelt's American Revolution and the Triumph of World War II." Book link: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/V-Is-For-Victory/Craig-Nelson/9781982122911 Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https:/
Incinerator comes down // NFL dominates sports media // Detroit City ties
Fletcher Sharpe joins in - We had to slip in a more serious story into the show, as the smokestack of the incinerator has been a part of our Detroit experience as long as we can remember. Good riddance. Also, there's changes in sports media as the NFL continues to gobble up lots of the oxygen, and the The Athletic makes some layoffs to adjust. Javy Báez need to figure out how to hit a baseball And we see some optimism with the tie in Charleston for Detroit City FC. Now, if we can just activate
Tocororo, Northern Lights, Malek Al-Kabob and more
Today we talk the new Tocororo in Eastern Market, a quick Northern Lights reopening review, Malek Al-Kabob in Dearborn and Taylor, there's more Wing Snobs coming, and hotel progress. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-tim
Taylor Swift anchors a big weekend of fun in Detroit
Taylor Swift is coming to Detroit this weekend, but it's only the beginning of a ton of fun events in Detroit. Yes, there's Taylor - and we discuss with Chris Moyer of Visit Detroit not only impact but his favorite Taylor Swift inspired drink. But there's also a Tigers homestand, Motor City Pride, events at Pewabic, Jazzin at the Vanity, The Indian Village Home Tour, The Michigan Glass Project, and more. Thanks to our local Edward Jones Financial Advisor for sponsoring this episode: https://ww
Wildfire smoke chokes Detroit's air // Michigan goes hands free
Today's show is in four parts. - First, Norris Howard talks about Michigan's new hands-free driving law and the impacts. https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/hands-free-distracted-driving-law-takes-effect-june-30-michigan - Then, Detroit's office spaces are reportedly 50 percent physically empty, and the pivot is to residential as the whole hybrid / work from home thing is more sticky than first thought. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate-insider/what-would-10000-housing-units-do
A tale of two (Metro) Detroits, says Gallup survey
Often there are stories about "two Detroits," but that also extends into Metro Detroit. A survey out last week from the Gallup Center on Black Voices and the Detroit Regional Chamber is kind of revealing when it comes to Detroit, Metro Detroit, the needs of the people in those communities, and how they perceive things. This first resident survey that I think revealed a lot of interesting topics, and I hope it's done again next year. Norris Howard is on to help break it down. Full survey: https:
Enough Belle Isle beach signage? // Detroit Grand Prix first year thoughts // DCFC and Dario Suarez
Today's show is a busy one. First, we talk about the signage situation on Belle Isle beach, as there was an E.Coli outbreak and swimmers, according to reports, didn't know. So what level of signage should there be? More: https://www.wxyz.com/news/belle-isle-beach-is-close-due-to-e-coli-but-hundreds-are-still-there-this-weekend The Detroit Grand Prix ran their first downtown race in awhile over the weekend. We share first thoughts, and are generally positive on the locale change and future poss
Cheers from Mackinac Island (ft. Devon O'Reilly)
Catching up as we do every Friday, but this time at the end of a long week in the tail moments of the Mackinac Policy Conference. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailyde
Detroit's Land Value Tax proposal, explained (ft. Jay Rising)
It's not news that the city of Detroit has one of highest tax rates in metro Detroit, Michigan and the country. What is news is a new land value tax plan to help change that and get, officials say, a nearly thirty percent cut on property taxes for most Detroit homeowners (and a huge increase on people who own undeveloped vacant land: speculators, downtown parking lots, scrap yard owners, and more). On your Daily Detroit for Thursday, June 1, 2023 - we’re going to dig in to it with someone who is
Keeping our lakes and waterways great (ft. Candice Miller)
In this conversation at the Detroit Policy Conference, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner gets into what she's doing to keep sewage out of our water systems and lakes, projects they're working on, issues with Highland Park's water debt, the idea of Detroit and Grosse Pointe putting in direct release valves for sewage overflow into the waterways, and more. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dail
Trying Detroit style pizza on Mackinac Island // Detroit City wins again
Today's show is in two parts. First, we do a first look and quick review of the new Mackinac Island Pizza as we've landed at the Mackinac Policy Conference. It is, according to the marketing materials, inspired by a Detroit pizza legend. Does it live up to the hype? Then, Fletcher Sharpe breaks down a second win in a row for Detroit City FC which is seeing a bit of resurgence, especially as Maxi Rodriguez is stepping up. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're o
What really is Rock and Rye? // SIX the Musical // SW Greenway opens and more
Lots to talk about on the this Friday before the holiday week. But we start with something that shook us to our core - what if Rock and Rye isn't really Rock and Rye? Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution:
The robots are here (ft. Jeff Burnstein)
It's not that the robots and automation is coming. It's here. The question is now what are the opportunities and how can Metro Detroit capitalize on our advantages? The Automate Show is in Detroit, bringing 28,000 registered attendees focused on automation, robotics and more. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZ
Detroit's pride and population loss // Stone Soap clock runs out // Tipping culture // AM radios here to stay
Norris Howard joins us in the co-host seat today. We talk about an article that a bunch of you texted and emailed in about - Detroit possibly losing the title as America's Blackest city. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/detroit-largest-black-city-census-population-duggan/70235685007/ Time has run out on the Stone Soap building - and it's running out on a number of older buildings in the city. What can be saved? Should it be saved? https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/stone-soap-
Previewing the Live Glassblowing Arts and Music Festival // Meet the Chamberlain Bakery guy
Today's show is a two-parter. First, we preview the upcoming Live Glassblowing Arts and Music Festival put together by the MIchigan Glass Project. Allison Key joins me for that. Then, we talk to a listener from far away who surprised us with a visit to the Visit Detroit Hometown Tourist Day. It's a personal conversation about Slovak heritage, connections to Detroit, and more. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.co
Your Detroit sports questions, answered (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
A bit of a mailbag episode as we answer some of your questions. Always can send them in at dailydetroit - at- gmail -dot- com. We saved the sports questions for Fletcher Sharpe! 00:47 What's next for the Pistons now there's no Wemby and it's the fifth pick in the NBA draft? 04:12 Is it worth it to watch the Detroit Tigers this year? 06:52 Former MSU star QB Brian Lewerke returns to the state of Michigan. Why hasn't he been able to find his footing up til now? 09:47 What do you look for in colleg
Catching up with Carla Hall! Plus 4 things we're talking about around Detroit
Today's show is a special one as we had the chance to catch up with Carla Hall of Top Chef, Food Network and The Chew fame. She was doing a great thing at the Durfee school on Detroit's near west side honoring lunchroom heroes and making biscuits. Hootie Hoo! Plus Devon and Jer talk about four stories around town. It's grand opening and grand closing for Flaming Embers at what seems to be a cursed corner for bars at Woodward and Grand Circus Park. Turns out Jer and Engineer Randy went the last
New EV charging corridor, License plate readers, plus 6 stories around Detroit
00:22 - A freighter has run aground at Belle Isle as we recorded this 02:33 - A new electric vehicle charging corridor is going in from Quebec to Kalmazoo 14:45 - Speaking of Quebec, they have a new kind of traffic light that changes color depening on if you're following the speed limit 18:15 Detroit wants to roll out 100 more license plate readers 24:51 What could be done to fix up Comerica Park? The bones are good but we discuss some ideas and would love to hear yours 32:49 Events around town
Northern Lights Lounge is back // Bakehouse46 // Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry
An old favorite is back after three years in the city of Detroit, and we talk about the new Bakehouse46 in Ferndale and the Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://w
Monty Williams for Pistons coach? // Crystal Palace and Sevilla coming to town // Patience needed for Detroit City FC
Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things Detroit sports. 00:42 Monty Williams is on the coaching board after being fired by Mat Ishbia. Could he land in Detroit? Would it be good? 07:18 Fletcher headed down to Ford Field to see the Panthers 11:29 International match between Crystal Palace FC and Sevilla coming to Comerica Park 16:35 Detroit City FC's women side and strong attendance numbers 18:43 The men's Detroit City FC side got embarassed by Tampa Bay last weekend 5-1, and powerful San Anton
First taste of the new Alpino; Favorite Detroit tourist spots; Hotel news
Recording live at Campus Martius - your Daily Detroit! Randy and Devon both went to Alpino in their opening days and come back with a hot review. Then, Jer, Devon and Randy share their favorite Detroit tourist spots, in the theme of Hometown Tourist Day. And finally, a couple of pieces of hotel news including a construction update and a brand change for one of Detroit's most beautiful. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcast
Bob Seger and Aretha made things here. Now, a new generation will, too.
Bob Seger and Aretha Franklin made stuff here. And so could you, as a historic studio from the 1930s is being rehabbed on Detroit's east side at Cadieux and East Warren. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contributio
Live from Campus Martius! (ft. Norris Howard)
Introducing a voice you'll hear more often on the show, Norris Howard - from Hometown Tourist day in Campus Martius Park. We talk about his history growing up in Detroit, why he like the project, and some of the best places around town include his coney pick. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks
Trying Faygo Peach with Vernors // Best concert picks for $25 // Bikes and Coffee closing
On today's show Shianne brings a drink from TikTok to try; We discuss a ton of concerts for sale for just $25 and which ones we'd go to; and Bikes and Coffee in Detroit's Woodbridge is closing. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who
Thumbs down on Pistons coach choices // Panthers, Detroit City and more
Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things sports from his thumbs down for the current Pistons coach options, to the Ishbia incident to the Michigan Panther and Detroit City FC who pulled off a tie on Saturday. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
Where will the NFL Draft be in Detroit? // Trying BESA // Things to do + more
We cover a ton of things from trying a Michigan booze that should have stayed a beer, where exactly we think the NFL Draft will be located in Detroit, Engineer Randy dined at BESA and has thoughts, we preview Detroit Hometown Tourist day plus some things to do around town. Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9 Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailyd
Transit Center update; Piquette Flats + more (ft. Robin Runyan)
Robin Runyan from Urbanize joins us on today's show to talk all things Detroit development. There's areas of downtown that should have buildings on them and we focus in on Bricktown Her take on the Book Depository building Piquette Flats will be underway in Milwaukee Junction And an update on the State Fair Transit Center and some questions we still have - like the limited connection to suburban buses Read all her things at: https://detroit.urbanize.city/ Thanks to our members: http://www.pat
Will we dissolve (or save!) Michigan's small cities?
Highland Park is, again, on the brink of bankruptcy. This time, over water bills. Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, joins us to talk about the plight of Highland Park and a number of small cities in Michigan that just aren't big enough to provide a full set of services - and what to do about them. Reading material: https://crcmich.org/bankruptcy-will-not-solve-highland-parks-financial-problems Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or th
Goodbye Gordon Lightfoot // Allegedly sus suds // Caribou Coffee returning // Julia Child exhibit
Busy show today. Shianne remembers one of her favorite artists, Gordon Lightfoot. Then, we talk about the allegedly sus suds situation with Founders failed Detroit foray. Caribou Coffee is brining back a blast of nostalgia with their return to Michigan with 50 stores Jer shares a few of his favorite NYC food picks including Ci Siamo and one with a local tie. And a Julia Child exhibit is coming to the Henry Ford Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-tim
Thumbs up on Lions draft // Michigan Panthers vibes // DCFC needs signings
Our show is in three parts. First, the Detroit Lions and their overall draft strategy, plus how D'Andre Swift ended up in the best position possible. Fletcher went to the Michigan Panthers home opener at Ford Field and came back happy with the experience. And, changes on the field need to happen at Detroit City FC - so what's next. Maybe some signings to make up for what was lost in the offseason, as we now know what we lost on offense? Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
On Fishbones; Hot honey on pizza; and NYC
Today's show covers a lot of ground. First, where we've been. We talk about Fishbones, still tickin' after all these years in Detroit's Greektown. Then Brooklyn/NYC topics. A fun thing, discussing Detroit-style pizza there and whether or not you're team hot honey. Then more serious as we get into what real population density looks like, the hard decisions for development where in order to build affordably there have to be subsidies, and a different way to look at transit (which ties into that d
NewLab Detroit opens in old Book Depository // Water plant tour // Sahara comes downtown
Shianne and Jer checked out NewLab Detroit Then Shianne also went to a tour of the water intake processing plant in Detroit's Waterworks Park And finally we talk about the long-awaited Sahara coming to District Detroit Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Detroit City needs out of the box thinking // Jameson Williams hot take
And we're back! Detroit City FC lost 3-1 to Minnesota in the open cup, and 1-0 to Sacramento. We discuss what's going on, what's at the root of the issue and more. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe shares why he thinks it's dumb to suspend Jameson Williams. Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit The show is off on Monday because of travel, but back on the air Tuesday.
New dog-focused beer garden // Pink Garlic // New anime-inspired bar
We cover a ton on our Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Whether it's a step into the new-ish Detroit Public Theater, a tip on a new Indian spot in Oak Park, a new dog-focused beer garden in West Village called Barkside, or an anime-inspired DJ experience with a Miami- and Vegas themed restaurant downstairs, today we're looking at some of the new things to check out around Metro Detroit. Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http:
Tragedy rooted in trauma // Old ballroom at risk // Losing a studio dog
Hey all - this episode is kinda heavy. We talk about the violence in Greektown over the weekend (and other parts of the city), and get into why it is a systemic and generational tragedy that is both rooted in and creates more trauma. The deal for the Vanity Ballroom on East Jefferson fell through, so if it's going to be saved work needs to happen with quickness. GM's made the decision to delete Apple CarPlay - it's got a lot of people up in arms. We discuss why people just want to use what they
In the gym with Claressa Shields
A very busy Monday. First, Fletcher and Jer head to Detroit's west side to meet up with Undisputed Middleweight Boxing Champion and Flint, Michigan native Claressa Shields to talk to her ahead of her bout, the first boxing match ever, at Little Caesars Arena. We talk everything from the match to favorite foods to what people need to know about Flint. On the backside of the show we cover: Michigan Panthers opening day performance down in Houston Detroit City's tie vs. The Miami FC and look ahea
Why growth matters // Old Miami still tickin' // Southland Mall stories
We talk about where we've been including El Moore, Seasons - and realizing from some listeners people don't know what the Old Miami is. Plus, we answer a listener question on why growth matters in Metro Detroit and Michigan. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our wo
The historic eagle has landed; Local makerspace expands
Today's show is in two parts. First, the historic stone eagle has landed. After the original was destroyed by lightning, it was decided to give the Hurlbut Gate at Detroit's Waterworks Park a glow-up by the Great Lakes Water Authority. I was there for the installation this morning and talked to Doug Atkinson about it. Then, it's makerspace time. i3Detroit has been building community in Ferndale and now they've basically doubled their footprint with all kinds of new stuff for creative minds to w
Ferndale Pride is back and bigger than ever (ft. Julia Music)
One of our favorite events of the year is Ferndale Pride - and it'll be here before you know it. And before then, there's a ton of fun events to check out as well. To get the 411 on this inclusive summer fun, Julia Music who heads it up is in studio. Also, we'll see you there with our 10-foot plus tall Daily Detroit pride arch! Ferndale Pride website: https://www.ferndalepride.com/ We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Sp
A blueprint for Metro Detroit to grow again (ft. Lou Glazer)
By most metrics, Michigan and Metro Detroit are stagnant as far as population. Economically, we are slipping behind. Young talent continues to leave. Instead of wallowing in it, how to fix it? It's going to take some change. A change in priorities of what we fund and support on the state level. A change in how we build and think about communities. And a realization that what got us here won't get us there. Lou Glazer from Michigan Future joins me for a conversation that, agree or disagree, I thi
Dwane Casey out as coach; Dutch Girl building for sale; Detroit City FC doldrums
The building Dutch Girl Donuts was in is being sold; Dwane Casey is out as head coach for the Detroit Pistons; Fletcher and listeners react; Plus we look at the pieces of the Detroit City FC season that just aren't fitting together to make a cohesive whole. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for P
Jolly Pumpkin Dearborn done // Grand Circus Park projects + more
From the surprise closure of Jolly Pumpkin Dearborn to three projects in Grand Circus Park to a cheese wheel pasta pop-up, we've got your Friday covered. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Opening Day // Vernors as state pop? // Bus service changes + more
It's Opening Day! We talk about a number of stories around Metro Detroit, from bus service changes at SMART and DDOT, to a Grand Prix track concern, to a champion eater coming to Detroit to a link from a listener to petition to make Vernors the state pop. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Pat
Inside the beautiful Book Tower // Detroit City FC gets by Gold Star
Today's episode is in two parts. First, a post-tour discussion with Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit on the historic Book Tower. The $300 million renovation is nearing completion, including residences, a hotel and more. Then, to Keyworth for a post-match recap and look ahead as Detroit City FC got by Gold Star Detroit FC 1-0 in the US Open Cup. Fletcher Sharpe and Norris Howard joined me for that. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on
Meet the Detroit Brew Trail
The Detroit Brew Trail is a great way to explore the many pints Metro Detroit has to offer. Chris Moyer from Visit Detroit is in studio to talk about it. More: https://visitdetroit.com/the-detroit-brew-trail-is-here/ We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work toda
Trying Chicken Guy! // Pistons tanking, but there's hope // Detroit City's missing offense
We went to Chicken Guy! on opening weekend in Livonia and are back with an honest review with Engineer Randy Walker. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about the tanking Pistons - but he's hopeful. And Detroit City FC's offense is sputtering, we look ahead to Gold Star FC in the US Open Cup on Tuesday and Louisville City on Saturday. What do they need to do to change the tide? We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and w
How to celebrate Champions Day
Did you know that in 1935 Detroit had the most epic year in American sports history, when it comes to winning? Champions Day is on April 18th - but on April 16th there will be a party to celebrate it. Who better to talk about it than veteran radio host and podcaster James Flanagan and author of a number of books on the subject, Charles Avison. Their podcast is here: https://www.detroitcityofchampions.com/ We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detr
Pie Sci expanding // Poutine in Pontiac // DIB is back // DCFC signs Oneil Fisher
Busy show. Pie Sci is expanding to Oak Park, Liberty Bar + Poutinery is in Pontiac and Randy enjoyed it, the Detroit Institute of Bagels has reopened. We discuss. And do you ever have the urge to run south of the border to Waffle House? Plus, Fletcher is in to talk about the Oneil Fisher signing (he's been on the Jamaican national team and has a lot of MLS experience), preview the Saturday match against RGV Toros FC and the Tuesday Open Cup match against Gold Star FC. For the first time in a lo
Council says yes to District Detroit // Lions might move headquarters
Normally, Devon is in on Fridays but he grabbed a pour-over and headed into the studio for a Wednesday edition of the show. We talk about District Detroit's incentives getting almost unanimous approval by city council - and even the dissent was clear to say they're pro-business and pro-development. Plus, word is the Lions are considering a move from their Allen Park training facility and business headquarters. https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-considering-moving-team-headquarters-from-l
From pigeons to penthouses (ft. Robin Runyan)
Robin Runyan is here from Urbanize Detroit to talk local Detroit and Metro Detroit development. We touch on the Book Tower and many other projects. Before and after work at the Book Tower being done by Bedrock: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/photos-and-after-book-towers-historic-transformation Plus, the show ends with a little Tigers talk. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to sho
Burger Kings to close // Is Flint Metro Detroit? // DCFC loses // Lions rule changes
Today's show has a few topics. First, we get word that more than 20 Burger Kings in Metro Detroit are on the closing block, impacting more than 400 workers. Then we discuss - as some stories put Flint in Metro Detroit - is Flint Metro Detroit? Where is the line? Would love your feedback. Detroit City FC had a disappointing home opener, losing 1-0 to Indy Eleven. Fletcher Sharpe breaks it down, what needs to change, and looks ahead to Rio Grande Valley next week. Then, a quick word on the propose
Meet Mad Nice // Castalia celebrates 5 years // Power lunch returns?
Happy Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins us to talk about his trip to Mad Nice. Jer highlights a place across the street but celebrating five years, the basement cocktail bar Castalia at Sfumato. Devon makes a case for the return of the power lunch and highlights downtown Detroit's shifting restaurant scene where high end rules the day. Jer asks why we keep comparing nice restaurants in Detroit to other cities. Can't Detroit just have, you know, a nice place without it being said it's like New York o
Juvenile jail problems; New air monitors; How much for that house?
Today's show is a busy one. First we dive into Wayne County's Juvenile Jail problems and the health emergency Exec Warren Evans declared. Then, air monitors are going up at 100 sites on poles and mobile ones with 500 children with asthma to get more details on the county's air quality. Fletcher has strong feelings about this from personal experience. We talk about some of the pretty high home listings around town that are spreading virally online. Here's the one we discuss today at $515k with a
Detroit was the original Silicon Valley - And the party ended with bank runs
On today's episode, a look back in time. I'd argue that Silicon Valley is today's Detroit in that a hundred years ago, the Motor City was the capital of innovation. But the nail in the coffin on that era were bank runs that cascaded into the rest of the country. Major players like Henry Ford had decided they'd rather rebuild their entire company than provide any support to the banks, one where his son was a head of. Obviously, there is a lot that's different now. But there are so many similarit
About that night at Hazel's
What we thought was going to be a quick look at a new entrance renovation turned into a night to remember. Randy, Shi, and Jer share their thoughts on a cornucopia of food at Hazel's in downtown Birmingham. Yes, they're known for seafood and we try a bunch of that - but their menu doesn't stop there. After all, Chef Emmele Harold is one of the most talented culinary minds in Michigan. https://www.eatathazels.com/ Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only fo
Lions as division champs? Detroit City wins; Howard on hot seat
Fletcher Sharpe is in for us to get the sports pod out. With the DCFC season upon us, we're trying a Monday show to be as fresh as possible. Feedback, as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. 00:41 These signings are solid. Could we see the Detroit Lions, your NFC North Division champs? 03:51 Michigan State with the win advances in the tournament. We talk Tom Izzo, Kansas State and more. 07:58 - Is Juwan Howard's job on the hot seat after this dismal season? 11:21 - Detroit City FC tak
Happy St. Patrick's Day! What makes a good Irish bar; openings around town
It's Devon O'Reilly's favorite holday, so of course we talk all things Irish. What makes a good Irish bar. Why maybe there are few of them, and some good ones to check out around Metro Detroit. Plus, we talk about some openings around town and places to check out we've been to. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Or as a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Rib talk; Jamaal Williams leaves Lions + more
01:50 Today in the news, word comes that Slow's BBQ has a new investor - Mighty Quinn's Barbecue out of New York, and the Cooley family has sold their share. It's an interesting move as they'll get the capital to expand with a new food truck, additional scale, and lcoations; but also, it leads us to talk about BBQ and ribs in general. Where are the best ribs in town? What's a surprise pick? And of course, you can't forget BBQ from your own backyard. Send in your rib tips - tips on places, tips o
Meet the The Change Collective (ft. Dexter Mason)
When a former president does a video to announce a thing coming to your city, people pay attention. But what's past the video by former President Barack Obama? What is the Change Collective? What are they looking to do in the Detroit? Dexter Mason joins me on the podcast to talk about it and their programs, including one you could be part of. More: https://civicnation.org/our-initiatives/change-collective/ As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https
The growing state of soccer in Michigan in 2023 (ft. Robert Kerr)
Michigan Soccer Central's Robert Kerr joins us to talk all things about the beautiful game in the beautiful pair of peninsulas that is the state of Michigan. We also celebrate 100 episodes of the Michigan Soccer Central Podcast with Robert in an episode that's going in both our feeds. We talk about the teams, the leagues, the excellent women's game, and more. Have a listen to their podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-soccer-central Finally we finish out the show with a lit
Spring Metro Detroit Greenways update (ft. Todd Scott)
One of our favorite things to do is check in on Metro Detroit's and Detroit's progress and areas of concern when it comes to greenways, biking infrastructure, walkability, freeway pedestrian overpasses and more. To do that, Todd Scott from the Detroit Greenways Coalition joins me for a 2023 update. Detroit Greenways Coalition: https://detroitgreenways.org/ Our 2023 Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/F7eG9WFb4pFUxjvs8 As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Pa
313 Day is coming
313 Day is coming! It's so official there's a proclamation by the city council president, celebrating March 13th and Detroit. We talk about some of our favorite things around town, near and far. Jer went out to Mia's bakery in Madison Heights. Devon tried fancy coffee mocktails at Dessert Oasis in downtown Detroit. A vampyre, anyone? 313 Day has a series of events around town, I share some discounts and deals from Buddy's, Eastern Market Brewing, and more... plus Red Hook is opening in Midtown o
West wants our water, Weed biz crashing, DCFC signing
On today's show: There was a fire in Fletcher's neighborhood. Good to hear that the neighboring bar, O'Flaherty's, has reopened. Out west has designs on our water in the Great Lakes. We discuss. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/04/whats-solution-wests-water-crisis-desperate-ideas-explained/11274700002/ The Michigan marijuana business may be the largest failing in the U.S. - there's 3x the weed than what's needed for consumption. It's not sustainable. More: https://www.crains
Previewing Detroit's 65th St. Patrick's Parade
Today we preview the 65th edition of the St. Patrick's Parade with Mike Kelly, co-chair of the parade and president of the United Irish Societies. There's something for everyone with this event between the floats, the family fun zone and more. Website: https://www.detroitstpatricksparade.com/ Our 2023 Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/F7eG9WFb4pFUxjvs8 As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Or as a one-time thin
Red Wings look to next season; Detroit City v San Diego preview + more
Today's episode is a busy one. Fletcher shares why he's on board with Antoine Davis and all his points; We talk about the Red Wings, their season and belief in the Yzerplan with friend of the show AK; Chloe Ricketts is a Michigan-made women's soccer star making big moves and we talk about her rise; And Detroit City FC is starting their USL Championship season this Saturday against San Diego Loyal SC. We do a game preview with a lot of unanswered questions. Our 2023 Podcast Survey: https://for
Inside a Chopped victory (ft. Chef Mamba)
Chef Hamissi Mamba went on Food Network's Chopped last week and brought a win - and attention - to Detroit, the food scene, and his beloved Freedom House. Freedom House: https://freedomhouse.org/ We talk about it all on the first 2/3rd of the podcast. Then on the back side as something you should know, word comes in that the University of Michigan is taking over from Stephen Ross the development of what is now the University of Michigan Center for Innovation - near the District Detroit. Our 20
Previewing Dearborn Restaurant Week
On the show today, our guest for our fun Friday is Sam Abbas of Dearborn Restaurant Week, The Great Commoner and Brome Modern Eatery in Dearborn. The event starts today and runs through March 12. We get into the restaurants participating, the food you can try and more. More about Dearborn Restaurant Week: https://www.dearbornrestaurantweek.com/ If you want to check out The Great Commoner: https://www.instagram.com/greatcommoner/ Then we discuss a couple of stories around town. The mortgage indus
Springtime at the Michigan Science Center (ft. Lucy Hale)
The Michigan Science Center has a bunch of spring programming to know about, so Lucy Hale joins me to talk about the fun for kids and adults. More: https://www.mi-sci.org/ Then, I share three stories to know around town. Lost River Tiki Bar is going on indefinite hiatus - https://www.facebook.com/lostrivertiki/posts/pfbid027q73XNPuyaYDjGYFfMjPvMyGv9vP4XaryyWjvycLX5DJoEbVrum1eeCQH5vhUyBrl A report shows major problems at Detroit's John D. Dingell VA hospital - https://www.detroitnews.com/story
In-depth on the District Detroit plans (ft. Keith Bradford, Olympia Development)
The District Detroit is one the development that has caught the most attention in the last year. The expansive, $1.5 billion vision anchored by the University of Michigan's Detroit Center for Innovation means there's a lot to talk about between the four residential buildings, four commercial buildings, two hotels - and the nearly $800 million in state and local incentives that developers Olympia Development and The Related Cos. say they need to get this done. My wide-ranging conversation is wit
Keyworth is the place to be in 2023
A little Red Wings, a lot of Detroit City FC with Fletcher Sharpe. 01:42 Red Wings have legit playoff chances 03:18 Detroit City talk kicks off 03:32 How about those new kits and the seafoam? 05:18 Women's team talk 08:06 Inside the season ticket holder party 09:52 Michigan State University friendly 10:10 Closed door friendly coming vs. Western Michigan University 11:14 The surviving trialists 17:42 Detroit City is a great deal on pro sports and very affordable compared to other clubs 18:58 Detr
Trying Peeps Pepsi; Baobab Fare on Chopped Tuesday; Olga's talk + more
On this Monday, we're hoping for a better week so we're talking about some fun food things around town. We try Peeps Pespi; we discuss the growth of cookie places in the area; Shianne shares her love for Olga's and their McClure's pickle collab; Baobob Fare's co-owner will be on Chopped on Food Network on Tuesday at 8pm; and we discuss some of the top bars in town by liquor sales. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDe
Power out; Moosejaw sold; Shianne catches a spirit?
On today's Friday show we talk about the power outage, Local ecommerce success story Moosejaw being sold to Dick's Sporting Goods by Walmart, and a new witchy craft cocktail bar called Black Salt - and that gets Shianne to tell the story of when she thinks she caught a spirit. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Thanks to our supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Or if membership isn't your jam, a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailyde
Bedrock has a new Cadillac Square development plan
Goodbye Monroe blocks, hello Development at Cadillac Square. This surprise announcement hit our inboxes and this is our reaction and the details within 30 minutes of learning the info. The thumbnail facts include: 1.5 million square foot development 250-280 new residential units 90,000 square feet for a market hall, a grocer, restaurants and other retail 60,000+ square feet dedicated to entertainment offerings including the National Theatre with about 2000 seats 1,500 – 1,800 parking spaces 400
Wings to the playoffs?; Tigers start games earlier; DCFC Talk
Happy Fat Tuesday! On today's podcast: 03:18 - Could the Red Wings make the playoffs? 07:35 - The Detroit Tigers are moving their start times earlier on weeknights. Family friendly move? 10:36 - Detroit City FC talk as the opponent is now known for the US Open Cup and there are some faces you should know. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Or as a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
10 Things we're positive about
It's been a tough week, so let's look at the positive side of things for this Friday. Jer and Devon take turns looking at the positive to end the week. Sorry this is in your feeds a little late; technical issues. Also, as a reminder, we take Federal holidays off - it's Presidents Day on Monday - so our next episode will be on Tuesday. We do this to support our tiny team, as the grind of a daily podcast is intense. Places we've been to: Gateaux in Dearborn; Urbanrest in Ferndale As always - feedb
Why the Midtown Starbucks closing may be a bigger story
So the story we broke of the Starbucks at Mack and Woodward in Detroit closing has gone locally semi-viral. The response revealed a number of things at play that we're digging into, ranging from what appear to be very unsafe conditions for employees to a lack of mental health services. Here we share our notes and myth-busting (so far) as we work on a more in-depth report on the issues, including mental health, facing the area. Thanks to those who became a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetr
DCFC signs Ben Morris; Local Superbowl ties, Pistons trade + more
Today's show is busy. 01:59 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about Superbowl players that had Michigan or Metro Detroit ties 07:38 - We get into the Pistons multi-way trade and James Wiseman 16:00 - Some Michigan basketball 18:14 - And U of M basketball 19:58 - Detroit City FC signs Ben Morris from Ipswich Town; plus we talk about a friendly as the season gets ever closer. Plus, the team's games will be on ESPN+. Thanks to those who became a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit As always - feedb
A word about the Michigan State shootings
Today is not a regular episode. Here's a word about the Michigan State University shootings, the aftermath, and what needs to be next. You can find am earlier version of the text in our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/its-a-sad-valentines-day-in-michigan As we learn more, we need to do more. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.
Reggie Corbin is ready to play at Ford Field
Michigan Panthers RB Reggie Corbin joins us to talk about the upcoming USFL season. Then, I share some things to know and openings around metro Detroit, including a downriver spot expanding to downtown Birmingham. If you were wondering what I was talking about with 99 balloons and maybe don't know 80s music: https://youtu.be/hiwgOWo7mDc As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support the show as a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit As a one-time thing: https://www
$2.5B Henry Ford Health development; Trying new places + more
It's Friday, so that means it's time for Devon O'Reilly. Jer talks about the new Kitab Cafe and bookshop in Hamtramck; Devon visited the Potato Pit in Dearborn We discuss the $2.5B development headed for the Henry Ford Health campus at Lodge and the Boulevard in Detroit - A Dearborn development is in the top 20 in size in the country We get into some EV/Autonomous talk Belle Isle Pizza has new owners and has re-opened, so we have homework for Engineer Randy. As always - feedback, dailydetroit
Randy's February Restaurant Round-up
Engineer Randy hops on the mic and we talk: The new Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park The massive new HopCat in Royal Oak An old favorite in LJ's Sweetheart Lounge Noorjahan in Grosse Pointe Park Taqueria Los Charros in Lincoln Park And more, including our love of raspberries and why Randy drives further to skip the 8 Mile Meijer As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support the show one-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Support the show as a member: http
Ferndale (literally) rises; Detroit development + more (ft. Robin Runyan)
On today's show it's a mix of multistory developments in Ferndale, Oak Park and Detroit to talk about with Robin Runyan of Urbanize Detroit. p.s. - Yes, we're aware of the Henry Ford Health $2.5 billion announcement over on Grand Boulevard and the Lodge. This was recorded before the surprise announcement this morning. More on that later this week. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.
Detroit City FC signings + Let's talk trialists
The countdown is on to the Detroit City FC season, and Fletcher Sharpe is in to break down some signings and share some insights. Le Rouge has signed Jalen Robinson and Cy Goddard since we last talked. We officially know that Richard Foster is done at Detroit City. We also know more about the trialists who long-time Detroit City FC fans are going to be very excited about. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.
Downriver Linked Greenway improvements are coming (ft. Mary Bohling)
Today we’re talking about Downriver. This project - running from Detroit through river rouge, Ecorse, Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton, Grosse Ile, Gibraltar, Rockford, Brownstown and Flat Rock - is making $4.1 million in gap and intersection improvements to the Downriver Linked Greenways. To learn more, on the line we have Mary Bohling.. She’s the Co-chair of the Downriver Linked Greenways. Website: https://downrivertrails.org/ Then, three stories to know around town. As always - feedback, dailyde
New restaurant by a Top Chef; GAR castle sold + more
Man about town and Mr. Friday Devon O'Reilly is here for all things fun on Friday. We're talking about the possibility of what's going into the old Calexico space at Woodward and Gratiot. It looks like a celebrity chef with a Chicago restaurant. The historic Grand Army of the Republic Building (GAR) has sold. We discuss what's next, including a steakhouse. The QLINE is starting a park and ride trial for those coming downtown. And, we have a question for you where our wonderful and connected list
Barrett Strong made more than Motown hits, he made a lasting impact
Today, we’re diving into the life and legacy of Motown legend Barrett Strong. He passed away over the weekend at the age of 81, and although born in West Point, Mississippi, when came to Detroit after World War Two, the Motor City is became where he made his name. To dive in on this, i’m joined - from all away across the pond in the UK - by Adam White. His excellent book is Motown, The Sound of Young America; and he writes the West Grand Blog, where if you want to keep up with what’s happening i
Kid orders $1k of food from Grubhub; Ban cashless businesses?; New stuff
Busy Wednesday show. - Shianne has a love of Olga's snackers, and we talk about maybe trying their new wings - We talk with the dad, Keith Stonehouse, of the kid who ordered something like $1k of food on Grubhub and how it happened. - A Detroit city councilmember wants to ban cashless establishments in the city. Jer shares a personal story. - Metropolis bike shop is expanding into Ferndale in an old market - Taystee is setting up in Little Caesars Arena - who knew they expanded to Ann Arbor, too
Will you watch the USFL in Detroit?; Tom Brady to the Lions?; Does Detroit City need a 10-goal scorer?
Three topics to talk about today as we get into sports around Metro Detroit. First, the USFL made a big splash with the media at their announcement at Ford Field. The opposite-season football league has gotten some attention with the Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars playing in the motor city, and metro Detroit is American football crazy. So will you watch? Will it be a thing? Then, Mike Florio suggested Tom Brady for the Lions. Do we want to be the divorced dad's rebound team? And finall
Brush Park fun; Wahlburgers done; Paczki Run
Devon and Jer jump into the thick of it with mostly fun stories for your Friday. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.
Building a high-rise from the top down (ft. Steve Houston)
The Exchange in Downtown Detroit has captured people's imagination because it's being built from the top down. But why is that happening? Turns out, it's a very efficent way to build a building and it might be happening more in the future. Steve Houston of LIFTbuild is my guest to get into the details. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.
New affordable housing; Pizza place moving; Warrilow's for sale; Midtown openings
Big, busy show. Jer went and checked out the new affordable housing development Marwood + Marston in the North End. Neat townhomes and a rehab of an apartment block. Popular pizza place Michigan & Trumbull is moving out of their Corktown spot. But where isn't known yet as rents rise. More than $400k is still missing from a theft from the Detroit Public Library. https://outliermedia.org/detroit-public-library-fraud-400k-missing/ Ferndale dive bar institution Warrilows is for sale. Who will bring
DCFC Offseason talk: Less than 60 days 'til Keyworth (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
A little offseason chat about our local USL Championship pro soccer team, Detroit City FC. There's the addition of Adrian Billhardt, but some concerns (including the number of players on the roster) remain as opening day creeps up. Teams across the USLC have been spending, and we hope Le Rouge follows suit. Plus: - We get word of a friendly from the Riverhounds - A performance coach has left for MLS - Fletcher Sharpe has two more suggestions for the roster - And we evaluate a scorer who became
Working on big local challenges (ft. Matt Elliott, Bank of America Detroit)
Population. Affordable housing. First time homebuyers. And more. There's a lot going on and facing Metro Detroit, and Bank of America's president for Detroit joined me at the Detroit Policy Conference to talk about them for a bit.
Is Calexico Detroit done?; New area code; Driver's licenses on the decline + more
00:55 - What we're drinking. Artificial Intelligence IPA from Atwater and Spruce Tip from Eastern Market Brewing Co 04:52 - Is Calexico Detroit closed for good? Looks like it may be. They stayed closed for two days beyond their temporary closure sign, the location is off the website, no one picked up the phone and corporate didn't get back with us. 10:39 - Do we need to push people back to work in person? Jer thinks whatever happens if the change doesn't happen soon it's sticking. Feedback welco
Primanti Bros closes; HopCat delayed; Guilty food pleasures + more
Busy day on the show. Jer and Shianne talk about guilty food pleasures; Primanti Bros. suddenly leaving Metro Detroit; HopCat Royal Oak is delayed; new affordable housing in Detroit's Piety Hill and more. Your support is very welcome as a member on Patreon or for a one time thing on Buy me a coffee. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Harbaugh stays; DCFC signing suggestions
Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio talking about what has been years of Harbaugh drama at U of M. Plus, as it's the off-season and all we can do is speculate, Fletcher has a couple signing suggestions for Detroit City FC that would be a homecoming of sorts and add to the team. Your support is very welcome as a member on Patreon or for a one time thing on Buy me a coffee. https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
The future of biking in Detroit (ft. Jason Hall)
As 2023 gets started, Jason Hall joins us to talk about the future of biking in Detroit and metro Detroit, and what's in store for him personally as Trek looks to make more of an impact in the area. Our podcast in large part relies on our members. You can join them at: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Vieux Carre cocktail, New places, NeighborHUB + more
It's been a busy week so spent a few minutes checking in with Devon O'Reilly on his favorite new cocktail, some new places around town, Detroit home values being up and one of his favorite projects he works on, NeighborHUB.
Van Gogh intrigue; Inside Mumma Maria's House; Nora closing + more
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Amazon Fresh will heat up the grocery store war in Metro Detroit (ft. Phil Lempert)
Amazon Fresh is about to open up in Metro Detroit in a big way. This is going to heat up some real competition in an a large but not growing market in Metro Detroit. Michiganders aren't familiar with Amazon Fresh, so I got in touch with supermarket guru and expert Phil Lempert to help unpack all of this with some national experience and perspective. His website: https://www.supermarketguru.com/ Today's sponsor (who has nothing to do with our content, but thank you for helping keep this show goi
Lions wrap up a solid season + A listener DCFC question
Fletcher Sharpe and Jer wrap up the Lions season that although they didn't make the playoffs, there was still a lot of success. Plus, we answer a listener question about Detroit City FC's pace of signings compared to last year and concerns that the roster isn't filling out. This was recorded before the announced signing of Richard Ballard.
Who's next for Stabenow's Senate seat? + MI Gov race speculation (ft. Steve Friess)
Steve Friess of Newsweek, Hour and all the things is back to help unpack the beginning of what may be a crowded race for Debbie Stabenow's U.S. Senate seat as she announced her retirement at the end of this term. Plus, we get into some punditry for Michigan Governor as Whitmer is term-limited. Because if a well known name isn't running senate, they might be running for governor.
Senator retires; Avalon changes; Detroit Policy Conference preview
Things have been super busy with a bunch of projects, so I caught up with Devon O'Reilly in his office high atop downtown Detroit. Longtime U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is retiring. Who's next? What's next? It's a question to explore form multiple angles. Devon adds his two cents. Programming note - yes, we plan on having Steve Friess on the show as well. I got the assignment. Avalon International Bakery is closing their flagship store and moving into Jolly Pumpkin around the corner. Though it's
Hotels on the way + Detroit development in 2023 (ft. Robin Runyan)
What do we have to look forward to as far as development in 2023? Hotels, for one thing. Plus a whole lot more. Robin Runyan is back from Urbanize Detroit to discuss what's ahead. More: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/4-detroit-development-stories-watch-2023 Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dail
Lions in playoff hunt; Harbaugh to go pro?; Bye to Deklan Wynne; Damar Hamlin thoughts
Big time in Detroit sports. For the first time in a long time, the Detroit Lions are actually in the playoff hunt. Michigan lost to TCU and Harbaugh might go pro. Roster changes continue to Detroit City FC, and Fletcher shares some thoughts on Damar Hamlin as he's a former player. 00:38 - Detroit Lions possible playoff scenarios 12:37 - Michigan loses to TCU. What's next? Does the school still have the same allure for players it once did? 20:36 It seems like Harbaugh is flirting with going pro a
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023
Thank you for everything in 2022, and cheers to 2023! Jer + Devon have a couple openings to mention, some bold predictions and things we're done with for 2023. Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Lions lose; UM to play TCU; Jayru Campbell; Is the clock running out on Dwayne Casey?
Four sports stories to talk about on this holiday week with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:44 - We talk the Lions loss 05:42 - University of Michigan plays TCU this Saturday at the Fiesta Bowl 07:48 - Is the clock running out on Pistons coach Dwayne Casey? 13:13 - Talking Jayru Campbell and how it's been covered in the media Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -a
Detroit issues recreational pot licenses; Your favorite episodes of 2022
Happy Holidays! Send in your predictions or hopes for 2023 at dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or leave a voicemail, 313-451-5093. Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Sandwich Week shows off Detroit's best between bread (ft. Carlos Parisi)
Sandwich Week is almost here! Starting next week (Dec 26), six of Metro Detroit's best sandwich spots will be highlighted with events you can sink your teeth into. More: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWr6GpudmA/ Thanks to today's sponsor, your Metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://form
Inside the new Apt. Disco; Trying sour beers; At-home bar basics
Engineer Randy Walker joins me for a veritable podcasting trifecta. Here are the three things we’re talking about today: 01:16 - Sour beers are kind of a niche in the brewing world, and since Randy’s such a fan we’re trying some from Ferndale Project and ranking them. Not sponsored - just, a chance to try something different. Maybe you like them, maybe you don’t, but if you haven’t maybe give the genre a try. 10:05 - Apartment Disco is open on Detroit’s east side on the border with the Grosse Po
New steakhouse, An old bakery + Hot takes and cakes
Today's show sharing what to know in Metro Detroit is a grab bag of stories and a mailbag. We talk about a new steakhouse coming in, answer a listener's question about donuts, another about a bakery from back in the day, Devon dispenses life advice, and more. It's all on your Friday episode. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Smith and Co Detroit: https://www.smithandcodetroit.com/ Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
New poll reveals how Michiganders feel about inflation, gun control, democracy + more
What are the priorities of Michiganders as we wind down 2022? The answers might surprise you. The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new poll out talking about a number of Michigan issues as we're on the other side of an election and coming up on the first Democratic-controlled state legislature in decades. Eric Trytko joins me to discuss on the fly as the results were published hours ago. Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dail
Towing reforms in Detroit; Nature center nixed; Would you buy Aretha's house + more
01:02 - The city of Detroit is making a number of reforms to towing. It's been a source of corruption; and pain for Detroit residents and visitors alike. 05:09 - A nature center project in Macomb by the Detroit Zoo gets the plug pulled 12:15 - A market at Greektown Hollywood Casino is partnering with Amazon to do payment by handprint 16:24 - HopCat in Royal Oak is going to be literally massive. More details: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/12/13/a-peek-inside-new-hopc
DCFC signs Skage Simonsen; Lions crush Vikings; Cade done for season
Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk Detroit City FC signings, The Lions win and Cade's season ending. 00:45 - The Detroit Lions beat the Vikings, setting them up for a possible playoff situation. Will Fletcher drink the Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid? 10:30 - Detroit City FC signs their first new player of the off-season. Fletcher shares why Skage Simonsen is a great pickup from Loudoun; and we recap the news since we last talked of the re-signings of Devon Amoo-Mensah and Michael Bryant. 22:40 Cade Cunningha
15+ Michigan made gifts for your favorite Michigander
Jer and Engineer Randy share some of their favorite Michigan-made gifts as a local Christmas and holiday gift guide. More detailed show notes to come Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Metro Detroit's time to act is now
In so many ways, the time is now for Metro Detroit and Michigan to act to compete and reach our full potential. Today's episode has a ton of topics, but they all do kind of go together. Where we've been: 01:48 - Devon went to the LinkedIn offices in a historic pair of Detroit buildings. 06:30 - Jer was at the MichAuto Summit, and shares some takeaways especially from Duo Security founder Dug Song who had some stunning statistics to pay attention to and act on for the future. Ohio and Ontario are
Roman Mars and the 99% Invisible City
Was talking with our little team on Slack the other day and realized that there have been thousands of people who started listening to this show after October of 2020, so they might not know about one of our favorite conversations. Since I'm moderating a conference today, I’ll share with you Roman Mars. In the podcast world he needs no introduction, but if you don’t know Rroman is the creative force behind one of the most popular podcasts in the world - 99 Percent Invisible and many other projec
Dayne Bartscht is brewing local success
Beer. Donuts. Coffee. Dog treats. Delivery. Anything that could keep things afloat, Dayne Bartscht and the team over at Eastern Market Brewing Company did. Now with Lincoln Tap, Eastern Market Brewing and Ferndale Project - and an assortment of other loved products liked Dooped Donuts - it's a mini metro Detroit empire of eats and drinks. Now, he looks to the future. The largest self-distributor of beer in Michigan is looking to take a big leap and raising dollars to do it. How you could get inv
Detroit City roster review (so far); Lions light up Jaguars; Michigan in the playoffs
Big week in Detroit sports with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:59 - The Lions win over the Jags. Are the playoffs a real possibility? 07:10 - Michigan is ranked second in the CFP, and will play TCU. Did you want Ohio State instead? 12:55 - Detroit City FC has made a flurry of re-signings and said goodbye to some. We walk through who we know so far including Stephen Carroll, Rhys Williams, Matt Lewis, Maxi Rodriguez, Antoine Hoppenot and more. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -
Designing for a historic renovation (ft. Rachel Nelson + Taylor Morgan, Concetti)
Today’s episode is about history, design, and bringing a place back to life. I have a pair of guests - Rachel Nelson and Taylor Morgan from Detroit-based Concetti design to talk about a recently completed project - The Murray, a set of townhomes from more than a century ago that are now completely full with tenants. There are areas of town with a lot of new activity, whether it’s residential or commercial - and the owners, residents and developers of those spaces are more and more turning to int
District Detroit discussed; Cocktails + Cookies; Listener mailbag
Busy big podcast today. First where we've been: 01:11 Basan 05:24 Insomnia Cookies 09:23 Discussing District Detroit (more on our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/will-we-get-gleaming-towers-or-the) 17:37 Mailbag questions and potato salad found by a listener. Here's a link to the (almost) Mueller's salad. Thanks John!: https://www.windycitytimes.com/m/APPredirect.php?AID=26597 Suggestions for Devon's nickname (and other feedback) - dailydetroit - at -gmail -dot -com Feedback: ht
Soapbox Detroit connects people to where decisions are made
One of the most impactful ways to make change in your community is through local advocacy. But with tons of departments, boards and meetings, how do you know where to make your voice heard? That's where SoapBox Detroit comes in. It's a newsletter service that surfaces the public information you need to know have your say in the city of Detroit's decisions. He's got big plans for the service that could change how people connect with their government not just in the Motor City, but across the coun
Meet the new Throwbacks Home (ft. Kyle Dubay)
Today, we’re getting out the studio and heading to Detroit’s capitol park. We’re visiting the newly-opened Throwbacks Home - a showroom and retail space in the old Lover’s Only burger spot. But instead of double patties with cheese, it’s a double helping of design. If you’re not familiar, Thowbacks Home is a new venture of Woodward Throwbacks, powered by a couple of the most interesting entrepreneurs in Detroit, Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay. You might be one of their nearly 70,000 followers on Ins
Big week in Detroit sports: Michigan wins, Lions show up, Cabrera retires
Busy week in Detroit and Michigan sports, and Fletcher Sharpe is here to sort it all out. 01:08 - It's Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera's last season. Fletcher shares how he's one of his favorite players and why. 04:23 - The Detroit Lions showed up against the Buffalo Bills. We debate. 12:05 - Michigan shows they own the Big Ten, but are they National Championship ready? Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Previewing the 2022 MichAuto Summit (ft. Glenn Stevens)
How do we grow, keep, and retain tech talent in Michigan? That's the focus of the 2022 MichAuto summit. Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MichAuto, joins me to preview the event on December 8. Then, I send you out the door with some stories to know around town. Summit signup: https://michauto.org/michauto-summit/mas-2022/ Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Favorite Thanksgiving sides, new things and a prediction
Jer and Devon talk their favorite sides - including a blast from the past that might surprise you. Plus, there's a report that a second tower of the Fort Pontchatrain may happen this time. We discuss. Red Hook is popping up in the old Great Lakes Coffee space. The first Draft Kings version of Sports and Social is opening up in Troy. Cornerstone Barrelhouse in downtown Detroit seems done, but Devon's positive on downtown restaurants, bars and retail in general. Plus, a bold prediction for retail
New openings; Small Business Saturday recs; Adopt a senior pet month
There are a bunch of openings to talk about; the Final Four is coming back to Detroit; plus Shianne's Small Business Saturday ideas (with your suggestions); and remember it's adopt a senior pet month. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Jamaal Williams leads the NFL; Cade fades, Jaden up; and Lemon booty, defined
Big week in sports. The Jamaal Williams show has truly begun in Detroit as the Lions win three and a row and Williams has a league-leading 12 rushing TDs. Will there be a competitive Thanksgiving day game? How many wins will the Lions get with our revised predictions? Plus, U of M v OSU in football. Some thoughts. The Pistons lose Cade Cunningham possibly for the season, what's next? And we define the concept of lemon booty. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmai
Downtown Detroit to Metro Airport bus + more happening at the RTA
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan has received a new grant to help make a direct, non-stop bus line from Detroit Metro Airport to downtown Detroit a reality. We get into the details on that, an ongoing service running from Detroit to Ann Arbor and more with their COO, Harmony Lloyd. Then I send you out the door with four things to check out around Metro Detroit. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Detroit is the best around
Busy show. Where we've been? Karl's in the Siren Hotel has the best Maurice Salad, if you want to get your retro Hudson's vibe on. Plus, Le Rouge Boulangerie in GP Park brings the bread in a big way. As to stories: East African restaurant Baobob Fare gets a national nod from Esquire magazine for being a best new restaurant. We discuss and tell you about the food. Mike Epps is opening up a comedy spot in the old Punchbowl Social. Should be an improvement for a number of reasons. Detroit is a top
Who owns Detroit's rental housing?
Detroit Future City has a report out to start to understand Detroit's rental housing landscape, and how to make it healthier. We talk with Detroit Future City's Ashley Clarke and Edward Lynch about it. Plus, four things to know around town. Report link: https://detroitfuturecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Understanding-the-Rental-Landscape.pdf Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Noel Night is back
Noel Night is back! Map of this year's festivities: https://www.noelnight.org/news Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Should Lions replace turf?; Emoni Bates + Antoine Davis watch; DCFC offseason update
Today on the your Daily Detroit podcast with Fletcher Sharpe: 01:21 - A recent article says the Lions have a playoff chance, we discuss; Plus the NFLPA is pushing the Lions and other teams with artificial turf to replace it because of safety issues. 10:46 - We're watching both Emoni Bates at Eastern and Antoine Davis at UDM Mercy for standout college hoops performances locally 16:57 - A bit of a Detroit City FC offseason update as they say goodbye to four players, most of whom were on loan. Flet
Detroit's grocery store decline (ft. Amy Kuras)
Despite the flashy headlines and ribbon cuttings of Whole Foods, Rivertown Market and other — the overall number of full service grocery stores in Detroit is actually on the decline. We don't have enough square footage of grocery store to serve our population, and there's a rise of dollar store alternative that don't provide fresh food. Although not technically a food desert, many Detroiters are food insecure and underserved. There’s also a rise of dollar stores that don’t offer fresh food. Resi
Previewing Downtown Detroit's holiday markets, midway + more
It's Friday and time for a fun, about-town edition of your Daily Detroit. Jer checked out Cadillac Lodge with drinks and snacks; the Monroe Street Midway with bumper cars (see our Instagram!), giant slide, puck putt and arcade. Also quickly talked to the owners of Flamingo Vintage and DCreated Boutique. Devon dug a bit into listener requests for an update on Basan in the Eddystone near Little Caesars Arena. He also threw an "Ale Mary" looking for lunch spots, and hit up Ale Mary in downtown Roya
Pistons show promise; U of D Titan talk; Lions win? Plus Olympic boxing coming to Detroit
Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things sports. We look back at the first 10 or so games of the Pistons and the promise they show U of D Mercy Titans are kicking off their basketball season - what to watch for The Lions won? Yes, they did. But will they make it a habit? And finally, US National olympic boxing qualification event is coming to Detroit in mid March. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Michigan's Blue Election Wave (ft. Steve Friess)
A big blue wave swept over Michigan this 2022 midterm election with big wins by Gretchen Whitmer and most all the way down the ballot to reproductive rights and the for the state legislature for the first time in four decades. We dive in with Steve Friess. 01:11 Michigan’s blue wave, and surprisingly the nation is much more moderate than many pundits expected. 03:35 Governor Gretchen Whitmer beats Tudor Dixon by about the same amount she defeated Bill Schuette. 05:37 Breaking down the newly draw
How gas prices really work (ft. Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy)
We listened to your feedback on gas prices and got an expert to talk about them. We get into the actual market conditions and influences that move the needle when it comes to gas prices, what you can do to lower demand, and look ahead to Michigan's holiday season. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy: https://twitter.com/GasBuddyGuy Thanks to our sponsor for today's episode, your Metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors. https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financia
The Porter Burks case, explained (ft. Vince Colella)
While Porter Burks was in mental crisis, the 22 year old black man was shot 19 times by Detroit Police on the city’s west side on October 2, 2022. Police allege he was carrying a knife and went for officers. But video of the incident shows a lot of distance between burks and the police. The incident has drawn national attention, protest, and raised questions about how should we respond to and care for people in these situations. Importantly, there's also a $50 million lawsuit filed on behalf of
Trying a sports bar; Big project on Grosse Pointe / Detroit border; Cafe takes a nap, StockX layoffs
Today: Devon tries a sports bar downriver called "Big League Brews" Jer visits Narrow Way Cafe for the last time in a while as it's taking a nap (or pause) to reset operations There's a project on the Grosse Pointe Park / Detroit border that whether you agree with it or not will be transformational City of Detroit's unemployment rate continues to drop Local unicorn startup darling StockX is doing a round of layoffs Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot-
Taylor Swift coming to Detroit; A Sus announcement in Highland Park; Detroit restaurants won't get color grades
Four things: Taylor Swift is coming to Detroit, and apparently we should talk about it. An announcement for an anonymous donor supposedly dropping $10 billion seems to be missing steak and sizzle. Sure, anything *could* happen, but we share the multiple reasons why it feels suspect A proposed ordinance in to put color grades in Detroit restaurant windows has failed, with strong business pressure against it Amazon is delaying the opening of their Detroit facility on the old State Fairgrounds sit
What Detroit City FC needs on the pitch in '23; A black eye for MSU football
Today's show is in two parts. The first 2/3rds talks about the final match of Detroit City FC's season in Memphis, a 3-1 loss in the USL Championship eastern conference playoffs. We then get into the lessons from that match and the lessons from the season. Fletcher Sharpe shares his seven players he thinks Detroit City FC should take a look at. Plus, we unpack the terrible incident in the tunnel at Michigan Stadium where a MSU player hits of U of M player with a helmet. As of this recording, the
Harry Houdini's final stop was Detroit (ft. John Cox)
Happy Halloween! Harry Houdini was one of the most legendary performers in the world, and his final stop was right here in Detroit. Houdini expert and historian John Cox joined us to talk about Houdini's final performance in Detroit, the controversy around his untimely demise and the cause. We also get into some of the reasons Houdini was a fan of cities like Detroit that gave him a warm welcome and more freedom to perform his craft. Cox is the creator and curator behind https://www.wildabouthou
Argo AI gone; Vegan coney island closing; Detroit holiday markets returning
There's a lot in today's podcast about Metro Detroit. What we're drinking: The Lounge Coffeeshop from Wyandotte; Cafe Alto in Detroit Where we've been: San Morello and Woodward avenue in Detroit; Central Station Hotel in Memphis, TN Stories: The plug is pulled on self-driving car venture Argo AI by Ford and VW. Devon and Jer discuss what this means for the future, and that autonomous cars are further off than many thought plus the hype train around it. TechCrunch; Road and Track America's fir
What Michigan's 3 Ballot Proposals Do (ft. Eric Lupher)
Today's show dives into the policy particulars of what Michigan's three constitutional amendment ballot proposals actually do. With the election just a couple of weeks away, what I've learned is most of you are real set on who you're going to vote for - but not what. Eric Lupher, president of the non-partisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan joins me to unpack them. https://crcmich.org/ Proposal 22-1, Term Limit Reform and Financial Disclosure: 04:08 Proposal 22-2, Promote the Vote 2022: 1
Urban farm could own land; Merging the Pointes?; Monroe Street Midway
Today's show is a grab bag of topics. We talk a bit about Jer's trip to Memphis, how walkable it was, and an old train station that was converted to a hotel and restaurant but also is still a train station. There's a report out that long-time urban farmers Brother Nature may finally be able to buy some vacant land for the city. Although very popular online, over the years it's been difficult for urban farmers to get ownership of properties from the city and Land Bank. https://www.bridgedetroit.c
How to get your piece of $500k for a Detroit-based project
NeighborHUB, a collaborative effort between General Motors and the Detroit Regional Chamber, is back with their expanded NeighborHUB program. It makes available half a million dollars in grants to nonprofits and small businesses working in communities throughout Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck. Devon O'Reilly - our Friday co-host - also is a big part of this program so we talked about it along with Genna Young from GM about why it exists and how to apply for it yourself. https://www.detroi
WeWork walks away; Beloved bagels return; Hani love
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Road diets and canals, oh my
On today's show: We discuss the construction that's beginning on the road diet for Woodward avenue in Ferndale and nearby. More background: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/construction-start-woodward-through-ferndale-pleasant-ridge Plus, residents come out against a plan to put stop logs in the canals of Jefferson Chalmers near the Grosse Pointe border. Jer shares a little history and hopes a permanent solution can be found quickly, because being designated a FEMA flood area is bad news. Mor
DCFC Talk: Playoffs start in Memphis; Steinwascher wins Black Arrow
Detroit City FC is in the playoffs! We recap the last game of the regular season against The Miami FC. Nate Steinwascher gets the Black Arrow award as DCFC's most valuable player What Le Rouge will need to win against Memphis 901 Plus our predictions for the match Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
The Belle Isle Nature Center is back (and better) ft. Amy Greene
The COVID hiatus gave the Belle Isle Nature Center to come back with a new look and new exhibits. Amy Greene, the nature centers director for the Detroit Zoological Society joins me to talk about it outside the center that has had $2.5 million in improvements. Today's show sponsor: Your Metro Detroit Edward Jones financial advisors. Call 866-975-8655 or click https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmai
Midtown Target update; Pink Aquavit; Wyandotte's Iron Gate + trying a pizza robot
Today's fun Friday has Randy Walker in for Devon who will be back next week. - Norden Aquavit's Pink strawberry is out, and we have a sip. Each year is different, and this has a great flavor. We also talk a bit about what Aquavit is in case you don't know. - Randy went to Wyandotte's Iron Gate for a Tiki cocktail experience - Everyone's talking about the ZaBot Pizza Robot, but few are saying what it's like. We went with our own money and give it a spin with feedback - There's progress on Target
DCFC Talk: What's ahead; Rowdies controversy; Playoff positioning
Welcome back from the holiday weekend. We're talking Detroit City FC as the regular season wraps up and a little mailbag on the Lions. - A quick look back at the Louisville City FC game - Fletcher Sharpe unpacks what happened with Monterey Bay, Laurence Wyke, The Tampa Bay Rowdies, the appealed suspension and the controversy. This could impact DCFC on the pitch because if the season ended right now Le Rouge would be headed to Tampa Bay. - Stephen Carroll playing impacts who Fletcher picks to win
Where's the good beef? Plus 7 Things around Metro Detroit
We cover a lot of ground on the Friday podcast. 00:40 - Visiting the newish Fairway Packing Steak Shop and found some good beef 03:28 - Devon highlights that downtown Detroit's Plum Market is a busy place and we discus why 07:02 The historic United Artists Theater is coming down for a parking lot. Differing views here. 07:57 Beer Exchange in downtown Detroit is no longer a stock market of beer but an event space 11:04 The Charlotte is complete, affordable housing in midtown near the Detroit Ship
DCFC Talk: So you're telling me there's a chance
Detroit City FC is in the final stretch of the regular season and making a push into the playoffs. Fletcher Sharpe is in studio to talk about The match against Loudoun and Maxi's hat trick The importance of winning or at least drawing the Louisville City match to help our home playoff chances that stand at 17% as of this recording according to 538 The USL Championship's largest ever Hadji Barry deal to Future FC and the players teams might want from Le Rouge's roster in the offseason Black Arro
Detroit's the catalyst of everything cool (ft. Marcus Lewis)
"Detroit to me has always been the catalyst of cool, everything that's dope." Marcus Lewis is a Detroit native and founder of Full View Productions based in the city. He joins me today to talk about the benefits of making national level media right here — and how this Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year built his business on the third coast. Full view productions: https://fullviewpro.com/ Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
Will the Hudson's tower strangle the RenCen?
A failed back-to-the office push by General Motors (and some other stories) brings back into question the future of the RenCen and raises other concerns about Downtown Detroit. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
This Boblo Boat is rising from the ashes
Where we go on the Boblo Boat St. Claire to learn about what's ahead for the historic steamship; Plus a documentary out "Boblo Boats: A Ferry Tale" that connects the history of these boats to today. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
DCFC Talk: Who do you wanna face in the playoffs?; Bring out the press; Goddard + Foster surprises
Welcome to our weekly Detroit City FC talk! On today's episode, soccer journalist Fletcher Sharpe discusses: 00:30 The tie against FC Tulsa that should really have been a win 02:03 The tie gainst New Red Bulls II that should have been a win 03:46 Coach Trevor James changes things up and brought out the press against Tulsa, and it's exciting to watch 06:08 Ways Le Rouge is a different team since the beginning of the season 09:23 Dario Suarez and some City history 13:48 Previewing next weekend aga
The power of porches + exterior design ft. Matt Mosher, DZINLY
One of my favorite spaces is the porch, front or back. Well, really, for me, front. We talk with Co-Founder of Dzinly Matt Mosher about front porches, why they're important, and how to improve them. DZINLY: https://dzinly.com/ Then we share three stories to know around town. The Lucky Duck in Clawson suddenly closed after just a year; Gratiot in Detroit as the most dangerous for car crashes; and GM is pushing their white collar employees back to work three days a week. Feedback: https://forms.gl
Taco tales, new buildings, and Dearborn signs up for the Imagination Library
Big show today, hitting a lot of topics with Friday co-host Devon O'Reilly. 01:16 - We discuss what we're drinking, including an easy fall cocktail that's a turn on an old fashioned 02:08 - Where we've been and Devon does a mini M Cantina review 04:29 - Speaking of tacos, word is the popular Taqueria El Rey is reopening but in Lincoln Park (More: https://detroit.eater.com/2022/9/13/23350747/taqueria-el-rey-food-truck-new-location-downriver) 05:48 - While they've been partially gone (they're do
Detroit's suing the Census; SW Detroit restaurant week is coming; Bye, Dad's Bar; Taking the bus to the auto show
Busy show today! The city of Detroit is suing the census Southwest Detroit restaurant week is coming Dad's Bar shuts down on the Grosse Pointe / Detroit border ahead of a new development in an area seeing a lot of investment Plus, David Gifford of Transit Guide Detroit shares multiple ways to get to the Detroit auto show that don't involve a personal vehicle. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com
DCFC Talk and Yazeed love; Lions win; Emoni Bates mess; Scott Harris is new Tigers president
Fletcher Sharpe is back to talk about the Detroit Lions win against the Commanders; the mess that's now the Emoni Bates situation; Guarded optimism about the Tigers adding Scott Harris to their front office. Then, of course, Detroit City FC talk. Yazeed Matthews has shown some new skills in recent games; we break down the Tampa Bay win and look ahead to NY Red Bulls II and FC Tulsa as Le Rouge hs clinched a playoff spot. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A Or dailydetroit -at- gmail -d
Detroit Auto Show changes; I-375 gets Federal funding
On today's show: 00:48 What are we drinking? It's Negroni Week. Many local bars are participating. https://www.negroniweek.com/find/ 03:20 Checked out the home tour in University District and ate at Beppe in Royal Oak. https://eatbeppe.com/ Devon went to Bar Pigalle. 05:36 Eric went to the Detroit Auto Show's media day and reports back on the cars, the scene, and what's different this year as it's definitely got a different feel. Devon talks about changing expectation with what the show is, and
Same old Lions; Playing bad teams + gambling on college sports; Detroit City FC upset win
All things Detroit sports. First, despite the hype of the HBO Hard Knocks special, Fletcher Sharpe talks about how the Lions are still the Lions and he has a low opinion on their season. Second, we talk about Michigan on the podcast (Michigan State, too) and whether we should be playing teams we can blow out, and instead teams that matter. Plus, should we bet on college sports at all? Finally, Detroit City FC. Le Rouge had an upset win over the Colorado Switchback over the weekend. Fletcher talk
Media today; Finding common ground; The Detroit region's future + more ft. Craig Fahle
Today's show is a conversation with Craig Fahle. His voice, if you’ve been following the Detroit conversation for awhile, should sound familiar to you. He’s a long-time radio host and now communications professional. His newest thing for your ears is the VVK podcast, an occasional show that does deep dives into important and interesting issues. Me and Craig have talked without microphones around a number of times, but this is the first time we’ve taken it on air. And there’s a wide-range we cove
Diners seem to want inspection cards in windows; Grandmont Rosedale places to check out; Selma Blair doing DWTS
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Detroit City FC Supershow; Tim Robinson gets an Emmy; Hamtramck Yacht Race Champion
Most of today's podcast is a Detroit City FC super show, catching up on where the team is at right now, Fletcher's take on a couple of signings, and our home playoff game hopes. Plus, we talk about Tim Robinson getting an Emmy and Fletcher's stellar Hamtramck Yacht Race performance - plus a little history on what it is. Feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or https://forms.gle/ZW42N1aFBMuuY6GJA You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Should Detroit restaurants have public grades?; Historic Unity Bell refurbished; Buick wants dealers all-in on EVs
Today's show is in three parts. Detroit could get public restaurant grades in windows, whether it's a letter grade like some cities or a color scale. Should we? What do you think? The Detroit Unity Bell is being officially unveiled this week. A cool piece of Detroit history, restored. Plus, Buick wants its dealers to go all-EV. Some dealers are hesitant, and GM is offering to buy them out. Feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.pa
Back from the darkness! 3 Places we've tried + 3 Things to know around town
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Part of Michigan's 2019 no-fault auto insurance reform was ruled unconstitutional. What's next? (ft. Todd Berg)
Attorney Todd Berg from Michigan Auto Law joins me to talk about the impact of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruling last week that part of the massive no-fault auto insurance reform passed in 2019 was deemed unconstitutional. So what's next? What about catastrophic claims? Did we misguidedly give away too much from the claims fund? What about when crash victims who have been getting services since before the 2019 reform - when might they get help? And what about costs, have they gone down for dr
Trying Faygo Jazzin' Bluesberry; Inside Bakalikan + The Roost; 24Grille reopening + more
Today's show is full of fun stuff around town. We tried the returned to market Faygo Jazzin' Bluesberry plus came up with a cocktial for it, the Bluesberry Cobbler. J er tried out The Roost in Woodbridge: https://www.instagram.com/theroostdetroit/?hl=en Devon went to Bakalikon in Greektown: http://greektownmarket.com/ Devon spotted a reincarnation of 24Grille, and we discuss the future spots on the first floor of the Westin Book Cadillac hotel. Plus, the ClawsonFest is this Saturday with some ta
Detroit's historic Hurlbut Gate will get its eagle back + Things to know around town
Today's feature conversation is with Doug Atkinson of the Great Lakes Water Authority, talking about the work being done to restore the Hurlbut Gate on East Jefferson outside Waterworks Park. Then, we get into some stories around town and things to do in Metro Detroit. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Giant Slide reopens, gets new track; DCFC Recap; Moro's for sale + more
Today, we start with a little Detroit City FC coverage. Le Rouge lost 1-0 to Louisville over the weekend. There's a recap and then some words from Coach Trevor James and Goalkeeper Nate Steinwascher. Plus - Highland Park is ruled against, saying they owe millions in water-related debt. It could financially crush the small enclave city. The Giant Slide on Belle Isle is open after some adjustments after launching some riders over the weekend. The story even got its own music track thanks to @GMACC
Detroit's the place to be for the zombie apocalypse?; New octopus; DSO season preview
What an episode. From Donut Kastle to Ladder 4 Wine bar, places to go. From a DSO season preview with the president of the orchestra to a new octopus on Belle Isle, where to go. And for a dash of absurdity, we discuss our zombie preparedness level. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Belle Isle giant slide is back, Wyandotte water pollution, Back to school tax holiday?
A set of stories today plus a bonus link at the end of the podcast that's business in the front and party in the back. Our work is supported in part by people like you. Join us as a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
VinFast, Vietnam and the future of electric vehicles (ft. Eric Trytko)
Today's feature conversation is with Eric Trytko, who traveled to Vietnam to learn more about emergent electric car maker VinFast. We take the opportunity to talk more about the wider space and if Eric thinks automakers are going to hit their targets of selling only electric vehicles. Here's Eric's piece on Fuse: https://fuseautotech.com/blog/speed-scale-intent Then, I share three quick stories you should know around Detroit today. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.
Trying Vernors Black Cherry; HBO Hard Knocks makes Lions fans happy; Barry Sanders in the cheeseteak game; Money for Michigan Avenue
Lots to talk about today, but first we try the new Vernors Black Cherry flavor and put it in cocktails. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
On Monkeypox, low vaccination rates and the high cost of insulin (ft. Dr. Paul Thomas)
Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to talk about: What we need to know about Monkeypox; The low childhood vaccination rates that leave us vulnerable to the possibility of a measles outbreak And the high cost of insulin and what he's doing about it in his practice and what to do about it overall More: https://www.plumhealthdpc.com/ You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Downtown retail will never be the same (ft. Conrad Kickert)
Here's an idea: Because of the changing nature of what retail is, the new Gucci store coming to downtown Detroit doesn't have to sell very much directly to be a success. There's been a lot of talk about downtown Detroit's retail situation as some businesses have closed up shop or left. But, it looks like it may be part of a bigger shift nationally and internationally around what retail in downtowns is and what kinds of things activate those spaces. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: htt
Dolly Parton appreciation; Chroma opens; Northville shuts down streets permanently
From very south of Woodward, your Daily Detroit. Jer chimes in from the road and Devon's at home. We talk about: Dolly Parton to her Imagination Library book program that serves kids 0-5 in select Detroit zip codes (and parts of the rest of the nation); Plus the Lily Tomlin photo in downtown Seiverville (she's from Detroit, ya know). As to actual stories, Chroma Detroit had an open house and Devon went. Wyandotte is apparently making big moves in being a downtown people want to live in; and Nort
Unpacking the primary results in Metro Detroit (ft. Steve Friess)
The 2022 Michigan primary happened. So what's next? Were we right on our predictions? Where do things go from here? Steve Friess returns to unpack it. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Royal Oak makes list of best places to live; Grocery store for sale + more
Shianne's in the studio to talk about the things happening around metro Detroit. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Metro Detroit primary predictions + punditry (ft. Steve Friess, Newsweek)
It's Primary Election Day in Michigan! Steve Friess is here to help unpack it and make some predictions relevant to Metro Detroit. Then, we'll look back at it later this week and see how we did and what surprises there were in 2022. We'll talk about the new 13th District involving Portia Roberson, Adam Hollier, Shri Thanadar and others. The race between Andy Levin and Haley Stevens in Oakland County As well as the gubernatorial race and how recent events have changed the odds, and some others a
Detroit City FC final stretch check-in (ft. John Morrissey, USL Tactics)
Hey friends! John Morrissey (@USLTactics) on Twitter is one of the best strategic minds in American soccer. Today we get an outside perspective looking in on Le Rouge's inaugural USL Championship season as we're about 2/3rds of the way in, what's next, the playoff situation, how they're settling into the league and of course previewing this Saturday's match on the road with the Tampa Bay Rowdies. On Twitter: https://twitter.com/usltactics On the USL Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmFK9K
Devon's back; Pistons return the teal?; Gilbert gets tax breaks; New riverfront apartment renderings + more
Hey all. Devon's back now that his special project is here! But, it's gonna be about 18 years until the work is complete. As to stories - we talk about drinks, places we've been. The Detroit Pistons are rolling out throwback teal jerseys for ten games. Are you on board? Dan Gilbert gets his tax breaks with a 5-4 vote, but helps open up a greater discussion about lowering the city's very high rates. There's a new rendering for the apartments going on the Joe Louis site on the Detroit riverfront:
Keys to ease the labor shortage and bridge the talent gap (ft. Cindy Pasky, Strategic Staffing Solutions)
Cindy Pasky is the founder and CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions. She has some bright ideas based in real-world experience on how to bridge the talent gap and find the people you need within your own organization, among other topics we touch on. The organization recently moved to the Fisher Building, after spending many years in the Penobscot. More: https://www.strategicstaff.com/ You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a mont
Trying Pizza Cat Max; Time Will Tell; Bar Pigalle + Randy loves frog legs
Engineer Randy Walker steps in to talk about some of the places we've checked out around town and our first impressions. We touch on the new Pizza Cat Max in downtown Detroit's Greektown; Time Will Tell, a newish cocktail bar on Woodward; Bar Pigalle in Brush Park. We also share some snacks of food updates from a new gas station with free slushies to a restaurant in Ferndale that'll let you cool off for free. Plus, frog legs. lots of talk of frog legs. And sour beer. You can help us rebuild afte
Impact of losing Amoo-Mensah for season; A disappointing draw; New Mexico United is next
Jer and Fletcher catch up on the porch to talk a little Detroit City FC. Heads up, we'll be doing two episodes this week, a bit of a summer slowdown. Our backup studio we were using after the fire is unavailable for a couple weeks, so we're scrambling to make podcasts however we can. The best move was to take a couple days and do a proper reset. You can support our rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www
Detroit named one of World's Greatest Cities; Robotaps; Ambassador Bridge owner stymied + more
Places to check out: Dragonfly and Loui's Pizza Stories: We discuss the criteria on naming Detroit one of the world's 50 greatest cities; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order preventing extradition to other states for providing reproductive services; Robotaps without bartenders are coming to Michigan; Ambassador Bridge owner stymied in getting a second span by Canada You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly membe
For business, Detroit's the place to be (ft. Alex Linebrink, Passage)
What are some of the keys to building a successful business in downtown Detroit? Passage is a ticketing and payments company that found a niche working with smaller and medium sized events. They navigated through the pandemic not by retreating... but by investing. And it's paid off. Alex Linebrink - the CEO and Co-Founder Passage is my guest to unpack all of that. He's got a lot of big, positive energy about the city and I think you'll hear it in this conversation. You can help us rebuild after
Putting power in the hands of our future (ft. Angelique Power, Skillman Foundation)
Angelique Power, Logan Newman, and Mohammad Muntakim join me to talk about putting actual power in the hands of Detroit's youth and young adults. The Skillman Foundation is doing some very interesting things around this; including giving real grant making power to our youth. We discuss rank-choice voting, the media, how voting isn't enough, the importance of getting involved on a local level and more. Recorded at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island during the Mackinac Policy Conference. Thanks to
DCFC v. Monterey Bay FC preview + women's season done; Pistons summer positivity
Fletcher Sharpe is in to wrap up the DCFC men's win against Indy Eleven, preview the match ahead against Monterey Bay FC. Then we talk a bit about the end of the Detroit City FC women's 2022 season. And finally, Fletcher is very positive about the Pistons after some Summer League play. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Cass Cafe closing; Detroit area population drop; Big state bucks for projects + Meet a 3,100lb dog
Show notes to come You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
DCFC's disappointing draw; Injury worries; Indy Eleven preview
On location at Keyworth in Hamtramck, Jer and Fletcher catch up after the disappointing draw against Hartford Athletic. Fletcher Sharpe analyzes the match, worries about Detroit City FC's Captain Stephen Carroll leaving the match with a non-contact injury; and previews Indy Eleven this Saturday on the road. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
A day without cars on Belle Isle? + Transit in Macomb County at risk
Transit Guide Detroit's Dave Gifford joins us for a conversation on a couple of topical issues. First, what about a day once in awhile with no cars on Belle Isle? A petition aims to do just that. We also do some myth busting about Belle Isle's history and design. Petition: https://www.change.org/p/car-free-day-on-belle-isle Plus, Macomb County due to a procedural matter may not have SMART on the ballot this November to renew their millage if action is not taken. Without the millage, all of the c
Inside Detroit City FC's new flagship store; Hartford match preview; USC + UCLA joining Big Ten hot take
On today's show, Fletcher and Jer check out the new Detroit City FC store before it opens in downtown Detroit's Capitol Park. - We look back at the tape for the win over the Las Vegas Lights and hope for maximum Maxi in the future - Hartford Athletic is in town Wednesday (7:30p, Keyworth). What can we expect? Three points are needed right now. - Plus, Fletcher thinks that USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten is dumb, and shares why. (p.s. - we know about the new signing, it happened after we recorde
Trying SpkrBox + Traverse City Whiskey; Hudson's tower saga; Belle Isle shuttle
Devon O'Reilly is in as he is on Fridays: - Jer checked out the renovated SpkrBox (former Urban Bean) and it's quite the mid century modern spot in Capitol Park - Devon went to the Traverse City Whiskey tasting room in Ferndale - We get into the nitty-gritty of the Hudson's tower situation; the request for additional incentives, the complicated factors at play with the DDA and how that works, and why the University District is looking to tax itself extra for basic services the city doesn't provi
Every city has a story to tell (ft. Jeanette Pierce, City Institute)
Jeanette Pierce has spent her life so far connecting Detroiters to the stories and places of their community. In her next chapter at the City Institute, she's taking what she's learned and her experience to help cities and suburbs around the country do just that. Learn more: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ Love what we do? You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Has Detroit's marijuana industry lost out to the suburbs? (ft. Paul Demko, Politico)
Paul Demko, Cannabis editor for Politco joins me to talk about his recent piece that's a deep-dive into Detroit's late-opening cannabis industry, the well-intentioned equity components that are facing legal hangups, and if black owned and city businesses can catch up. Have a read: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/06/17/detroit-black-marijuana-businesses-00040007 You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly membe
DCFC heads to Vegas; Pistons do well in draft; Baseball without announcers?
Fletcher Sharpe is here to talk all things Detroit City FC, USL Championship and then some other sports, too. DCFC is licking wounds again after losing in Memphis. They head to Vegas next, who is on a hot streak. Indy Eleven gets billion dollar soccer development, and we talk about how a passionate fan base shows you don't need MLS. The Detroit Pistons do well in draft, and also say goodbye to Grant - Fletcher has some thoughts on that. Plus, Major League Baseball without announcers? We're gonna
Reasons why abortion services need to be available you might not know (ft. Dr. Paul Thomas)
The reality is we don't talk about abortion in polite conversation. So we will today, so we can learn things. If you're of a certain age, you may know someone who's had an abortion or needed care at some point. But you don't know it. It's an emotional, private thing. But because of that, a lot of people don't know the medical reasons why safe access to these services is important. So the landmark Roe v. Wade reversal has huge impacts locally here on Michigan and Metro Detroit. Especially in wake
Fire at the podcast studio
Literally. We're reeling here after what happened last night, but committed to keep things going. Plus, we talk about a recent list of Dearborn places to eat that Devon liked a lot - but had a few more suggestions to throw on. Read their list: https://detroit.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-dearborn Here's a link we mentioned in the show to buy Gabby dog treats for saving the day and waking everyone up; and supporting the show. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Editor's note: This episo
7 Development stories around Detroit + Hudson's tower talk (ft. Robin Runyan)
Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit is in the studio, and we're talking about a ton of projects around town. Turkey Stearnes Field at Hamtramck Stadium was dedicated, Robin went. Livonia residents say no to apartments because they fear they'd bring the poors (and others) $38 million in credits is coming to Detroit to build low income units; including converting old St. Michaels catholic school on the city's east side to housing We discuss the ongoing Hudson's saga and developers going back to the
Growing and keeping people and companies in Metro Detroit (ft. Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber)
Brad Williams from the Detroit Regional Chamber joins us to talk about a number of policy and community issues facing Metro Detroit this year — the progress made; and where work still needs to be done. Recorded at the Mackinac Policy Conference, this episode is brought to you by our supporter Jerry Mangona. Some of the topics we hit: Retaining and growing industries, including automotive, in Michigan and Metro Detroit Attracting top talent and what that takes How different generations approach
What is Detroit City's missing piece to go top tier? + Previewing Memphis 901 FC
Detroit City FC showed well on a national audience of ESPN this weekend. And there's a lot to be proud of with the season so far. But there's also a lot to talk about. Antoine Hoppenot is stepping up in big ways and evolving as a player to fit the needs of Le Rouge. We get into the player piece or pieces needed to go from where we're at - a solid mid-tier that makes the playoffs - to competing for hardware, in true DCFC fashion. We also preview Memphis 901 FC match on the road this Saturday and
Trying Warda Pâtisserie, Qamaria Coffee, Dooped Donuts and the Balsamic vinegar TikTok challenge
This is fun Friday edition of the podcast, where we try three different local area treats AND the balsamic vinegar soda TikTok challenge. Warda's chef and proprietor recently won a James Beard award for outstanding pastry chef. But have you tried them yet? https://warda-patisserie-midtown.square.site/ Qamaria is a growing locally-based chain of Yemeni coffee shops with a roastery in Dearborn. They just swung open the doors on their Allen Park location, so Jer brought that in the studio: https://
Growing Esports in Detroit + the Great Lakes (ft. Norris Howard, Immortals)
Don't sleep on Esports. It's a growing thing, and thanks to Immortals, there's even more activity in the industry happening in the Great Lakes. Norris Howard joins me to talk all about it; why the company moved from California to the Great Lakes, and much more. Be sure to check out the Immortals Invasion coming to Detroit June 23-26 for fun events and on-ramps to get into the gaming industry. http://immortals.gg/rsvp/
What's next for Detroit's East Warren streetscape (ft. Allen Penniman)
Construction has begun on an $8.2 million streetscape project on East Warren in Detroit, between Cadieux and Three Mile. What are some of the improvements we'll see? What will the impact be? How long will it take? And what were some of the thoughts behind the design? Allen Penniman, East Region Design Director for Detroit's Planning and Development Department joins me on the show to talk all about what's ahead. Remember to tell a friend about the show! If you can, consider supporting us: One tim
Licking wounds ahead of ESPN coming to town: DCFC v El Paso Locomotive preview
Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio. Saturday's Detroit City FC loss against Sacramento was hurt, but such as life in pro sports. We talk about the lessons learned, places to step up and then move on. El Paso Locomotive is in town Saturday at noon for the USL Championship's first ever match broadcast on ESPN and Fletcher has the preview. Plus, some tips for coming to Keyworth. In short, show up early; and buy your tickets early so they can get a better idea how many are coming.
Help decide what's next for Belle Isle's abandoned zoo (ft. Amanda Treadwell)
Take the survey on what should happen next at the old Belle Zoo space: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=736&type=SPRK
Detroit canal closures?; Gas price feedback; Swim-up bars
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Fixing flooding, sewers, and more with an eye to the future (ft. Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works)
One of the most important assets we have in Metro Detroit is our water. From drinking it to our access to it, it's a vital part of what makes our region an attractive place to live. So in a wide-ranging conversation with Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, some of the topics we touch on: - Why we should invest to rebuild our antiquated sewer systems for the future - Eliminating combined sewer overflows to protect the Great Lakes and reduce flooding - Dealing with a contentiou
Bargain Block returns; Ransom Gillis House for sale; Money saving tips; Blood drive for Dylan
On today's show, Shianne airs some early festivus grievances about inflation and gas prices; but we focus on solutions - including tips to save money on gas and on groceries. Plus, Bargain Block is back Wednesday night. A huge hit for HGTV with 20 million viewers, it showcases Detroit in a way that people can actually afford. Then to houses most can't - the Ransom Gillis House, redone by another HGTV star in Nicole Curtis - part of it as a condo is up for sale for nearly $2 million. Brush Park i
Detroit City FC ties Pittsburgh; Sacramento Republic match preview
Detroit City FC down some players tied the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-1 in another iron sharpens iron match. Fletcher Sharpe shares the key points on taking one point home from Highmark. Next Le Rouge comes back to Keyworth to play Sacramento Republic FC in a stretch that matters for playoff positioning. We discuss the importance of the match to be broadcast on ESPN in a couple of week. Plus, yes, Devon Kerr: DCFC is for real. Stop moving the goalposts all the way across the field. Got feedback? d
A new way to look at transit in Metro Detroit (ft. Dwight Ferrell, SMART)
Dwight Ferrell is the new-ish head of SMART, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation that runs transit services in Detroit's suburbs. Transit is an issue that's been difficult for southeast Michigan to solve. Between political differences, many cities with sprawled-out low population densities, large distances between job centers and differing priorities of what transit should do where the auto industry has been paramount; it's been hard to make progress. And the lack of it h
Connecting the history of Detroit and Mackinac Island (ft. Bob Tagatz, Grand Hotel historian)
Steamships, railroads, prohibition, an amazingly large wood frame hotel, an island without cars... there's just so much to talk about. Bob Tagatz, historian for the Grand Hotel joins me to talk about all of it.
How Ford's big investment in Michigan fits into the bigger picture (ft. Glenn Stevens, MICHAuto)
News today came that Ford's making some big investments in Michigan and Metro Detroit. With Glenn Stevens of MICHAuto, we talk about not just that news, but the overall picture of mobility, electric vehicles, and automotive in 2022. We get into the keys Michigan is going to need to compete and win the race high tech talent and a lot more. If you want to support Daily Detroit financially... A one time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Monthly membership: https://www.patreon.com/Dai
New statewide poll results; Improving women's sports in schools and at the pro level; Bravo Top Chef finalist is a local
Hello from the Mackinac Policy Conference! The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new poll out sharing what Michiganders think about the economy, schools, and more. We discuss. Sarah Welch is a top chef finalist from our area, be sure to watch her Thursday night on Bravo Top Chef. We mention the passing of a former guest, Clarence Dass. Taken all too young due to colon cancer, he made an impact. And we chat with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about a new report on Title IX, the impact on
Detroit City FC's June gauntlet; Prideraiser + more
Detroit City FC has an important June ahead to keep their position near the top of the USL Championship Eastern Conference standings. Fletcher Sharpe previews the Pittsburgh Riverhounds match and the keys to the next four games. Plus, a little love for promotion relegation as Jer's other team that wears red is Nottingham Forest. And of course, Prideraiser: https://www.prideraiser.org/campaigns/northern-guard-supporters-detroit-prideraiser-2022-ypoEeV1yez4dd/ If you want to support Daily Detroit
Traffic Jam & Snug memories; District Detroit design thoughts + more
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Previewing "Wolf Hound" + making feature movies in Michigan (ft. Michael B. Chait)
Joining me - filmmaker and director Michael B. Chait. He's from the area and has a new feature film shot in large part right here in Michigan and Metro Detroit. There's a new film, Wolf Hound, due out June 3rd. It's an action-packed couple of hours, featuring James Maslow, Trever Donovan and others. Set in German-occupied France in 1944, It's inspired by the real-life German special operations unit KG 200 that shot down, repaired, and flew Allied aircraft as Trojan horses. I talk with Cha
Detroit's historic Frederick Stearns House becomes a beautiful bed and breakfast (ft. Rachel Mitchell)
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Craig short on signatures; What was your first car?; New electric buses + more
Today producer Shianne is in the sturdio and we hit a round robin of stories. - Some Republican gubernatorial candidates, including former DPD chief James Craig, are short on signatures and really might not make the ballot. - DDOT has new electric buses, and long term this could work out well - Cars are on the road, on average, longer than ever because of supply shortages and inflation. But what was your first car? We share ours. - The Inn on Ferry Street in Midtown Detroit should see new life u
Your Detroit City FC questions; Atlanta United 2 victory wrap-up
Detroit City FC beat Atlanta United 2 3-1 over the weekend. Fletcher has the highlights and something he's watching for. As the team embraces a much-needed bye week, we answer your listener questions about the club this year. What position would an upgrade best help the men's team for the 2nd half? If Fletcher Sharpe was GM, do you have any specific players you’d want us to go get? How are we going to hold on to Trevor James, Rhys, and some of the other top players in the off-season? Devin Amoo
What's the future of the People Mover?; Immersive Van Gogh; Pricey plates; Startups feel pinch and more
We talk about a ton of things around Metro Detroit: Devon tried Brazen Bagels; Jer talks up Cafe 1923 Jer previewed the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in a historic building The Detroit People Mover is reopening with limited stations. Should there be fewer? And what about the future of the elevated rail loop, considering $100m will need to be spent soon? Unemployment is low, but investors are tightening their belts and businesses are taking a hit. We talk about how to navigate, and how Detroit's st
Ferndale Pride is back June 4 (ft. Julia Music)
Ferndale Pride is June 4, 2022. Their Executive Director Julia Music joins us to talk about everything ahead for an even that'll be bigger and better than ever in Downtown Ferndale. The event is one of the biggest spaces for celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community in Metro Detroit. Also, be sure to check out our Daily Detroit booth at the event and say hi! If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. https://p
Transit's density problem in metro Detroit; Are rides at fairs going away?; Crash Detroit ends; Who wants Pepsi-roni?
A judge has interceded in the debate on Auburn Hills leaving SMART for their own service, keeping them in service for now. But an election is looming; and there's an underlying issue with transit in metro Detroit. IT's population density and distance, as the sprawled region in many places is below the 3,000 people per square mile some studies say is needed to support regular bus service. This applies to other services, too. We discuss. 3,000 per square mile supports bus service: https://kinder.
POPnology brings R2-D2, ET, Hal 9000 and a Delorean to the Michigan Science Center (ft. Dr. Christian Greer)
The Michigan Science Center is bringing some great icons of pop culture and science fiction to Detroit's midtown for an exhibit, POPnology, you won't want to miss. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
91% Chance of playoffs for Detroit City; Miami + Atlanta previews; Remembering Pistons legend Bob Lanier
Detroit City FC is proving to the entire USL Championship they're here to stay, and a new rating from USL Tactics puts them at a 91% chance of making the playoffs. https://twitter.com/USLTactics/status/1526148070186143744/photo/3 We go over the win against Loudoun 4-2. Plus, we look ahead to a Wednesday road match against The Miami FC and then back home on Saturday against Atlanta United 2. Then Fletcher shares thoughts on the passing of the Pistons legend Bob Lanier. If this is your first time
Trying the new Ex-Wife's Famous Chicken; Hudson's tower talk; 1,000 episode party soon
What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. Show notes to come. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Going beyond the credit score to fund Black business (ft. Nimaj Driscoll)
The reality is there's a lot of inequity in our American system. It's been there since our founding. Sure, improvements have been made, but we're nowhere near there yet. And you can see it in our region, too. Short of a massive federal program to truly begin to level out the metaphorical playing field on a number of levels for African Americans and other groups, to help get wealth into communities, start businesses, and more — the work has to be done where it can. One of those areas is with acc
Plan to lower Detroit's high property taxes gains steam (ft. Nick Allen)
Long time listeners might remember the words split property taxes. The idea being - the city of Detroit's tax burden is only second only to New York City. But, I don't know if you've looked around. We don't have the household incomes, the commerce, or the number of people to support that. We were closer to that many decades ago. But no more. So the idea is to change the code to make it so land speculators and others would get punished, and those who are taking care of and improving their land ge
7 Development stories around Detroit (ft. Robin Runyan)
From buildings built from the top down in Greekton; to park work on Detroit's west riverfront; to different kinds of housing, Detroit has a number of big projects underway. To talk about some of the key ones and get you up to speed, Robin Runyan from Urbanize is in the studio. More: https://detroit.urbanize.city/ Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobinRunyan8 If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Le Rouge deals with injury woes in Tulsa loss; DCFC's challenge of an unbeaten Lou City; Women's season debut
Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio to talk match day action about Detroit City FC on the heels of a loss to Tulsa, and upcoming matches against Louisville City in the Open Cup and Loudoun United. Plus, the Women's season got an exciting start. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doing, consider supporting us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Bidding adieu to Astro + Ochre and work's changing mindset; Savage x Fenty to Detroit; What's next for malls + movie theaters
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Living with water and dealing with our changing climate in Metro Detroit (ft. Josh Elling, Jefferson East)
If you are a long time listeners of the show, you know that the far east side of Detroit by the riverfront is near and dear to my heart. Recently, they've been dealing with flooding and other issues that are a harbinger of what's to come. See, our region has some major infrastructure issues to handle - and there's some big impacts on what will happen going forward if we don't address them now. Josh Elling is the CEO of Jefferson East, a multi-service neighborhood service organization whose area
Why saving our mature trees matters (ft. Dan Herms)
Mature trees are more important than ever. Our climate is changing, with Metro Detroit on pace in a best case to feel like northern Arkansas within a lifetime; and worst, Texas. So how do we protect the trees we have? What trees should we be thinking of planting so they survive climate change? We get into all of that and more with Dan Herms, Vice President of Research and Development for The Davey Tree Expert Company. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Appl
Processing the local impact of Roe v. Wade's probable overturn; Detroit's westside weed dispensing machine shut down; River otters return
What a day. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doing, consider supporting us on a one-time basis at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Or as a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit
Ouimette added on loan; DCFC beats expectations in the USL Championship (and NYRB2); Previewing Tulsa; Women's season opens Saturday
Lots of Detroit City FC news. Fletcher Sharpe talks about the news breaking before we record the show about Karl Ouimette being loaned to DCFC from Indy Eleven. He has quite the history, and you won't want to miss it. Plus, are some pundits covering the USL Championship moving the goalposts on the club? Fletcher says yes. That there's still a long way to go and a lot to learn, but there's no doubt Le Rouge is showing they belong and are doing well. Tulsa is next on the schedule on the road, so
Bourdain was right: Travel changes you; Belle Isle Trolley; Cavnue; Things to do
Anthony Bourdain was right: Travel changes you. A recent trip to Chicago hits different in your 40s than your 20s or 30s. As listeners asked us to include more examples, ideas and experiences from other cities, here we go. Plus, Devon experiences the excellence that is Barda; Belle Isle is getting road trolleys; we talk about Cavnue, I-94 and what the heck is it; Plans for the Fairlane Mall (and the magical Ramadan festival in the parking lot at night); and there's some interesting things to do
"Make Your Own Party" with this new book (ft. Kelli Lewton, Chef + Author)
Kelli Lewton is a Certifed Executive Chef, a successful catering company owner and makes frequent appearances on local media. She has a new book out, "Make Your Own Party," with 20 blueprints to empower you to put together an awesome shindig. Support your local bookstore or get it online here: https://scribe-publishing.com/product/myo/ There's also a book launch party the Whiskey Factory: https://www.facebook.com/events/518900826313400/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22
Meet the new Detroit Refugee Network (ft. Kelli Dobner)
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Previewing the Detroit International Festival of Animation + 6 Stories to know around Metro Detroit
Today, we preview a great animation film festival coming up and hit on six stories around town you need to know about. DIFA: https://www.difestofanim.com/schedule/ More stories: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/mortgage-industry-cuts-auto-show?s=w If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doing, consider support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Should DCFC loan a player? Keyworth speculation; Saturday match preview v. New York Red Bulls II
Big show today, wrapping up DCFC's tired win against Hartford and previewing their upcoming match against New York Red Bulls II. We discuss with some dates looming ahead if it's time for DCFC to consider getting a loaned player in the next couple weeks. For new soccer fans, loans work different than in other U.S. sports and you'll want to listen to how they work. PLUS - we speculate on the future of the beloved Keyworth as the home of Le Rouge with two different takes. If this is your first time
Listener mailbag! Detroit area breakfast spots we love + your questions
Listener question mailbag! If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doing, consider support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Breaking down a triumphant win for Detroit City FC over MLS squad Columbus Crew
Tuesday was a night for the history books, and a new chapter was written for a legendary club, Detroit City FC. Against most odds, DCFC bested the Columbus Crew, an MLS squad, 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup. Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio and we do an in-depth breakdown of what went right, what went wrong, and what this means going forward. Of course, we do Detroit City FC coverage every Monday but this is a special episode because, well, this is a big deal. Usually, we do shows each weekday but thi
Previewing Detroit City FC v Columbus Crew; USFL opens season
On today's show: We do a bit of a rewind and look at Detroit City FC's win over Birmingham that takes the team to 4th place in the Eastern Division. Fletcher and Jer have differing thoughts on where the US Open Cup match against the Columbus Crew will go. And finally, the USFL has started. Are you watching? Do you care? Soundoff! If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doing, con
Meet the Bunny Mary; Road real talk; Deleting surface parking lots; Ferndale's Mezcal
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Breadless sandwich shop opens on Detroit's new greenway (ft. Marc Howland)
Today, let's go to the near east side. Joseph Campau and East Jefferson to be exact- well, it's a little tucked in as it's off the new Dennis Archer Greenway. There, you'll find what they're calling the flagship store of Breadless, a fast-casual sandwich shop without the bread. The grand opening was today and we have the details. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doi
Previewing the Royal Oak Taco Fest (ft. Jonathan Witz)
This July 4th weekend the Royal Oak Taco fest is happening for the first time. We talk with organizer Jonathan Witz about the festival, what to expect, a new family-friendly feature and more. https://www.royaloaktacofest.com/ Then, I run down five quick stories to know around town. As always, for more, check out our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/ If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Comerica Park's tiny bag policy; Big mural feelings; KMart on Blockbuster watch; Spin Lyfts off
Today's stories: Former Ford company Spin has been spun off, and now they're working with Lyft to use their scooters in their app. That leads us to a great conversation about apps - how many pages of them do you have? KMart, with big historical Detroit ties as SS Kresge, is on Blockbuster watch with just three stores remaining. We share memories. Shianne stans for local "Smile" artist Phil Simpson in what's become a whale of a mural debate. Plus, should Comerica Park change their bag policies?
Detroit City FC gets wins; Legion + Columbus Crew previews
It's a great time in Detroit for soccer. Detroit City FC strung together a couple wins against Michigan Stars and United 2. Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk about it all. Their next two matches are very interesting. Birmingham Legion comes to town in a match that DCFC needs to win to keep momentum on their blossoming USL Championship playoff chances. Then Tuesday, April 19, MLS squad Columbus Crew visits Keyworth as part of the Open Cup in what will be one of Le Rouge's toughest challenges dependin
Wine is growing in Michigan (ft. Chris Southern, Detroit Vineyards)
We're going to try some wine and talk about wine in Michigan and Detroit. Yes, its a growing thing. Not just in numbers, but in types. Our guest from Detroit Vineyards, Chris Southern, is not only going to walk us through some bottles for spring, but share some insight on the industry, maybe give you some things to think about when it comes to your perceptions of wine in our great grape state, and yes — how what's happening in the wider world impacts a local business. Detroit Vineyards: https://
Fernando's folly?; Southwest Greenway breaks ground; Tigers talk + more (ft. Robin Runyan)
Lots of stories to talk about when Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit is in the studio. The demolition of the Packard Plant seems a big step closer as a court has ordered Fernando Palazuelo to demo the long-vacant plant: https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/wayne-county-judge-orders-peruvian-businessman-to-demolish-old-packard-plant The Southwest Greenway has broken ground: https://urbanize.city/detroit/post/construction-starts-southwest-greenway-corktown Listener suggestions for the old C
Old Chung's spot for sale; Cannabis ordinance passes in Detroit; Should private companies issue parking tickets?
Producer Shianne is back! Topics discussed: The old Chung's spot is up for sale for $1.5 million: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7yFKCLTXF/ Can a private company issue parking tickets? Should they? https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2022/03/31/parking-ticket-detroit-ilitch-lca-olympia/7216197001/ Detroit's Cannabis ordinance passes, allowing for recreational sales of marijuana in Detroit: https://twitter.com/kayleighrenel/status/1511370561045336065 If this is your first
Dan Gilbert goes after Chelsea FC, but should he get it?; Plus looking ahead to Stars, Atlanta United 2
Local billionaire Dan Gilbert has joined a bid with the Ricketts family (of Chicago Cubs fame) for the storied Chelsea FC. It's one of the most important teams in the world, not just among soccer fans. We talk about why this is such a big deal - and Fletcher has thoughts on if he should get it and why. Then, there's something worrying us as we recap the Memphis 901 FC match, look ahead to the U.S. Open Cup game against Michigan Stars and then this weekend on the road against Atlanta United 2. We
April Fools' headlines; Yemeni coffee expanding; Plus transit, beer + openings
The Friday show covers some April Fools' day headlines; a Yemeni coffeeshop is expanding locations; QLINE + People Mover updates; EMBC's newest brew; Detroit Pizza Company opening; and Anchor Bar returns. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=757ee1f8c6ba4461
Working to save Royal Oak's Main Art Theater; DCFC pre-match news
Today's show is in two parts. First, the Main Art Theater in downtown Royal Oak is in danger of being demolished. We discuss it with an advocate working to save it, Jason Krysiak. Second, we get into some DCFC news as there's a second game on Tuesday against the Michigan Stars as well as a new signing by Memphis 901 before Saturday's match. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re
9 Local headlines + Michigan WWII Memorial coming to Royal Oak (ft. John Maten)
Today's show is in two parts. First, we'll run through some top stories around town I found interesting. Links to all of them at https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/wings-zamboni-driver-gone-new-qline Plus, there's a statewide WWII memorial groundbreaking in Royal Oak. We have the details and their website is here: https://michiganww2memorial.org/ If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love wh
How to get $100k for your Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park business (ft. Vittoria Katanski)
If you’ve shopped or dined at small businesses in Detroit, it’s very possible you’re familiar with a Hatch Detroit alumni. This annual program supporting brick and mortar businesses is one of my favorites because it not only awards money, but the tools, to succeed. And, there’s a component where even if you’re not starting your own thing, you can vote on who goes through to the finals to get started. My guest is Vittoria Katanski from Hatch Detroit. More: https://hatchdetroit.com/ If this is you
NFL Draft + Hard Knocks coming to Detroit; DCFC news + Memphis 901 FC preview
Fletcher Sharpe is in the studio. We lead with a combination economic and sports story: The NFL Draft is coming in 2024. The Lions will be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks. Will it be good for the Lions brand? Then, Detroit City FC coverage as we do every week. Get into the pluses and minuses of the 1-1 draw with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Preview the match Saturday at home against Memphis 901 FC and why Le Rouge will want to win games like Saturday. If this is your first time meeting the show,
Apple store speculation; Book Depository progress; New kiosks; Marijuana business growing
Busy show! Devon has the inside line on what’s happening at the old Book Depository in Corktown that Ford is rehabbing New kiosks in downtown Detroit bring up the visitor experience Marijuana business revenues are having an impact in the region, plus a new legal cannabis social space And, we may be getting far closer to having an Apple store in downtown Detroit. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows
Talking All Things Detroit (ft. Jennyfer Crawford); Plus a local National Cocktail Day recommendation
Our show is in two parts. First up, we're talking about small business in Detroit, shopping, and the upcoming all things detroit event in Eastern Market. Jennyfer Crawford joins me for that. More + Tickets: https://events.allthingsticketing.com/events/national-all-things-detroit-day-new Then, our own Engineer Randy gets in front of the microphone to share his very Detroity pick for a cocktail to celebrate national cocktail day - and it's a cocktail that, in one form or another, is picking up s
How potholes inspired beautiful glass mosaics (ft. Michelle Sider)
The 4th Annual Michigan Regional Glass Exhibition opens April 3, and to talk about glass, glass as art, and the event ahead my guest is Michelle Sider. Event information: https://gallery.jccdet.org/michiganregionalglass21 Michelle's website: https://michellesstudio.com/ If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love what we’re doing, consider support us at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetro
Detroit Pizza City; 5 Things to know around town; Half full, half empty
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Happy birthday Cyrus Saydee; Battery beaten; Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC preview
Fletcher Sharpe is in the co-host seat to walk through all things Detroit City FC. We talk about beating the Charleston Battery and key players; Preview the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC match on Saturday at 4pm, plus predictions; And not only wish a Happy Birthday to Cyrus Saydee, but ask the question: Where in the world is he? Should he get re-signed? If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. If you love w
Bye, I-375; New trailhead park; Blame it on the Nain
Tons of stories plus drink recommendations. It was great to get out and see the world on a very warm St. Patrick’s Day. I-375 should be no more after a key Federal hurdle is cleared. 2027 is the planned construction time. The quality of life for bus riders may improve with a new set of proposals to spend $51 million in ARPA dollars on transit in Detroit. A new Warren Gateway Trailhead Park on the Joe Louis Greenway along the Detroit/Dearborn border is coming. Dearborn Restaurant Week is ahead! B
Finding the shipwrecked schooner Atlanta (ft. Corey Adkins)
On today's Daily Detroit - we talk about a shipwreck. The shipwreck of the Atlanta was recently found, amazingly preserved, in Lake Superior. Based in Port Huron, the schooner often passed by a city of Detroit from the 1890s. Then, the tallest building it would have seen on our skyline is one you can still see today - the Fort Street Presbyterian Church with a towering 265 foot steeple built in 1877. Corey Adkins from the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society joins me to share some Mic
Find a lost loved one in Ukraine w/ DeTy.org (ft. Adrian Kwitkowsky)
The situation in Ukraine, among many other words, is heartbreaking. Part of the issue in a warzone is connecting people together. Family members. Loved ones. Friends. And during war, it can be hard for people to find connections to home. So meet DeTy.org - it’s a site that connects those looking for loved ones in the conflict. And a Metro Detroiter was part of the team, Adrian Kwitkowsky and he’s my guest today as we talk about the project and the conflict. If this is your first time meeting the
SAFC wrap-up; DCFC v Charleston Battery preview; More players to sign
In your weekly Le Rouge Report with Fletcher Sharpe, we go over some key Detroit City FC topics after their first match of the USL Championship season. How did DCFC do in the loss? We look at the mostly positive result (outside of the final score) and a couple areas to work on. We preview the match on Saturday against Charleston Battery at Keyworth. The home opener is exciting, and even more this year. We share the inside line on what to know about the visitors and what soccer journalist Fletch
St. Patrick's Day Preview; NeighborHUB; Plus 8 things to know around Detroit
The forecast for St. Patrick’s Day is going to be 67 degrees. I think that tells you all you need to know about what’s happening with that next week. We also discuss events and stories around town, from the city of Detroit to Ferndale to Plymouth to Westland. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
In-depth on Detroit's State of the City (ft. Chase Cantrell)
More than just a recap, we offer analysis on the topics inside of the 2022 State of the City delivered by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. The Master of Powerpoints. The impact of black development. Transit challenges. Population. Why empty land might be more difficult to rebuild - and more. You can find Chase's work here: https://www.bcvdetroit.org/ If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Challenge Detroit's decade-plus of impact (ft. Deirdre Groves + Addison Mauck)
Have you ever wondered how you could get a job working in Detroit on interesting projects you care about? Or are you someone who hires people and wants people that are excited to be here? Since 2008, Challenge Detroit has been providing opportunities for people to stay and work in Detroit while doing good work. Deirdre Groves from the program and Fellow Alumni Addison Mauck join me to get into the details. Both, how you can get a job doing this work with time devoted to nonprofit support; and if
Historic Fisher Body 21 to get new life; DCFC v San Antonio FC preview + Atuahene, Forbes signed
Today’s show is in two parts. First, Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit talks about the massive Fisher Body 21 project, the impact and the importance - plus a couple other development tidbits. More: https://urbanize.city/detroit/post/fisher-body-21-massive-redevelopment Second, Fletcher Sharpe gets us ready for Detroit City FC’s season opening match against San Antonio FC and breaks down a couple of signings - Francis Atuahene and Billy Forbes. Plus, we draw the winner of the pair of Detroit Ci
Rivian's hot but the pricing is not; Does Ford Model e stand for Edsel? + more auto talk
We are the Motor City, so we're talking the auto industry today with Eric Trytko. Will Ford’s Model e stand for Edsel? Or will they make it soar? Rivian’s made a critical error, but it’s a sign that pricing on electric vehicles is still something automakers are working on. Plus, will Ford’s Lightning beat the CyberTruck to market? Plus, prices are up for new and used vehicles, but Eric Trytko sees the used market coming down a bit in time. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forge
Devon's (Double Soft) Parade; Basement kitchens, rising costs and roaming deer
Devon espouses his love of Double Soft Parade. We discuss rising costs around town and basement kitchens. The museum millage faces a big setback. Plus Jer shares a memory of the free-roaming deer on Belle Isle. Plus, due to a technical snafu we get an unexpected guest. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Michigan film incentives are back on the table (ft. Alexander Page)
Today we're wading into one of the most requested topics as of late - the possible return of film incentives. The first round in 2008 met its practical end just a few years later. But my guest, Alexander Page of the Michigan Film Industry Association, says that due to a number of fundamental changes, the sequel will be better than the original. And that there's bi-partisan support for them. So obviously, I had questions. If you’re interested in more: https://mifia.org/ If this is your first ti
The $700 million plan for Detroit's school buildings (ft. Ethan Bakuli)
Chalkbeat Detroit reporter Ethan Bakuli shares the details on the Detroit Public School District plan to spend $700 million on buildings and facilities. What’s in it? What’s not? What about closures? And there’s public input being taken through the middle of April. Full list of DPSCD public meetings on the plan is here: https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2022/2/15/22935022/detroit-public-schools-community-district-public-feedback-school-facilities-plan-dpscd You can follow Ethan here on Twitter: htt
Pączki Day
We head to New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck for a Metro Detroit tradition. We stumble into a long-closed bar, ruminate on life, and rank their specialty Pączki including Strawberry cheesecake, coffee, triple cholocate, PB+J and buttercream. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
NFL Draft in Detroit?; The Trialist; Where's Green + Lawson now; DCFC sleeve sponsor dropped; The Milk Cup
On today's Daily Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe is in the game. 00:36 MLB lockout looks like it's going to delay the season, and that's not great for Detroit businesses 04:44 The NFL Draft might be in Detroit in 2024 09:54 Discussing The Trialist on DCFC's pre-season squad and his possible impact 13:39 Where are these DCFC alumni now: Roddy Green + Shawn-Claud Lawson 16:00 DCFC drops a sleeve sponsor after supporter pressure 19:12 The Milk Cup and why Fletcher's all about it. More: https://www.michig
Big bold building speculation; Local food news + more
What might be the next big building to move? The old state building on the Lodge? The Penobscot? Or maybe the RenCen? Plus, Portillo’s is opening in Royal Oak; Taqueria El Rey lives on (for now) at Batch; Farlaine files; Winterblast and Royal Oak notes; a new vegan cinnamon roll place and more. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Metro Detroit's transit dramatics continue in Auburn Hills (ft. David Gifford)
The city council of Auburn Hills recently voted to leave SMART, the suburban bus system, to create their own, far more limited service. That may or may not actually come to pass, but it’s a good time to check in on the state of transit as we’re ramping up to an election that’s important for SMART and the discussion about transit heats up again as the pandemic recedes. To unpack everything and give context, David Gifford. He’s a transit advocate and runs Transit Guide Detroit. If this is your fir
How to really revive the Rust Belt (ft. John Austin)
A new report makes the case that it's quality of life and community that helps revive cities, not the lowest taxes or most "business friendly" environment. John Austin is Director of the Michigan Economic Center, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, and former President of the Michigan State Board of Education. He, along with colleagues, authored a piece that shows traditional economic tools are ineffective compared to investments in quality of life and place - especially in Mid
Detroit's Greenway glory days are just beginning (ft. Todd Scott)
Whether it’s the Joe Louis Greenway, the Iron Belle Trail, the Detroit Riverfront, East Warren and Morningside or in suburbs like Ferndale - Detroit’s greenway glory days may just be beginning. Projects discussed are turning into projects developed. And throughout 2022 there’s a lot to follow. Todd Scott from the Detroit Greenways Coalition joins us to talk about it all and how greenways doing well not only creates a more pleasant peninsula, but could reduce flooding, maintenance costs and more.
What most media misses about the Juwan Howard incident; DCFC news and how to win season tickets
Fletcher Sharpe tells us why he thinks (most) of the media has it wrong when it comes to U of M coach Juwan Howard’s incident with Wisconsin. Plus, a bunch of Detroit City FC stuff. A signing, a friendly, and how to win season tickets. Enter here: https://forms.gle/h8BvEpRbA5RKuEow6 If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows.
Big Great Lakes cleanup money; Coffee strike; What we're looking forward to + more
Today on your Friday show: 00:53 - Jer’s bold snow-themed grape cocktail 02:56 - What to mix with paczki vodka (listener question) 06:15 - The Great Lakes is getting a billion dollars for environmental cleanup. Included in that is the Detroit River, Clinton River, and we talk about projects and the progress of the Rouge in Dearborn. 10:11 - Eastern Market is getting a new food hall. Will it work? We debate. 13:28 - Great Lakes Coffee employees are on strike. We discuss different sides of unioniz
Detroit's electric road, explained (ft. Stefan Tongur)
What if while you drove, your electric car charged? Or if you parked to a run an errand, and instead of plugging in, your SUV topped up for 20 minutes all on its own while you went into the store? Detroit is soon getting the first mile of road that can charge an electric car in the country. But the project and the technology raises a lot of questions. How will this work? What happens if it rains? What about seasons? And more. To help answer them, I called up Electreon's Stefan Tongur in Los Ange
The latest on Detroit's recreational marijuana + cannabis ordinance (ft. James Tate)
What’s the latest on the legal situation for recreational cannabis, marijuana micro-businesses and more in the city of Detroit? Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate details the changes made in the latest ordinance that looks to address some legal concerns and get the industry moving in the city while including important equity provisions. If you have input for Tate’s office, you can call at (313) 224-1027 or email at councilmembertate@detroitmi.gov If this is your first time meeting
The U.S. Open Cup, explained; DCFC signs Bryant, Fletcher's going to try and win you season tickets
It's Tuesday which means it's time for Fletcher Sharpe and Detroit City FC. 00:28 - Michael Bryant is signed with DCFC. Was does he add and what should the team still look for? 06:09 - The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back after a two year hiatus. It's one of the most exciting tournaments in sports because teams from all levels have a chance to prove they're the best in the country. Fletcher walks through how it works and what to expect, plus Le Rouge's opening match is against the Michigan Stars
Decoding J Dilla (ft. Dan Charnas)
Dan Charnas is my guest today as we explore the life and legacy of musician and producer J Dilla. Dan's new book, "Dilla Time," is described as equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history and it was a fascinating read. Order the book from your favorite independent bookseller or get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Dilla-Time-Afterlife-Producer-Reinvented/dp/0374139946 Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forg
iHeartMedia to Eastern Market (Remember Pillow Talk?); StockX v Nike; Fav date nite spots + more
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The big economic impact of the Ambassador Bridge closure; New Apple development program
Today's show is in two parts. First, the Ambassador Bridge closure. The "Freedom Convoy" in Windsor is having a major economic impact, snarling the auto industry (and other local commerce) at a sensitive time. Michelle Krebs from Cox Automotive and Autotrader helps break down the effects. Then, Damien Rocchi from Grand Circus stops by for a few minutes to talk about their new Apple development program. Software jobs are among the hottest around, so this might be your shot to get a start. If this
Four stories to follow ft. Steve Friess
Journalist Steve Friess is back to talk about two stories he wrote for Newsweek, one for Hour Detroit, and a timely topic. First up, Jerry Green is an iconic sportswriter in Detroit. And he holds a unique place in Super Bowl History: https://www.newsweek.com/2022/02/18/one-sports-writer-has-been-every-super-bowl-will-this-year-his-last-1677257.html Here's a GoFundMe to help send him on his way: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ry48d-send-sportswriting-icon-jerry-green-to-super-bowl Can the GOP make
Hoppenot signed; Locals in the Super Bowl; Fletcher's Brian Flores take
Today: Antoine Hoppenot has been signed by Detroit City FC. What does this mean for the team? Fletcher Sharpe shares the local talent to root for in the Super Bowl, meaning actually from here. And finally, Fletcher shares his real-life experience as a former black quarterback and thoughts on the Brian Flores lawsuit and the allegations inside - and how the issues just aren't about the NFL. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you
Previewing the Detroit House of Comedy (ft. John Tobin)
The Detroit House of Comedy is taking over a legendary location in Detroit’s comedy scene. Co-owner John Tobin has big plans, and we talk about them, how he hopes to help grow the comedy scene in the area and why he’s investing in Detroit. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. You can support us financially: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit As a one-time thing, buying us a coffee: ht
Michigan Central adds Google; Favorite MC5, Eminem tracks + more
Today: There's announcements of a new partner for the "Michigan Central District" in Corktown that contains Michigan Central. Google is now added to the mix in some way, and there's more resources the state is throwing at the project. Plus, Devon explains what the heck "Mobility" means. The old (and mostly vacant) State of Michigan Building just off the Lodge in Detroit is for sale again. What should it be turned into? Taqueria El Rey has a very successful fundraiser after it burns; and Street
New buoy gives early warnings about Detroit River water quality
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Soccer and Detroit sports coverage (ft. Matt Friedman)
A perennial question is: Should Detroit City FC get more coverage on mainstream sports media? Does it even matter in this fractured media environment? After all, do we really need a 5000th Matt Stafford hot take? There’s plenty of people who do it well. But is there a place for soccer next to that? Media and public relations expert Matt Friedman of Tanner Friedman joins us to talk about sports radio and media in general, the dominance of American Football, and where soccer has opportunities. Bey
Devon's turnaround ideas; Smith + Co. reopening; Allen Park movie theater coming down + more
On today's show: We share our morning coffee spots today: Black Box in Dearborn, and Milwaukee in Detroit. Devon O'Reilly shares his turnaround ideas after listening to yesterday's show with Kurt Metzger. They include a shift in focus, opening the doors to more immigration in the region, and more. Additional reading: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/voices-chad-livengood/why-fords-corktown-project-may-mean-more-future-next-battery-plant Plus, food news. We discuss Smith and Co. is reopening in Mi
If you're not growing, you're dying (ft. Kurt Metzger)
There’s a saying that when you stop growing, you start dying. Well, the bottom line is Michigan now has more deaths than births. Metro Detroit is not faring better. We knew this was coming for awhile, but leaders from neither major political party have been able to stop it. What does it mean? How did we get here? What could we all do? My guest, Kurt Metzger, will help us sort it out. He’s one of the foremost minds when it comes to data, our region, our state and putting it to use. He started D
Talking Tiki (ft. Renee Tadey)
Today we talk with the author of “Detroit Tiki: A History of Polynesian Palaces and Tropical Cocktails.” The Motor City has a big history in the genre, and we get into it ahead of the release of Renee Tadey’s new book on Arcadia Press. Consider buying or pre-ordering from your local bookseller. Here’s an Amazon link if that’s your jam: https://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Tiki-Polynesian-Tropical-Cocktails/dp/1467145327/ref=asc_df_1467145327/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564687260077&hvpos=&hvne
Why incentives don't work (and what to do instead) ft. John Mozena
On the heels of $824 million in state incentives being handed out today for battery plants in Michigan, I figured it was the right time to share my recent conversation with John Mozena. He heads up the Center for Economic Accountability, and is a watchdog around the tax and other incentives handed out by governments locally, statewide, and across the United States. In his view, they don’t make that much difference where a business locates but do tend to make politicians look good at the public’
Lewis, Dunwell, Steinwascher and Amoo-Mensah signed to Detroit City + pre-season USL Championship talk
Fletcher Sharpe runs down the latest signings, and we discuss possible rivals and expectations of Detroit City FC as the clock counts down to the regular season. Of course, if you have feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot com or voicemail 313-789-3211. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you download podcasts. You can support us in three ways that make a huge difference: For a one-time or occasional thing
Mansion vs. Mansion; End of Maker Faire; Who sells the most liquor in Metro Detroit? + more
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Building up Bagley; Landlords leaving Detroit; + more development talk (ft. Chase Cantrell)
Big show today. Chase Cantrell from Building Community Value is on. 01:21 - First, we talk about his project at Prairie and Six Mile (McNichols), including a new brewery and more. Chase also penned a very interesting piece in The Dig about what faces embody Detroit development: https://mailchi.mp/outliermedia.org/high-costs-for-small-scale-rehabbers-in-detroit 07:42 Landlords are selling their properties in Detroit in a pretty big way as they leave the city. A recent article says that listings
DCFC signs Diop, Botello-Faz, Rodriguez and Williams; Bol trade goes back; Riverfront stadium 50 years ago?
On today’s show, three sports-related discussions with Fletcher Sharpe. 00:14 - We run down the USL signings for Detroit City FC since we last talked. Abdoulaye Diop, Pato Botello-Faz, Maxi Rodriguez and Rhys Williams. 08:42 - Bol Bol turns out to be a trade that goes back as he failed a health check by the Pistons, and we learn that Bol is going to have foot surgery knocking him out for the rest of the season. 11:18 - And finally, something fun. Should there have been a Tigers/Lions stadium bui
Two new non-alcoholic drink options: Meet Fora + Isla from Casamara Club (ft. Jason LaValla)
For our fun Friday episode, Jason LaValla isn’t standing still with the success of Casamara Club. Turns out leisure soda is a thing and people are looking for tasty, non-alcholic drinks to try. Whether they’re subbing out booze once in a while, or for good, but still want to have an interesting thing to drink to discuss and enjoy. Casamara Club is rolling out two new flavors: Fora and Isla. Fora is a red drink, with Strawberry and other notes. Isla is a complex and mild ginger drink. https://www
Narrowing Woodward, Retail rumor, Where should Robocop go? + 4 more things to know around Metro Detroit
Devon O'Reilly joins the podcast for his weekly segment, a day early — with Hot Toddys in hand. On your Daily Detroit: 01:41 - Woodward in Ferndale and Pleasant ridge is narrowing to make the area more people-friendly. It's set off a ton of discussion online, but we foreshadowed this move last week. Crossing Woodward as a pedestrian is like crossing as many lanes as a freeway at Nine mile. But some people don't want to add 30 seconds to their commute. Background: https://www.freep.com/story/new
The Detroit auto show is back in September. How could it evolve? + Ford takes 2 of 3 NACTOY awards
Today we talk about the winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the year. Ford showed well, and so did vehicles that are about value for money. Plus, the NAIAS (or the Detroit auto show) has a new date in mid-September. What could be done to make this auto show even more of an experience? Maybe a festival? Me and Eric Trytko come up with ideas. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you down
Detroit City FC brings back Carroll, Rutz; Pistons add Bol; NIL's impact on college football
Fletcher Sharpe gives his takes on DCFC’s signings of Stephen Carroll, Connor Rutz, and it’s the end of the line for Roddy Green as part of the rouge and gold. The Pistons sign Bol Bol. And we get into the changes the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals will bring for college football and some Harbaugh speculation. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download shows. And if you have ideas for a bad (but amazing) local
Ice cream TikTok star Dylan Lemay's biggest scoop yet
You might know Dylan Lemay as that talented ice cream guy with more than 11 million followers on TikTok. But did you know he's from right here in Metro Detroit, and is about to take a big step forward with a new thing? On your Daily Detroit, we're catching Dylan's story and maybe some delicious tips and treats along the way. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download shows.
Bye Woodward loop; Hello BonChon; Meet Noah's Smokehouse + more
Episode 900! W00t! As we do on our Friday episodes, we open talking about our cocktail for the show. Jer has the Showshoe Grog, and Devon has a quintessentially Detroit drink, the Hummer (he prefers London Chop over the Bayview version; Jer disagrees). 03:42 We discuss the new Detroit Police Department stats for 2021. Some of it is a bit encouraging, especially around speeding and drifitng. 08:54 An opinionated discussion on the heels of learning that the Woodward Loop around Downtown Pontiac is
Silverado EV first thoughts; Airflow concept; Will US buyers wait for their vehicles?
Eric Trytko joins us to run down some automotive news. The Silverado EV has been revealed. He has some initial thoughts, plus we talk about GM’s electric lineup. Chrysler / Stellantis reveal the Airflow concept. Harkening back to a name from the 1930s, the vehicle is trying to make a splash in EV. And, will American car buyers go for a more European style of buying a car? Meaning, would you be willing to wait a few weeks to get exactly what you want, instead of driving off the dealer lot the sam
Banished words; New congressional districts mean big changes, new races; Detroit Council rolls out new doc system
On today's show: 00:43 Peter Szatmary from Lake Superior State University joins us to talk about their annual banished words list. Do you use some of these? I know I do: https://www.lssu.edu/traditions/banishedwords/ 11:00 Thanks to Fusion Marketing for sponsoring today's episode of Daily Detroit. https://tryfusionmarketing.com/ 11:30 Congressional district changes mean that lots of incumbents need to find new places to run, or will have to primary. Rashida Tlaib is going to run in a far less pr
Just call it Hazel's; New CB2; Soaring COVID infections
Today: COVID infections soar in the city and region. Detroit’s test positivity rate is now 40%, and cases regionally are higher than they’ve ever been. Shianne Nocerini shares about restaurant news around town including a new name for a popular Birmingham restaurant; a new CB2 is coming to the region; HopCat is opening back up in Royal Oak; and a number of restaurants in the city are closed temporarily for time off or remodeling. Be sure to call ahead or check the social media of your favorite p
DCFC needs to sign some players; Setting Big Ten expectations; Congrats to CMU
Today we finish our local bowl coverage. Whether it's looking at Central Michigan University's success, MSU's win or U of M's hard loss, Fletcher Sharpe has you covered. We get into some other topics like setting the expectations on where the Big Ten is competitively vs. the SEC; and the concept of some fans feeling like they own players. Then, Detroit City FC. They're the only USL Championship team to not make some signing news up to now, and they need to get moving ahead of the season starting
BONUS: Previewing Michigan's historic bowl games + Western Michigan dominates the Quick Lane Bowl
On a bonus show, Fletcher Sharpe wraps up the Quick Lane Bowl we were at on Monday plus previews the Central Michigan’s move to the Arizona Bowl; MSU; and Michigan’s College Football Playoff game against Georgia. This is a bonus because this is only the second time all of Michigan’s top division football schools have been in bowl games. Kind of notable and worth talking about. We’ll be back on the air with regular shows and sending out regular newsletters next week. If you didn't know we have a
Quick Lane Bowl preview; Lions win; Wings shut down; Talent w/ local ties DCFC could sign
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Three places tried; 2022 Dining Trend Predictions; Favorite Lesser-covered places (ft. Devon O'Reilly)
Big show for you today. MDHSS says avoid emergency rooms unless it's life-threatening. We very quickly discuss. Devon tried three new places this week. The Statler, The Lobster Pot, and Dave's Hot Chicken. What were his thoughts? Then we both talk about our trending predictions, such as they are, for dining and going out in 2022. And, we share our favorite restaurants that we end up going to more than we write or talk about on the show. Whether we have good memories with them, or, as it's the ho
Autonomous Food Delivery For Seniors; EMU Eagles Lending Tree Bowl Preview, Is Omicron Gonna Really Mess Up Sports?
Today's show is in three parts: First, Rene Palileo from the Ford Foundation joins us to talk about a new autonomous shuttle that's doing food delivery for seniors in Detroit. Second, Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk about Omicron and the impact on sports. It clearly is better at breakthrough infections, and that's having an impact on games. Plus, the province of Ontario is going to half-capacity at venues and the rest of Canada is expected to follow suit. Could we see that here? Third, we do an i
The plight (and possibilities) of public schools in Michigan (ft. Robert McCann)
Our conversation today is with Robert McCann, he's the Executive Director of the K-12 Alliance of Michigan, serving many public school districts in Metro Detroit. Yes, the city of Detroit gets a lot of attention, but the reality is the entire region and state are facing some serious headwinds when it comes to schools and education. And any parent knows that the last year and a half has been anything but ordinary. Some of the topics we hit on: What's ahead for 2022? Why are we in the spot we're
U of M's two big Detroit projects; Velodrome deflates; New NSO facility to help the homeless recover
Today’s show is mostly focused on development and covers four things: The University of Michigan has announced their plans for their Detroit Innovation Center. We discuss. Also in Maize and Blue news, the Rackham Memorial Education center is getting a facelift, an under appreciated architectural jewel (at least on the outside). It’ll mean the university consolidates their footprint. The Lexus Velodrome has deflated. And finally, Linda Little who heads up the Neighborhood Service Organizations j
Building up Detroit's creative energy from the inside (ft. Khary Frazier)
Khary Frazier is the founder of the (now) non-profit community group Detroit is Different and he’s our feature conversation today. Started in 2014 and based on Clements street on Detroit’s West Side, Detroit is Different - and Khary, the engine behind it - has been on the ground making things happen. This year he had a successful “A Lot of Studio” project, but as anyone who has actually done things knows, the groundwork for success was laid over a long time. Whether it’s in media, local agricult
End of the line for Detroit's old AMC Headquarters; Car subscriptions? + more
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Oxford shooting: Who could be liable? (ft. Attorney Vince Colella)
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Sports! All 5 D1 Michigan schools make bowl games + more (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
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What's next for business and leisure travel? (ft. Lindsay Roeschke)
There has been a lot of investment energy around hotels, meeting spaces, restaurants, convention facilities and more in Detroit before the pandemic hit. So as we’re still in it and emerge from it, what are the trends we’re seeing in business and leisure travel? Will we need to adjust our plans? Morning Consult Travel and leisure analyst Lindsay Roeschke joins me to talk about two recent surveys and what’s ahead. More reading: https://morningconsult.com/2021/11/18/business-travel-return-normal-p
Fun Friday: Detroit's top dog + cat names; Grosse Ile bridge reopens + more
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Arts + Culture in Detroit gets a big $ boost (ft. Justin Remington)
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation just announced a huge infusion of resources in Detroit’s arts and culture scene. $200 million, and endowments to ensure 11 organizations future - as well as opportunities for smaller organizations. Our feature conversation is with Justin Remington from The Remington Group joins me to help sort it all out. What it means and why it matters. Then some stories to know around town: An update on *waves arms at all the Oakland County schools that closed today* Michiga
Charges + updates in Oxford High Shooting; Talking trauma w/ Kristin Meekhof; Stories around town
Today: The 15-year old suspect in the Oxford High School shooting is named and charged. There are also more details about what happened before and during the terrible incident Tuesday. Author Kristin Meekhof joins us to talk about how to deal with trauma and warning signs with kids, as well as some tips for yourself. You can find out more about her here: https://www.kristinmeekhof.com/ Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index gives Detroit and Ferndale high marks, along with a couple oth
Oxford High School shooting: What we know so far
Today’s show is shorter than most, but I figured with the topic we needed to cover the main thing and then a couple quick things around town. The shooting that has as of this recording left three teenagers dead, 8 wounded (including a teacher) has rocked Southeast Michigan. And when the alleged shooter is 15 years old? Oof. But here are the details we know as of 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. We’ll have different angles going forward, but I thought I’d focus on this and not put too much next to it. Al
New hospitalization high; High-rise problems; Seawall down
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Holiday shopping ideas; Transit center approved + stories around town
Today’s show is a quick, but busy one. We start with three stories around town as the State Fair Transit Center was approved by Detroit City Council; COVID cases are up and the Defense Department is sending help; and Jefferson Chalmers was declared a flood plain by FEMA. Then Shianne Nocerini shares some of her favorite picks for holiday shopping. We’ll do a special edition of the newsletter next week with these picks and more. And finally, we try some Christmas Tree ice cream. Have a wonderful
USFL details, Stewart suspended, DCFC in a video game + more (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
Big show of local Detroit sports with Fletcher Sharpe. - The Bleeder at Little Caesars, as LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart get suspensions. - Bill Maher says the Lions should lose the Thanksgiving game. Is he right? Would be a message to send to the Ford ownership to get the ship together? - Fletcher outlines his thoughts on Mel Tucker’s monster possible contract. Is the beginning of MSU’s run at being the elite football school in Michigan and eventually challenging Ohio State? - Detroit City FC
Michigan's Anti-semitic "Radio Priest" who made the template for today (ft. Andrew Lapin, Radioactive)
There’s a lot of talk about toxicity and division. You can see it when you log onto social media, or turn on certain stations. You’ll see a sour-faced television presenter or hear a loud radio host who is here to convince you that some group, that “they” - whoever “they” are - are the reason things are bad. But the template for that came from Southeast Michigan, starting in the late 1920s and running through the 1930s. If you listen to recordings of Father Coughlin - known as the radio priest wi
The Canadian Hero Cocktail; Businesses expand; Thanksgiving talk
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Doors open for food trucks; Historic State Fairgrounds building at demo risk
Today's show has two big stories, focused on the city of Detroit. The City has a new food truck ordinance. Detroit has lacked guidelines in this area for about a decade, limiting that industry. Cities around the world have been using this as a way to grow not only entrepreneurship but access to food in underserved areas of town. District six Councilmember Raquel Casteñeda Lopez - the author of the ordinance - joins us to talk about it. And second: It looks like that plan to save the historic Dai
COVID surge, DCFC, Goff off? + Krispy Krunchy Chicken (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
We hit a ton of local topics today, with some focus on sports as we do when @saintfdw is in the studio. COVID is surging in Metro Detroit. It’s now impacting hospitals, and Michigan’s low vaccination rate means an even long push for healthcare professionals. Not to mention impacts to the Red Wings and the NFL is tightening protocols. Jared Goff might be off this Sunday with an injury. Detroit City FC has its last NISA match vs. the Michigan Stars. Predictions, plus a listener question. And final
Mort Crim's search for truth
Today's feature conversation is with longtime journalist and inspiration for the Ron Burgundy character in "Anchorman," Mort Crim. In his most recent book, "Anchored: A journalist's search for truth." Crim takes readers through a lifetime of journeys and stories that will resonate you no matter your profession or calling in life. Mort Crim talks with Jer about the book, media today, how we could build trust to bridge divides, and of course, why he chose Detroit. You can order a signed copy of th
Bell's sells, a little Allen Park history + 6 Things to know around Metro Detroit
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In-Depth on Detroit City FC joining the USL Championship (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
It's official. Le Rouge is part of the USL Championship. So what does that mean? What are some of the details of the deal? Keyworth? And of course, fans have questions about the product on the field. That and more is broken down by Fletcher Sharpe. Programming note: To honor our Veterans and to honor our promise to ourselves to take breaks on Federal Holidays, no episode tomorrow. See you on Friday.
Previewing Decked Out Detroit + 3 things to know around town
Today's feature conversation with Shianne previews Decked Out Detroit, the holiday market in Cadillac Square. More: https://deckedoutdetroit.com/ Plus - plans move forward for a new transit center at the State Fairground; Rashida Tlaib will have a Democratic primary challenger in Shri Thanadar; and breaking is the news Detroit City FC will move to the USL Championship. More on that in tomorrow's show.
Rumorcast: Detroit City FC to join USL Championship?
Big rumors broke today about Detroit City FC leaving NISA and possibly going to the USL Championship. This could have major implications for the team and the region as stepping up will bring in more fans, more revenue, more TV coverage and change up who they're playing after eight titles. Fletcher Sharpe (@saintfdw on Twitter) joins me to do some bold speculation ahead of possible news later this week.
6 Things to know around Metro Detroit
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Your champions, Detroit City FC! The Grand Prix IS coming back downtown + more
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Unpacking the 2021 Detroit Election + what's next (ft. Chase Cantrell)
So what's next after the Detroit municipal election? Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan won 3 out of every 4 votes for office. Does the bar go higher on him? What about the brand-new council, with mostly new faces and a more progressive viewpoint? What are the things the city needs to tackle in the next four years? Chase Cantrell of Building Community Value joins me to unpack it all. You can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/detroitspirit Thanks to our members on Patreon who make this podca
You go where the people are (ft. Andre Ash, Michigan Chronicle)
Andre Ash from the Michigan Chronicle is my featured conversation today. Andre is an important part of the black-owned Chronicle's expansion into online content, and he - along with his colleagues at the Chronicle - provides an important voice in Detroit. We had a wide-ranging conversation on the future of media, what's ahead, what the Chronicle is up to, and more. Plus, there are stories around town. - Detroit's Devil's Night isn't a thing anymore after a streak of under 10 fires per night for
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! It's a fun Friday episode. Devon and Jer talk about themed cocktails for the weekend; Day of the Dead Ofrendas in Southwest Detroit; a couple of fun things from our listener survey; and our favorite Halloween costumes and candies. Be sure to get to the game on Saturday for Le Rouge if you're interested. DCFC could clinch the title with a win! Look for the Daily jacket. p.s. - Thanks to listener James for setting us straight on some NISA stuff. It is much appreciated.
Psychedelics, Reparations and Funded Initiatives on Detroit's 2021 ballot
There are three ballot proposals - E, R, and S. One deals with Entheogenic plants; another, to create a reparations task force, and finally, allow for voters to have initiatives that include a financial appropriation (money) to make them happen. To unpack what they actually do, Eric Lupher from the non-partisan Citizens Research Council joins us. Also, they have a report on the three initiatives here: https://crcmich.org/publications/detroit-ballot-proposals-entheogenic-plants-reparations-task-
The Black Star Initiative; James Oliver opens; Operation Northern Hook continues
There's a lot on today's show: Operation Northern Hook snares two Detroit Police officers accusing them of accepting bribes. One of them that's the focus of the corruption investigation was in charge of investigating corruption in the department and city employees. Oof. James Oliver Coffee opens in Corktown. David Shock joins us for a few minutes. The Black Star Initiative is connected soccer with the Detroit community. Detroit City FC's TJ Winfrey joins us to talk about the innovative program s
DCFC on the brink of winning the season, Bertuzzi is goofy and more (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
On today's show: Detroit City FC is on the brink of winning the regular season. We recap the Stumptown AC match and preview the California United Strikers match. Look for us at Keyworth! Also, Jer went to hist first in-person MLS game, the Columbus Crew v NY Red Bulls. What was it like? Plus... Fletcher calls Red Wings' Bertuzzi goofy for not getting his vaccination and being the last NHL player not to get it. The Detroit Lions don't need to fire Campbell but someone needs to lose a job if we do
Target is coming to Midtown Detroit. But when?
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Detroit's new Selfie Museum; Big Ben in the Cannabis game; Byron Allen's Hollywood Star; The new Honolulu Blue canned cocktail
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How might we get from here to there (ft. Eric Trytko)
In our listener survey, many said we should throw in some more discussion and analysis episodes. Automotive writer Eric Trytko joins me to talk about Rivian's intentions to go public, what it would really take to make the goal of all new cars being electric by 2030, the need for a U.S. industrial policy, the hurdles to dealing with climate change and net zero emissions, plus getting Michiganders on the same page to get big things done.
In the policy weeds (ft. Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber)
Brad Williams is the Vice President of Government Relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber and one of the wonkiest people I know as far as public policy. And to be clear, I mean that as a compliment. One of my favorite podcasts is The Weeds - where policy issues get talked about in-depth - and today, to be clear, we are getting into the weeds around policy in metro Detroit and Michigan. What’s ahead? What are the opportunities? Where have we done well, and where could we do work? Obviously, I
Detroit Red Wings Season Preview + The Yzerplan (ft. AK Bennett + Fletcher Sharpe)
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Hector Santiago wants to represent District 6 on Detroit City Council
Hector Santiago is a candidate for Detroit City Council to represent District 6. Sprawling from most of the west of greater downtown Detroit, down the riverfront to Fort and Outer Drive, and up again to Oakman Boulevard and Grand River. It's probably one of Detroit's most diverse districts, with approximately 40 percent Latino, 40 percent African American and 20 percent white residents. From skyscrapers to industrial complexes and everything in between, District 6 has everything. As always with
Cheers to Brooklyn Street Local
There are a lot of openings and closings in the food and drink world to talk about. First, cheers to Brooklyn Street Local. Nine plus years is a heck of a run, and they say in a heartfelt Facebook post that there are going to be new chapters ahead here for the pair from Toronto. https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynStreetLocal/posts/4409536882415444 -Detroit Axe is opening up in Corktown today. It's in a space they're calling the "Yard at Corktown." Are you an axe-throwing person, or no? - The Mixi
How to help Afghan refugees resettle in Metro Detroit (ft. Kelli Dobner)
Our feature conversation with with Kelli Dobner of Samaritas. He organization is looking to raise funds to help 350 Afghan refugees in Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids get a footing while they restart their lives. More: https://www.samaritas.org/refugee-crisis Also, I share a quick thing to know and two places to go. - Bally Sports Detroit has renewed their deal to broadcast Tigers and Wings games. But can we please get a real streaming option? - The Detroit Bourbon Fest is this weekend to support
The details on Apple's new Developer Academy in Detroit (ft. Alisha Johnson)
Apple has opened a new iOS and App developer academy here in Detroit with the goal of bringing in a thousand students a year across their programs. It's part of their Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, with the goal to help address systemic racism and expand opportunities for communities of color across the country. To learn more, our feature conversation is with Apple's Alisha Johnson. She leads external engagement for Apple’s Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. Here's a link to lea
HBCU to reopen in Detroit; Towing changes; DCFC's Black Star Initiative + more
It is a busy show today! 01:13 - The Pensole Lewis School of Business and Design will be Michigan's only HBCU. The school is the brainchild of Dr. D'Wayne Edwards and we caught up for a few minutes and tell the story of how this project that not only teaches design as a career, but offers free tuition, comes together. 08:18 - Towing has been a source of controversy and corruption in metro Detroit. The city has a new ordinance to try and curb the abuses and tilt things more in favor of residents.
Dearborn burgers, bars and what might be next; Affordable developments in Detroit; and welcome back Thanksgiving Day parade
Today, we start in Dearborn. We discuss the news that Miller's is for sale, and what tweaks might need to happen next. Plus, there's a new food hall opening up on Michigan Avenue near another development we talked about recently. Devon ranks his top three Dearborn burgers, honoring a place that's gone and a place Jer hadn't heard of but needs to try. Plus, a couple of affordable housing projects that are actually kinda neat are happening. One, the Cathedral Apartments that look like a UFO could
Could auto insurance actually get cheaper in Detroit? Plus free Men's Health Event on Saturday
Today's show is in two parts. First, someone from the insurance company side who's willing to come on air and talk in detail about insurance rates in Detroit and how they might come down. Eric Poe heads up Cure auto insurance, a not-for-profit carrier that's entered the Detroit market and says they can signficantly reduce car insurance rates. I'm interested to see what you think when you kick the tires. Plus, Dr. Michael Lutz from the MIU Men's Health initiative previews Saturday's free health s
New things: Rivertown Market by Meijer, Albert Kahn Apartments + more
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All the things Detroit City FC
Today, Fletcher Sharpe talks all the things Detroit City FC. From the drubbing Le Rouge gave to New Amsterdam (and their goalie situation), to a 0-0 draw, we cover the on the field play. Then we get into a piece in Sports Illustrated focusing on the club and giving it some national press. There's also the new smoke jerseys and a community initiative to help raise up soccer in the Detroit Public Schools. At the very end, by listener request, we talk about the mean streets of Bloomfield Hills. Or
Anthony Adams wants to be Detroit's mayor
Today's conversation is with Anthony Adams, candidate for mayor of the city of Detroit. He has a long career in public service, and we dive into the issues the city of Detroit faces and how he'd approach them. Some of the topics we touch on include education, policing, flooding, transit, mobility, lowering (or maybe eliminating) Detroit's residential property tax, campaign finance, and universal basic income. His website: https://anthonyadamsformayor.com/
Should Miggy have a restaurant? Chris Webber's cannabis campus + more
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On sculpture and art in Detroit (ft. Austen Brantley)
Today's feature conversation is with sculptor Austen Brantley. Website: https://www.austenbrantleysculpture.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austenbrantley/ Also in the back few minutes, I share a couple quick things to know around town: - Local officials are worried about the city's low (43.9%) vaccination rate and a November/.December COVID-19 surge in the region. So far, Metro Detroit has been relatively spared. - The Starbucks at Woodward and Montcalm in the Fox Theater building q
In-depth on bringing the Detroit Grand Prix back downtown (ft. Eric Trytko)
The Detroit Grand Prix could be moving downtown. It's big news, as many Detroiters have had a mixed view of the race. Many are supportive of the race as it's the Motor City, but also not too pleased about the impact to Belle Isle. To look at the pros, the cons, the racing angles of taking the race back downtown after 32 years - Eric Trytko. He's got 30+ years of experience as a motorsports announcer, 20+ years covering motorsports and has raced cars and motorcycles himself. We also talk about Mo
Spivey pleads guilty; Mom's Spaghetti; DCFC wins + sports (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
Today's show: -Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey pleads guilty as part of a widening corruption probe - A Detroit Firefighters union official is alleged to have taken $220k in union funds - Mom's Spaghetti is opening permanently in downtown Detroit And our feature conversation is with Fletcher Sharpe. We talk Detroit City FC's 1-0 win over the Force and preview upcoming games and against New Amsterdam and Maryland. Plus, his Lions thoughts and the Detroit Pistons are one of only two NBA teams
M.L. Elrick wants to represent Detroit's far east side on City Council
As we run up to the November Detroit election, we're doing some candidate interviews. One of them is M.L. Elrick. He's running for District 4 on Detroit's east side. We talk about his ideas around keeping flood waters out of basements, ethics, his plan to remove the perk of a city-provided car for council members, development, Detroit's bus problems, and more. His website: https://ml4detroit.com/ Note: We will have an automated transcript up on our website this week. To be clear, we are not offe
$500k in grants to Detroit nonprofits + small businesses; Mackinac Island (tasty) bites
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The future of autos, connected + electric vehicles in Michigan (ft. Glenn Stevens)
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How to help fund Black businesses in Detroit (ft. Dwan Dandridge)
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How Michiganders feel on the economy, Afghan resettlement + more; Detroit City FC loses for the first time in a year
Today's show is in two parts. First half, Jer and Shi break down a Detroit Regional Chamber poll released today that talks about how the state feels about the economy, mask mandates, Afghan refugee resettlement and more. You can read the data for yourself here: https://www.detroitchamber.com/sept-michigan-priorities-poll/ On the back half, Fletcher Sharpe and Jer catch up to talk about Detroit City FC's first loss in a year to Stumptown AC on Saturday night and preview the important game that is
Do you still go to movie theaters? + Development w/ Devon
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DLectricity returns; Detroit's Big Shot Talent Competition; Southwest mystery update
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Shianne's Back; Hollywood? Craig; Reuther's mid-century hideaway for sale + more
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Why you should be a Detroit City FC fan (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
Fletcher Sharpe is in the North End studio today. From a bicycle kick victory goal on ESPN SportsCenter to NISA season shifts, there's a lot of soccer news. Plus, Fletcher gives an athlete's perspective on the road ahead for injured Lion Jeff Okudah. Who were the greatest Pistons? Fletcher's piece in Hour runs through it and on the show he shares his pick for best Piston of all time. Detroiter Chris Webber is in the NBA Hall of Fame. There are strong thoughts. Detroit Neighborhood Softball Leagu
Southwest Detroit's underground mystery; Previewing Ferndale Pride (ft. Julia Music)
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Michigan-made Canned Cocktail Taste Test
New Holland v Coppercraft v Two James A no fear, no favor review of Michigan-made canned craft cocktails available for public purchase at the time of recording.
Mach-E Test Drive (ft. Eric Trytko); Chili lime chip update and more
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Fletcher gets detained; Detroit City FC news; Hamtramck canoe championship
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Meet the Detroit Residents First Fund (ft. Daija Butler) + Stories to know around town
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$545M Cannabis deal; Re-doing Roosevelt Park; Love for Mati's Deli and more
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Oakland University Professors on the picket line; Link scooters coming to Detroit
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Bus service cuts; Dutch Girl problems; Detroit City FC News w/ Fletcher Sharpe + more
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Inside The Eddystone (ft. Keith Bradford, Olympia Development)
Today we visit the Eddystone in downtown Detroit. We share some history, then talk to Keith Bradford. He's the Senior VP of Development at Olympia Development. More: https://eddystonedetroit.com/ Remember, we have our 2021 annual listener survey: http://dailydetroit.com/survey
Meet the Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle; Plus 5 stories to know around town
Today's feature conversation with Duncan Campbell, talking about the Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle. It was designed by Piet Oudolf. Plus, five stories to know around town from Rivian setting up to go public to Korean Fried Chicken chain Bon Chon coming to the region. We do this for our listeners. We've been growing a lot lately, so it's time for our annual 2021 listener survey: http://www.dailydetroit.com/survey
Iggy Pop's a scooter frontman; John Oliver's art is coming to Detroit; The Naughty Gnome cocktail
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Talking schools, masks and COVID-19 in the fall (ft. Dr. Paul Thomas)
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What will be the Global Centre for Urban Transformation? (ft. Jeff Merritt, World Economic Forum)
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Book Tower gets a "Roost," Fisher Building for Sale, Detroit City FC news w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today's feature conversation is with Fletcher Sharpe (@saintfdw) on Detroit City FC's win over 1904 FC. He also tees up next week's match against Chicago House. But first, stories around town: A newly-minted Detroit Police Officer gets arrested just hours after he gets his badge for fighting in Greektown The Fisher Building is up for sale. Anyone want a skyscraper? The Book Tower has a new extended-say apartment concept for newly relocated Detroiters called "Roost." Which is funny to me because
Using Minecraft to teach kids; Plus 6 stories to know around town
Our feature conversation is about a Detroit-based company that’s created a Minecraft world to teach personal finance called Fintropolis. Also, through their "Moguls" program is working with Big Sean to diversify the finance industry. My guest is Andrea Brimmer from Ally. Stories around town: Interim Detroit Police Chief James White tapped to become permanent A new poll from EPIC/MRA and commissioned by the Freep shows (and you can read more results here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politi
6 Friday things to know around town w/ Devon O'Reilly
Today's rundown on a Friday, from the David Whitney Building across from Grand Circus Park: - Longtime city activist, commentator and so much more Steve Hood has died. Go read a far better piece by someone remembering his friend here: https://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/28509/detroit_tv_host_and_activist_steve_hood_who_often_knew_the_real_story_in_politics_dies_at_58 - The World Economic Forum is opening an innovation centre in Detroit. Devon notes it's a big deal. We'll have a future episode
Telling Detroit's story with maps (ft. Alex B. Hill)
"Detroit in 50 Maps" is a new book out this November. Alex B. Hill is the author and our guest, talking about the ways to tell Detroit's story with maps and what we can learn. Available for preorder here: https://beltpublishing.com/products/detroit-in-50-maps
Would you keep Cabrera's 500th homer ball? Discussing Untold: Malice at the Palace; DCFC Preview
Today's show covers three main topics: 00:42 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about Cal United and Detroit City FC's tie plus previews Saturday's game against SD 1904 02:32 - Jalen Green needs to sit down when it comes to Detroit-bashing. Devon O'Reilly joins Fletch to weigh in. 08:35- "Untold: Malice at the Palace" came out on Netflix. It's one of our listerners favorite topics, but it's in the news so we spend a few minutes on it. Devon labels it "propaganda." Fletcher was there. 15:41 - And finally, i
Floods, mold, outages, or wind damaging your house? Tips + when to call in the pros
We have had a lot of bad weather lately in Metro Detroit. It's resulted in flooding, power outages, and wind damage. So what to do? Brian Thomas and Justin Miller of Paul Davis restoration join Jer to talk about dealing with flood damage, how to minimize your chances of power outages, dealing with mold, and more. It's pack full of tips and information on what you can do yourself to deal with everything and when you should consider calling a pro. If you want more info on our property restoration
Detroit population drops 10.5%; Supergeil quick look and more
Today: The city of Detroit's population is now 639,111 - a drop of 10.5% and far below what Census estimates had said. 800,000 in Metro Detroit without power and it will be days until it's restored. A Coca-Cola bottling plant is closing on West Warren and the operations moving to Grand Rapids. The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association has a new survey out showing how bad the labor shortage is for them. Man About Town Devon O'Reilly checked out Supergeil and shares his thoughts and recommen
410,000 without power; Detroit COVID cases up; Plus 6 stories around town
Show was delayed due to lack of power, but once we got the batteries plugged in, we were good to go. Our stories: 410k Metro Detroit houses were out of power in a snap thanks to a harsh thunderstorm that cause a lot of damage Wednesday. COVID cases have almost doubled in the city of Detroit and the city has strongly encourage indoor mask wearing. The city has a low vaccination rate. Statewide, we're pushing 1400 cases a day. Schools are going in all different directions, which is worrisome as th
Development, Development, Development
Today's show is mostly about developments around town. - There are new plans for the State Fair Transit Center that would save the historic Dairy Cattle Building, but demolish all but the portico of the old Coliseum - Marwood + Marston is coming to the North End, an $18.2 million residential development with affordable housing - There's some progress over at the Eddystone. It overlooks Little Caesars Arena. - Barcade (the actual name-brand Barcade) will open on Selden later this August. - Is a
DCFC / Chicago House preview; Is Dan Campbell Ted Lasso? (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
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What to know + where to go in Metro Detroit
For the first time in 16 months, Man about town Devon O'Reilly is in studio to help talk about some interesting stories around town and highlight things to check out this weekend. Stories: COVID numbers are up in Metro Detroit: https://covidactnow.org/us/metro/detroit-warren-dearborn_mi/?s=21421067 Rocket Companies says employees need to be vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID tests Smalls in Hamtramck, Magic Bag in Ferndale and Marble Bar in Detroit are leading the pack with requiring vaccinat
Detroit's Primary Election Results Unpacked (ft. Chase Cantrell)
Tuesday's primary election results in the city of Detroit turned some heads and created some interesting conversation on social media. After all, Mayor Mike Duggan pulled in 72% of the vote; and the hotly debated Proposal P fell to defeat by a 2-1 margin. To help unpack what all of it means and what we should be thinking about going forward, Chase Cantrell. He's the founder and executive director of Building Community Value and he has a real passion for how policy could improve the lives of Detr
Planning for Detroit's future, together (ft. Antoine Bryant)
Antoine Bryant is Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's pick as Director of the Planning and Development Department. He stopped by the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on what he hopes to bring to the table; and his ideas for the department to be visible in and include all of Detroit's neighborhoods. Support our show, members are crucial to keeping us on the air: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
The next COVID battle is already here
Although cases are lower than areas right now, the path isn't looking good. Soon we'll be in another COVID outbreak - along with hospitalizations - thanks to the Delta variant and a high percentage of unvaccinated people who are vulnerable to getting catastrophically sick. With just 40 percent of city residents vaccinated and less than half of state of Michigan citizens, we're in for a rough time with the Delta variant that spreads faster. To help get us ready, educator and nurse John Campbell j
Carl Levin remembered; Cade to Detroit; College vaccine mandates; New DHOP
Carl Levin has passed at the age of 87. Jer has thoughts from interviewing him and his memoir, "To the Heart of the Matter." Jer also penned this piece in March for Hour Detroit: https://www.hourdetroit.com/political-topics/carl-levin-isnt-giving-up-on-american-democracy/ Also: Both U of M and MSU are mandating vaccines for students, faculty and staff this August. It's expected smaller schools may follow. Cade Cunningham is a Detroit Piston, and he has buffs There's a new Detroit House of Panca
7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
We cover seven stories to know around town from rising COVID cases to new developments to things to go check out in the next few days. - COVID cases are on the rise as the Delta variant spreads - Ford confirms their ION battery park and is making progress in the electric market - DT Midstream puts their HQ in the Ally building in downtown Detroit - A row of 12 townhouse units on Porter street in Detroit get new life, with some being set as affordable units. The building was built in about 1917.
Detroit Councilman charged; Water authority CEO resigns, but what next? Plus, what if the Pistons don't take Cade?
Three stories: 1) Detroit City Council member Andre Spivey has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery over an alleged $35,000 accepted between him and a staff member. 2) The Great Lakes Water Authority CEO, Sue McCormick, is resigning. And although many people will be pleased by the news, I outline why whoever is in that job in the future has a tough road ahead. 3) Finally, Fletcher Sharpe stops in to talk about the Pistons and rumors they might not take Cade Cunningham first in the NBA
The Underground Tunnels Time Forgot
What do you do to handle traffic before there were traffic signals everywhere? Build a tunnel to safely get people across the street, of course! That's what Highland Park did in the 1920s and we tell the story of these forgotten tunnels that look like the entrance to subways stations - and the context of the city they were built in. Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
NFL COVID Memo thoughts, Tigers win 7 in a row; MLS drawbacks w/ Fletcher Sharpe
On today's podcast, Fletcher Sharpe is in studio. We talk about the COVID memo outlining punishments for teams that forfeit games to due to unvaccinated, COVID-positive players. The Tigers have a seven game winning streak. Plus, we've talked to fans who think Detroit City FC should be in Major League Soccer. Fletcher outlines why you might not want that to happen and why you should support the team now instead of later.
Michigan keeps Fed unemployment benefits; Detroit development speculation; Things to do around town
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4 Stories To Know; Plus Robert Courtney's Post-COVID Business + Marketing Tips
Robert Courtney is our guest today as we talk about business and marketing tips for the world after COVID as the pandemic recedes. More on Robert here: https://www.robertcourtneyandassociates.com/ Plus headlines: Reports say Ford may have computer chip modules installed by dealers to help alleviate supply chain problems that are hurting the company More: https://www.autonews.com/dealers/ford-weighs-shipping-vehicles-missing-chips-dealerships-finish Vault of Midnight is moving from downtown Detr
Discussing Warren's Proposed New Downtown; Royal Oak Drinking District Opens; Archer Greenway
Today's feature conversation is about a proposed downtown Warren concept, that would transform land next to Warren's city hall into a hotel, 500 apartments, dining and restaurants. To discuss it and the merits of the project from his perspective, David Gifford joins us. He's a Warren resident and runs Transit Guide Detroit on Twitter. Plus some news stories around town: We now have the cost to rebuild I-75 in Troy, plus how long it's going to take. The new greenway that will be finished later th
Meet Crème Brûlée Detroit; UM Innovation Speculation; Major Disaster Declared
Our feature conversation is with Katrina Wilson, owner of Crème Brûlée Detroit, a new three-story luxury salon in New Center. We have a wide-ranging conversation about the business, changes in the city and the future. Online at: https://cremebruleedetroit.com/ Plus - President Joe Biden has declared a Major Disaster in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties; and some wild speculation as we've all learned that the University of Michigan Innovation Center may end up in the Ilitch-owned District Detroit (a d
Echoes Of The Pandemic Are Changing Plans In Detroit
Today: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talks about the changes the pandemic has brought, especially with projects that were offices possibly becoming residential, among other topics. As the pandemic recedes, childcare is the number one reason people aren't returning to work. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II outlines the desire for a childcare accelerator and his concern about getting people vaccinated. I-75 got toasted in Troy by a tanker and will need serious repairs, possibly slowing and snar
Motor City Brewing Works Opens On Livernois; 4 Things To Know Around Town
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7 Things to Know Around Metro Detroit; Previewing the Detroit Policy Conference
Seven stories to know around town, plus Devon stops by to preview what he's been working on at the Detroit Policy Conference. - There's a new contract between the city of Detroit and the Firefighters Association. It comes with raises and changes. - A former Macomb County Prosecutor is facing 10 felony charges and the preliminary exam started today - A boutique in Auburn Hills is in hot water after what their Vice President said in an email to a job applicant - There's a setback for advancing LG
The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House Gets A Major Upgrade
Edsel Ford is one of my favorite characters from Detroit's history, and I often wonder what would have happened if he hadn't died early of stomach cancer in 1943. If you've seen a Lincoln Continental - you can thank Edsel. If you've seen a Ford in general, he saved the company convincing his attached-to-the-past father to produce the Model A. And this doesn't even begin to get into Edsel's numerous civic works that have left a mark on our region for generations. Been to the Rivera court at the
Detroit City FC Wins Title; Flooding Closes Main Library; 4 Stories Around Town
On today's show: Flooding closes Detroit's Main Branch to close until at least Labor Day The DNR Outdoor Adventure Center reopens July 16th A Detroit Firefighter is killed in a road rage incident in Troy The Detroit Institute of Arts has hired a new Diversity and Inclusion Director For our feature conversation, Fletcher Sharpe (@saintfdw) joins us to break down Detroit City FC's Championship win over the LA Force and things to look forward to next season starting in August. Also, the Tigers have
Meet The Vegetarian Detroit Podcast; Previewing DCFC's Championship Final
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Openings and Closings; The Grand Boulevardier Cocktail and more
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Conner Creek Questions Plus 6 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
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Detroit City FC News; Cabrera Closer to 500 Homers; Pistons get first pick
Today’s show focuses on sports. 00:48 Previewing the semi-final between Chattanooga and Los Angeles, the winner who will play Detroit City FC in the final at Keyworth this Saturday. 04:33 Golden Nugget Online Gaming is becoming the training kit sponsor (among other things) for DCFC. But NISA betting in Michigan isn’t a thing. Should NISA – not a development league, but not a premier league – be allowed to be available in sportsbooks? Should betting come to NISA? 10:29 The Women’s DCFC team lost
Detroit Flood City and the Impact of Climate Change
Parts of Metro Detroit got as much rain in five hours as they'd normally get in two months, overwhelming our aging sewer and drainage system. I-94, as of this recording, is still flooded. The Fisher Building sits dark without power due to a substation being out. Thousands of basements were filled with water, and countless personal items lost across Detroit, Dearborn, the Grosse Pointes, and elsewhere. There's a lot to this story, and with such a catastrophic failure, there's no one answer. But a
10 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
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Jamaal Williams on Lions Football, Anime, Motivation and the Microban24 MVP
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Detroit Sports Fans Deserve Better; DCFC Womens News; Detroit A Top Hockey City w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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Lordstown Lives; The Ford Maverick Might Be The Small Truck You're Looking For w/ Eric Trytko
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Main Art Theater Closes Plus 7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
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DPD wants to stop drag racers; 1880s building may come down; Plus 6 Things to know around Detroit
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Remembering a Civil Rights hero from Detroit w/ Desiree Cooper
More than three quarters of a century ago, Sarah Elizabeth Ray was kicked off the Boblo Boat for being African American, as it was a segregated attraction. Her lesser-known case made it to the U.S. Supreme Court and laid the groundwork for later cases involving Rosa Park ands and Brown v. Board of Education. Now Ray's home is on the list of 11 most endangered historic places, and there's an amazing documentary trailer telling her story. Desiree Cooper joins us to talk about it.
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What to know around Metro Detroit plus sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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Why so many of Detroit's new projects look the same w/ Aaron Mondry
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The details on James Oliver Coffee opening in Detroit's Corktown
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Kahn-designed warehouse crumbling; Devon discovers Ernie's; Plus 10 things to know around Detroit
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Questioning qualified immunity w/ Vince Colella
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Detroit City FC Plays LA Force + Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
01:05 – Fletcher Sharpe (@saintfdw on Twitter) previews the LA Force Men’s Detroit City FC match on Wednesday night at Keyworth Stadium 05:37 – The DCFC Women’s team had their first loss against the Chicago Mustangs. Fletch breaks it down and looks forward. 10:51 – Fans across the country have been acting up between dumping popcorn on Russell Westbrook to spitting to a fan running on the Sixers court. Fletcher makes the argument that until fans get it together, we shouldn’t let fans in arenas. L
Meet the Sapphire Sun cocktail; Diner Demolition; Plus stories around town
It's a Friday edition of your Daily Detroit and Devon O'Reilly joins Jer to send us out to the holiday weekend. 00:20 First up, we talk about our cocktails of choice. Jer talks about what he dubs the "Sapphire Sun," meaning Faygo Arctic Sun and Bombay Sapphire gin. All that's needed is your local party store to pull this one off. Devon's drinking an Americano with a touch of booze. The stories: 02:01 There's generally great news on the COVID-19 front, and unless there's major changes we're fina
#BringDannyHome from Myanmar; Boaz Bikes grows in Detroit
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Detroit City FC Women's + Men's; Lions pick up Paulo + more w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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Detroit's property tax system is broken. Could a split rate help fix it? w/ Matthew X. Roling
Detroit is only second to New York City when it comes to overall tax burden, according to some estimates. And when it comes to property taxes, due to the systems of incentives, breaks, Neighborhood Enterprise Zones and other financial tools, it’s very possible a loft downtown with a higher value can have a far lower tax rate than a neighborhood house. Matthew X. Roling shares with us on this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast how he thinks a split rate property tax system would slow down land
Previewing the Ford F-150 Lightning w/ Eric Trykto; Nicole Curtis wins; Venues reopening
Housekeeping: We're getting a lot of requests for t-shirts. Do you want one? Are you willing to meet us in the middle and cover the cost of yours, or become a member? Listen to the end for more. On today's show, Eric Trytko joins us to break down the Ford F-150 Lightning. How will it stand up to competition? Is there a market for this? What is there to look forward to, and what are the reservations? It's an in-depth, smart conversation on a vehicle that Ford is making big bets on. Plus stories
Mask mandates lifting; Plus 6 stories to know around Metro Detroit
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Celebrating four years of bike share in Detroit w/ Adriel Thornton, MoGo
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Making sense of mask guidance; DCFC Men's news + Women's preview + more
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Old factory site to become part Riverwalk; New interim DPD chief; Bon Jovi coming to Michigan drive-ins
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Masks off? River Place sold; DCFC News + The dramatic Michigan Stars; Ferndale Radio fundraising to stream
OMGWTFBBQ what an episode. We literally scrapped it three times and then everything happened. First, Devon O'Reilly joins us to talk about the change in mask policy. In Michigan, as of 9am Saturday, it's masks off for vaccinated individuals. But will you? Will he? And in what situations? And we get into what some of the thinking might be behind the moves. We also talk about Bedrock's purchase of 300 River Place and the vibrant neighborhood that is down there at Jos Campau on the river side of Je
The Complex Line 5 Pipeline Situation, Explained
The whole Line 5 pipeline situation under the straits of Mackinac, as I uncover more and more, seems to be a symptom to a larger, bi-national problem and lack of plan. Proponents say the pipeline critical to the economy and energy infrastructure. Opponents say a double pipeline under the great lakes - especially one that’s not buried - poses a special threat to the unique fresh water resource that is the Great Lakes. What if both concerns are true? And what if I told you that it’s a pipeline th
What is the Community Policing Innovation Initiative? w/ Barbara McQuade
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Goodbye Kerryon Johnson; Detroit City FC News; MSFC / Chattanooga Mess
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Police Chief James Craig retires, may run for Governor; Ford HQ changes; Belle Isle Newsboy Shelter demolished
Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires, and word is he’s eyeing running for Michigan Governor as a Republican. But there’s a hard reality that the violent crime rate in the city of Detroit is just about where he found it in 2014, even if we take out the pandemic. We discuss it and the Chief’s answer that the November 2020 election result was a “political” question and so he won’t address it until after he retires June 1st. Plus - Ford’s Headquarters in Dearborn, the “Glass House,” has a new lo
Metro Detroit's hot suburban housing market plus 6 stories to know around town
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Non-Alcoholic cocktails in Detroit w/ Kevin Peterson, Castalia
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Can employers make employees get vaccinated? And will they? w/ Terry Bonnette
Today’s show is driven by a listener question we’ve gotten a lot over the last couple of months. Can employers mandate their employees get vaccines? Should they? And then we talk about what some businesses are actually doing. Our guest for this is Terry Bonnette. He’s co-managing partner at Nemeth Law and is an expert on labor and employment counseling and litigation. In his career, he’s dealt with contract compliance and regulatory compliance issues, including, FMLA, Wage and Hour, the American
5 Things to know plus DCFC news + Lions picks w/ Fletcher Sharpe
On today's show, Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk about Detroit City FC's win over the Maryland Bobcats and his thoughts on the Detroit Lions draft picks. That starts at 04:47 Also, if you don't know what a nutmeg is: https://twitter.com/SaintFDW/status/1389600381374767118 Also on the show: 00:20 Latest on the pandemic as vaccinations statewide hit 50%, Ford Field wraps up their mass clinic in two weeks, and cases drop (but are still high). 01:44 Gabe Leland is a Detroit City Councilman no more,
How the global chip shortage impacts Detroit automakers w/ Bloomberg's Gabrielle Coppola
The global silicon chip shortage has made computers and graphics cards more expensive and harder to find. But so many popular products are driven by chips, including automobiles. There are lots full of pickup trucks and other high-value vehicles sitting missing a few parts, unable to be sold until they get some key parts. And that's not good for our local economy or the workers that rely on it. Gabrielle Coppola from Bloomberg joins the podcast to unpack what's going on, how long this will last
Lighting up Highland Park w/ Soulardarity; DCFC loses Shawn-Claud Lawson; Giant Sturgeon caught in Detroit River
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Hiring for restaurant jobs is harder; Thomas to Mayor's office; DIB reopening? Plus 5 things to know
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Spring update on Detroit's growing greenways w/ Todd Scott
It’s now spring so it’s a great time to catch up on what’s happening with Detroit’s growing greenway infrastructure. Detroit Greenways Coalition Executive Director Todd Scott says that it’s a “milestone year” for new construction projects and shovels in the ground. We talk about the Joe Louis Greenway, the Southwest Greenway, a possible rebuilding of Jefferson Avenue on Detroit’s east side to coincide with work happening underground with the sewage system, how the pandemic has impacted greenway
1100 Cars for people who need them; New Ford Ion Park; Flower Day Details and more
Today's show features a conversation with Bob Schwartz of the Here to Help Foundation. They've provided or helped with 1,100 cars for working people in Wayne and Oakland counties. More: https://www.heretohelpfoundation.org/activek/home Plus, stories around town: 00:32 - Ford announced a new battery research and development facility called Ford Ion Park. It'll be in Allen Park. 01:41 - If a lawsuit is successful in getting an injunction, Detroit's new medical marijuana licenses may be put on pau
DCFC wins Legends Cup; Flagstar Acquired; Michigan loses House seat; COVID-19 cases down
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Donut talk; Floyd funding; Plus 5 things to know around Metro Detroit
It's Friday funday at the podcast and we run down stories around town as well as our favorite donuts. 01:11 - Devon and Jer share their drinks and their vaccine side-effect experiences 05:27 - Downtown Detroit bars and restaurants are real slow compared to before the pandemic. Will that increase as more people get vaccinated and go out? 06:33 - Local election season is heating up across the region. We talk about it for a bit, including quickly the slew of mayoral candidates. There will be more o
How to hop around downtown Detroit for free; Plus 4 stories to know
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Can we lower Detroit's high property tax rates and not gut services? Here's how we might do it.
Could we lower the city of Detroit's property tax rates - they are among the highest in the nation - while not gutting services? This would be a benefit for long-time Detroit residents who face very high property tax burdens and might be a longer term fix than the one-time forgiveness provided through a charitable program from Dan Gilbert's foundation. Also, it could stimulate more individual investment to make the city make more fiscal sense and help attract back the middle class, which Detroit
Detroit City FC news; A critical year for NISA; Super League talk w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today's show is focused on Detroit City FC and the sport in general. First, Fletcher Sharpe runs down a pair of games last week as DCFC kicks off their season. Then we discuss the Super League briefing which leads into another topic - NISA. And how Detroit City FC really needs NISA to work, and what NISA could do to step up their game.
New "Buy Detroit" portal for city businesses; Plus 4 things to know around town
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Living the Dreamtroit; Plus 7 Things to know around town
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The hospitals are almost full. Now, it's up to us w/ Dr. Paul Thomas
Triage tents are going up at local hospitals. Beaumont reports that their facilities across the region are 90 to 95% occupied, and rising. The volume of patients there is higher than last fall. There are a number of individual hospitals that are over capacity. They’re overwhelmed with unvaccinated adults who are on the verge of dying. Plus, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine was paused for review. So what does that mean? And what’s next? To help sort this unfolding crisis out and make us smarter, D
Remembering Detroit's Prince Of Potato Chips; Plus 4 Things To Know Around Town
For our feature conversation, Potato chip expert, author and journalist Karen Dybis joins us to talk about the passing of the prince of chips. You might know him as Better Made CEO, Salvatore "Sam" Cipriano. But first, some news. 00:29 - Coronavirus update, including stunningly high case positivity rates across the region and in the city of Detroit. 02:25 - Facial recognition technology used to identify suspects in Detroit is in the news again, this time as the ACLU is suing on behalf of a wrong
DCFC; Ben Wallace's Hall Of Fame Hopes; Is Mike Smith Pro Material? + More w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today, Fletcher Sharpe is in the co-pilot seat. 00:18 - Fan favorite forward Max Todd returns to Detroit City FC. 00:44 - U of M's Mike Smith said he's going pro. What are his prospects? 03:55 - Why isn't Pistons Legend Ben Wallace a Hall Of Famer yet? More: https://theathletic.com/2511074/2021/04/12/ben-wallace-qa-on-hall-of-fame-isaiah-stewart-state-of-the-pistons/ 09:50 - Tigers talk: Akil Baddoo, Miguel Cabrera 16:00 - Fletcher partakes in Ramadan and has good wishes for people Follow Fletc
Preserving The Legacy Of Albert Kahn; CDC Says Shutdown To Stop Cases Here; Bronco Gets Its Own Store
Today's show is in two parts. News in the front, and a feature conversation in the back. Albert Kahn and his brothers left an immense architectural and design legacy for Detroit and the world. To help connect fans of Albert Kahn's work and tell the Kahn story, the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation was started. Pfannes joins us to talk about it. Plus: 00:49 - A COVID-19 update as the CDC says the way to stop this current spike is to shut the state back down. It's putting two allies - Michigan Govern
The Lake Guardian comes to Detroit; Plus 5 Things to know around town
Today was a far busier day than anticipated. Let's get into the stories: 01:03 - Michigan's COVID situation continues to worsen, and some hospitals are overwhelmed. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced no new restrictions, but strongly encouraged people to distance, take a pause on in-person learning, and more. 05:49 - StockX raises more money, putting their value at $3.8 Billion. 07:00 - GM is shutting down a couple more plants due to chip shortages. This is part of a North American automaker
9 Things to know around Metro Detroit
Devon O'Reilly is in for his weekly segment. Today, we cover a lot. 01:00 - COVID-19, of course. Hospital officials at the University of Michigan are shutting down surgical procedures to allow space for COVID patients as are others in the area. And they're doing this without a government mandate, as hospitals have live in reality and there's only so many beds, drugs and staff. 06:24 - The "Godfather of Detroit," Ray Solomon Jr. has died. 07:41 - Chef Matt Prentice has died at age 62. 09:04 - All
The 246 Problem; Plus 5 Things to Know Around Metro Detroit
Today: 00:43 - Jer thinks there's a problem with framing when it comes to a recent set of stories locally and nationally at a number of outlets about 246 people getting COVID-19 after being vaccinated. He argues that leading with that number and not putting the context of 1.7 million people vaccinated up at the top plays on fear and helps spur misinformation. 03:00 - COVID-19 cases continue to rage. We're in an "extreme" situation according to COVIDACTNOW in Metro Detroit. We run through the dat
Fletcher is Back! Let's talk Detroit City FC and more
Fletcher Sharpe is back! On the show: 00:35 Fletch talks COVID and his experience 09:40 University of Michigan Men's basketball recap and Isaiah Livers has at least six months of recovery 12:04 U of M's Women's basketball recap and what happened 13:05 Opening Day and Miggy won one fan a bunch of money 13:42 Detroit City FC has a statewide live match schedule and it's going to be on TV and YouTube: https://www.detcityfc.com/news_article/show/1156187 16:48 Previewing the Legends Cup in Chattanooga
Why is Fox Sports now Bally Sports Detroit? And more w/ Matt Friedman
Today's show with Matt Friedman of Tanner Friedman covers three big topics: One - if you turned on the Tigers opening day, you might have noticed a name change and some new graphics as Fox Sports Detroit is now Bally Sports Detroit. We untangle what’s happening. Here's Matt's post about it: https://tannerfriedman.com/blog/confusing-tv-channel-name-change-explained/ Two - A marketing stunt with Volkswagen went sour when company public relations people confirmed that there was a new name - Voltsw
Love From Detroit For Daft Punk
It's a fun Friday highlighting a show from Metro Detroit, "Alive 2021: A Daft Punk Podcast." It's part celebratory wake, part music history and part camaraderie and memories about the French House duo. A trio from the Planet Ant Music Theater put together the ongoing series: Andy Reid, Devin Rosni and Darren Shelton and they join Jer to talk about their project. More about Alive 2021 - their website with links to all the places to subscribe in your favorite podcast apps: http://alive2021.com/ M
8 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
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Unofficial tips for getting a vaccine at the TCF Center in Detroit
Jer gets a vaccine shot and shares his unofficial tips for fellow city residents and those that work in the city for getting your shot there. If you are a city resident or work in the city and want to get a vaccine, please call 313-230-0505. If you're in the region, check out this Twitter thread from friend of the pod Ken Haddad over at ClickOnDetroit: https://twitter.com/KenHaddad Producer Shianne has an announcement of her own you're not going to want to miss! Plus, an aperitif topic talkin
"The house is on fire" with Coronavirus in Metro Detroit
The pandemic situation isn’t good. Hospitalizations, something experts had hoped would not jump? They are, but this time among people 30-49 of age. In fact, COVID-19 hospitalizations have basically doubled in a week. ICU admittance is up. So we’re doing a deep dive podcast on what’s happening with coronavirus in metro Detroit and Michigan. To set the table, according to COVID ACT NOW, the Detroit metro area is averaging nearly 63 new cases per hundred thousand people per day. Experts say that’s
Every Linear Mile Dearborn; Detroit Vaccinations Open Up + More
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Dan Gilbert's $500m To Detroit Neighborhoods; Openings + Closings; Opening Day
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Putting The "City" Back In The Motor City By Supporting Small Developers w/ Brian Mulloy
Our deep-dive conversation is with Brian Mulloy. He's doing small-scale development in the city of Detroit through his Ballet Real Estate, but with a focus on building restoration and urban spaces. His transformation of a building at Bagley and Trumbull (and subsequent development of a property few thought could be built on it behind it) has not only has caught attention for its looks — but the amount of hassle he had to go through to get it done. So how can Detroit support smaller developers? H
Oak Park's New Nine Mile Linear Park Plus 4 Things To Know Around Detroit
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COVID Roars Back In Metro Detroit; Road Work Ahead; Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
00:40 - Coronavirus is roaring back in Metro Detroit. Cases are skyrocketing, and unfortunately, hospitalizations are up too. Sewage testing in Macomb County shows that we may very well have more cases ahead. We get into what's happening, as well as run down vaccine expansions in Detroit and the possibility of some districts moving back to remote learning as test positivity rates exceed 9%. 02:40 - The old warehouse with the Boblo Boat sign will be demolished as part of a bigger deal. More: htt
Steve Friess on Whitmer, Local Predictions and Politics
Listener favorite Steve Friess from Hour Detroit is back on the pod! Today, we're talking about: His big piece on Governor Gretchen Whitmer: https://www.hourdetroit.com/political-topics/the-surreal-life-of-gretchen-whitmer/ Local political predictions, including Detroit Police Chief James Craig's possibly precarious position depending on how the year unfolds: https://www.hourdetroit.com/political-topics/2021-political-predictions-questions-answered-whitmer-duggan-michigan/ And what's happening
6 Things to know around Metro Detroit
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How the concept of "going to work" and the office is changing w/ Ford's Jennifer Kolstad
A big question out there for a lot of people has been as we’re getting vaccinations out and there’s some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is - how will I return to work? And what will that look like? Major employers in the area usually set the tone as the benefits and structures they offer influence others. One of those, of course, is Ford. The Dearborn-based automaker announced Wednesday their return to work plans for its office workers. Remember the concept of hybrid cars? Well, now, it
We're not out of the Coronavirus woods yet w/ Dr. Paul Thomas
Although there has been a loosening of restrictions like dining capacity and gatherings between households, not only is COVID-19 not at bay but we’re experiencing a new outbreak in Metro Detroit. Statewide, daily cases are increasing and new regional data from COVID ACT NOW shows that we’re near the same spike levels that we saw in the Spring of 2020. COVIDACTNOW, Screenshot of Metro Detroit data from 3/17/21 This is a problem as although there is some progress with vaccination, we don’t have an
Detroit City FC Tourney Ahead; MSU/U-M Hoops; Pistons Trade w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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What's Driving Detroit's Real Estate Prices w/ Eric Walstrom, @Properties
In the last few years, it seems as if prices for property in Detroit and Metro Detroit have gone up. It seems like just yesterday there were stories of houses for a dollar; but now, it's gone pretty far in the other direction, with downtown penthouses listing for $3.2 million, and million-dollar condos in historic hotels. But why? Well, it turns out Detroit is still affordable for buyers around the nation and, at least according to Eric Walstrom of @properties, an influx of people from around t
Your Stay-At-Home St. Paddy's Food Guide; Plus 3 Things To Know Around Town
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Meet The Spectacle Society; Plus 3 Stories Around Metro Detroit
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Historic Bandshell Saved; State Of The City; Plus 6 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show: 00:27 The State of the City address in Detroit was Tuesday night. Let's do a run through of the highlights. 02:26 The bandshell at the Michigan State Fairgrounds will be saved. 03:04 District 7 City Councilmember Gabe Leland was arraigned on a misconduct in office charge. 04:18 40 Hague is accepting residents. The apartment building was designed by Albert Kahn and was a Packard showroom. More on Urbanize: https://urbanize.city/detroit/post/newly-renovated-40-hague-ready-reside
5 Local Sports Stories w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Fletcher Sharpe (@saintfdw) is here to talk sports: 00:41 Blake Griffin is heading to New York to play for the Nets 04:06 The Detroit Lions are considering trading back up quarterback Chase Daniel 06:34 U of M Men's Basketball clinches the Number 1 seed for the Big Ten tournament 08:16 Michigan State Big Ten Tournament predictions 10:35 Detroit City FC has added another youth league to its roster Support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
Detroit's vaccination situation; New CDC guidelines and more w/ Dr. Paul Thomas
It's time for a pandemic update with Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Direct Primary Care. Questions we get into: The recent flap around COVID-19 vaccines and the city of Detroit. We discuss Moderna, Pfizer and J&J. First the city of Detroit wasn't going to take the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and now they are after the mayor walks back comments and publishes an op ed (read here). Listener questions about taking the vaccine if pregnant (of course, with all of this, talk to your doctor, this is for educati
What makes a good Irish Bar? Ferndale gets a drinking district; Cannabusiness + more
On today's show, Jer and Devon run through stories around metro Detroit. Plus, Engineer Randy makes a special appearance. 00:31 - Pandemic update, including a discussion on bars and restaurants reopening to 50%. 06:50 - Cannabis news, including municipalities getting $28,000 per recreational dispensary and a lawsuit that's come up questioning the city of Detroit's "Legacy Detroiter" licensure program. More background to read: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2021/03/03/
How do we build a culture of transit in Metro Detroit?
In a previous episode of the podcast, we talked about how metro Detroit’s economy is diversifying. But the ways we get around town? We’ve been stuck in the same mode for a lifetime. And that’s almost completely being dependent and investing only in the car. A recent piece in Planetizen talks about how we might, as a region, build a culture of transit. After all, even automakers themselves are embracing ways to get around that aren’t single-person owned vehicles. And maybe it’s time our policies
Profit numbers show Detroit is also the Mortgage City; Vaccinations expand to 50+; City's plan to deal with firefighters drinking on the job
On today's show, with timestamps: 00:24 Vaccinations expand to Michiganders 50 and older. Pandemic restrictions lift. We run down the gamut from bars and restaurants at now 50% to gyms and venues. Plus, manufacturing workers in Detroit can now get the vaccine. Detroit's public schools are reopening and a snapshot at the region's low positive test rates. 03:37 Detroit's fire department is wrestling with the use of alcohol on the job after a pair of incidents. There's also the beginnings of a new
Soccer + Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today's topics with timestamps: 00:38 U.S. Soccer Federation repeals former policy barring players from kneeling during anthem, discussion on Seth Jahn and local impact. 05:46 Detroit City FC has some new faces on both the men's and women's teams. 10:32 Former Detroit Red Wing Tod Bertuzzi arrested for a DUI in Auburn Hills. 13:08 Fletcher has a new piece in Hour Detroit about college basketball. 15:25 Whither Michigan State basketball? Follow Fletcher Sharpe: http://www.twitter.com/SaintFDW Su
How To Get An eSports Scholarship In Metro Detroit
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Detroit Whole Foods Coronavirus Outbreak Plus 9 Stories To Know Around Metro Detroit
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Report Shows Metro Detroit's Unequal Pandemic Recovery; Plus 3 Stories To Know Around Town
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Should We Pay People To Move To Detroit?
On today's show: Should we pay people to move to Detroit? Detroit native Monica Williams posed the idea in a recent Detroit Free Press op-ed. We discuss it. Background reading: https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2021/02/18/detroit-housing-incentives-pandemic/4488055001/ Plus: The Detroit City Council says no to about half of the proposed demo contracts before them. And the Robocop statue no longer has a home as the Michigan Science Center isn't doing their grounds improvement pro
Hate Has No Home Here; Pistons & Detroit City FC News w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Show notes: 00:45 The Hate Has No Home Here rally supporting Black Lives Matter happened, in part, outside of Fletcher's front door. We were going to cover this on the show in a different way, but we ended up talking about about what happened in his community plus the bigger picture of a changing Southeast Michigan region as a whole. 10:58 The Detroit Pistons have continued woes as their season struggles. 18:01 Fletcher shouts out fellow UDM alum and a Detroit native, Steve Perry 19:17 The Detro
Previewing The New Portillo's w/ Karen Dybis + Stories To Know Around Town
Our feature conversation is with Karen Dybis talking about the new Portillo's in Sterling Heights. She went to the media preview and spills the details. Show notes w/ timestamps: 00:30 COVID-19 update. A restaurant and bar association in Macomb County sues seeking damages due to the state-ordered pandemic shutdown. Wayne County has a series of vaccination sites. 02:50 Detroit vs. Everybody is collaborating with Gucci for Gucci vs. Everybody. 03:50 The Art Van name goes back to the founding fami
Michigan's Growing Cannabis Business; QLINE Leadership Change and More
On your Daily Detroit for Friday, February 19, 2021: 00:37 Michigan's marijuana industry has skyrocketed, with more people employed in the cannabis industry than police; and roughly as many as there are auto mechanics. 03:23 There's new leadership at the QLINE, and it's a familiar face to Daily Detroit listeners. What are the challenges ahead and when will it get back on the rails? 08:01 Fernando Pallazuelo is falling futher behind at the Packard Plant. His plans were sky high from the beginnin
Local Stories For 2/18/21 - Saarinen House; Man Falls Into Icy Detroit River + More
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(ENCORE) Dr. Courtney McCluney: Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Big In Detroit, But Much More Needs To Be Done
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Blake Griffin Benched; UM Hoops Success; The Izzone This Year Is In The Basement w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today, Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk: 00:46 Blake Griffin's benching until the Pistons find a place to trade him or something else. 07:11 Michigan is doing very well in the AP College Basketball rankings, but so is the rest of the Big 10 with three teams in the top five for the first time ever. 10:24 For the first time Fletcher can remember, Michigan State University basketball is in the basement. Follow Fletcher on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SaintFDW Support our sponsor: http://www.try
Chevy's New Bolt EUV w/ Eric Trytko + 5 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
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A Taste of Sweden in Birmingham; The Ghost Of Flavortown Is Here; Randy's Favorite Podcast App, Overcast
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6 Stories To Know Around Metro Detroit
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Remembering Mary Wilson Of The Supremes
My mom was in her 20s in the 1960s, and Motown - be it Marvin Gaye, Tammy Terrell, Stevie Wonder or you name it - that was the music she’d have on the radio in the Detroit flower shop where she worked. When she had me years later, those same songs were installed in my heart as lullabies. Today’s episode honors founding Supreme Mary Wilson and tells some of her story. Her sudden passing at age 76 in her Henderson, Nevada home stunned Motown fans everywhere. She died of hypertensive atheroscleroti
Jefferson East's New Community HQ w/ Josh Elling
Along Jefferson from I-375 to the Grosse Pointe border, one of the organizations that’s undoubtedly making an impact is Jefferson East Inc., or JEI. It’s not just with flashy projects, but in very personal ways such as helping Detroiters stay in their homes. The nonprofit covers five neighborhoods with more than 18 square miles of land area and 42,000 people. That’s bigger than many suburbs. As someone who knows this area decently well, I also know lots of people write off the east side. At firs
Jeep Skips The UP In Superbowl Ad; Derrick Rose Goes; DCFC Talk w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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5 Things To Know Around Town + In-Game Betting Ahead Of The Super Bowl
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7 Things To Know In Metro Detroit
Today: 00:23 Contact high school sports can resume under a new MDHSS order. 03:18 Free community college is now available in Michigan for those 25 years or older. Additional background on Metro Detroit's education issues: https://www.detroitchamber.com/soe/ 05:57 Demolition may begin as soon as this summer at the Detroit incinerator. More: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2021/02/03/detroit-trash-burning-incinerator-state-regulators-fines-demolition/4370975001/ 09:10 Un
Michigan Central Restoration Update Plus 4 Things To Know In Metro Detroit
On today's show: 00:34 Unemployment is among the highest in the nation in Metro Detroit, only behind Las Vegas 03:24 A new report shows Black Michiganders had worse outcomes with COVID-19. More: https://news.umich.edu/black-michiganders-with-covid-19-suffer-worse-health-socioeconomic-outcomes-than-whites/ 05:44 Little High Flyers shutters their brick and mortar shop in Midtown and go online only: https://littlehighflyers.com/ 06:46 The Golden Fleece in Greektown got a remodel 09:56 Restoration
Restaurant Workers Can Get Vaccines In Detroit; Mama Shu Fights On In Highland Park; Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today: 01:02 Vaccines are now available to people who work with food and beverage, including employees at restaurants, grocery stories, meatpacking facilities, and more. Janitors and security guards are all also eligible. 02:25 Reports are swirling that the Suburban Collection, a large auto dealer group, will be bought by a publicly traded company. 03:40 The historic Birmingham 8 has been bought by Emagine. 04:40 Previous guest of the podcast Mama Shu in Highland Park's Avalon Village has suffer
How To Think About The Stonk Market w/ Professor X
There was a lot of news last week around GameStop, Reddit, Robinhood, hedge funds and more. But what should people actually do about it? To get some ideas and a reset on what's actually happening, Matthew X. Roling - Professor X of Personal Finance - joins me on the show. His channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVK2P--Ph7HbCaBKZMychKQ Benzinga video talking about what actually happened: https://youtu.be/4RS4JIEVyXM Thanks to our members on Patreon who make content like this possible: http:
Tips To Deal With Constant Uncertainty w/ Latasha James
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8 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
On today's show: 00:25 Detroit's Condo market is oversaturated. We discuss why and the fundamental problem with new construction that's going to make this a hard problem to fix, plus, "Bananapants" rents. Excellent piece with background information on Crain's: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/nearly-years-worth-supply-sale-downtown-detroits-condo-market-oversaturated 06:33 The city of Detroit is tripling the number of daily vaccinations. Good news. 07:26 We quickly discuss the content
Luminarias Brighten Southwest Detroit; How To Support Women Veterans
Today's show is in two parts: 01:08 - Southwest Detroit is lighting up with new Luminarias, providing a beautiful option for dining not only during the pandemic but also afterward. It took a lot of coordination to make it happen. The Southwest Detroit Business Association's Jennifer Gomez joins me. More: https://southwestdetroit.com/ 10:53 - Women Veterans are a group that needs support in Detroit, and there's a way to help them and get some breakfast in the process this Saturday. Erica Owens is
What Is That Glowing Light Coming From Canada?
On today's show, we cover a few things to know around town. 00:34 There's a pandemic update, including vaccination rates in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. 01:33 A number of well-known Detroit restaurants were cited for allowing indoor dining by the city. 02:00 238 Black Lives Matter protestors had their charges dropped, but the Detroit City Council also authorized $200,000 to fund lawyers for a countersuit against Detroit Will Breathe, who organized the protests. 02:49 There's a new candida
U of M's COVID-19 Problems; Campbell In As Lions Coach, Stafford Out As QB w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Fletcher Sharpe is in today and we talk: 00:30 University of Michigan sports are postponed for two weeks due to the new Coronavirus variant and new cases 03:43 High school parents and students frustrated that they can not play close contact sports 11:03 Fletcher's take on the Lion's new head coach Dan Campbell 14:41 Matthew Stafford's time with the Lions is over. So where next? And what next? Thanks to our members on Patreon who keep this show going: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
First Look At Coffee Down Under; Detroit Property Values Up; 5 Things To Know In Metro Detroit
On today's show: 00:19 Indoor dining can resume at 25% capacity starting February 1, along with some other things. What are the details? And is it enough to keep restaurants going? 07:49 Detroit property values are rising, with more than a billion dollars in new residential value being created in the last couple years. And it's in almost all of Detroit's neighborhoods. 12:11 The Detroit Lions have a new coach with a press conference that got the attention of fans. 13:38 Dilla's Delights closes.
Talking Marijuana in Metro Detroit w/ Aric Klar, Quality Roots
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Kwame Kilpatrick Will Walk Free; Metro Detroit Road Project Update
Today's show is in two parts: 00:25 First, Kwame Kilpatrick, the former Mayor of Detroit, will be a free man due to a presidential commutation. We'll get into the difference between a pardon and a commutation and why that really matters. Plus, a bit of Detroit history you might not have known. 03:07 Second, Diane Cross from MDOT joins us to break down the upcoming road projects in 2021. This includes work on I-94 and the intersection of Telegraph and 8 Mile, installing a somewhat new thing in Me
6 Things To Know Around Detroit Plus Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Detroit headlines: The city of Detroit and surrounding counties are having to slow their COVID-19 vaccine rollout due to supply problems from the Federal government. Rivian gets $2.65B in investment, while Stellantis unveils their new sign out in Auburn Hills. But with the merger of FCA and Peugeot with their Dutch headquarters, we're really down to just the Detroit 2. Or is it just GM and Ford, without a name? Online sports betting starts Friday in Michigan, and Detroit casinos are in on the ac
How mRNA Vaccines Work
Today is an update on the COVID-19 pandemic locally in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Considering the situation, we're relatively a national bright spot. Dr. Paul Thomas joins us to walk through that and explain how the new mRNA vaccines work. They're a medical breakthrough thanks to years of research that has all kinds of potential beyond today's Coronavirus pandemic. Follow Dr. Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlumHealthDPC And his website, where he's doing regular vaccine access updates
The End Of Auto Shows As We Knew Them Plus NACTOY Winners w/ Eric Trytko
Automotive industry expert Eric Trytko - who also creates content as Rumblestrip - joins us to break down the coming changes in Detroit's North American International Auto Show and the marketing world that it lives in today. We also go through the NACTOY winners, including the Hyundai Elantra, the Ford F-150, and the Mustang Mach-E. Follow Rumblestrip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumblestrip/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/rumblestrip Timestamps: 01:20 The 2021 North American Interna
7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
Man about town Devon O'Reilly joins Jer on the show to talk about what's happening around town. On today's show: 0:32 Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to be charged in the Flint water scandal 1:19 Coronavirus update 4:50 The 2021 Auto Show cancelled and a smaller event will take place in Pontiac 9:49 Hot takes on the new GM logo 17:32 Transfiguration school in Detroit’s Banglatown to be renovated into affordable housing 20:10 Bedrock and Emagine Theaters doing a pop up drive in theater in do
Don't Sleep On Detroit City FC; Plus Lions, Pistons, Wolverines w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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10 Words That Should Come Back In Style w/ Chris Williams, WSU Word Warriors
On today's show, our feature conversation is about 10 words that should absolutely come back into the conversation as selected by the Word Warriors of Wayne State University. At 0:53 we start talking about: Anagapesis Loss of feelings for someone who was formerly loved. They sat in silence in their usual coffee shop, the anagapesis growing as their drinks cooled. Blatteroon A senseless babbler or boaster. The bartender groaned at the string of nonsense coming from the blatteroon in the corner;
Coroanvirus News; Ford, GM, Rivian Updates; Detroit Crime Stats; Post Office Named For Aretha Franklin
On today's show: :30 We update you on the latest Coronavirus numbers, vaccination news (including how to and who can get a vaccine in Detroit), and businesses fined by MIOSHA 4:57 There are new 2020 Detroit crime stats 6:08 And update to the Detroit City Council Race 7:05 Auto industry news roundup, talking Ford, GM and Rivian 9:11 Fox Creek Post Office will be renamed the Aretha Franklin Post Office Building
WTF Happened in Washington today w/ Steve Friess
We had a completely different show planned today, but the events in Washington D.C. - along with connections to Michigan - cast such a shadow we had to change gears. To help us figure all of this out and what's next, Steve Friess from Newsweek and Hour Detroit joins us. It's a lively conversation during one of the most important days in the recent history of our republic. You can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SteveFriess Support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/daily
7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
It's a busy news day for early January. Here's what we're covering today, with Devon O'Reilly joining Jer for the conversation. 0:25 - Michigan and Metro Detroit coronavirus update 9:33 - Journalist and podcaster ML Elrick joins the Detroit city council race in District 4. More - https://www.facebook.com/1546860892274273/videos/444650476569557 12:54 - Washtenaw County District Attorney is ending cash bail. More: https://twitter.com/EliNSavit/status/1346109476139626498 14:49 - Supino's New Cente
College players can get paid in Michigan; Free beer for Lions fans and more w/ Fletcher Sharpe
On today's show, Fletcher Sharpe hops on. We talk about: The Pistons got their first win of the season against the Celtics. A round up of Lions coverage: Refs bad calls, is Stafford gone, Matt Prater gets us free beer and might be leaving the Lions, and the team has set up GM/ head coach interviews. Jim Harbaugh could be extending his stay at U of M until 2026. What does this mean? And, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs a bill to pave the way for college players to get compensated. Thanks to our m
The Real Story of Detroit's Joe Louis Fist
Sometimes the perspective of history can help us understand the world we live in today. This epsiode is a mini-documentary on this history of the "Monument to Joe Louis," the controversial statue at Woodward and Jefferson by Robert Graham - and what it really stands for.
Vaccine Distribution Issues w/ Dr. Paul Thomas; 5 Things To Know Around Detroit
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Love's Furniture Closing Some Stores, Free Wi-Fi In Detroit's Cultural Center, Detroit Schools Contracts, Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
On today's show: Love's Furniture is navigating supply chain issues and closing more stores; soon after they opened them. Detroit's Cultural Center is getting free public wi-fi and more thanks to a grant. We have details. Detroit's public schools come to an agreement with unions representing non-teaching positions. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe stops by to talk Pistons and play time for Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose; The wayward Lions; And a shakeup in national basketball ratings with U of M and MSU.
Merry Christmas Eve! Around the (virtual) fire
Merry Christmas Eve! Here's a special episode of the podcast around a virtual fire, talking about the year that was and our hopes for 2020. We also include some podcasting advice because apparently, that's a question we get a lot? This one has Shianne Nocerini, Fletcher Sharpe, Devon O'Reilly, and Randy Walker. Also, major thanks to our members on Patreon who make this show possible: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Jer hasn't had a weekday off since the beginning of the pandemic, so he's go
Big Sean And The Pistons, Detroit City FC News, Three Lions Go To Pro Bowl w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today's show is focused on Detroit sports, on and off the court. Fletcher Sharpe (@SaintFDW) is our guide. First up, Big Sean is joining the Detroit Pistons as their "Creative Director of Innovation." Then we get into the predictions for the season - and Fletcher promises a tattoo upon certain conditions. Then, we get into Detroit City FC now having U23 development involvement and how it could bolster the club going forward. And finally, we talk about the COVID-stricken Detroit Lions. And should
A Plan To Re-Energize The Film Industry In Michigan w/ Brian Kelly, MIFIA
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Why We Should Save The Bandshell On The State Fairgrounds Amazon Site
The $400 million worth or so of development happening at the State Fairgrounds site in Detroit with the new amazon distribution center has turned a lot of heads. The project promises to create as many as 2,000 jobs at the amazon facility; not to mention the developments nearby on the same parcel. But it’s not without some questions and pushback. The part we’ll talk about today, since the fairgrounds is a site with generations of history. Should the long-standing buildings like the coliseum and t
Sheriff Napoleon Dies Of COVID-19; Charities Facing Pandemic Problems; Decked Out Detroit Brings Some Cheer To Downtown
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U of M, Pistons & Lions w/ Fletcher Sharpe; How Frame in Hazel Park is dealing with the pandemic
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Inside the GLWA's new 40 year wastewater plan
Today’s episode is about something you may not have thought about very often. When a big storm hits, where exactly does all of the wastewater in our region go? And how do we handle it? It gets attention in the news when basements back up or a freeway is brought to a standstill - but in order to fix it, it requires a plan. And that’s just what the Great Lakes Water Authority has announced. A new 40-year plan to help deal with the realities of what’s happening in our region. It has a focus on fixi
After many years, this long-dormant corner on Woodward will rise
Queen Lillian and The Platform have teamed up to develop the corner of Woodward and Stimson that has sat dormant for years. The $60 million Woodward West project will have almost all Detroit-based companies and bring more than 200 apartments to the neighborhood. Chris Jackson from Queen Lillian joins me to talk about how the project finally came together and what the plans are. Then, a couple things you should know around town: The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new survey out that shows wide su
What's next after the pandemic? With Futurist Sheryl Connelly
On today's show, we look to the future. In a post-pandemic world, it's looking like things will not snap back to "normal" that was January of 2020. In fact, some of the changes could be pretty big. So I talked about it with Sheryl Connelly. She's Ford Motor Company's head futurist and they just released their Ford Trends report. Here's a link: Some of the topics we cover in this episode: Stress and pressures on people due to the pandemic The desire for people to escape and how they do A renewe
Talking Detroit's Wicked and Fascinating History w/ Mickey Lyons
Today's fun Friday episode is a chat with Barchaelogist, Author, Historian and Hamtramckan Mickey Lyons. She's a font of fascinating knowledge from how our most well-known street (Woodward) is named after someone who was brilliant but also incompetent; to the wicked past of some of our leaders; to how everything old is new again with anti-maskers. Yes, we dealt with all this a century ago. Also - for our Patreon members, we're giving away a SIGNED copy of Mickey's Book to a random member, Wicke
Three Thirteen Expands; Shop Local in Ferndale; Detroit Water Shutoff Moratorium & More
Today’s daily show is in three parts. First, a lightning round of things to know around town. There’s a water shutoff moratorium in Detroit. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are thankfully leveling off. And Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running for re-election. Then, Clement Fame Brown’s Three Thirteen has been on the Livernois Avenue of Fashion for awhile now. He’s got a new shop opening in Parker’s Alley in downtown Detroit. I catch up with him about the expansion and more. Plus, we’ll go
Sports! with Fletcher Sharpe
Lions win! We talk about Coach Bevell and Stafford's solid performance. Detroit Pistons make moves The University of Michigan has canceled their game against rival Ohio State due to rising COVID-19 cases. It's the first time they haven't played since 1917; but Fletcher thinks Harbaugh dodged a metaphorical bullet. MSU, and more. Follow Fletcher Sharpe on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SaintFDW
Understanding 10,000 Coronavirus Deaths in Michigan w/ Dr. Paul Thomas
Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to help unpack the grim milestone of 10,000 Coronavirus deaths in Michigan. We cover some of the latest news around the virus, the extended pause from Governor Whitmer, what we can do to improve the situation as well as a listener question. On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 Support on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
From Detroit Cop To Cannabis Entrepeneur; Plus 3 Things Around Town
How do you make the journey from Detroit cop to cannabis entrepreneur? Today's feature conversation is with John McLeod of Michigan-based Cloud Cannabis who opens up not just about the business but his path with opioids to get there. Link: https://cloudcannabis.com/ Then, three things to know around town: Details on protestors outside of the Secretary of State's Detroit house over the weekend and what all of this action might mean going forward While leaders in Lansing and Washington can't seem
Merry Boozemas! Get into the holiday spirit with local spirits
On Fridays we try to have some fun, and this is no exception. Devon, Randy and Jer get together (virtually) to talk about some of our favorite local boozes, spirits and accessories. Here's a list: King Cubes: Big Clear Ice Cubes: https://www.kingcubesice.com Rare American Whiskey from The Oakland: https://app.upserve.com/s/the-oakland-ferndale Cocktail Cubes from Castalia: https://www.castaliacocktails.com/cocktail-kits Tiki mugs from Lost River: https://lostrivertiki.com/merch-1/ Water with ele
Ferndale Moves; Chandler Park Skatepark Plans; Local Pandemic Updates
Today’s show is three parts: The pandemic continues in Michigan and Metro Detroit. There are bunch of stories around that. Chandler Park on Detroit’s east side is raising money for a new skatepark. We talk with Alex Allen from the Chandler Park Conservancy about what they’re doing: https://www.patronicity.com/project/chandler_park_skate_park#!/ And one of Detroit’s most walkable suburbs, Ferndale, is putting together a new walkability plan. Erin Quetell shares more, with info on a public meetin
Support Southwest Detroit Businesses Online; Freighter Stuck; Pandemic News
Today: Our feature conversation focuses on supporting Southwest Detroit businesses with your dollars from the comfort of your own home. Jennifer Gomez from the Southwest Detroit Business Association joins me to talk about their new site - https://www.shopsouthwestdetroit.com/ - where you can shop in the neighborhood from a number of local places. Before that, I’ll share the latest local pandemic updates as restaurants lose their legal bid to reopen indoor dining, and tell you about a freighter s
Understanding three big General Motors moves w/ Michelle Krebs
General Motors has made some news as of late with three big moves. So to understand it, we turn to expert and AutoTrader analyst Michelle Krebs. She's one of the voices I trust to figure out what's happening in the auto industry. First, we go through that GM has withdrawn their support for a Trump suit against California around emissions. Then, GM's rollout of an all-electric portfolio for new vehicles and just how big of a deal it is. Finally, the scrapped deal with Nikola. Why that happened an
Bye Patricia. What's next for the Lions? Saleh? Bieniemy? Harbaugh? Plus Michigan, MSU and Coronavirus updates
Today's show is in two parts. First, the latest in local Coronavirus news. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has started to hint at what's ahead for a massive vaccination program in the city of Detroit - with a target of 5,000 a day. Southeast Michigan hospitals are filling up fast with COVID-19 patients. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was $100m she says for residents, a mask mandate and an unemployment extension. A large restaurant owner wants restrictions to stop, or he says he'll open anyway along with
Where to Shop Local in Metro Detroit for the Holidays
It’s no secret that this year has been the pits. With the ongoing pandemic things have been bleak. It’s been especially bleak for all of the small businesses trying to hang on. Now that the holidays are quickly approaching I have whipped together a list of nearly 50 places to shop small in Metro Detroit for all of your gift giving needs. Throughout the list, I’m not only going to highlight brick and mortar stores, but also the people who supply the goods that go into the stores. From baby and ch
Coronavirus & vaccine update w/ Dr. Paul Thomas
Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care stops by to talk the latest in vaccine news, a recent study about why some Detroiters are hesitant to take the vaccine (and what that's rooted in), as well as answering listener questions. Plus: The city of Detroit is looking at a $10 million budget hole and Detroit City Council unanimously approved a recreational marijuana ordinance we previously talked about on the show.
Same Old Lions, Lager is SOL; Pistons trades; U-M, MSU Football & Basketball w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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Which Michigan-made Hard Cider reigns supreme?
Considering how much the world is an endless nesting of dumpster fires, we thought we'd do something fun for your Friday. And support local while we do it. Today's episode is a Michigan-made hard cider tasting. We took a number of them from across the state and did an on-air, socially-distanced taste test. All of the ciders were purchased thanks to our supporters, and we received no compensation from brands for this event. So join Jer, Engineer Randy Walker and Devon O'Reilly for some fun. Spe
Local Stories, Pistons Draft, Malice At The Palace Memories
It's been feeling like Groundhog Day, so we shook things up a bit. Today's show features Jer, Shianne Nocerini and Fletcher Sharpe with the latest things to know around town as well as the insanity that's happening around the election right now. As of course, the eyes of the nation are fixed upon us again. Plus, Fletcher takes us back to his front-row-seat experience at the Malice at the Palace 16 years ago as well as breaks down the Pistons draft picks. And there's a new Red Panda in town. FYI.
Inside Ford's New Corktown Site Plan; 89X Rocks No More; Riverfront + Metroparks Team Up
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Ordering local for your Thanksgiving w/ Eater's Brenna Houck + 5 Things to know around Detroit
Discussed in our feature conversation: https://detroit.eater.com/2020/10/26/21534489/thanksgiving-detroit-ann-arbor-restaurant-bakery-ordering-turkey-dinner-pie
Michigan & Detroit respond to Coronavirus; Plus Pistons trade news & more w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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Big plans for Detroit Dog Rescue; Two Platform developments; COVID-19 cases break records again
Michigan sets another record with COVID-19 cases. A challenge in court that would have stopped certification of Detroit's vote count falls flat on its face because the people challenging didn't even bother to go to the orientation, so didn't know what they're talking about. The Platform has two different developments going in. One in the city's Techtown/Midtown area, and the other in Old Redford. The Detroit Dog Rescue is putting together their new space on the west side, complete with doggy mat
COVID-19 Alarms Sound; City Year Opens New HQ; Building Anti-Racist Soccer Clubs
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Voting is over but the absurdity is not. Steve Friess helps us sort it out.
By popular demand, Steve Friess from Newsweek and Hour Detroit returns for a big episode on where we're at in Metro Detroit, Michigan and somewhat nationally with the election. There isn't evidence of voter fraud in Michigan's election so far. Especially in any sorts of numbers that make a difference. But it's an axe that seems won't stop being ground. Newsweek article of his we reference near the end: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-has-70-days-undermine-joe-biden-even-if-he-eventually-c
Izzo Has COVID-19, New Tigers Pitching Coach And More Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
On today's show, Fletcher Sharpe steps up to the plate to talk about: MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo's COVID-19 diagnosis MSU Football U-M Football Should you watch other Michigan teams instead? The wayward Detroit Lions The Detroit Tigers new pitching coach who is a familiar face to Michiganders You can follow Fletcher Sharpe on Twitter: @SaintFDW
The Coronavirus Is Still Here. What's Next w/ Dr. Paul Thomas
The Coronavirus pandemic is still here. And it's raging at levels higher than when we were locked down. With nearly 14,000 cases since Friday and almost 130 deaths - not to mention the rising hospitalization and outbreak numbers - we need to be careful. What's the situation, what's next, and what are some answers to listener questions? Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to dive in. Don't forget that if you find value in what we do there's a couple things you can do.
Detroit's Broken Mortgage Market; 200k+ COVID-19 Cases; GM Earnings
Our feature conversation with Ben Eisen, a Wall Street Journal reporter who has an interesting story focused on Detroit. "A Broken Mortgage Market Strands Detroit’s Black Residents," dives into the logjam that is buying a house with a loan in Detroit, its causes, and what people are doing to try and improve it. Plus, the state crossed 200,000 COVID-19 cases and we have a slew of updates from a mask mandate idea being shot down by the incoming Speaker of the State House; U of M is going remote t
Coronavirus Surges; Michigan's New Digital Privacy Amendment Explained; Count Every Vote
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The 2020 Michigan Election Is Being Very 2020 w/ Steve Friess
Today's show is a look into what we know so far around the election with Steve Friess of Newsweek and Hour Detroit. We try to unpack it using what we know so far. Topics include: Polling was way off on the local level The race for president in Michigan was far closer than people expected Gary Peters and John James were in a very close Senate race Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stevens hold on Trump may lose the presidency but he's not going away Voter priorities are different than what many expected
7 Things To Know Around Detroit (With Pre-Election Updates)
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What To Know Around Detroit Plus Sharpe On Local Sports
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Coronavirus Update w/Dr. Thomas; A.J. Hinch And The New Motor City Cruise; 5 Michigan Fall Beers
Today’s show is in three acts: Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care on why we're back in COVID-19 outbreak status in Michigan and what's next. Dr. Thomas on Twitter: @PlumHealthDPC Fletcher Sharpe on A.J. Hinch and the new G-league basketball team in town, the Motor City Cruise. They're going to play at Wayne State's new arena. Fletch on Twitter: @SaintFDW And what to drink this fall? We have 5 Michigan beers to check out with Devon O’Reilly. Beers include: La Parcella (Jolly Pum
COVID-19 Economic Worries Unpacked; Michigan Returns To Outbreak Status
On today’s show: Some pandemic restrictions are put back in place as the virus spreads, deaths rise and COVIDACTNOW lists Michigan as in COVID-19 outbreak status. A judge has ruled in favor of guns in polling places. But that fight isn’t over yet and in a new poll, Michiganders are clear where they stand. A popular restaurant chain has new owners. And our feature today is on the economy. A Coronavirus financial backstop is not coming from the federal government anytime soon, and unemployment i
Detroit's Proposed Marijuana Ordinance Explained, w/ Councilman James Tate
The city of Detroit has been watched closely by those interested and involved in the cannabis industry. Due to the city’s size and voters overwhelming approval of recreational marijuana - almost 70 percent of residents were behind it in 2018 - The Motor City will almost assuredly become the hub of recreational weed in Michigan. But the city has taken awhile to draw up local rules, getting a proposed ordinance together just this week. So what is on the table? And how does it aim to ensure Detroit
Making Streets For People In Detroit; Plus 5 Things To Know
Detroit’s the crucible of the car in America, but the city is trying to make the streets better for the people who live here. That’s at the heart of a new program focused on those who walk, bike, take transit, or simply want their kids to have a safer neighborhood. On top of the nice-to-haves, the reality is that 100,000 Detroit residents who are old enough to have drivers licenses do not; and a quarter of households have no access to a car. Caitlin Malloy-Marcon joins me from the Detroit Depar
Stories Around Town & Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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How A Beautiful Old Hudson's Elevator Came Back To Life
Hudson’s was a name at the center of Detroit life for decades. And their flagship store on Woodward loomed over downtown until it was demolished in 1998. I remember that day because I worked it for a local TV station. Street after street was covered in dust, and it was a quick, final end to the second largest and tallest department store in the country. According to HistoricDetroit.org, it was a behemoth. We talked about the height. But the three electric transformers inside could supply enough
New Neighborhood Naming Ordinance Proposed; Leaders Call For Health Order Lawsuit Cease Fire; Car Design Exhibit Coming To DIA
On today's show: COVID cases are surging here in Metro Detroit. And there's no wall around the city, so there's concern there, too. Yes, the mail has been slower lately according to a new report. Business, hospital system and university leaders are calling for a cease-fire on lawsuits to try and repeal health orders to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Basically - they say working together works to slow the spread, and that current orders should be allowed to stand. The DIA has a new exhibit
Should You Trust The MI COVID Contact Tracing App? Dining Spaces Adapt, But Are They Safe? Plus Amazon Deal Approved
There’s a new MI COVID app for your phone. It’s to help with contact tracing, something that experts say will help contain the spread of the coronavirus. Is this a good idea? How will this help? Is your privacy at stake? Plus - more and more restaurants are doing tents and domes for dining as the weather comes. How should you treat them? Dr. Paul Thomas and technologist Tom Lawrence join me. Dr. Paul Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlumHealthDPC Tom Lawrence: https://twitter.com/TomLawren
Roman Mars Helps Us Discover The 99% Invisible City
If you’re a long time listener to this show, you may have caught on that one of the reasons we’re here is a love of places. Specifically our places. The Detroit tri-county area includes, well, three counties, made up of more than 130 cities, townships and villages. And yes, even part of a ghost town. You could zoom in again and see countless neighborhoods and block clubs and associations - all the way down to the street you see out your window. In these places, there are stories wherever you loo
What To Know Around Town Plus Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Michigan is seeing more Coronavirus cases and the tri-county area is no exception The US/Canada border closure is extended through November 21 A couple of Michigan businesses got national media attention: - The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor was featured in an ad for Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Link: https://youtu.be/SW86jyTsYe4 - Farmington Hills based Five Hour Energy was spoofed by Saturday Night Live. Link: https://youtu.be/OP0H0j4pCOg The Woodbridge neighborhood in Detroit is getting new housin
New Things, Remodeling Things, And Things To Know
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Sheefy McFly, Sanford Nelson On The New "Glass Mural" Project Coming To Eastern Market
Eastern Market, to put it bluntly, has gone through a lot of changes recently. Although many come to it on Saturdays and know it through the public markets, there’s much more to one of Detroit’s historic districts, like food wholesalers, butchers, packers and distributors. In the last few years, there were shops and restaurants - that although their places were loved, the owners wanted to retire and few were interested in taking over. Some, there was a lot of controversy and attention when they
Meet The New Pink Norden Aquavit + 6 Things To Know In Metro Detroit
What to know around Metro Detroit: We give an update on the latest Coronavirus numbers as cases and hospitalizations continue to trend up; Share where to get tested for free in Macomb County; Run down a series of bill the state legislature passed around the pandemic; Update you on news the U.S. Supreme Court is upholding a directive to stop census counting on October 15 which will impact Detroit and urban areas around the country; WXYZ-TV has the harrowing tale of a man physically hurt by Taylor
The Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths and What Can Be Done About It?
On today’s podcast – a chat with author Angie Schmitt. Her book – “Right of way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America” looks at how our built environment – and choices to buy ever-larger vehicles – have led to more inequity and more pedestrian deaths to the point it’s a public health crisis. Link, use promo code “Schmitt”: https://islandpress.org/books/right-way We’ll dive in and talk about a change the city of Detroit made to make things far better for those wh
Four Of Detroit's Indigenous Names; Coronavirus Outbreak Possible; Headlines
Michigan is now at risk of a Coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Paul Thomas helps us break down why and what’s next for this pivotal week; including why herd immunity - as suggested by some local leaders - would be a very deadly path to go down. Plus; hundreds of thousands of michiganders could see their records expunged, including those for marijuana offenses Fines have been issued around the recent land collapse into the Detroit river A creek in Warren has been cleaned up A new Buddy’s is opening in T
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Whitmer Kidnapping Plot Stopped; Steve Friess Previews Local U.S. House, Senate Races
On today's Daily Detroit: A plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been stopped, with charges against six men; as well as seven others for a plot to attack the State capitol. Plus, conservative hoaxers were arraigned for voter intimidation of Detroiters. And a deep-dive conversation with Steve Friess of Newsweek and Hour Detroit. He’s back to talk to intelligently talk about the prospects of races for two local U.S. House seats (held by Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stephens), as well as the ra
AT&T Stops Offering DSL And How It Impacts Michigan; Plus 7 Things To Know
On your Daily Detroit: Technology expert Tom Lawrence joins me to cut through the clutter on a move by AT&T to no longer offer DSL service. It has a pretty big impact here in Michigan as their alternate service - Fiber - isn’t available to most of their homes. And considering everyone’s working from home, schooling from home, it puts a number of communities at a big disadvantage. Ars Technica story: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/10/life-in-atts-slow-lane-millions-left-without-fiber-a
How A Non-Profit Can Develop Detroit Differently
Today’s show is a deep-dive with Sonya Mays. She heads up the non-profit development firm, Develop Detroit. And I’m going to focus on one word here - non-profit. Which means they need to have a community mission. Because when it comes to Detroit’s nascent comeback, firms that think about more than the bottom line might be something to look at as a model. This is done in other cities, but is still in the early stages of getting traction here. And we’ll talk about how the new Detroit Housing For
DCFC Wins Tourney; Throwback Plates To Help Fund Roads; Patchwork Pandemic Response
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A Detroit Vineyards Wine Tasting
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Coronavirus Check-In w/ Dr. Paul Thomas; Buses Stay Put; The Census Matters
In the wake of the President being diagnosed with COVID-19, we talk to Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health Direct Primary Care about the situation and what's happening here. Specifically, due to the incubation period of the virus, presidential candidate Vice President Joe Biden is not out of the woods for awhile yet. Plus, the Lions will not have fans at the stadium; and Michigan's cases are rising. This was recorded before word came that the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is rolling back to stage 4. Pl
Conservative Ideas For Dealing With Climate Change; DCFC Makes Finals; Stories Around Town
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The Jewish News Goes Non-Profit Plus 8 Things To Know Around Detroit
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Oak & Reel First Look Plus 4 Local Stories To Know
On today’s show: COVID-19 Updates Chrysler is paying $9.5 million in additional fines to the SEC Macomb County gets $12.5 million in settlement money over the giant sewer collapse in Fraser back in 2016 The Detroit Housing Fund for the Future kicks off to make more housing that’s affordable for middle and low income possible in the city of Detroit Plus, our feature conversation at 6m30s: Oak & Reel — a new seafood and pasta restaurant in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood — just opened a few
8 Things To Know Around Detroit Plus Detroit City FC Updates w/ Fletcher Sharpe
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Helping The Unbanked In Detroit; DCFC/Stars Tournament Talk; Thanksgiving Parade Will Be TV Only
The city of Detroit – as well as cities across the nation – has an issue with residents not having bank accounts. A study by prosperity now says that almost 20% – or one in five Detroiters – do not have a bank account. So they’re paying much higher fees at liquor stores and other places to get access to their money. To help residents, especially young adults, get started off on the right foot, Jason Rivers joins me to talk about a new program. Then, we check in with Fletcher Sharpe about the lat
Unpacking United Shore / UWMC Going Public, SPACs And The Local Impact
Today's show focuses on a second big company in metro detroit going public. You know them as United Shore, but as this show is being published the giant letters on their Pontiac headquarters are coming down for their new name, United Wholesale Mortgage. The merger deal that will put the lending giant on the NASDAQ will peg the company’s value initially at about $16 billion dollars. And although metro Detroit is known for cars, students of regional history may know that we’re also the cradle of t
Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Big In Detroit, But Much More Needs To Be Done
Black women entrepreneurs are the fastest growing group of business owners in the nation, but they’re also starting with the least amount of capital. That’s especially important in a city like Detroit that is about 80% black, although our entrepreneurial sector - especially those who get venture funding - does not reflect that. This conversation with Dr. Courtney McCluney, assistant professor at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University was recorded a few days ago, but t
Coronavirus Updates w/ Dr. Paul Thomas; Detroit Auto Show Moves To Fall; DCFC/Michigan Stars News
Dr. Paul Thomas is back to talk Coronavirus and gives more details on the Big Tens’s testing plans and why he has reservations; plus more on Michigan's statewide situation with COVID-19. Next, the North American International Auto Show has been moved again. Autoblog editor in chief Greg Migliore has more on why and what to expect. And finally, as it is fall tournament season, Fletcher Sharpe updates us on Detroit City FC, the Michigan Stars, and a way to watch the matches on your TV for free.
Detroit Podcast Festival Returns; Detroit City FC Tournament Preview, Gardenhire Retires
Today, two things. Well, more than two. But we're talking to two people. First, Erin Allen from the Detroit Podcast Festival joins me to preview that event, highlighting creators and sharing knowledge right here in the Motor City. More: http://www.detroitpodcastfest.com Then, the big fall NISA soccer tournament starts tonight. Fletcher sharpe breaks down what’s ahead for Detroit city FC this week vs. the Michigan Stars and Oakland Roots, as well as weighs in on the retirement of Tigers manager R
Michelle Obama + The Lip Bar Work To Get Out The Vote; Tip Toe Shoe Repair Burns; TEDxDetroit
Today’s show is in three parts. First, some updates around town. We've lost Tip Toe Shoe Repair for now due to a fire, but Lafayette Coney Island kept serving. The Free Press building as new life as apartments. And construction has begun on the new Baker college building in downtown Royal Oak. Then, former first lady Michelle Obama is collaborating with a Detroit native and founder of The Lip Bar, Melissa Butler. Their goal? To increase voter registration, get voters to the polls, and change the
A New Chapter For Opera In Detroit w/ Yuval Sharon
Since the 1960s, the Michigan Opera Theater has been serving metro Detroit, bringing not only impressive productions of opera, but music and dance to the Motor City. Recently, they have hired a new artistic director, Yuval Sharon. He has a fresh take on what can be done both inside and outside of the performance hall walls. So for your Daily Detroit on Thursday, September 17th, 2020, we talk about the present and future of this Detroit institution, being mindful of the number of challenges and o
More Speed Bumps, Detroit Vegan Soul Reopening; BIG10 Returns, DCFC Roster Changes
Kirsten Ussery from Detroit Vegan Soul and Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit join us to talk about the reopening of the restaurant’s east side location and what the non-profit Hatch is up to considering there’s not a contest this year. Then, Fletcher Sharpe gives us the inside line on roster changes ahead of the fall tournament for Detroit City FC, and we talk about Big Ten football making the decision to play. But first, there will be more bumps in the road ahead for the City of Detroit. But t
How Switching To Electric Cars Would Help Our Air; What Do Metro Detroiters Think About Talking Politics At Work? Plus Stories Around Town
On today's show: Latest COVID-19 numbers around the state The city of Detroit's budget is going to be balanced, but there have been some cuts and rainy day fund usage. Also, bonds are being sold for improvements. Dan Gilbert's Bedrock has bought the former Sakthi Automotive campus in Detroit. We have details. Home values in Oakland and Macomb counties are way up over the last five years, far above statewide averages. Wayne is too, but pacing below the state's pace. Amazon is hiring thousands in
Detroit's Pizzas Place Well Nationally; NISA Tournament Coming To Town, Sad Lions And More
There’s new COVID-19 numbers and reporting, including in schools and universities, with the area around Michigan State in a “crisis” situation. A co-founder of the Detroit tech darling StockX has left the company as it ramps up to possibly go public. Four Detroit area pizza joints make it into the top in the country. And then Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk Lions and Detroit City FC news. The NISA fall tournament featuring Detroit City FC and the MichiganSstars will be hosted right here in tow
Warren News That's An Echo Of Metro Detroit's History; Pumachug in Clawson First Look; Plus Stories To Know
We have an update on rising COVID-19 cases and positive test percentages. A Warren family is dealing with dangerous racism and it has echoes I’ll share to our region’s past. The beat goes on at the Detroit Institute of Music Education as they’ve found a new degree partner. Barter in Hamtramck is temporarily closing until indoor bar service legally resumes, and Beyond Juicery + Eatery in Milford is opening. Then Engineer Randy Walker talks about Pumachug, the hot new thing in downtown Clawson. Al
Drive-In Eats In Metro Detroit; DCFC, Tigers and Lions, Oh My!; Turkey Stearnes Field
On today's show: Karen Dybis talks about drive-in eats around town and in Michigan. We talk about Daly Drive-In; Clydes; Grand Diner, A&W and more. Here's the full piece on drive-in-restaurants. Fletcher Sharpe talks Detroit City FC's 0-0 draw with the New York Cosmos and the playoff chances of the team. Also, the Tigers are Tigering and the Lions have a new pickup in Adrian Peterson. Also, things to know around town: Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric J. Smith pleads guilty I-94 is gonna be
Here's What We Really Need To Be Focusing On With Election Security
On today’s show, we dive into election security. And not what the rhetoric in the public focuses on. It turns out the things we actually need to worry about aren’t the ones getting the most press. Our guest is Hour Detroit’s News and Features Editor Steve Friess, talking about that and his most recent piece focusing on the challenges and the places where we should be optimistic here in Michigan. Link: https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/is-voting-secure-in-michigan-cybersecurity-expert-alex-h
Lavish Box, DCFC Update, Plus 5 Things To Know Around Detroit
On your daily detroit: When it comes to getting customers, what is old is new again. The vending machine returns but this time a bit fancier and with beauty supplies. I talk with lavish box founder Leslie Williams about her creation that’s open for business in the New Center. And Detroit City FC is nearing the end of their regular season. Fletcher sharpe fills us in on New Amsterdam FC, a new player acquisition and the upcoming New York Cosmos match. But first, what to know around metro Detroit
A Backyard Charcuterie Tasting With Mongers' Provisions Zach Berg
Here's something fun for your Friday. There are some great local businesses who have pivoted through the pandemic. One of them is Mongers Provisions, with stores in Detroit and Ferndale. https://mongersprovisions.com/ When retail traffic slowed, they adapted and started doing virtual tastings of their cheeses, charcuterie and chocolate on Zoom. And honestly, it’s become a thing. You can bring a charming cheesemonger right to your backyard, while enjoying a box of delectable goodies. So ready you
Mark Hackel Opposes Big Gretch On COVID, A New Jeep SUV & A New Series Tackles Food Waste
Gym rats, rejoice? In a much-anticipated announcement, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says gyms and fitness facilities can now officially reopen, if they require everyone to wear face masks. So, yay? Speaking of Big Gretch, one fellow Democrat who isn’t likely to end up on her Christmas card list this year is Mark Hackel, the Macomb County executive. Crain’s reports he’s backing “Unlock Michigan,” the petition drive aimed at stripping the guv of her powers to declare a statewide emergency, a la the stay-
5 Things To Know Around Detroit Plus Eater Detroit's Brenna Houck
On today’s show: Headlines around town including more information on Ford's job cuts, a mystery hearse pulled out of the Detroit river, how Detroit’s stadiums are providing space to help with elections, and Dutch Girl Donuts will reopen. Then, Brenna Houck from Eater Detroit joins us to talk about the state’s new covid outbreak tracking data and the prospects of restaurants and bars going forward. More: https://detroit.eater.com/21408549/michigan-covid-19-outbreak-reporting-data-industry-settin
COVID ‘Motoring Along At A Level Of Suck’ In Michigan, Ford Layoffs & Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Rumors are swirling that high-school football could once again be on this fall, now that the Michigan High School Athletic Association has said they’ll follow other states’ examples if Gov. Gretchen Whitmer amends an executive order. Plus, President Trump said he spoke with the B1G commissioner about “immediately” starting the fall football season, because a) of course he did and b) there’s nothing else really going on right now that’s worthy of the attention of the president of the United State
5 Stories To Know Plus COVID-19 Economic Impact To Last Far Beyond Summer
On today’s show: A Coronavirus update MGM Grand Detroit is laying off 40% of its workforce Protestors are suing the city of Detroit, and the city plans to sue them back Detroit schools have reached a deal between teachers and their administration And Oakland County parks are looking for an expanded millage in November. More here: https://www.candgnews.com/news/oakland-county-seeks-to-renew-increase-millage-for-parks-118483 Plus, it looks like we’re in for not a V-shaped, but a more prolonged ec
100,000 And Zero
Today's show is in two parts. First: 100,000. The state of Michigan now has crossed an infamous milestone: 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health puts this is in perspective and talks about what's next. You can follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlumHealthDPC Second, Zero. Zero is the patience left in many communities around the nation when it comes to repeated acts of injustice and police brutality. Fletcher Sharpe talks about it, Detroit City FC, and the
Behind The New Mural Coming To Chroma, Misinformation In Robocalls And Development News
On your Daily Detroit: A new Robocall is spreading lies about mail-in voting to Detroiters. Several real estate developments are pressing ahead in Detroit. There’s a huge new mural to be installed on the side of a very visible building in Detroit. I talk with the artist, Sydney G. James, about the art and message that’s in store for Chroma. And, the Piet Oudolf Garden on Belle Isle will make some very visible progress this week. Appreciate what we do? Do we add value to your day? Consider becomi
Clearcover Hiring 300+, Nextdoor Lawsuit In Bloomfield Township Update Plus COVID Testing Guidance Changes
Happy Hump Day, Detroit. It’s been another depressingly large lump of confirmed positive coronavirus cases here in Michigan, on the same day reports say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have changed their recommendations for asymptomatic people who’ve been in contact with infected people. The agency’s new recommendations read as follows: “If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet) of a person with a COVID-19 infection for at least 15 minutes but do not have symptoms, you do
It's OK To Not Be OK; Plus Your Local Stories
On your Daily Detroit, we spend a few minutes updating you on what’s happening around town. Your local Coronavirus updates The Detroit Lions cancel practice to raise awareness about Jacob Blake and police brutality A Detroit pizza brand takes the top of the pandemic charts How to get 84 cent hamburgers at a Michigan restaurant chain Part of the Lodge is renamed after the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin Then, a conversation with Dr. James Zender. This whole pandemic thing has made people anxious
Should Investigations Be Independent Of The Police Department? Dan Gilbert Gets Richer Plus DCFC Goes Goalless
Protests have continued to take place in Detroit, but early Sunday, things got ugly downtown. There, police in riot gear took an aggressive tack against marchers from Detroit Will Breathe who had shut down Woodward Avenue to traffic, shoving protesters and clubbing others who had their backs turned and were walking away. Tear gas and pepper spray were also used. Police Chief James Craig said Monday there was no way he would allow what he called a “Seattle-type zone of lawlessness” in Detroit and
The Skinny On Labor Day Festivals & Fanless Lions Games, Plus A Remembrance Of Honest John Thompson
Welcome to Friday, comrades. On today’s show, we air an overdue remembrance and tribute to John Thompson, a quintessential Detroiter and giant of a human being who was the original owner of legendary watering hole Honest?John’s. (Close observers will note that Thompson passed away last months and we are late to the game. That’s true. This segment got lost in the shuffle, and we’re a small and often overburdened team. But we still felt strongly that we needed to eulogize him.)
Colleges To Track Students With Faulty Software To Stem COVID Plus A $600M Flint Water Crisis Settlement
On today’s show, Tom Lawrence, Daily Detroit’s resident Downriver Tech Guru and principal of Lawrence Systems, joins Jer to talk about some controversial location-tracking software being used by some local colleges as part of coronavirus safeguards. Tom’s always a good listen. Also, the state on Thursday announced a $600 million settlement for civil litigation stemming from the Flint Water Crisis. Most of the money is targeted for minors who were at the most risk from lead contamination. We disc
The Perils Of Coronavirus College, Bollinger Motors Moves To Oak Park & Amazon Is Hiring
Happy Hump Day. Today, Jer speaks with Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health Direct Primary Care all about Michigan State University’s announcement that it’s going 100% virtual instruction this fall and encouraging students to stay home and not move into dorms. It got me thinking about the Twitter thread below, about the difficulties universities face in opting to pull the plug on in-person instruction this fall. Also today, the city of Detroit plans a big memorial day Aug. 31 on Belle Isle to honor th
How Parents Can Stay Sane When The School Year Starts From Home, With Coach Karen Liska Evans
School’s about to be back in session, and for many students, the new school year begins from home. That’s frankly stressing the hell out of many parents, who must contend with supervising their children’s online learning while continuing their own efforts to work from home and manage daily household matters. So to get some ideas on how to cope, we hit up Karen Liska Evans, a friend of the pod and coach who’s literally writing a book on working from home with kids. She offers some great tips for
The New School Year Looms, Detroit City FC And OMG Belarus!
Back from the rolling Pennsylvania highlands, I join Jer again in our daily Starsky and Hutch routine to run down what’s happening around town. So what’s happening around town, you ask? Well, Macomb County is now driving the bus on coronavirus infections in metro Detroit, yay? The Legislature has approved bills tying funding to public schools’ coronavirus efforts, parents in Livonia are protesting against virtual instruction for their kids’ school, the MAGA Cruise on Saturday may have spread mor
How To Vote (And Become A Poll Worker) In 2020
Today on your Daily Detroit, we talk about voting. How to make your voice heard in the context of an election during a pandemic, while dealing with a shaky-at-best, defunded postal service. Plus how to put your shoulder to the wheel as a poll worker to help make democracy go with Laura Khalil. She’s someone who has been a poll worker themself so has gone through the process. Here's a link to the map to find your ballot drop-off box in Michigan: https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/4a9e9f
Missy and Mel's Salsa Tasting Plus Metro Detroit News
On today’s Daily Detroit: We gotta catch up on what’s happening with Coronavirus in the state. There’s a few stories, including a case spike. Plus, planning on an autonomous vehicle corridor from Detroit to Ann Arbor is moving forward. Royal Oak is banning gay conversion therapy. More: https://www.dailytribune.com/news/local/royal-oak-latest-city-to-ban-gay-conversion-therapy/article_6d6b0e5c-dcad-11ea-9a55-f3355ee17458.html And local pizza chains Buddy’s and Domino’s are hiring like crazy in t
Hug Detroit Day Plus 5 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
A lawsuit seeks to end sales taxes on tampons and feminine products in Michigan. More: https://19thnews.org/2020/08/michigans-tampon-tax-challenged-lawsuit/ People have lost their jobs over the fallout from the phallic cake incident in Macomb County. Will the Coroner be next? A new report asks big questions about the campaign spending of the Wayne County Sheriff. More: https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/wayne-county-sheriff-benny-napoleon-has-been-lavishing-his-campaign-funds-on-pretty-much-e
Amazon Building In Detroit, Armory Rehab, Plus 5 Things To Know
Our stories: Amazon is taking over a large part of the state fairgrounds for a new facility and we're getting a new transit center out of it A historic armory on the riverfront has plans for a new lease on life In Roseville, a historic church has begun to come down A Chevy is a surprise as the fastest selling new vehicle in the country And Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk about the BIG 10 plus what’s happening in soccer with local teams Detroit City FC and the Michigan Stars. Remember our new
A Vision For Building Up Detroit's East Side, Community First
On today’s show, Jefferson Chalmers has a new, community-driven plan to redevelop this historic corner of Detroit’s east side. We dive in. Josh Elling of Jefferson East and Derric Scott of the East Jefferson Development Corporation joins us to talk about the master plan that was recently completed. It’s a big vision that includes everything from housing to groceries to the Vanity Ballroom. Have a look at that vision here: https://arcg.is/19u5a8 Learn more about Jefferson East, Inc.: https://www.
Healing Politics with Abdul El-Sayed
We’re in the middle of a pandemic. But in many ways, it just exposed the weaknesses within the system we already have. My feature conversation is with Abdul El-Sayed. His views on politics, health, and our nation are a fresh take on what the potential of the country could be. Agree, or disagree with him - I think you’re going to want to hear what Abdul has to say. There’s a reason this former head of the Detroit Health Department, gubernatorial candidate and now author has been getting national
Michigan Primary Election Result Rundown, And Dr. Paul On Why More Schools Are Going Virtual
On today’s show, we run down some of the big headlines from the Primary Election on Tuesday, including freshman U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Democratic primary challenge, the Oakland County Executive race and some notable results from the prosecutor races in Oakland and Macomb Counties. Plus, we cover a few state House primaries that listeners asked us to keep tabs on. Also, friend of the pod Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to talk the latest in coronavirus in Michigan a
Macomb County's Terrible Cake, Matt Stafford Has Coronavirus & Mass Evictions Loom
Today on your Primary Election Day edition of your Daily Detroit, don’t forget to get out and exercise your freedom to vote, because Democracy hinges on it and also on robust participation. See, the scoundrels don’t want you to vote. It helps them slip their unpopular proposals into law. Also, we have a show for you today. We talk about: Michigan’s RT level, which measures the spread of the coronavirus, is now below 1, which suggests the spread is slowing in the Mitten, yay. The Macomb County Me
Iggy Pop, Detroit Soccer and Crowdfunding with Bill Shea of The Athletic
Bill Shea of the Athletic joins us to talk about his piece in the Athletic covering the crowdfunding campaign Detroit City FC is doing, why they're doing it and how legendary Detroit musician Iggy Pop is getting behind the cause. Bill Shea on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bill_Shea19 The piece on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1963172/2020/07/30/iggy-pop-is-leading-a-small-detroit-pro-soccer-clubs-ownership-sale-campaign/ A reminder that Daily Detroit is funded by our members. Join us at
Inside Metro Detroit’s Newest Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Dispensary: Not Your Father’s Head Shop
Skymint, a Michigan-based cannabis retailer, has opened its newest location in Hazel Park, brightening a forlorn stretch of John R with a gleaming, state-of-the-art weed store that frankly wouldn’t look out of place at Somerset Collection or any other upscale mall. We speak with Summer Ransom-Cleveland, the company’s president of retail, all about contemporary marijuana retail marketing, and with Joe Neller, chief government affairs officer and co-founder of Green Peak Innovations, Skymint’s ver
Sonari Glinton Talks Bring Back Bronco And Its Detroit Connection
The Ford Bronco is back - and it turns out there are some really interesting stories behind it. Former NPR reporter and audio storyteller Sonari Glinton joins us to talk about “Bring Back Bronco.” That's our feature conversation Then, I catch up with Sven Gustafson at Wanda Park in Ferndale to catch up on a couple stories you should know, including a suburban mayor who is embroiled in controversy and taking a step back when it comes to reopening. Two way to support us: 1) Free! Vote for us for b
The Unemployment Cliff Hits; PPP Bridge To Nowhere; Plus Detroit City FC News
Today’s show is in two parts. We’ll talk about the unemployment cliff and the PPP bridge to nowhere with Laura Khalil. Then, a Detroit City FC update on the men's and women's teams with Fletcher Sharpe. Reminder: Support us for best news and politics podcast, there are only a couple days left and it would really help out our little band: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/
I-375 Rebuild On Ice, Blake’s Cider Kerfuffle & Sterling Heights Wants Space Command HQ
We’ve reported several times about the state’s plan to rebuild Interstate 375 as a grade-level boulevard complete with bike lanes, sidewalks, streetscaping and new buildable real estate. Now, Crain’s reports the plan has been inexplicably iced to at least 2027, unless Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan can convince officials not to delay it. On today’s show, we also discuss Ferndale’s nifty new drive-through voting initiative, plus Sterling Heights’ bid to become the U.S. Space Command, overseeing the ne
Hamtramck Schools Want A Bond, Existing Home Sales Rebounding
Hamtramck is the most population-dense - and possibly the most ethnically diverse - city in Michigan. But in its history has never passed a bond to support their schools. Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed joins me to talk about why she thinks the time is now, and what could be the oldest functioning elementary school in the state. Plus - You might think that during a pandemic people might stop buying homes. Nationally, that’s not the case; and for two local companies that ar
7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
Welp. Operation LeGend, the Trump administration’s name for sending federal troops to cities to impose law and order that aren’t asking for any help, will come to Detroit after all. Sometime in the next three weeks, the latest news has it, heavily armed, camouflaged federal troops will descend on the Motor City. Recall that yesterday, Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig said basically, “Yeah, no thanks, we got this.” Should be fun. On today’s show, we follow a 2-minute speed round typ
Detroit Leaders Don’t Want Federal Troops, Fiat Chrysler & Waymo Are BFFs, And The Jordan Jumpman Logo On Pistons Jerseys?
Earlier this week, we told you about how President Trump casually mentioned the idea of sending in federal troops to cities including Detroit (“all run by liberal Democrats,” he sniffed), like he has done to quell protests in Portland, Ore. Yeah, well Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig have basically said thanks no thanks, we got it. “The Detroit Police Department has had the support of the Detroit community in making sure our City did not have a single store looted or a single fire
Tips For Businesses Navigating The Ongoing Coronavirus Crisis
Laura Khalil. She’s an experienced business coach and speaker who’s worked with brands big and small. Plus, she’s the host of the Brave By Design podcast. You can that find here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-by-design/id1494575902 She has some no-nonsense advice to help get through this ongoing Coronavirus crisis. After all, it’s going to be here awhile. We also talk about the implications of going completely cashless from a practical and equitable perspective. Some places are d
Federal Agents To Detroit? Councilman Charged; COVID Update; GM Electric Pickup; Recycling in Oakland County
On today's show: A daily Coronavirus status update and the Governor says we're at a "turning point." President Donald Trump says that Federal officers may be coming to Detroit and other "liberal Democrat" cities. This could be really bad. Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland has been charged with felony misconduct in office, and resists resigning. GM is rolling out an electric pickup. Will people buy it? And recycling drop-off reopens in Oakland County. Like what we do? Become a member at http:
The Quicken IPO, Explained
Today’s episode dives into Dan Gilbert’s Quicken Loans - or Rocket Companies, as they’re going to be called moving forward - filing for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. Our guest expert is Erik Gordon, a professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He helps unpack what’s happening now and what’s next. It’s not often that happens in Metro Detroit, so we wanted to dive in with an expert to understand the ramification for both the company and Detroit.
Michigan Hard Seltzers Face Off In Fizz Fight 2020
Today's show is a break from the serious content as of late to enjoy some Michigan-made hard seltzers. After all, while we're socially distancing, we might want something to drink in our backyards. You don't have to imbibe White Claw for low-carb, fizzy alcoholic drinks. Why not support local companies? Of course, everyone knows White Claw. But how do our local options from across the mitten state stack up? Who do you wanna look for first on the shelves? We're about to find out in Fizz Fight 202
Coranvirus Cases Up, Stellantis, Doing Good In Hamtramck and DCFC Women's Soccer Kicks Off
On today’s show: Coronavirus is back with a vengeance, and the governor says we’re at a turning point with the pandemic in Michigan. Even Tom Izzo is in the Mask Up Michigan game. Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group of France announced a new name for the combined company, "Stellantis." Detroit City FC Women’s soccer kicks off Friday. Fletcher Sharpe joins us for more. And a story of making a difference on the streets of Hamtramck with Frugal on the Fly’s Erica Owens.
Ford Rolls Out A Reimagined Bronco, A Fiscal Fight In Warren And How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Windsor
Ford finally unveiled the Bronco Family of three, new off-road SUVs on Monday, resuscitating the Bronco nameplate after more than 20 years in the wilderness via a series of videos. Here’s how Greg Migliore, editor-in-chief of Autoblog, described it to us: “It was genuinely an exciting moment for Ford, for enthusiasts and for the auto industry. I think almost everybody I know who is into cars, trucks, vehicles of any sort was excited about the Bronco last night. You don’t always see that.” We spe
Matty Moroun’s Legacy, Program Supports Undocumented Immigrants During Coronavirus, Plus Things To Know
Big news in Detroit business as Manuel “Matty” Moroun, the self-made Arab-American billionaire trucking magnate and Ambassador Bridge owner, has died at the age of 93. Moroun leaves behind a complicated legacy in Detroit, rising from the son of Lebanese immigrants to a man known for throwing around lavish campaign contributions to politicians, defying government orders and for his non-stewardship of properties like the Michigan Central Station through decades of blight and decay. We discuss his
Coronavirus Is Tied To Everything: New Mask Order, Road Funding, Sports And A New Test From Beaumont
We usually like to send you off on your merry weekend with lighthearted fare, but unfortunately, the coronavirus has roared back, and it literally touches everything about modern life. But the good news is, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer did not use her Thursday news conference to order a return to stay-at-home quarantine for Michigan. Yet. But she really, really wants you to wear a damn mask (our words not hers). So much so, there’s a new executive order. On today’s show, we discuss: The latest numbers
Unpacking Michigan's Confusing Auto Insurance Changes w/ Todd Berg
We’ve talked about auto insurance reform in Michigan a few times on this show. I can remember back to a beautiful day on the porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac a little over a year ago, when I was with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and our legislative leaders who were hailing a deal that was supposed to save Michiganders money - which is a top concern among residents as we in Detroit and statewide pay the most for vehicle insurance in the nation. At the time, there was a lot of excitement by media
The End Of Sports Talk WDFN Plus Chipotle To Open In Ferndale And Portillo's Coming To Sterling Heights
Daily Detroit has learned that Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-casual chain known for its burritos and bowls, is planning to open a new location on Woodward Avenue in Ferndale this fall. A spokeswoman tells us the new store will open at 23123 Woodward Ave., on the corner of Cambourne Street, in the site of a former Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which recently closed. Rumors about a new Chipotle had been swirling on a Facebook group, and Daily Detroit producer Shianne Nocerini recently took photos of t
7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit Plus Sven's Thumb Thoughts
Coronavirus Updates (and Detroit City Hall opens for some in-person services) Bronco launches Lincoln Continental fades away A Detroit City Council Staffer is dead in an apparent murder-suicide A group erects a billboard outside of Livonia to call out police practices Republicans lose challenge to the new anti-gerrymandering laws Petition language approves to curtail Whitmer's executive power And Sven has thoughts about Michigan's thumb and how to inject some economic life into the area.
Jobs Market May Not Be Improving, Detroit Kite Festival, Detroit City FC Plus Should Pro Sports Play?
On today's show: We track the state's official COVID-19 numbers, plus highlight a new tool to look at the situation by county across the nation from the Harvard Global Health Institute. This will help us understand things better as Michigan is a geographically large state. Look up your county: https://globalepidemics.org/ Karen Dybis stops by virtually to talk about the Detroit Kite Festival coming up, a great way to have some fun in a socially-distanced manner. https://detroitonthecheap.com/d
Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered, With Dr. Paul Thomas. Plus, How You Doin’ Out There?
Welcome to the holiday weekend, everybody. This is certainly a strange one, with coronavirus numbers once again on the upswing in Michigan and across much of the country, adding a complicated wrinkle to what is normally one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. On today’s show, we make a house call to our friend Dr. Paul Thomas, founder of Plum Health Direct Primary Care in Detroit, for help answering your burning questions about COVID-19. We talk face masks, whether it’s safe to eat at re
Indoor Bars Closed, Suburban Leaders Sue Nextdoor, Pingree Pivots And Grows
On today’s Daily Detroit: Indoor bars across the lower half of Michigan have been ordered closed because of the coronavirus uptick. Plus: A conversation with Jarrett Schlaff, co-founder of Pingree Detroit. Their worker-owned business has some big news from a pivot - one of the recurring themes of these Coronavirus times - and they’re expanding. He joins us for more. And Journalist Tiffany Esshaki of the Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle brings us the wild story behind Bloomfield Township leaders suing
Coronavirus News, New Rain Garden, Motown Museum Reopening
On today's show: A Coronavirus update, with new numbers and school start guidelines. A University of Michigan study says 1/3rd of parents will keep their kids home when the school year starts. Slaveholding former Michigan Governor and Senator Lewis Cass - his name is no longer on a state office building. It's now named after two representatives that fought for civil rights. Dearborn removes signs that used shawarma sandwiches to display distance apart from people after some pushback The nonprofi
Dream Cruise Canceled, Truck-A-Palooza, Plus Vacationing During A Pandemic
Hello Detroit. I’m back from Michigan’s vacation wonderland and here to report about the efforts that many vacationers appear not to be taking to safeguard themselves and others against the coronavirus. Based on my experience, I’d recommend limiting your visits to businesses and other public spaces if you’re planning to head Up North. And wear a mask! Other things you’ll hear on today’s show: The 2020 Woodward Dream Cruise is officially canceled. What does that mean? We discuss the latest COVID
Tasting And Talking Anteel Tequila
When we can, it’s important to take a break. To have something fun, to help us get away mentally from what’s going on. So today, a tasting of Anteel, a Detroit-based Tequila brand - then a conversation with their co-founder, Don Ferguson.
Local Coronavirus News, To-Go Drinks Make Progress, How Losing H1Bs Impacts Metro Detroit
Three segments today: First, local Coronavirus news. Cases are up, gyms are angry they can't open, the DIA is reopening, a local drive-in movie theater takes top spot in the nation, and the city of Detroit is going to crack down on n'er do wells when it comes to bars and restaurants. Then, Eater Detroit's Brenna Houck joins us to talk about progress with To-Go cocktails as well as how restaurants are dealing with the Coronavirus and masks. Pieces discussed: Michigan Legislature Passes Bill Pavin
Rivian Leaving Michigan Is A Wakeup Call Plus Pistons And Lions w/ Fletcher Sharpe
Today's show is in two parts. First, electric automaker Rivian is moving their future operations to Irvine California. This is a big blow to investment and future jobs in our state and region. Jer breaks down the story and talks about why we need to stop promoting yes-man slappys, and make some structural changes to how business is done in Metro Detroit and the state to be competitive. And that means investing in what makes our place a better place to live instead of handing out incentives like
What's The Most "American-Made" Car? Lions Change Owners, Dr. Paul On Staying Vigilant For The Coronavirus
On today's show: Martha Firestone Ford steps aside as owner of the Detroit Lions, daughter Sheila Ford Hamp takes over. Gyms are reopening Friday, despite what the Governor would want. What are the most American made car brands and automakers? The answers might surprise you. Dr. Paul Thomas joins us to talk about the continued need to stay smartly vigilant about the Coronavirus and wear masks. They also have a new location of Plum Health DPC opening up in Farmington Hills. Thanks for listening
5 Local Stories Plus One Of Detroit's Oldest Houses Is Moving Across The City
For Monday: Local news around town including the latest Coronavirus numbers according to the state. Plus: The New York Times reports that Detroit was a center of Federal aerial surveillance during the protests. More: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/us/politics/george-floyd-protests-surveillance.html You now need a pass to get into Michigan state parks. An update on Shelby Townships' new Chick-Fil-A in progress which township officials want to get done soon. The chain is controversial and pop
Big Ideas For Changes In Policing With Former DPD Chief Ike McKinnon
Our Friday conversation is with former Detroit Police Chief, former Detroit deputy mayor and educator Isiah "Ike" McKinnon. He served decades in the community he loves and has big ideas for what we could do to reimagine what a police department is. Ideas you might not expect to hear out of a former police chief. And some of them might be familiar to you if you have seen the demands of protestors on the streets today. Also, a couple of housekeeping notes. Sven is on vacation next week. And thanks
Local News, Man About Town Devon O'Reilly, Mackinac Island Cornavirus Update
Today: Local headlines from an embattled police Chief in Shelby Township, to Coronavirus updates, Greektown Casino is laying off hundreds, and Oakman Boulevard in the city is getting new green infrastructure. Then we check in with our man about town, Devon O’Reilly, on what’s happening in greater downtown Detroit around bars, restaurants and if people are returning to the streets. Finally, Sven Gustafson talks with Tim Hygh of Mackinac Island Tourism about how Coronavirus has impacted the touris
Bronco Coming Back, Places Reopening Around Town And Listener Statue Suggestions
On today's show: The Bronco returns with a curious launch date. OJ Simpson's birthday. We talk about a number of places around town opening or reopening. The new Milwaukee Caffe walk up window. Tree Runner Adventure Park (and should there be a zip line place in the city?). Kabuki Korean and Japanese. How restauranteur and TV personality Dave Change likes Jet's Pizza. The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village are reopening. Also, from our last episode, listeners have a couple of statue suggestions
A Metro Detroiter Is Jailed In Russia, Detroit's Columbus Statue Comes Down Plus 4 Things To Know
On today's show: A landmark ruling for LGBTQ civil rights started right here in Metro Detroit. It has big implications, but Michigan state law still has huge holes that don’t protect gay and transgender people. A metro Detroiter is being imprisoned by the Russian government. The latest on the case of Mark Whelan. Coronavirus cases in Michigan are trending in the right direction, and we have a clearer picture of what’s happening in nursing homes. The Christoper Columbus statue in downtown Detroit
This Michigan City Plans To Go Carbon Neutral By 2030
We don’t cover Ann Arbor all that often on Daily Detroit, but we can’t deny that a lot of interesting things come out of Tree Town. Case in point: The City Council recently approved a plan, years in the making, to make the entire city of 120,000 residents go carbon neutral by 2030. That makes Ann Arbor the first city in southeast Michigan to set such an ambitious goal. The plan is called A2Zero, and it revolves around six core strategies, including moving the grid to 100% renewable energy, boost
8 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit For June 12, 2020
Welcome to an Al Fresco Friday edition of your Daily Detroit! Very socially distanced and outdoors, but for the first time in weeks, Jer and Sven are in the same place on the air. On today's show: Three key things to know as Detroit reopens, from barbershops to street closures for socially distant dining to DDOT service expanding. The Macomb County prosecutor's office is not going to press charges against an Amazon delivery driver that was arrested this week. Amazon also weighs in and says they
The Future Of Events In A Coronavirus World, Police Controversies In Warren and Sterling Heights, Road Repairs Could Come To A Halt
On today's podcast: Dashcam and viral video footage show the arrest of an Amazon delivery driver in Warren. Advocates say it was over the line; Police say don't call it a "bad cop" scenario. There's a Federal lawsuit against the city of Sterling Heights about a wrongful arrest after a young black man was placed in a chokehold for loitering while he waited outside his job for his dad to pick him up. Fixing the roads in Michigan? After the projects already funded, it looks like that's not happenin
A Doctor Discusses The Hazards Of Tear Gas, Pepper Spray And ‘Rubber’ Bullets, Plus 3 Things To Know
Friend of the Daily Detroit podcast Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health joins Jer on today’s show to talk all about the health and medical risks of tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets, which it turns out mostly aren’t made of rubber. It’s a timely topic, given the use of these things by heavy-handed police departments across the country in response to the Black Lives Matter protests. Also, we discuss the cancellation of the 2020 Mackinac Policy Conference, after it was postponed to August, Maco
A Trump MAGA Boat Parade Is Coming To Detroit, And Ferndale Hosts Its Own Protest
Donald Trump turns 74 on Sunday, and local supporters of the president plan a boat parade in celebration. No, that’s not a joke. Meanwhile, I report on a big Black Lives Matter march that took place in Ferndale over the weekend. The Michigan MAGA Boat Parade is planned to kick off Saturday afternoon at a marina in Harrison Township on Lake St. Clair and wrap up at 4 p.m. near the Ambassador Bridge on the Detroit River. It comes as public opinion polls reflect dismal views of the job the presiden
Should We Abolish Cash Bail? w/ The Detroit Justice Center and The Bail Project
You might have heard of the Detroit Justice Center and The Bail Project on social media the last week or so. But what do they do? It turns out, quite a lot. Eric Williams and Erin Keith join us to talk about the changes on the ground their organization is working on. We also tackle the topic of cash bail and its role in American society. https://www.detroitjustice.org/ Then, three things you should know around town. Marches and protests were peaceful over the weekend as police are not enforcing
Haircuts Are Coming Back Plus 12 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
On today’s show: Haircuts are coming back, and a bunch of stuff is reopening in northern Michigan Michigan’s Coronavirus numbers are trending in the right direction The Chief of Police in Shelby Township is in trouble for saying terrible things about protestors under a pseudonym; while a member of their city’s board of trustees is worried about the Chief's first amendment rights. Shelby Township is almost 90% white and one of the fastest-growing suburbs. The former president of the UAW, Gary Jon
9 Local Headlines Plus Detroit Unemployment Surges, HopCat Files For Bankruptcy
On today’s show, we bring you the latest news about ongoing protests in the city and region, and we discuss the ramifications of new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that say unemployment in Detroit proper is at 51% right now, third worst in the nation behind Las Vegas and North Las Vegas. What does this mean for Detroit’s much-vaunted “comeback”? Also making waves across Michigan today: The parent company of HopCat, the craft beer-focused restaurant chain, has declared Chapter 11 bankru
Police De-Escalation Training Center Opening At WSU, Detroit Popcorn Controversy And More
Our feature stories include a conversation with Wayne State Police Chief Anthony Holt on a new de-escalation training center here in Detroit, plus Eater’s Brenna Houck tells us about a popcorn company that’s gotten burned thanks to some comments online. But first - Protests have spread in the suburbs. Pools are opening back up around the region. Auto insurance companies are going to have to pay you back some money. A local PTO Treasurer allegedly embezzled an eye-popping amount of cash And final
Michigan Bars, Restaurants To Re-Open, Plus Detroit Protests With City Councilman James Tate
Some good news mixed with all the heaviness of late. On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced she was rescinding her Safer At Home order and moving the state to Phase 4 of its reopening plan. That will allow bars and restaurants to reopen at half capacity, with social distancing and other safety precautions in place. It also allows for gatherings of up to 100 people, plus many more things we run down for you. We’re staying on the fallout of the protests that have rocked Detroit and other U.S.
Our Racist Past Echoes in Today’s News (w/ Historian Ken Coleman)
Today's episode is a step toward providing context and history around the events of the weekend that captured the attention of the nation and Detroit. Historian Ken Coleman joins us to talk about the long history of racial strife in Detroit that goes far beyond 1967, how that relates to the nation, and protesting in the spaces that make an impact. Here's Ken's most recent piece in Michigan Advance, "Use your passion in your backyard. Detroiters got Detroit covered." https://www.michiganadvance.
$3B State Hole, How Hotels Are Changing, Mid-Market Businesses Facing Headwinds
Today’s show is in three acts. First, we’ll update you on some quick stories to know around Metro Detroit and the state. There's a $3B estimated revenue hole in Michigan. A lot of people hope the Feds step in to help, but Jer's not too sure that's going to happen. The Woodward Dream Cruise is canceled. Public pools across the three counties are closed indefinitely. Dan Gilbert's Bedrock is doing an interesting deal to keep their retail and restaurant tenants in business. Then, Karen Dybis joi
Will Hertz's Bankruptcy Hurt The Detroit 3? Hopcat Closes In Royal Oak, Ford's (Literally) Hot New Option
On today's show, we dive into the news about the bankruptcy filing at car-rental giant Hertz. Analyst Michelle Krebs joins Sven to talk about the impact to the auto industry. And Jer speaks with Eater Detroit editor Brenna Houck about HopCat shutting down its downtown Royal Oak location. There’s news about the Detroit Red Wings and the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In movie theater. Plus, we offer the latest updates on COVID-19 numbers from the state and city of Detroit, and more.
Whitmer's Boatgate, Kwame's Not Getting Out Plus 7 Things To Know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may have urged Michigan residents not to head Up North for the Memorial Day weekend. But the owner of a dock company says the governor’s husband asked to put his boat in the water last week before the holiday weekend, explaining that he was the guv’s husband. And how Whitmer faces her own boatgate controversy, which is ironic, because some of the first, loud complaints about her emergency stay-at-home order centered on people not being able to put their boats in the water (
To-Go Cocktails Proposal Makes Progress, Bike Share Ridership Steady
On today's show: A proposal has gained steam to allow to-go cocktails and booze from bars in Michigan, as well as has legislative sponsors. Advocate and distiller Robyn Cleveland joins Jer to talk about it, what's next and what you can do if interested. Plus, Sven talks with Lisa Nuszkowski of MoGo about bike share in the region. What's next, how the pandemic has impacted their plans, and how people are still riding the service. Support our work: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
On Drive Ins, Detroit Area Population Estimates, And Michigan Opening Up A Little
On today's show: Michigan is opening up a little ahead of the holiday weekend. What are the details? Updated unemployment and Coronavirus numbers. The city of Detroit's population has been estimated by the U.S. Census to keep dropping - but the region is flat while the rest of the nation is growing. Meanwhile, we're adding more infrastructure for the same amount of people and act surprised when it costs more per person. Hamtramck's Labor Day Festival is canceled for this year. Author and journal
Michigan's Dam Problems, New Poll Shows Massive Support For Whitmer, Fireworks Has New Date
Well, just as Michigan slowly recovers from what everyone hopes is the worst effects of the global pandemic, devastating floods hit mid-Michigan. We bring you up to speed on that and Sven talks about the intense dam-building spree the country went through. We’ve got the latest coronavirus numbers from the state and city of Detroit. A new poll from the Detroit Regional Chamber and the Glengariff group looks at partisanship and the pandemic. Governor Whitmer has massive support among Democrats and
11 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
We bring you up to date on the latest numbers from the state and city of Detroit. We talk about the challenges businesses up north will face opening for memorial day weekend Voting by mail will be a thing this november Poop as a harbinger of a coronavirus second wave Oakland County will offer $30 million in Federal aid to local governments Dan Gilbert wins a federal contract to oversee contact tracing We’ve got news about some business openings and closings and the annual Theater Bizarre hallowe
Local Stories For 5-19-20
On today's show: The northern part of Michigan is beginning to reopen on Friday, while Metro Detroit is still seeing a percentage increase in COVID-positive tests. Are the flu and coronavirus comparable? The data points to a definite no. We’ll talk about it. Background: https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/05/the-flu-has-killed-2200-michiganders-since-2000-coronavirus-topped-that-in-a-month.html Bottle deposits aren’t happening, and you’ve got a growing stack in your garage. What to do? B
What The Future Of Restaurants Might Look Like With Eater's Brenna Houck
In previous episodes, we looked at how the Coronavirus could impact Education in ways beyond social distancing. And then Sven did a deep-dive into live music and venues. Today, restaurants and bars. Eater’s Brenna Houck joins me to talk about the latest from a big-picture perspective and what could be ahead for some of our favorite places to grab a bite. Then, I’ll share a few things to know today: On Sunday, for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, the City of Detroit preliminar
The Impact Of Coronavirus On Musicians And Venues
Today's show is a deep-dive into the impact of the Coronavirus on the music industry, musicians, and venues. First, Sven Gustafson sets the table on what's going on. Then two feature conversations: Dan McGowan, the Managing Partner of Crofoot Presents. He owns the Crofoot in downtown Pontiac and does promotions for a number of venues. Then, Steve Nawara, a longtime Detroit musician with credits that include the Detroit Cobras.
5 Things To Know Plus Michigan Schools In Danger Of Major Teacher Layoffs, District Closures
On today's show: 1:02 An update on where we stand on the Coronavirus statewide 6:05 The City of Detroit is greatly expanding testing, finding out some trends and will offer testing to barber shops, salons and dentists when they open 11:05 A protest is planned in the Capitol - again - and this time there would be arrests if people brandish weapons 14:05 The Coronavirus is decimating Michigan's budget, and one of the worst-hit areas could be our schools. Ron French from Bridge Magazine joins us to
5 Things To Know Plus River Rouge Cleanup And What We're All Missing During Quarantine
Welcome to your Wednesday Hump Day edition of your Daily Detroit. Today we’re tackling: Metro Times is out with a shocking story about violent threats made against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on several private Facebook groups. It comes as an armed rally is once again being planned for the state Capitol building in Lansing on Thursday. Some vacant Art Van furniture stores will be reborn as Loves Furniture, with about 1,000 people hired to staff them. The Archdiocese of Detroit has set dates for reope
Balancing Life And Business With Better Life Bags Founder Rebecca Smith
One of the things the Coronavirus pandemic has meant is that people have had to innovate and adapt to a quickly changing world. With the aim of keeping people employed, one of those founders and companies doing that is Better Life Bags, based in the enclave of Hamtramck. The custom bag company has grown over the years using social media and has put people to work in their local community, all the while adding to Detroit’s fabric of fashion businesses and nonprofits. I also talk with founder Rebe
How The Reaction To Today's Coronavirus Pandemic Compares To One A Century Ago
What can the past teach us about what we’re dealing with today? Our conversation today is with Tim Kiska from the Detroit History Podcast. They recently put out a great special episode talking about the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic and how it hit Detroit. History may not repeat itself, but it does rhyme. So it’s uncanny how many echoes there are today that are from a century ago. We dive into that and more with Tim. Have a listen in the player at the bottom of your screen and check out the Detroit
Local Detroit Stories For 5/8/20 Plus We're Staying Home 'til May 28
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16 Things To Know Around Detroit In Just 10 Minutes
On today’s show, there is more Coronavirus news to update you on, plus other stories: Detroit is getting a better hold on the virus thanks to testing. But, the disease is spreading west, MLive has a great interactive map to show how counties near Grand Rapids are seeing an uptick in cases. Link: https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/05/eight-weeks-after-michigans-first-coronavirus-cases-an-animated-map-tracks-its-spread-through-the-state.html Mayor Mike Duggan says that Detroit’s three cas
How This Local Business Is Figuring Out How To Rise Again w/ Jackie Victor, Avalon Breads
One of Detroit’s most well-known and well-loved local businesses is Avalon International Breads. So for episode 500 of the podcast is my conversation with owner and co-founder Jackie Victor. The bread in their ovens, like the business, is slowly beginning to rise again. But what shape will the future take? And how might they get there in these uncertain times? And when might we see chocolate chip sea salt cookies again? We're on Apple Podcasts and wherever fine podcasts are found: https://podca
Local News For 5/5/20 Plus A Belle Isle Flooding Update w/ Brian Allnutt
On today's show, a bunch of Coronavirus quick updates, plus: Beaumont Wayne is reopening The Sterling Heights PD wants Segways Leila in downtown Detroit gets a nod from GQ as one of the best restaurants in the U.S. And, Brian Allnutt from Planet Detroit gives us an update on what's happening with Belle Isle and flooding. More: https://planetdetroit.substack.com/p/flooding-on-belle-isle-has-resumed Like what we're doing? Consider becoming a member. http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
Chef James Rigato Of Mabel Gray On How To Navigate The Coming Meat Shortage
You may have heard that our food system is in dire straits, with shortages of chicken, beef and pork looming because several meat processing plants have temporarily shuttered due to the coronavirus. And that President Trump has gotten involved. On today’s show, we break down what that’s all about, and we speak with James Rigato, the chef and owner of celebrated restaurant Mabel Gray. Rigato recently took to Instagram to discuss the issue, and on today’s show, he offers his expert perspective, al
Armed Gunmen In The Capitol, Order Closing Venues Extended, Plus Our Local Takeout Recommendations
On today's show: Armed gunmen protest in the statehouse in Lansing. Sven Gustafson talks about it. Governor Whitmer has extended her order closing a number of places of public accommodation until May 28. This includes places like theaters, bars and casinos - and limits restaurants to carry out and delivery. Alibaba executive and owner of the Brooklyn Nets, Joe Tsai, is donating a lot of PPE to Detroit. And Randy Walker joins me to talk about our favorite places for takeout around town that we've
Ford Posts A Big Loss And Construction Workers Will Soon Resume Work
On today’s show, some coronavirus-related automotive news for you. Ford posted a hefty, $2 billion loss for the first quarter, blaming it on the coronavirus and related production shutdowns. It also said the second quarter will be far worse, when it expects to post a $5 billion pre-tax loss. Lincoln also made a surprise announcement that it’s canceling plans to develop its first electric vehicle with EV startup Rivian because of the “current environment,” with production shut down and cash leaki
Dearborn & Oakland County Turn Focus To Economic Aid, Detroit City FC Spring Season Is Canceled
Today on your Daily Detroit, a three-parter. We interview Fletcher Sharpe for a rundown about Detroit City FC’s spring season being canceled and the status of the women’s team, which is supposed to launch its inaugural season this spring. Then, Cristina Sheppard-Decius of the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities joins us to discuss a new small-business and sole-proprietor grant program being offered in the city. The window to apply for them opened Monday and closes at noon Fri
How This Detroit Bar Owner Dealt With The World Turning Upside Down
What’s a bar to do when you launched a couple of years ago, you feel like you’ve got a handle on running the place — but then the world turns upside down? Innovate and hold on for the ride, if you can. To talk about how to do that, our guest on Daily Detroit is Kevin Peterson from Castalia Cocktails. That’s a basement bar in a historic building that shares space with a fragrance shop - Sfumato - in Midtown Detroit. A link to Castalia: http://www.castaliacocktails.com We're member-supported media
Congresswoman Haley Stevens On The Paycheck Protection Program And Michigan
The Paycheck Protection Program, providing forgivable, federally backed loans to businesses to keep people employed - opened for applications today with a new round of funding - $310 billion. That’s on top of $350 billion issued two weeks ago. And that first round? Well, it had some issues, to say the least. Some rather large companies got loans, and many small businesses just were shut out. Many of the hardest-hit states got some of the least aid. So with this in the news (and so many businesse
Tips For Parents Trying To Balance Everything During Coronavirus
While we're all under a stay at home order, it can be a real challenge to deal with work life, home life, kids and all of that. So we got some tips to help you handle it from Karen Liska. She works at Detroit Labs and is a coach at HoneySpace in Ferndale who helps people get things done. You can follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/KarenEvansTM And LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenevans/ Our show is people-powered. Join us as a member at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
10 Local Headlines
On today's show: Coronavirus Crisis confirmed numbers update There are new state unemployment numbers The Detroit Public Schools are getting more than 50,000 tablets for distance learning. Detroit summer programming will be closed, but parks will remain open. Republicans in the state legislature are working to strip the Governor’s emergency powers, wanting to open the economy faster. An industry group says that restaurants have lost $1.2B in sales and a quarter-million jobs. A report says that D
All Of Michigan Is At Risk Of Coronavirus, Not Just Metro Detroit
Some think Coronavirus and COVID-19 is a "Detroit" or "Southeast Michigan" problem. But with a lack of access to health care, an older population, and risk factors like tobacco use and poverty, rural and outstate Michigan could get devastated by COVID-19. To talk about it is Citizens Research Council of Michigan Research Associate Tim Michling. He had an eye-opening piece that might put things in a bit more perspective. You can read it here: https://crcmich.org/all-of-michigan-still-at-risk-fro
HuffPost's Jonathan Cohn On Detroit's Coronavirus Crisis
There are so many stories coming out of Detroit around the Coranvirus pandemic. And those stories at HuffPost are being written by local voices. To discuss what they found and what's happening on the ground, HuffPost Senior National Correspondent Jonathan Cohn talks about the work the reporting team did. Here's background reading material to dive in even more: What It’s Like To Have Cancer In The Middle Of A Pandemic The Last 16 Days Of Robert Beaupre’s Life Hospice Workers Adapt To P
Millenials Hit Economically Harder During Michigan Coronavirus Shutdown
On today's show, some top-line updates from the State of Michigan and the City of Detroit, plus, we break down a big poll released by the Detroit Regional Chamber about the statewide economic impact of the Coronavirus crisis. Among other highlights, it shows 29% of Michiganders aren't working, and that those adults 39 and younger are getting hit very hard economically and are having more trouble filing for unemployment. There are also large gaps in unemployment in the state, with areas like Tr
BONUS: Cocktail Recommendations And How Listeners Are Coping With The Pandemic
A bonus weekend episode that's around the virtual bonfire. We talk about our favorite cocktails we're drinking and share stories of how our listeners say they're coping with the Coronavirus crisis.
A Run With Sven: For Better Or Worse, The Coronavirus Will Change Us
Lace up your New Balances and go on a run with Sven Gustafson as he talks about the ways the Coronavirus may change us as a society - and the ways it already has. Then Jer will run down some top-line things you should know around town. Here's Sven's original essay that was adapted for audio: https://8woodblog.com/for-better-or-worse-the-coronavirus-will-change-us/ Here's our Patreon if you want to support the project: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit
Why 5G And Other Conspiracy Theories Spread With Tom Lawrence
Whether it’s conspiracy theories like those around 5g, or the willful refusal to believe objective facts when it comes to the pandemic, today we talk about confirmation bias and how folks try to assemble meaning to things. This happens often when there is none. After all, sometimes, we just don’t know stuff. But for some, that’s not O.K. to admit. And when these online conspiracies are turned to action, it can put other people and property in danger. think folks ignoring social distancing guidel
Top Local Stories For 4/15/20: As Demonstrators Protest Whitmer’s Stay-At-Home Order In Lansing, California And New York Send Ventilators To Michigan
Today we’ve got an all-headlines edition of your Daily Detroit. We run down the latest numbers on confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths from the state, and we discuss the “Operation Gridlock” protest organized by the Michigan Conservative Coalition today in Lansing. The group urged participants to protest what they see as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s overly restrictive stay-at-home order from their vehicles, but hundreds spilled out onto the Capitol grounds anyway, many not wearing masks and ignorin
Why Those Auto Insurance Coronavirus Rebates Aren’t All That
Perhaps you’ve heard that, because people are driving so much less and accident claims have plummeted during the coronavirus lockdown, your benevolent automobile insurance carrier is planning to give you a big wet kiss in the form of a refund. Well, our guest today not only gives us the lowdown on why this might be happening, but he suggests that in reality, it’ll more likely be a credit rather than a check for cash. Steven Gursten is the managing partner at Michigan Auto Law. He tells us that t
To-Go Booze In Michigan? Ford, 3M Team Up Plus Coronavirus Updates
Today's show is in three parts. 1) Coronavirus updates. The latest numbers, with some hopeful signs the curve may be starting to flatten. A quarter of Michigan's workforce has filed for unemployment, and $350 million distributed. There are bodies piling up at DMC Sinai-Grace, according to photos and eyewitness accounts. 2) Should we allow restaurants to sell to-go spirits during the pandemic? Robyn Cleveland thinks so and his online petition is gaining steam. Link to that here. 3) Ford and 3M
Michigan's Coronavirus Response w/ Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II
On today’s podcast, we have an in-depth conversation with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II around Michigan and the Coronavirus. We talk about a wide variety of topics with the Lt. Governor: Lt. Governor Gilchrist is leading a new task force to examine the causes and find ways to lower the higher rate of African Americans dying due to COVID-19. How the state is mobilizing on things like unemployment benefits. Where Michigan is at in flattening the curve. What are the thoughts aro
Headlines 4/10/20: Gig-Economy Unemployment Benefits Start Next Week
Well, so much for a possible reprieve in the coronavirus spread in Michigan. The state on Friday reported 205 deaths in the last 24 hours, an increase of 43%. There were 1,279 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Meanwhile, good news for the Uber drivers, freelancers and other independent contractors of the world: You’ll be able to file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance starting Monday at michigan.gov/UIA. That brings an extra $600 a week on top of the maximum $362 in state unemployment benefits.
How A Detroit Church Is Fighting Back Against The Coronavirus
After bouncing around this town for a couple of decades, I can tell you that if you cover Detroit and ignore the faith community, well, you’re not covering Detroit. Regardless of the denomination or belief system, they are ties that bind much of our city and region. So today’s show is a conversation with pastor Jonathan Merritt of Straight Gate International Church. Located on Grand River just west of Livernois, the non-denominational gospel ministry has been switching gears to deal with the cor
Headlines, 4/8/20: Do New Numbers Offer Glimmer Of Hope In Dismal Season Of Coronvirus?
On today’s show, we bring you a slew of short updates on the coronavirus situation in and around Detroit. The state on Wednesday reported 1,376 new confirmed cases and 114 deaths, bringing the overall total to 20,346 confirmed cases and 959 deaths. That might not seem like much to celebrate, but it’s the smallest jump in new daily cases since March 31. In Detroit, the epicenter of the outbreak in Michigan, Mayor Mike Duggan says testing at the former State Fairgrounds site is way ahead of projec
Coronavirus Is A Bonanza For News Traffic, But Not Its Bottom Line
If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re listening to local media. And the Coronavirus pandemic has brought to the front something that you may not realize. Most Americans — according to a 2019 Gallup poll — not only think that their local news outlets are an important part of American democracy, but they also think they’re financially healthy. And that’s completely wrong. Cuts are happening across the industry. Not just at newspaper outlets, but radio... and even TV is feeling the hit. This
Headlines: 4/6/20
On today’s show for Monday, April 6, 2020: Detroit Tiger legend Al Kaline has passed away, at the age of 85. The cause of death was not confirmed at the time of recording. Michigan’s confirmed Coronavirus cases continue to rise. Statewide there are now 17,221 cases and 727 deaths. In other Coronavirus news, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said in a news conference today that almost as many people are filing in one day for unemployment as those who did during the worst week of the Great Recession. The
Minsk, Belarus: Detroit’s Sister City Living Under Russia’s Shadow
Today we have a special narrative edition of the show for you. We take you out of your coronavirus confines to Minsk, the capital of Belarus in far eastern Europe. It’s where I recently traveled to talk about Daily Detroit and podcasting at the Press Club Belarus, an organization promoting an independent, free press in the former Soviet republic. Belarus has also been in the international news lately as the only country in Europe that is continuing to play professional soccer and letting fans cr
The Story Behind The "That Woman From Michigan" Shirt, Plus What To Know Around Detroit
On today’s show: The latest news locally around the Coronavirus, including when we might see an apex to cases, schools closed for the year, dismal unemployment numbers and people doing some good. Plus, if you’ve been online and followed national news, you know about the phrase, “That Woman From Michigan.” It was said by President Donald Trump about Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Well, it’s become an extremely popular shirt. And it originated right out of metro Detroit. Artist, Amanda Burde
Detroit Coronavirus News, Auto Sales Down, Ford Making Respirators
On today’s show: Sven and Jer talk about falling sales for the auto industry (including Ford, FCA and GM) and how Ford is making respirators out of repurposed car parts. Also: The most recent official Coronavirus case numbers. Michigan cases continue to rise. A recent survey shows a $491 million dollar hit to the restaurant industry, with 72,000 jobs and more layoffs to come. Amazon workers walk out of a facility in Romulus. National Coney Island is temporarily closing its locations, so no Hanis
Local Stories Plus An Economist Puts Coronavirus Unemployment Claims In Historical Perspective
It’s Tuesday, in the decent chance you need a reminder of what day it is today, and we’ve got another full episode worth of coronavirus updates. I also speak with Anson Smuts, a senior economist at O’Keefe, a Bloomfield Hills business consultancy, about the historical implications of the massive unemployment filings in the wake of the outbreak. Also on today’s show: The state of Michigan reported that the number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 climbed above 1,000 for the first time, at 1,117.
Detroit Coronavirus News, No Auto Show This Year, Lullabies From Detroit
On today’s show for Monday, March 30, 2020: As of this recording the state numbers for confirmed Coronavirus cases in the state is 6,498 with 184 deaths. The city of Detroit is a major center, with Oakland county's deaths doubling overnight. Field hospitals are being considered for three locations in Oakland County. On Sunday MIchigan State Representative Isaac Robinson, who served Detroit, died. Coronavirus is the suspected cause of death. He was 43. Updates from Governor Gretchen Whitmer: The
Tips To Help Your Small Business Make It Through The Coronavirus Pandemic
On today's show: Matt Roling from Wayne State's Office of Business Innovation joins us to talk about tips to help make sure your business stays afloat or pivots to adapt to the Coronavirus today and the new reality afterward. Plus, we do some top-level updates on what's happening out there locally, as this was the largest spike in new cases in Michigan since the pandemic started and half of the cases statewide are within Wayne County.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig Has Coronavirus, And Ventilators Get Political AF
The coronavirus pandemic is intensifying in Michigan on multiple fronts. The state reported a jump of 801 new cases, Detroit Police Chief James Craig has now tested positive for COVID-19, and Ford and GM spent much of Friday on the firing lines of President Trump’s Twitter feed. Even Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wasn’t spared POTUS’ wrath. To recap, GM and Ford in the past week have both announced partnerships with medical device manufacturers to help increase production of critically needed ventilator
8 Local Coronavirus Updates, Detroit's Building A Dam, Plus Recess At Home Tips
On today's show: Guest Angela Rogensues from Playworks Michigan joins us to talk about play-at-home tips while you're cooped up. https://www.playworks.org/michigan/ Also: A ton of local Coronavirus-related updates, including the passing of a law enforcement officers and the possible permanent shuttering of a popular downtown Detroit nightspot. Plus, the city of Detroit is building a large, temporary dam on Detroit's east side as it's expected the river will be even higher this year. More on that
Checking In On Michigan's Food Supplies, Detroit To Start Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing And More
On today’s show: We update the top-line Coronavirus case numbers across the state. Drive-thru testing is going to start Friday at the State Fairground in Detroit. We have the details on this bold program to test between 40 and 50 people an hour. A second DPD member has died of COVID-19. There’s going to be a new testing regimen put in place. Detroit community leader Marlowe Stoudamire has died of COVID-19 at the age of 43. He had no underlying health issues. He left a major impact, and we rememb
What We’re Learning About Coronavirus From Infected Patients, According To A Beaumont Doctor
Dr. Joel Fishbain, an infectious disease specialist with Beaumont, Grosse Pointe, joins the show today and tells us about what’s happening on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus. Fishbain tells Daily Detroit that he was initially among those who thought this was simply a version of the common flu. But now he’s seeing alarming numbers of people in their 40s and 50s who have to go on ventilators — as well as a phenomenon he called “robust diarrhea.” Beaumont has reported 333 conf
How A Bus Company Started Making Hand Sanitizer, What The Governor’s Stay-At-Home Coronavirus Order Means
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday issued a stay-at-home order to all Michigan residents, ordering non-essential businesses and workplaces closed and outlawing all public or private gatherings between people who aren’t part of the same household. It sounds, and is, extreme, though it’s necessary to minimize the worst effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. And if you’ve already been following best-practice advice, then it frankly isn’t a big departure from the new norm. Just don’t go out and hoard toilet
Detroit Area COVID-19 Updates Plus Tips To Get Through This Mentally w/ Dr. Joel Young
We're doing seven days a week through the COVID-19 crisis. Our featured guest is Dr. Joel Young of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine. He's a psychiatrist and has tips on how to get through all this mentally. Here's a link to a video with his tips for explaining this all to children that he talks about. But first: - An update on COVID-19 confirmed cases, that now numbers more than 1,000 in Michigan - Bars and restaurants to be closed through April 13 - Oakland County has two new exec
Local COVID-19 Updates And Things To Know In Metro Detroit
A socially-distanced version of your Daily Detroit, from Detroit and Sven's basement in Ferndale. First, top-line numbers around COVID-19 in Michigan. There are now 787 cases. Our guest is Charyn Hain. She's here to help make sense of a recent memo that virtual learning will not count as instruction time to the state of Michigan. Also: Governor Gretchen Whitmer exempts religious gatherings from penalties for breaking her executive order banning get-togethers of 50 or more. GM is working with an
Board Game Recommendations For When You're Cooped Up Plus DPD Hit Hard By COVID-19
There are now 549 confirmed cases, according to the state of Michigan at 3 p.m. Friday. That’s up 215 cases since yesterday. Detroit’s Police Department is suffering a wave of possible COVID-19 cases. Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Friday that puts restrictions on non-essential medical and dental procedures starting tomorrow, Saturday March 21at 5:00 p.m. The Movement Festival has moved its dates away from Memorial Day weekend. The techno music festival has been moved to
Learning About Birding Plus COVID-19 Updates
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases here in Michigan is now up to 336, with at least three deaths. More labs have come on board to help work through all of the tests coming in. We have more information on the U.S./Canada border closing that we mentioned on Wednesday’s show. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel and Ambassador Bridge could close late Friday or early Saturday morning. Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi and Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills are sh
Ford, FCA and GM Shut Down The Line Plus Local COVID-19 Updates
On today's show: The number of COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in Michigan is up to 146, and the first death in the state occurred. 4 out of 5 deaths so far are those 65 and older, according to a new CDC report. GM, Ford and FCA shut the line down over health concerns and what looks to be less demand for vehicles. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is seeing if the state can get ahold of test kits from the World Health Organization. The foreclosure date on properties has been pushed back. Detroit-based Ally F
Local Brewery Tries To Persevere In Corona Crisis Plus News Updates
On today’s show, more on what’s happening with this extraordinary and still-unfolding situation involving the Coronavirus. The Detroit Department of Transportation had to shut down bus service Tuesday. The good news is service returns at 3am. Governor Gretchen Whitmer finds herself in president trump’s twitter crosshairs over coronavirus. Plus, the state will temporarily allow curbside medical marijuana pickup for licensed patients. Snd Sven speak with Dayne Bartsch, the managing partner of East
Governor Closes Bars, Plus How Does The COVID-19 Shutdown Impact Schools?
On today's show: Michigan's bars have been shut down to help blunt the spread of the Coronavirus, along with sit-down service at restaurants and a host of other places. We dive in. Unemployment benefits have been extended to cover more workers. Man about Devon O'Reilly calls in to talk about how he's going to celebrate this St. Patrick's Day. A host of local restaurants have set up GoFundMe pages to support their employees. Business was down as much as 54% in the restaurant industry before the
Detroit's New Plan To Preserve Affordable Housing Plus 4 Things To Know Around Town
On today’s episode of the Daily Detroit Podcast for Friday, March 13, 2020. More closures tied to the Coronavirus response, from all of the schools in the state to cultural institutions like the Detroit Institute of Arts. John Hertel, the general manager of SMART (The Suburban Bus system) has resigned - and then ousted by the board - causing an unexpected leadership change. Starting in late March the Michigan Department of Transportation will be working on about nine miles of 8 Mile road. Work i
How Is COVID-19 Worse Than The Flu? With Dr. Paul Thomas
Our guest on the show today is Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health. We deep dive into why there is so much attention and effort being paid to COVID-19 and this Coronavirus compared to other diseases out there in the past. Also, we talk about what we can learn from how other countries responded to mitigate the problem. We also share some other postponements and closures around Metro Detroit.
COVID-19 Is Here, Amazon Four Star Opens, Michigan Primary And DIA Results Breakdown
On today’s episode of your Daily Detroit for Wednesday, March 11, 2020: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that two cases of Covid-19 had been identified in the State of Michigan. We have updated information as of this recording. Amazon has opened a new brick and mortar store called Amazon 4 Star inside the Somerset Collection. We have the details in a conversation with Amazon's Celeste Donahoe. And finally, Jer and Sven break down Tuesday’s Primary election. How did Biden do so well?
The Coronavirus Is Coming To Michigan. Here Are Some Practical Tips.
Michigan still has no confirmed cases of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, as we record this. But it’s inevitable it will come to our state. And frankly, there’s good information out there around it. But there’s lots of noise and not a ton of signal. So we turned to some smart people to help us make sense of it all. Today, we do a deep dive on what the dangers are from coronavirus with an infectious disease expert from Beaumont Health, Dr. Matthew Sims, including what you can do for yourself and how
Detroit Turning On Water To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19, New Sneaker Concept Opening On Livernois
On today's show: The city of Detroit, DWSD and the State of Michigan have a new plan to turn on the water for Detroiters that's been shut off or prevent shutoffs to help keep COVID-19, or the Novel Coronavirus, at bay. We have details. A new poll doesn't look good for one Democratic candidate for president (link) The first recreational marijuana dispensary in Oakland County opened Sunday And, we meet Fred Paul. His new sneaker shop and exchange Fahrenheit 313 opens on the Avenue of Fashion on 3/
Fun Things To Do In March Plus Restaurant Openings And Closings Around Metro Detroit
The weekend is here and that means the fun lane is open here at Daily Detroit. Joining Jer and Sven Gustafson in the studio is our “man about town,” who drinks and eats all the things, Devon O’Reilly. We’re going to hit on some of the fun stuff happening around town this next month, the hot spots and openings to go to. And, sadly, the closings. Some of the places and events covered include: St. Patrick’s Day in Corktown: 3/15 Marche Du Nain Rouge: 3/22 Detroit Tigers Opening Day: 3/30 Openings:
Why Is Art Van Closing? Plus Who Does Trump Want To Face In November?
Today's show is two-fer for topics. First, the big news in town is that Art Van is closing their company stores. We covered a bit on the site here, but joining us in studio to break it down is business and technology expert Laura Khalil. She's the host of the Brave by Design podcast and has worked with brands like Intel, Twitter and GE. We break the multiple factors down. Second, politics is all the talk right now as Michigan's primary is very relevant in the race between former Vice President
Regional Transit Plans Die On The Vine Plus Detroit City FC News
We’re gonna need a new hashtag to keep track of all these false starts on expanding transit in Detroit. Maybe #TransitFailDET? On today’s show, we dissect the latest blow to hopes that the Detroit region might finally be able to come to its senses and expand public transit. This after House Republicans in Lansing chose to shelve a bill that would have allowed Macomb County, long an opponent of regional transit expansion plans, to opt out, while letting Oakland and Wayne counties and the city of
Talking Eastpointe With Macomb County's First African American Mayor, Monique Owens
Most people in our region live in the suburbs, and we’ve found many want to know about their — and their neighbors — communities. so today’s conversation is a continuation of our occasional series visiting the various cities that, well, frankly, are not Detroit proper. Eastpointe is a city of about 32,000 people, bordered by Eight Mile on the south, I-94 to the east, about 10 Mile to the north, with Hayes and Beechwood on the west. It’s full of single-family houses, tasty food, and a grid street
James Lipton's Detroit Roots, Ballot Help, And Bea's To Open In Eastern Market
On today’s Daily Detroit podcast: A Detroiter known the world over, James Lipton, has died. We talk about his career and childhood home. A new law aims to help keep low income residents in their homes and avoid foreclosure. You can find out more information here. We get the lowdown on what to do if you voted for a presidential candidate that is no longer in the race from Hamtramck City Clerk August Gitschlag. Finally, we visit Eastern Market to talk to Beatrice Wolnerman, a cofounder of Bea
Trying 7 Flavors Of Hudsonville's Extra Indulgent Ice Cream
Happy Friday everyone! On today’s food-focused episode of Daily Detroit for Friday, February 28, 2020. Fort Street Galley is no more after today, after being open for only 14 months. Alley Taco in Midtown is now for sale, you can buy it for $185,000. And finally, Randy Walker joins us for an in-depth taste test of seven new Extra Indulgent Hudsonville Ice Cream flavors. Which ice cream reigns supreme? Don’t forget to tell a friend about your Daily Detroit! We’re on Apple Podcasts: https://po
7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
On today’s episode: A state representative is planning on personally delivering a letter to President Trump asking for him to free Kwame Kilpatrick. Shianne argues there are plenty more wronged people to free first than the former mayor. The city of Detroit’s financial health has improved, according to the Moody’s rating service. Macomb County lawmakers are looking to opt out of the Detroit Institute of Arts Millage that is up for renewal early next month. Opinion: It's more of the shortsighte
Detroit Gets Some James Beard Love, Rocket Fiber Sold Plus 3 Stories Around Town
On today’s episode of the podcast: Mayor Mike Duggan’s State of the City Address took place on Tuesday night. One of the big topics? Auto insurance. We’ve covered the topic a lot, here is our interview with Steve Gurston from Michigan Auto Law. He also talked about blight removal, incentives, speed humps near schools, and rec centers open this summer for kids. http://www.dailydetroit.com/2019/11/22/auto-insurance-reform-may-be-more-selfies-than-substance/ Detroit based internet provider rocket
Paczki, Pot and Passenger Trains: A Daily Detroit Mardi Gras Edition
If you like listening to people eating telling stories over a box of paczki, this episode is for you. Because it’s Fat Tuesday, and that can only mean two things here in Detroit: jelly-filled paczki and drinking. We also discuss an interesting report in the Freep that looks at Amtrak ridership in Michigan. Turns out, we have the worst on-time rates of any state that Amtrak serves, just 33%. And keep in mind, Amtrak defines “on-time” as anything within 29 minutes of the scheduled arrival. Amtrak
Inside The Congregation Plus 6 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today’s episode of Daily Detroit for February 24, 2020 A new study shows that sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among senior citizens both nationally and here in Michigan. Hate waiting in line at the Secretary of State? You can now renew your car registration at Meijer stores across the state thanks to some new self-service centers. Seven Southwest Detroit improvement projects were announced today by the Southwest Detroit Business Association. The first $100 million dollars has b
Inside Philip Kafka’s Long-Game Vision for Detroit
Philip Kafka has made a big splash since arriving in Detroit during the last decade. He’s helped open two of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, Takoi and Magnet, and he’s the developer behind the Quonset hut development “True North,” public spaces and retail storefronts popping up in a once-sleepy pocket of the core city neighborhood. Now, he’s looking to expand his development. Kafka joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about his plans, his love of trees, and his unorthodox approach to r
Detroit Launches New Arts Fund, And A Lawsuit Targets Recreational Marijuana Licensing Delays
City officials today unveiled their sweeping vision to boost support for arts and culture with a multi-faceted plan that envisions it as a tool to attract talent and use the arts as a catalyst for economic growth. It will all be housed in the city’s new Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship, headed by former Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley. She said she spent the past year meeting with more than 100 artists and went on a listening tour of neighborhoods across the city to find
Coffee Down Under Will Bring Australian Coffee To Detroit
Australian-style coffee in the Motor City? It's going to become a thing. We talk about it with owner of the forthcoming Coffee Down Under going into Detroit's Financial District, Tarun Kajeepeta. It'll be located in the basement level of the same building as Brome Eatery at Shelby and West Congress. Plus: Portillo's looks at Sterling Heights for expansion (source, Crain's) The Detroit Zoo has a new Polar Bear, Anana Co-working space Bamboo is expanding to downtown Royal Oak Don't forget to tell
How Do You Make Good Grow In Detroit?
On today's show, we look at a group making a garden grow on the east side of the city, Eden Gardens; as well as a non-profit that's helping more than 100 organizations grow in Detroit, Michigan Community Resources. Our guests are Karen Chava Knox from Eden Gardens Block Club, and the CEO of Michigan Community Resources, Shamyle Dobbs. PLUS: A couple of restaurant openings are coming this spring in Detroit. If this is the first time meeting our show, we’re on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.ap
The Tasty Motor City Sports Bar Burger Plus 5 Things To Know
On today's podcast: General Motors is pulling out of three countries. Art Van Furniture may be for sale or file for bankruptcy protection. Eastern Market Seafood has been serving patrons for 45 years. It's shuttering at the end of the month, one of many changes in the market. Detroit City FC is paying off its crowdfunding campaign to fund stadium repairs two years early. TEDxDetroit is moving to Ford Field. And, Randy joins us to talk about his first trip to one of Detroit's great bar burger jo
Michael Zadoorian On His New Book, "The Narcissism Of Small Differences"
Ferndale Author Michael Zadoorian joins us to talk about his new book "The Narcissism of Small Differences," that beyond being a good book also has lots of little nods to Metro Detroit. Pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/Narcissism-Small-Differences-Michael-Zadoorian/dp/1617758175 "For anyone who's ever asked themselves, 'Am I weird?' Michael Zadoorian has the answer: 'Of course you are. That's the whole idea.' While everyone is trying so hard to act normal, The Narcissism of Small Differe
Monica Wheat On Funding And Growing A Business In Underserved Communities
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Ferndale Garage Project Problems plus 6 Things to Know in Metro Detroit
On today’s podcast, we discuss: Sven dove deep into the muck that is the DOT parking garage project in Ferndale. He’s got an in-depth story and we talk about it. Detroit’s city council wants action on water shutoffs (DETNEWS) The Motown Museum is out with a new rendering showing the scale of their $50 million expansion (Watch it here) A new Amazon facility is on the way to western Oakland County A new chapter for a historic mansion in Northville (OAKLAND PRESS) Kevin Saunderson, a legendary tec
On Electrification, Change in Autos w/ Glenn Stevens plus Bonstelle Theatre to get New Life
On today's show: Our feature conversation is with Glenn Stevens. He's the executive director of MICHAUTO, and an interesting voice to talk with Sven Gustafson about the future of electrification, where the auto industry is in Michigan, how companies will adapt to climate change and the global hyper-urbanization trends, and more. We recorded it at the Detroit Policy Conference. Also: The Bonstelle Theater is getting new life as a conference and event space as part of a resuscitated hotel project
The Fisher Building is getting a facelift plus 5 things to know around town
On today's podcast: A new report from the University of Michigan is forecasting that the city of Detroit will have faster growth than the rest of Michigan. Read the report here. The Sears at Middlebelt and Seven Mile in Livonia will be closing soon. There’s no date as of yet, but things are already marked down to 40% off. Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Group has been sold to Simon Property Group for $3.6 billion. Nicole Curtis is looking for an older fixer-upper to get over the finish line,
Bus ridership up, "slumlords" are called out in Detroit suit plus Fletcher on Andre Drummond trade
On today's show: SMART bus ridership is up, led by the growth of their FAST Service on Woodward, Michigan and Gratiot. Go figure, you do a frequent service that shows up on time and people use it? The city of Detroit is suing three major landlords who they call slumlords, wanting the court to call their businesses public nuisances. And Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk about the Andre Drummond trade from the Pistons to the Cavaliers, what's next for the team, and has some updates on Detroit City
On Detroit's workforce participation and skills gap with Jose Reyes
With a labor participation rate around 20 points less than that of a healthy city, Detroit has a talent gap and a skills gap. And this isn’t unique to the city. It’s impacting the region and the state, too. So how do we get people to work? What are some of the things to be done about it? And how to do it under the current system — which as much as some want to change it is the world we live in right now — without saddling people with tons of debt? Jose is the Director of Workforce and Community
Kara Swisher On What's Next For Autos, Tech And Metro Detroit
Our guest today is Kara Swisher, one of the foremost tech and business journalists in the country. Beyond her work at Vox and her column at the New York Times, she’s found success with her podcasts including Recode/ Decode and another she co-hosts, Pivot. I wanted to talk with kara for a variety of reasons. After all, southeast Michigan is central to one of America’s most significant industries, autos. Cars and trucks are basically full of tech on four wheels. But preferences are changing. What
Pontiac Reconsiders The Woodward Loop Plus 7 Things To Know
Today we’re hitting pause on interviews to catch you up on some things happening around town. First up, Amazon has released a new video and some details about the battery-electric Prime delivery vans that Plymouth-based Rivian will build for it. The online retailer has ordered 100,000 vans from Rivian, which has designed the vehicle and will supply the skateboard electric-vehicle platform it will ride on. They’ll come in three different sizes, offer different battery configurations and feature t
Building Up The Fitzgerald Neighborhood w/ David Alade Plus 4 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
A mover and shaker is helping fund a campaign for equal rights for LGBTQ Michiganders Speaking of which, a new housing development will be built to support youth in that community (read more in the Detroit News) Beaumont Hospital is expanding in Grosse Pointe The Detroit People Mover is changing direction And then a conversation with developer David Alade, the co-founder of Century Partners. I caught up with him at the Detroit Policy Conference and we chatted about the Fitzgerald neighborhood in
Trying Out Detroit's Leisure Soda Casamara Club w/ Jason LaValla
Look, this has been a busy, long week. Lots of things happening. Serious conversations. Big issues. But today is not that. No, it’s the weekend so we kicked back, cracked open some Casamara Club and talked to Jason LaValla. What is Casamara Club? Well, it’s what’s called a leisure soda. That’s a concept I wasn’t sure about at first. But now? I totally get it. but now?. They’re amaro soft drinks, made with actually natural ingredients, founded here in metro Detroit. Now, this isn’t some huge oper
Let's Get Nerdy On The Issues With Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber
On today’s podcast: A deeper dive than we’ve done before on some issues across the state. Most polls focus on the horserace. Who’s up, and who’s down. But this is more about what is on the minds of metro Detroiters and Michiganders, and get an idea of some possible solutions. Joining me and Sven Gustafson to talk about it is Brad Williams from the Detroit Regional Chamber. He’s their Vice President of Government Relations. Of course, we talked about the roads. historically, Michigan has last in
On Cannabis w/ Anqunette Sarfoh Plus New Energy For Regional Cooperation Live From The Detroit Policy Conference
Today, we're live from the Detroit Policy Conference at Motor City Soundboard. There are two main themes for today's show: First, there's a new energy for regional cooperation from Oakland County Executive David Coulter. He outlined his cooperative strategy for regional economic attraction, his support for transit (and why), and drew some contrasts to his predecessor. Dug Song also was big on working together, talking about how he believes Ann Arbor is part of Metro Detroit economically. We dive
Oudolf Garden Update, BorgWarner Buys Delphi Plus 6 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
On today's show: Challenging weather conditions and high water levels continue to complicate plans for the highly anticipated Oudolf Garden Detroit project on Belle Isle. Auburn Hills-based auto supplier BorgWarner is buying Delphi Technologies in an all-stock deal. You can read more about it here. The Detroit News is reporting that the city of Detroit will be asking for proposals to redo historic Fort Wayne in February. The restaurant chain Bar Louie has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
GM Detroit Hamtramck Plant’s Next Electric Chapter, Poll Shows Little Support For New Road Funding, Plus 3 Things To Know
On today's show: The GM Detroit Hamtramck plant has a new electric future. A new poll shows little support for new road funding taxes, a lot of support for expanding protections for LGBT housing and employment, and although many Michiganders want changes made to the health care system, not much support for Medicare for All as the way to do it. The Michigan State Police Crime Lab in Sterling Heights will be closed and merged with the one in Detroit to help with months-long backlogs. Oakland Coun
Downtown Detroit’s Development Paradoxes With Retail & Urban Design Expert Conrad Kickert
Today’s show is a long-form conversation with author Conrad Kickert. He’s a retail and planning expert and professor at the University of Cincinnati. His most recent book caught my eye, “Dream City: Creation, Destruction, and Reinvention in Downtown Detroit.” Backed up by research and global experience, he busts some myths about downtown Detroit and its history. He adds perspective from his career from world-class cities and working on making urban design and retail planning that actually works
Why Atwater Brewery Sold Plus 5 Things To Know Around Detroit
The big beer news in town was that Atwater Brewery sold to a subsidiary of Molson Coors, Tenth and Blake. But why? And what's next? To take a look behind the deal, a talk with Atwater owner Mark Rieth. That conversation is at 7 minutes in. We also round up a few things happening around Michigan and Detroit: Tesla can now sell cars easier in Michigan, and service them through a subsidiary. That's big news. But there may be more to the story. Experts say that a dealer protection law that passed al
What's Next For Detroit? With Dennis Archer Jr.
The New Year is a great time to take inventory of what we’ve done and where we’re headed, and I like to talk to Dennis Archer Jr.,the CEO of Ignition Media Group and the president of Archer Corporate Services ahead of the Detroit Policy Conference that’s coming up this Wednesday, January 29. We touch on a variety of topics including transit, education, development, the focus going forward on the neighborhoods, and why Archer doesn’t like the word “comeback” when it comes to Detroit. Archer is al
Vegan And Vegetarian Restaurants Plus 5 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
On today’s show: Last week on this show we told you how a capitol reporter in Lansing alleged that state Senator Peter Lucido of Shelby Township made a sexist remark to her while she tried to interview him. Now, a fellow state senator of Lucido’s says she’s filing a workplace sexual harassment complaint against him. State Senator Mallory McMorrow tells Crain’s the incident took place in November 2018 after she was first elected to her seat representing the 13th District in Oakland County. Recre
Your No Auto Show In January Autos Roundup With Eric Trytko
Today on your Daily Detroit, we’re talking all things autos. After all, it’s usually at this time of year when everyone’s in town for the North American International Auto Show. Although the big Detroit show is in the summer now, have no fear. We thought we’d fill your tank with some updates on cool car tech from the Consumer Electronics Show, talk about the almost-sure reintroduction of the Hummer, the Mustang Mach E, Jeep, saving money when buying a car, and of course, electric and self-drivi
Michigan's Long-Term Substitute Teacher Crisis Plus 6 Things To Know Around Town
On today's show, Alexandra Schmidt from Bridge Magazine joins us to talk about a new report they released today, "No Substitute: The Public's Agenda To Reduce Michigan's Reliance On Uncertified, Long-Term Substitute Teachers." We run through the data and the responses with Schmidt, including: 50,000 kids are served by long-term, uncertified substitute teachers Enrollment in teaching prep programs in the state is down 70 percent in eight years Average pay is dropping for Michigan teachers This
She's 100% That Reporter
On today's show, Michigan and Metro Detroit have been talking about the callout by Michigan Advance reporter Allison Donahue of State Senator Peter Lucido, after this exchange, excerpted from her first-person account: “You should hang around! You could have a lot of fun with these boys, or they could have a lot of fun with you.” The teenagers burst into an Old Boys’ Network-type of laughter, and I walked away knowing that I had been the punchline of their “locker room” talk. Except it wasn’t th
The Throwback Approach Of Third Man Records' New Magazine, Maggot Brain
Detroit lays claim to a rich musical legacy going back decades, including Motown Records, a vibrant jazz scene, techno music and more than one generation of booty-shaking garage rock. But it’s been a while since it was home to an actual music magazine. That’s changing with the debut of Maggot Brain, a new full-color quarterly print magazine launched by Third Man Records. That’s the retailer, record press and label founded by Jack White. We speak with the magazine’s editor and longtime music writ
Where Auto Plants Close, Opioid Deaths Rise
New research is out that ties economic issues can tie to health issues, specifically when it comes to auto plant closures. On today’s show, we speak to Dr. Atheendar Venkataramani from The University Of Pennsylvania. He joins Jer to talk about the study by him and his colleagues in The Journal Of The American Medical Association, there were a stunning 85 percent more deaths related to opioids in communities where automotive factories closed. Then, two more stories you should know about: An up
10 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit Plus Food News
Happy Friday! On today's show: The Detroit News has a new report out that says that many City of Detroit homeowners have been overcharged at least $3,700 a year in property taxes since 2010. Find the story here. Could the Federal Government take over the United Auto Workers? According to U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider, it’s a possibility. Pier One is downsizing, and it looks like its location on Woodward is on the chopping block. Bottom Line Coffeehouse has set up a GoFundMe appeal to hel
Candice Miller On The Green Ooze And How Our Drains Are Connected
On today’s show, we’re talking with Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller about that green ooze on I-696 and how it impacts neighbors, as well a questions about if sites in Metro Detroit haven’t been properly cleaned up, and, despite the city and county boundaries you see on a map, how we’re all, quite literally, connected. If you don’t know Miller, before this role, the St. Clair Shores native has had a long history of elected service. The Republican has been Michigan Secretary
Telling The Story Of An Often Secret Condition, Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Today’s episode is about a condition that has stayed in the shadows, and a filmmaker looking to bring it into the light. Hidradenitis Suppurtiva Foundation - or HS for short - is one of the most severe conditions in dermatology, according to the HS Foundation. HS is also known in the European areas as Acne Inversa (AI), and is a chronic, non-contagious, painful and quality of life-impacting skin disease that causes boils to form in the folds of the skin, and can cause tunneling wounds. Because
Auto Sales Continued A Tear in 2019, Plus Blake Griffin News And Recycling In Detroit
On today’s episode, we wrap up 2019 auto sales with Michelle Krebs, executive analyst at Autotrader. The industry finished the year above 17 million cars and trucks for the fifth straight year, the first time it’s ever gone that long above that number. We go over results at each of the Detroit automakers, including surprising troubles for some of Ford’s popular SUVs and how Ram trucks have leapfrogged the Chevy Silverado in popularity. Then, we talk recycling. The city of Detroit just got grants
9 Things To Know Around Southeast Michigan
Here's what to know and where to go around Southeast Michigan: An update on the green ooze that spilled onto I-696 just east of I-75 in Madison Heights Target is the target of thieves, with four stores getting hit in total in the region Vinsetta Garage is getting their long-awaited parking lot out back, and neighbors are none too happy. (Go read more here) could there have been a better solution? Maybe in a different region. Bistro 82 in downtown Royal Oak is closing. That part of town has been
Should The Motor City Join The War On Cars?
Today's episode is from the vault in April. The automobile is synonymous with Detroit. It is, after all, the Motor City. But what if there was a different way forward than a vehicle for every man, woman and even sometimes, child? What if instead of a half hour at the gym then a half hour in your car, you could bike or walk and get to where you’re going? Or, like here in Michigan, get around without paying the highest car insurance in the nation? It seems like crazy talk, I know. But it’s a growi
Worker Owned Pingree Is Stitching Together Success In Detroit
On today's episode, we hit the vault to re-tell a story originally aired in May. We’re taking a look at a company that’s making high-end leather goods right here in the city of Detroit, putting Detroiters and veterans to work. We’re talking about Pingree Detroit, based just about a block away from the well-known Shinola. Pingree is a worker-owned company formed as an L3C — a special type of company that puts both the bottom line and the social mission of the company first. And when there are pr
Robocop Statue Update, Dilla's Delights In Danger And Capitol Park Transformation
Happy New Year! On today's show: Yes, it looks like we're getting a Robocop statue in 2020. Here's more: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imaginationstation/detroit-needs-a-statue-of-robocop/posts/2721312 Dilla's Delights is raising money to move and keep open: https://www.gofundme.com/f/preserving-the-donut-shop And, we visit one of your most listened to episodes, our mini documentary about the change and transformation of Capitol Park in Downtown Detroit. Like what we're doing and feeling
The Big Ridesharing Myth And How To Make The Bus Sexy
On today's show, we re-release a conversation from July with Sarosh Irani. He's a transit advocate and Wayne State student who came up with a plan that got national attention by shifting existing bus stops to serve more people. And then we dive into more transit topics such as what is important to do to improve Detroit transit. But before that, recent events are the reason we decided to share this particular conversation - our most listened to on Spotify. A state rep is talking about how buses a
A Conversation With Cynthia Canty
Cynthia Canty has a long and storied career, and we were honored to have her as a guest in mid-July. Well, her retirement is now actually a thing, so figured it'd be a great time to re-share this conversation. It's also audio editor Shianne's favorite episode. Cynthia Canty is a veteran broadcaster who hosted the news, policy and culture program Stateside on Michigan Radio, a NPR affiliate that broadcasts in the Detroit area at 91.7 on the FM dial. She’s been on air a variety of places in Detroi
6 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
Plymouth-based Rivian has a neat new trick to make it turn like a tank Allee Willis has died Not one, but two donut incidents in Detroit - and Detroit Police has a suspect Royal Oak delays the sale of recreational marijuana in their city Mt. Clemens wants to add an art space And Woodpile BBQ is finally going to open in Madison Heights
2019 Christmas Special
We sit by the fire with the dog and talk all things Detroit - the year in review, the year ahead, some of our favorite stories and of course, well wishes and thanks for quite the year.
Cocktails, Conversation, And Real Cherries With Rick Paulger, GM Of Detroit’s Hammer & Nail
If you’re looking for a bar that mixes Detroit iconography with midcentury modern (along with a dash of west coast garnish) you’ve found it in Hammer & Nail. Located in the old Carpenter’s Union building on Woodward across from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Hammer & Nail’s drink menu runs the gamut from the crafty to the accessible, venerable, inexpensive beer. So the other day we (Randy Walker, Sven Gustafson and Devon O'Reilly) talked to the General Manager, Rick Paulger, about what the hist
Will Your Next Lunch Order Be Dropped Off By An Autonomous Vehicle? Plus 4 Things To Know Around Town
On your Daily Detroit for Friday, December 20, 2019: 46 people have been arrested in Warren as part of a major sting operation. The U.S. Steel plant on Zug Island is laying off more than 1,500 people. The Second Avenue bridge over I-94 in Midtown Detroit is crumbling, and closing earlier than expected. Sports betting and online gambling will be legal in Michigan. You might be able to get in the action in time for March Madness. And there’s a Michigan company, Refraction AI, piloting autonomous d
14 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit In 14 Minutes
Episode 400! W00t! On today's show we do a big roundup of the things happening around town. Some highlights: There's a new Trump Administration program that aims to fight violent crime in the city, called Operation Relentless Pursuit. However, in a city like Detroit, it can bring up memories of STRESS, a terrible time in the city's early 70s. Here's the announcement in Attorney General William Barr's own words. Here's background on STRESS from the Crimetown podcast. Ooops, they demo'd again. He
Inside The Longboard By Jolly Pumpkin In Dearborn
You know, we spend a lot of time in the city. but more and more - mostly by popular demand - we’re venturing into the suburbs. It’s a running gag among my friends that once I cross 8 Mile or west of Wyoming or Telegraph, that I start to turn to dust and blow away into thin air. But this simply isn’t the case. Today, the show ventures to the west downtown of Dearborn. The Longboard by Jolly Pumpkin is on Michigan Avenue is a new entrant to the Metro Detroit cuisine game, and they have an interes
Ford Invests $1.45B, Inside The New Rocket Fiber Pistons Studio, And Lowly Lions Talk
Today we’re discussing the news that Ford will invest $1.45 billion into plants in Wayne and Dearborn to build the new 2020 Bronco and the Ranger small pickup truck. Both are resuscitations of beloved automotive brands that went away for the past couple of decades. Then, Jer tells us about his visit to the new Rocket Fiber broadcast studio at the Detroit Pistons’ new training facility in the New Center Techtown. And staying with sportsball, we check in with our sports correspondent, Fletcher Sha
Your December Detroit Dining & Drinks Roundup
On today’s episode of Daily Detroit, we’re taking a look at the new and interesting things happening in Detroit’s dining and drinks scene. There’s been so much going on it’s hard to keep up, so join Devon, Sven and Randy to talk about what’s hot and what’s not around town. That way, you know what to check out and where to spend your hard-earned dollars. Some of the places we talk about include: Bucharest, Bobcat Bonnies, Balkan House, The Highlands and Hearth 71, Leila, Longboard, a variety of c
Inside Brewery Faisan, A Belgian-Inspired Taproom In Detroit's Islandview Neighborhood
There's a new taproom and brewery in Detroit's Islandview Neighborhood - Brewery FaisAn. The space - with tables made of reclaimed wood from the Packard Plant, a big roll-up door, and a wide selection of house-made beers - looks to be a place to have a lot of fun in the coming years. So on today's show, Sven heads down to 1087 Beaufait Street in Detroit to talk to co-founder Rachel Szlaga about what they're doing and, of course, to try a few beers. Cheers! Here's a link to their website: https:
Goodbye Old Power Plant, Talking Recreational Marijuana In Michigan And More
On today's show: The Conners Creek Power Plant (what's left of it) is coming down Friday. Detroit City FC joins a pro league! Bobcat Bonnie's is opening a new outpost for their local empire, at Partridge Creek mall Then we get into your weekend plans! We have a pop-up podcasting happy hour on Friday (tomorrow!) from 4-7p at Hammer and Nail. Here's the Facebook event. https://www.facebook.com/events/450555065871093/ Also - The Detroit Party Marching Band is celebrating 10 years at Detroit Sanctua
Schools In Michigan Are In Big Trouble. Here Are Some Real Reasons Why.
From our state’s major teacher shortage to large numbers of long-term substitutes, to students not making it to school (let alone the political challenges in Lansing). Michigan’s education system is in real trouble. Students are falling farther and farther behind, and this issue is one of the most important to talk about as it’s literally the future of our region and state. We do a deep with Ron French from Bridge Magazine as to why. The main pieces we talk about, if you’re following along, are
Inside An Adorable Pop-Up Bookstore On Detroit's East Side, 27th Letter Books
Jer here. I have a lot of personal connection to the east side of Detroit. My grandmother lived just blocks from where this new pop-up bookstore, 27th Letter Books, just opened. They're the winners of the Hatch Detroit contest, and before their permanent space has been found they've set up shop in a neat old retail storefront on Van Dyke. What follows in today's episode as a conversation with the owners, Drew and Erin Pineda. We talk about their journey to get set up in Detroit, books and more.
Longtime Royal Oak Baker Dies Plus 10 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
On today's show: - "Sweeping" changes are coming to Detroit's Animal Care and Control, including more people and money - Detroit's darling watch and luxury goods maker, Shinola, is doing layoffs and outsourcing. Will we have to undergo a true culture shift to be able to make things in America again? More on Fox 2: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/shinola-lays-off-employees-plans-to-outsource-some-operations Our previous Shinola story: http://www.dailydetroit.com/2019/07/18/shinola-is-laying-p
State Of The Detroit Region Report Is A Big Check Engine Light
So what exactly is the state of our Detroit region as we head in 2020? It’s important to look at, as regardless of what angry people on the internet might think, our region is economically and culturally connected. Most metro Detroiters live in one county or city and work in another. We all use the same infrastructure to commute, to visit family, to shop. And I know from personal experience that in the eyes of the world, we compete on one Detroit team, even though proponents of our long-standing
Uranium Contaminated Land Falls Into The Detroit River Plus 6 Things To Know In Detroit
On today’s show: At some point over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a portion of the riverbank near Fort Wayne collapsed into the Detroit River. That riverbank is believed to contain material left over from the Manhattan Project. If you remember, that was the National effort to create the Atomic Bomb during World War 2. And, suffice it to say, that’s not good. Dave Battagello from the Windsor Star-who broke the story (you can read it here) joins us to talk about it. Also, give him a follow o
Inside The new Buddy's Pizza In Downtown Detroit Plus Kid Rock Restaurant Leaves LCA
Detroit-based pizza purveyor Buddy’s is on the way to opening their second Detroit location and first downtown. So Sven and Jer stopped in to check it out, try some pizzas and chat with their new-ish CEO, Burton Heiss. Plus: The end of the licensing agreement between Kid Rock’s Made in Detroit restaurant and Little Caesars Arena has made national news. We give you a rundown on what happened, and then some thoughts. Also, here’s a map of the 2019 Noel Night festivities. And here’s the Noel Night
Previewing Noel Night, One Of Detroit's Holiday Traditions
Now that we’re in December, we’re in the holiday season. And one of my favorite events in Detroit is Noel Night. Now in its 47th year, it has swung the doors of Midtown open to crowds and revelry, cheer and merriment. And this year, it promises to be better than ever. Today is a preview of that event that’s coming Saturday, December 7, 2019 with Annmarie Borucki from Midtown Inc. who organizes the extravaganza. Have a listen to the podcast in the player below: Also, here’s a map of the 2019 Noe
There Are Just Two Registered Foster Homes In Detroit Plus 7 Things To Know Around Town
Welcome back to the week! On today’s podcast: The UAW and Fiat Chrysler have a tentative deal, meaning 7,900 more jobs and an additional $4.5 billion in investment. The Palace of Auburn Hills is being demolished. Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack has died. Beaumont Hospital has brought back their Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams. Register here to join. The first day of recreational marijuana sales has come and gone, here are the numbers. Downtown Hamtramck has free parking for the holidays, we talk about a fe
Sports! Lions Lag, Pistons Sputter
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! What's the big thing that happens around town this weekend? Sports! So first Jer talks about the Lions 24-20 loss to the Bears and wonders if getting rid of Jim Caldwell was such a good idea, and if the curse of Bobby Lane is still in effect. Then, Sven Gustafson and Fletcher Sharpe talk Pistons and reminisce about the Malice at the Palace. It was Fletcher's first NBA game. Our show is every weekday on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroi
Back From Belarus, Just In Time For Turkey Day
Greetings, comrades! I’m back from my week-long visit to Minsk, Belarus, halfway around the globe and a world away, as a guest of the good people at Press Club Belarus and the U.S. Embassy Minsk. It’s good to be back and rolling with the podcast. We’re planning to release an entire episode devoted exclusively to my visit to the former Soviet republic and what I learned about one of Detroit’s seven sister cities, sometime in the coming weeks. But on today’s show, we discuss my visit to Minsk and
Inside Viola's New Detroit Cannabis Flagship Store
On today’s podcast, we visit the new Viola flagship cannabis retail operation near the old Boblo Boat docks. Viola, owned by NBA veteran Al Harrington, is a national cannabis company that’s going to invest up to $10 million in the space, with a goal of creating more than 60 jobs as he rolls vertical integration into the facility. We sit down with Harrington on the podcast and get an idea of what’s in store. We have pictures up on http://www.dailydetroit.com Also, we cover some interesting storie
Inside The New Dining And Drinking Spots At The Top Of The GM Rencen
Today’s episode is a first taste, if you will, of a new set of dining and drinking concepts that are to open today at the very top of Detroit’s most iconic building, the GM RENCEN. They’re called the High Bar, Hearth 71, and Highlands. There is also an event space. Of course, they’ll have some amazing views, being the highest point in the state. But do they have culinary promise? We check it out on the podcast. Of course, as with all early access things to restaurants, this isn’t a review. it’s
Auto Insurance Reform May Be More Selfies Than Substance
Our guest on the podcast today is Steve Gursten. He’s the head of Michigan Auto Law and has been named one of Michigan’s top lawyers by multiple publications. Today’s episode is a response to many listeners who are seeing their auto insurance rates go up in metro Detroit, anywhere from 10 to 30 percent. That’s in stark contrast to what politicians, including Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Senate Majority Leader Michael Shirkey and promised on the big porch on Mackinac Islan
Detroit Officer Dies, H&M Opens Downtown
On today's podcast: - We share details on what happened on Wyoming Street in Detroit that resulted in the death of Detroit officer Rasheen McClain. It's the 239th in the department's history. - UAW President Gary Jones resigns - General Motors is suing FCA - Shianne and Jer make a trip down to the new H&M in downtown Detroit and check it out. We talk with Ezinne Kwubiri and Patrick Shaner. Shianne has her thoughts. - And a yacht crashed into the GM Riverwalk. Like the show? Tell a friend! We're
A Deep Dive Into The Denied $250 Million Detroit Demo Bond Proposal
On today's show: Our feature conversation is a deep dive into the proposed $250 million demolition bond that was denied by Detroit City Council this week. What was it? Why did it fail? And what's next? We chatted with Chase Cantrell from Building Community Value. The organization is on the ground providing tools to help Detroiters rebuild their city. You can find out more about them and sign up for their classes here: http://www.bcvdetroit.org/ Also around the region: A new scorecard is out for
More Mass Transit Minus Macomb County? Plus The Ford Mustang Mach-E
On today’s show for Tuesday, November 19, 2019: Two big stories. More mass transit may be moving ahead in Southeast Michigan - minus Macomb County. Shianne went to Royal Oak to learn more. And Greg Migliore of Autoblog joins me to talk about the brand new Mustang Mach-E from Ford. It’s an answer to Tesla and was even revealed next door to Tesla property. Mach-E Ridealong: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/11/17/ford-mustang-mach-e-ride-along-video/ More Mach-E Coverage: https://www.autoblog.com/20
10 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit Plus Sven Goes To Belarus
On today's show (yes, we're moving to mornings! Finally!) - A film focusing in part on a Detroit automaker, "Ford V. Ferrari," takes the top spot at the box office - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is in Israel - Gas price update from AAA - Taxpayers are on the hook for free health care for Warren's elected officials for life. In depth here: https://www.macombdaily.com/news/local/new-perk-for-warren-elected-officials-free-health-insurance-for/article_c6cc821a-070a-11ea-babc-070b87802b9a.html
On Fatbergs And Contamination Soup
Michigan is the Great Lakes State. Detroit is literally named the city of the strait - our river. And one of the most important assets we have, and resources to protect, is our water and our environment. So when I heard Tracie Baker at TEDxDetroit talk about the contaminant soup we live in, my ears perked up. they perked up double when the Assistant Professor at the Institute of Environmental Health Sciences as well as the department of Pharmacology said that those contaminants can even impact o
Karpov's Moving Refugee Exhibit, More Local Journalism Cuts
On today's show: Internationally acclaimed photographer and Detroit resident Kenny Karpov joins us to talk about his upcoming photo exhibit, "Despite It All, We Never Learn." T he photos take you on a journey with Karpov on a refugee boat in the Mediterranean. It's quite the story, and the opening event is at M Contemporary Gallery in Ferndale. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1422062574620647/ Also, Sven - a former print journalist - and Jer talk about the news that apparently t
3 Things That Aren't Working In Detroit
Happy snowmageddon, Detroit! Hope you’re all staying nice and warm. On today’s episode, we dig out of the early and record-breaking November snowstorm and dig into a few of the things that aren’t working around town. Specifically, we talk about: That WXYZ investigation into a Detroit landlord whom the city has forgiven more than $1 million in unpaid taxes, fees and other fines he owes. It was part of the land swap the city orchestrated to pave the way for the new Fiat Chrysler auto assembly pl
Hamtramck On The Rise
It might surprise you that the 2.1 square miles of Hamtramck is the densest, as far as residents per square mile, of any in the state. With roots to before 1800, the city has seen a succession of immigrants. founded by French Canadian Commander Jean Francois Hamtramck, the township was settled by people from what we know today as the province of Quebec in Canada. Since then, it’s become a village of German farmers. And then, with Polish immigrants as the automobile industry rose in the first qua
On Gordie Howe, Michigan, Cartoons And Life With Rob Paulsen
That’s the voice of Rob Paulsen. Born in Detroit, raised in Michigan and now with a voice known to millions, the singer and actor is the kind of person that can light up a room with just a few words. Whether it is as the voice of Pinky in Pinky and the brain, on the Animaniacs, or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it’s magic. He has more than 250 animated voices and a thousand commercials under his belt. Rob comes back from time to time, and we caught up with him at TEDx Detroit for a wide-rangi
The Dark Side Of Online Dating Turned To Art With Sareytales
On today’s show: We cover four things to know around town in our headlines, then we chat with the artist behind Sareytales. Sarey Ruden turns the creepy, scary, terrible and misogynistic messages she gets on a regular basis while online dating into art. The pieces (some that you can view here) will stop you in your tracks and shines a light on the dark side of online dating. Like what we're doing? Don't forget to share the Daily Detroit podcast! It's the best way to push Detroit's conversation f
Local Election Highlights Plus Shout, A New Citizen Democracy Mobile App
Despite a steady trickle of leaked recordings of him being horrible, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts was re-elected to a fourth term on Tuesday. On today’s show, we talk about and what it says about Warren. Then, we highlight some other races from around the region and discuss what they say about those cities, from Ferndale to Flint and Eastpointe to Livonia. Finally, we speak with Colleen Martin and Saharsh Hajela, two University of Michigan graduates who co-founded Shout. That’s a brand-new, non-partis
Plum Health Moves, Expands Plus 5 Things To Know
On today's show: An old train depot in Holly from 1886 gets a big preservation grant Two metro Detroit communities get top billing as places to retire An annual festival in Oakland County will be back at least through 2024 H&M in downtown Detroit finally has an opening date Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care comes on to talk about their new office in Detroit’s Corktown And a Detroit teacher is driving Uber to pay for sweaters for her students whose parents can’t afford them Li
Detroit’s Industries Are Being Disrupted. What’s Next? With Gregg Garrett
Gregg Garrett, our guest today, shares that four million jobs are going to be eliminated through autonomous vehicles from the U.S. economy. On the flip side, $7.8 trillion of value will be created. So how does not just our country, but our region that is the home of the automotive industry, deal with that? Whether it’s this or a litany of other stuff that’s happening that we discuss, there’s a train of change coming to Southeast Michigan. Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, November 4th, 2
FCA/PSA Peugeot Merger, Bike Share In The Suburbs And More
We’ve made it to the weekend! On today’s show: We break down the proposed FCA/PSA Peugeot merger deal. A lawsuit involving a popular brewery, Founders, has been settled out of court The new Hotel Cambria is coming to Detroit in the old WWJ Building on West Lafayette Ford and the UAW have a tentative deal, avoiding a strike but closing a plant Sven and Jer chat about the details we now know on bike-sharing expanding to the suburbs And the Oakland County suburb of Ferndale has a mayoral contest ne
From Fail Jail To U of M Innovation Center In 8 Years
The big news this week in development in Detroit is the announcement of a new University of Michigan Innovation Center, bankrolled and supported by billionaires Stephen Ross and Dan Gilbert. The $300 million building on a $750 million campus will transform a site that was originally planned to be a jail. But that old jail project was a mess and became the infamous Fail Jail through mismanagement and cost overruns. After visiting the unveiling, we take a look at the past - how we got here, back t
8 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
On today’s show: Turns out the demolishing a theater might not be a requirement to get financing for a redevelopment project that has preservationists up in arms. Nancy Schlicting steps down from the Michigan State University board. Sven breaks it down and talks about putting wins on the field or court over everything else. Some Wayne State University board members aren’t happy with a pledge for all high school grads in Detroit to get college and how the plan was rolled out. They’re calling for
Lead Is In Metro Detroit’s Water. What’s Next? Plus 5 Things To Know Around Detroit
Lead in our drinking water has been in the news, with quite a few suburban communities learning they have levels of lead that require action. To help explain what’s actually happening, our guest on the show is Elin Betanzo. In August of 2015, Elin played a critical role in uncovering the Flint Water Crisis by encouraging Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a Flint pediatrician, to conduct a study that discovered elevated lead levels in children living in Flint, Michigan. Elin continues to work on lead and d
Breaking Down A Cringeworthy Founders Interview (And Week)
In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we’re talking about the raging inferno of controversy that has engulfed Founders Brewing Company in Detroit. We quickly run down the latest developments following a racial discrimination lawsuit - and then we’re going to play a new game on the podcast we’re calling “Waaaaaaaiitttt a minute.” Inspired by Lovett or Leave It’s “OK Stop,” where a news clip plays with commentary and comedy, we annotate an interview one of the founders of Founders gave to
Why Voters Stick With Warren Mayor Jim Fouts With Vice’s Trevor Bach Plus What Know Around Detroit
On today’s show, a piece on Vice focusing on Warren, their mayor and his survival despite scandal has been making national rounds. We have the journalist who wrote it, Trevor Bach, on to talk about it. https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/d3ak5j/james-fouts-mayor-macomb-county-michigan-racist-tape-scandal Also: - The theater portion of the historic United Artist Theatre is in danger of being demolished as part of a $56 million apartment project. More on Historic Detroit and Crain’s. https://www.
6 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show: - A big pledge from Wayne State to give free tuition to Detroit high school graduates - The largest periodic table in the world - Lead in the water concerns spread to Dearborn Heights - The Detroit Historic Museum is going to start charging, add Thursday hours - A local language learning company, Mango Languages, is working to help save an almost-lost Native American language - Orchestra Hall turns 100 years old
Deleted Emails Dog Duggan, Founders Brewing Controversy, Pistons Preview
On today's show: - Findings of an Inspector General report don't look good for Mayor Mike Duggan and Chief of Staff Alexis Wiley - Founders Brewing is finding itself at the center of controversy again, making national news with absurd testimony. Now, businesses are starting to stop carrying the popular Michigan-made brew over the issue. - And Fletcher Sharpe joins us to wrap up the Detroit City FC season and look forward to the Detroit Pistons. He'll be joining us weekly throughout the Pistons
UAW/GM Tentative Agreement, Goodbye I-375 And More
On today's show: - Sven helps us understand the UAW/GM Tentative Agreement nearly 50,000 striking GM workers are reviewing - It looks like by 2024 I-375 in downtown Detroit will become a boulevard. It's the focus of our most recent piece on Detroit Public Television's One Detroit, and we break down our thoughts. Here's the DPTV piece: http://www.dailydetroit.com/2019/10/18/i-375-in-detroit-planned-to-become-a-boulevard-by-2024/ - The streetscape project on Detroit's Avenue of Fashion - Livernois
Reviewing Detroit Style Pizza In Atlanta Plus 4 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show: - Detroit City FC are NPSL Members Cup champions - One of Detroit's larger employers, Strategic Staffing Solutions, to move to the Fisher Building - Ford is rolling out a charging network for their electric cars - The UAW plans to take a tentative strike deal to members - Rafi and Nina is a restaurant in Atlanta that serves Detroit-style pizza. How does it stack up? Take a listen! Also, we'll have pictures up on http://www.dailydetroit.com Like the show? Leave us a review on Ap
What Donald Trump And Kim Kardashian Have In Common
Joining me on the podcast is chief New York Times television critic James Poniewozik. The Monroe, Michigan-born author has a new book out, “Audience of One: Donald Trump, Television, and the Fracturing of America.” So if you haven’t figured out by now, I’m a total media geek. Over the last two decades, I’ve seen upfront the power that media has, for better or for worse. I’m fascinated by the decisions made, the incentives all the players have, and the impact that media has to change a community
Sportsball! Detroit Lions Robbed, DCFC Wins In NY
On today's show: The Lions got robbed on Monday Night Football, but also could have made some key plays and the after of the effects of the game have made it all the way up to ownership meetings. Is the team cursed? Also, Detroit City FC has a big win in New York that puts them in the catbird seat for their season. Fletcher Sharpe - who nailed the score prediction of the game - joins us to break it all down and set the path ahead.
What's Next For Detroit's Historic Woodbridge Neighborhood
On this edition of your Daily Detroit, we’re checking in on what’s new in the historic and beautiful Woodbridge neighborhood. it’s one of the city’s older neighborhoods, with people moving in starting in the 1870s. It’s named after William Woodbridge. he was the Governor of Michigan from 1840-1841 and much of the neighborhood sits on what used to be his farm. It’s located near Grand River, Wayne State University, Midtown and is a great position to benefit from Detroit’s resurgence. It contains s
6 Things To Know Plus A Detroit City FC Update
- There are more details on the mysterious disappearance of a Detriot house owned by a State Representative - The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit says it’s received a $5 million matching gift as part of its $15 million Future Fund capital campaign. - Project officials tell us that flooding and high water on the island park has delayed this fall’s planned installation of the two-and-a-half-acre garden by world-renowned landscape architect Piet Oudolf - Want free pizza? Sicily's is your ticket
TEDxDETROIT Returns With Ideas Worth Spreading For The 11th Year
Detroit is a city with a lot of ideas worth spreading. The 11th TEDxDetroit conference looks to highlight those and gather local luminaries from a variety of fields, along with some pretty powerful and superstar guests including Nicole Curtis from HGTV's Rehab Addict and many others. To talk about the event on November 6, 2019 is Shawn Lee. He's the Director of Photography for the event and an entrepreneur himself. If you're interested in learning more about the event or attending, you can go he
9 Things To Know Around Detroit
Hey Friends! Here's what's happening around town. - An update on day 22 of the GM/UAW Strike - Lead has been found in the water in the suburbs of Birmingham and White Lake - The Detroit Pistons open a shiny new practice facility - Another one of the food stalls inside the Fort Street Galley in downtown Detroit says it plans to close up shop - A new report says Detroit is one of the least green cities in America - Jeff Daniels is going to play controversial former FBI director James Comey on scre
Who Should Get $100,000 For Their Business In Detroit?
Starting a business is hard, and even more challenging in a city like Detroit. But there is help out there. Today’s episode is your opportunity to hear from five different entrants to the Hatch Detroit contest. They’re the winners of a public vote from the top 10. That annual event sponsored by Comerica bank grants $100,000 to a business to start their brick and mortar location somewhere in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The finalists are Brix Wine & Charcuterie, The French Cow, Ilera Apo
Zingerman's Tiny Weddings Plus 7 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show, we hit on the headlines of the day from the GM/UAW Strike to new restaurant openings, plus talk to Nieron Hales from Zingerman's Corman Farms about their innovative and affordable Tiny Weddings. https://www.thetinywedding.com/
E-Bikes Are Rolling Into Detroit With Jason Hall
Jason Hall is a community advocate and bike enthusiast who you might know from those Apple TV ads awhile back showing off the famous group ride, Slow Roll. What you might not know is that after co-founding that event and non-profit, he’s on to some new paths. One is RiDetroit, showing the beauty of Detroit through a variety of walking and bike tours. The other? The new Electric Avenue Bikes on Woodward. They specialize in E-bikes. That technology gives you an extra boost when you pedal, opening
Southwest Detroit Restaurant Week To Showcase Authentic Latin Cuisine
Southwest Detroit Restaurant Week is October 4-13, 2019 and it brings 24 restaurants to the table highlight food from a variety of Latin countries and regions. Monica Casarez and Juan Carlos Dueweke Perez stopped by the studio to talk about this exciting event. More information here. In other news: We share information about the impending demolition of the Detroit Saturday Night building and ask if yet more surface parking lots is the right thing to do in a downtown Detroit that has already dev
The ‘Best Crime Of 2019,’ Detroit City FC Launches A Women’s Team, Plus 3 Things To Know
Hello friends. Today we’re covering StateBudgetPalooza, in which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed all 16 budget bills sent at the 11th hour by Republicans, but only after making 147 line-item vetoes totaling nearly $1 billion, unleashing hilarity on the Great Lakes State. Is this any kind of way to do state budgeting? We discuss. Elsewhere, soccer correspondent Fletcher Sharpe joins us to run down the big news that Detroit City FC will launch a women’s team in 2020 to compete in the United Women’s S
Fall Detroit Restaurant Openings And Closings
Man about town Devon O'Reilly joins us in the studio to talk about Detroit's openings and closings. One of the notable openings? Smith And Co. And closings include a circus-themed bar no one understood in Grand Circus Park.
A Pedal Pub But With Sewing Machines And Soldering Irons Plus 7 Things To Know
The Detroit Tigers have the worst record in Major League Baseball, and we’re wistful of Tiger Stadium’s last pitch 20 years ago Electric car startup Bollinger Motors releases a pair of new vehicles, and they don’t use stamping so it’s very boxy Oakland County guarantees county employees $15 an hour Detroit’s North End breaks ground on a new mini golf course A makerspace in Ferndale is having a livestream fundraiser this weekend and has a pedal pub with sewing machines and soldering irons. Find o
New Book 'Cheers to Michigan' Explores State's Cocktail Culture, Booze Legacy
Lester Graham is a journalist at Michigan Radio, where he hosts “The Environment Report” and the news magazine “Stateside.” Tammy Coxen is the host of Tammy’s Tastings, a series of food and drink tastings, classes and experiences in Ann Arbor. The two friends been doing a segment on cocktails on Michigan Radio called “Cheers!” for more than three years. Now, they’ve got a new book based on that series. It’s called “Cheers to Michigan: A Celebration of Cocktail Culture and Craft Distillers.” As
GM Strike, State Budget Impasse Could Tip Michigan Into A Recession
The United Auto Workers strike against GM over a lack of a new contract has dragged on into a second week. Meanwhile, the negotiations over the state budget are going down to the wire ahead of the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1, and the prospects of enacting a budget and avoiding a state government shutdown don’t appear bright. The combination of those two storylines isn’t good news for Michigan’s economy. On today’s show, we hear from Charles Ballard, an economics professor at Michigan
40% Of Downtown Detroit Is Devoted To Storing Cars. This Group Says There’s A Better Way.
The Motor City is a nickname for our town that is known the world over. After all, we put the world on wheels. But what if the same industry that gave us economic strength also, in a way, took away the vitality of the city? Detroiters for Parking Reform says there is too much surface parking around greater Downtown Detroit. And our guest today is Francis Grunow. They point to statistics like 40% of Downtown Detroit is devoted to storing cars. And they say in today’s world, that hurts Detroit’s r
Eastern Market Brewing Co. Buys Axle's Livernois Tap, Plus 3 Things To Know
The now-defunct Axle Brewing said it hoped to find a like-minded brewer to take over their gleaming Livernois Tap when it announced it was ceasing operations in June, and it appears to have found one in Eastern Market Brewing Co., which announced it will take over the gleaming brewpub and eatery in Ferndale they’re calling the Ferndale Project. According to the Freep, EMBC will rebrand the facility, which will allow them to triple — yes, TRIPLE — their brewing capacity. Also on today’s episode
Smoke On The River Plus 6 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show: Amazon is looking to build a new facility at the site of the old Silverdome. Also, Amazon is buying 100,000 electric delivery vans from local electric car startup Rivian. An adult club was shut down in Detroit. The city is getting a grant for self-driving vehicle testing. I-75 is going to be a special kind of mess this weekend. The Somerset Collection is opening a permanent spot in downtown Detroit And Jer stopped by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy to talk about the progress
UAW's Strike Against GM "Doesn't Look Good For Anyone," Analyst Says
Nearly 50,000 UAW workers have gone on strike at General Motors, the first time the union has gone on strike in 12 years, after the last four-year agreement expired without an agreement over a new one. The strike also comes at a time that federal authorities are widening their investigation into embezzlement by top union leadership past and present, with nine people so far convicted of skimming member dues and money from automakers meant to support job-training programs. On today’s show, we spea
Chris Gethard's Beautiful / Anonymous Is Coming To Detroit
Today my guest is Chris Gethard. He's the host of the podcast Beautiful / Anonymous, which tells beautiful stories from anonymous people in a most interesting way. Each week Gethard opens the phone line to one anonymous callet — and he can’t hang up first, no matter what — and he doesn’t know where the conversation will go. Anything can and does happen, and a live show is coming to Hamtramck this weekend as part of the Motor City Comedy Festival. More on the Motor City Comedy Festival: https://m
The Grand Hotel, Detroit City FC Wins Over Mexican Team Plus 100 Years Of The Waldorf School
It’s almost the weekend! On the show today: Sven Gustafson breaks down what he’s been able to track down up on Mackinac Island about the Grand Hotel’s sale to a private equity firm, and talks about his experience working on the island Fletcher Sharpe joins us in studio to talk about Detroit City FC’s epic win over Mexican first division Club Atlas, and previews this weekend’s match against the Milwaukee Torrent And we chat with educator Justin Trombly as Waldorf schools are celebrating their 100
Doing Development Differently By Putting The Neighborhood First
The nonprofit Jefferson East Inc. has been working since the 1990s to redevelop Detroit’s hard-bitten Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood and business district, located on the far east end of Jefferson Avenue near the border with Grosse Pointe Park. Recently, the organization and its for-profit real estate development arm East Jefferson Development Corp., held a weeklong community workshop to solicit ideas from residents about what they want to see in their neighborhood. On today’s episode, we speak
The Electric Rivian Rises, Why Does Wall Street Hate Ford And More
On today's show, the first half is auto news and the back half a grab bag of other stuff: - A big investment round for Rivian (Sven's story on Autoblog here: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/09/10/rivian-350-million-investment-cox-automotive/ - Why does Wall Street hate Ford? We discuss. - The Dodge Ram pickup gets a top safety rating - Rochester Mills brewery is bought by a California firm - Nathaniel Wallace is named the new Detroit Director of the Knight Foundation, putting a person of color in
How An Old Post Office On Detroit’s East Side Found A New, Crafty Chapter
Over on Marlborough and Kercheval is an old post office from the 1940s that you might consider an unlikely spot for a Detroit retail and maker success story. After all, it’s a few blocks from Grosse Pointe and has a giant automotive plant between it and the hip West Village and Indian Village. But the duo behind Mutual Adoration, Wayne Maki and Clare Fox, are making the 10,000 square foot craft, class, creation and retail space called Post Detroit work. So I thought it’d be good to check in with
Dave Coulier Is Coming Home Plus 7 Things To Know Around Detroit
A jam-packed show for you today. Comedian, Actor and Impersonator Dave Coulier is returning to his roots and moving back to Metro Detroit. More at Hour here. KMart is closing all but three of their Michigan stores, as an era draws to a close for the once mighty retailer created in Detroit. A new salon called “Hair.” is opening in the Fisher Building. We talk with lead stylist and owner Jenna Drudi. High-end Detroit restaurant staple Cuisine has a new, very blue facade. American Idol is doing aud
Previewing The Vintage Market At Fort Wayne Plus 5 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today’s show: Michigan became the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes. There’s a crackdown on drivers and pedestrians with the goal of lowering pedestrian deaths, with both the cities of Detroit and Warren ranking near the top of the list for fatalities. A $50 million proposed project to revamp the Motown Museum in Detroit took a step closer to becoming reality yesterday, with a $4 million gift from none other than Motown founder Berry Gordy. Dally in the Alley returns this Saturday. Jen
Is Detroit's Subsidized Comeback Worth It?
Large projects like the new Fiat Chrysler America plant on Detroit's east side that are part of Detroit's comeback - and a lot of economic development in Michigan - almost always come with incentives given by the city and the state. But does the math work? Does it make sense? The President of the Center for Economic Accountability, John Mozena, says no. One of the stunning statistics Mozena says is that the city of Detgroit spent more assembling land for FCA than they did on the health departme
East Jefferson, Tiny Homes Plus Detroit City FC
For your show for August 29, 2019: East Jefferson is getting a new master plan There's a new app to pay for bus rides on DDOT and SMART and soon the QLINE More Tiny Homes are rising in the Dexter-Linwood neighborhood thanks to Cass Community Services. They're doing tours as a fundraiser this weekend: https://casscommunity.org/tinyhomes/ And Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk about the week ahead for Detroit City FC. Thanks for listening! See you Tuesday as we get back on our regular schedule. Be
7.5 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Here's what to know today: Up in Marysville, a city council candidate that made national news resigned. Metro Detroit has the largest apartment construction spike in the country, with half the units being in the city of Detroit. $75,000 in high end Scotch as well as $150,000 in building damage was done in a liquor store caper involving an excavator. Former gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar is rumored to be looking at a House seat C
How Our Laws Make It So Americans Have To Drive
Today’s episode is all about cars — specifically, about how the law has paved the way for their dominance in our everyday lives and shaping the way we live in fundamental ways. Our guest is Gregory Shill, a Law Professor at the University of Iowa who grew up here in Metro Detroit. Professor Shill recently wrote a piece in the Atlantic headlined, “Americans shouldn’t have to drive, but the law insists on it." https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/07/car-crashes-arent-always-unavoidable
On Finding Meaning And Gratitude With Lynne Golodner
It’s late summer. Things slow down a bit. Think of this episode as a summer book at the beach before fall hits us with crisp breezes and hectic schedules. Today, we’re going to talk about having meaning in your everyday life. To chat about that is Lynne Golodner. She’s the host of the Make Meaning podcast. A former journalist, Lynne Golodner has dedicated her life to sharing stories about how people find meaning in the mundane. Her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-make-meaning-
What Will Change In Oakland County Under New Executive David Coulter?
Oakland County is under new leadership — and Democratic control — after former Ferndale Mayor David Coulter was sworn in Friday as new county executive. Coulter will serve out the remainder of the term of longtime boss and Republican, L. Brooks Patterson, who died Aug. 4. Coulter is a former member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners who had been mayor of Ferndale for almost nine years. On this episode, Jer and I talk about Coulter’s track record in Ferndale and what it suggests about h
Suspicious Looks In Royal Oak Raise Bigger Questions For Metro Detroit
Today’s episode hits on three topics. First, journalist Darren Nichols joins us to add context around a racially charged incident in Royal Oak that’s made national headlines. A white woman called police on a black man who looked suspicious. And Royal Oak Police questioned him for 30 minutes outside of a popular restaurant, while a bystander broadcast the thing live on Facebook. We dive into previous incidents in Royal Oak and in Detroit’s history. You may know Darren from his work at the Detroit
Celebrate The 198th Birthday Of A Colonel Plus 4 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show, we go to the Two Way Inn to talk about celebrating the 198th birthday this weekend of Colonel Philetus Norris. The civil war veteran who fought on the Union side built a place now known as one of the best dive bars in America - the Two Way Inn - and more in a village called Norris. Now, it's the Nortown neighborhood of Detroit, and they're looking to take Philetus's old house and fix it up into something good for the community. It's an interesting story in a corner of town that
Michigan, Field Test For Mass Deportations
The eyes of the nation have been on Metro Detroit, as this is where Chaldean Christian Jimmy Al-Daoud was picked up for deportation to Iraq. The 41 year old Oakland County man came to the United States legally as a baby, and as an adult, dealt with health issues like diabetes and schizophrenia. He also had numerous problems with the law, which got him the attention of the Federal Government. A couple months after his deportation, Jimmy died in the city of Najaf. But the story goes deeper, and be
How To Help Detroit's Public Schools With The DPS Foundation's Pamela Moore
Our public school system in Detroit has a lot of needs. Not just for the district itself, but as a lot of families don’t have money, a lot of programs that kids in the suburbs just do? Well, they don’t in Detroit. Like travel and fees to robotics competitions, for instance. Often in the suburbs, parents pick that up. In Detroit, often, the families don’t have the money. Here’s some context. The median household income in the city of Detroit is less than $30,000 a year. Statewide, it’s nearly $55
7 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show for August 9th, 2019: Up in Royal Oak, there may be a new plan for the site of long-time Italian restaurant that recently closed. A local brewing magazine, MIBREW, is ceasing publication after a controversial photo spread. Electric buses are coming to DDOT and SMART. Detroit bike share service MoGo is getting E-Bikes. A Pokemon-themed bar is coming to town. Shianne talks about her trip to the Lobster Pound up in Birmingham. And Jer and Sven Gustafson try the newly released Stroh’
The Next Chapter For Marygrove Plus 6 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show: Wahlburgers opens in Royal Oak, Jeff Goldblum descends upon Detroit on a bicycle, Jack White is re-releasing some great stuff, there's a cat film festival coming and Arts Beats and Eats releases their lineup. Also: Sister Mary Jane Herb stopped by the studio to talk about the future of the Marygrove campus after the closure of the college later this year. The plans are big and funded. Fletcher Sharpe and Sven break down what's happening in the land of Detroit City FC ahead of th
A Beer Battle Is Brewing In Michigan
There’s a beer battle brewing in Michigan. Our guest on the show is Dayne Barscht, Managing Director of Eastern Market Brewing to talk about it. They’re leading a petition drive to change state law to make it easier for small breweries in Michigan to self-distribute their beer, without having to go through a distributor. Also, Riopelle Street in Eastern Market is getting redone as a part-time pedestrian street that will be shut down during the evenings to create a space between EMBC and Detroit
An Update On Detroit's Largest Tree Farm With R.J. King
Today on the show, it's Jer's birthday! dBusiness Editor and Publisher R.J. King joins us at the Podcast Detroit studio to talk about Hantz Woodlands. Created with a lot of controversy during Detroit's bankruptcy, the operation has, well, grown. RJ talks about his cover piece for the July/August issue of dBusiness on newsstands now. Also: Dan Gilbert is sounding alive and recovering from a stroke. Pizza-shaped windows are finally going into the Little Caesars HQ And StockX lost 6.8 million recor
L. Brooks Patterson Was A Complicated Man Who Reflected A Conflicted Region
L. Brooks Patterson, who died Saturday at age 80 at his home in Independence Township, was one of the Detroit area’s most consequential and controversial figures in local politics. To some, he represents the ascendancy of an economic powerhouse, in Oakland County, and the very pinnacle of good governance and fiscal stewardship. But he’s also a key player in the region’s ugly racial divides, through his bitter rivalry with former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young and his history as an attorney fight
The Past And Present Of Capitol Park, Downtown Detroit's Transformation Poster Child
Detroit's Capitol Park has a long, storied history. And it's seen a lot of transformation the last five years. It also has a special place in my heart as it's a place I traveled often as a kid. My first Hot Wheels set was bought in a store where Prime and Proper is now. My McDonalds? As a kid, it'd be the one that was at State and Shelby streets when my dad went and painted offices. On today's show, we dive in on the history with HistoricDetroit.org's Dan Austin. We take a tour of the recently
What Issues Will Resonate With Michigan Voters? With Matt Grossmann
Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper, Don Lemon and the rest of the CNN teevee crew have packed up their new Shinola gifts and “Detroit Vs. Everybody” T-shirts now that the Democratic presidential candidate debates are over. Aside from the economic bumps for the Book Cadillac, Detroit Water Ice and no doubt many swanky downtown eateries, did Detroit learn anything from any of the 20 candidates hoping to end Donald Trump’s presidency after one term? Do we know anything more about how the Democratic fiel
Who Won Day 1 Of The Democratic Debates In Detroit? It Isn't Who You Might Think
This week on Daily Detroit, we’re dusting off our politics hats. The Democratic presidential debates are in town at the Fox Theater, after all, and Round 1 took place last night, with the second debate planned for Wednesday evening. Tuesday night’s debate featured front-runners and progressive-wing standard-bearers Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, plus South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg. And they showed well. But Jer and I argue that former Grosse Pointe resident and self-help author M
Q From The Impractical Jokers Plus Stories Around Detroit
On today’s Daily Detroit podcast: Brian “Q” Quinn from the TruTV show Impractical Jokers will join us on the line. He’s one of four that make up the comedy troupe The Tenderloins. They’re coming to DTE Energy Music Theatre on August 9th. [Tickets here] A schedule change puts the Rocket Mortgage Classic and Grand Prix on the same weekend. A new incentive district is coming to the Livernois-McNichols area in Detroit to spur commercial development. Royal Oak is looking for a city manager [Royal Oak
Peso, Bowlero, And Is There A Detroit Restaurant Bubble?
On today’s show we touch on: Is there a restaurant bubble? Here’s the original piece we discuss that's worth a read. Praise for Peso Excitement over Bowlero, a retro bowling alley coming to Oakland County Grand Circus Park with Bourbon Mudgies has one of the best sandwiches in America. Who else around here deserves a nod?
Sheefy McFly Discusses A New Mural He’s Unveiling At Mo Pop
Happy Friday. On today’s show, Jer speaks with Detroit muralist Sheefy McFly — he’s the one who was arrested while doing a city-commissioned mural on a Detroit viaduct. He’s got a new mural that will be unveiled this weekend at the Mo Pop music festival on Detroit’s riverfront. We also run down a few news stories from the past week: New affordable housing units are being planned in North Corktown aimed at “middle-income” residents. [Crain’s] A shooting at a west-side gas station over stolen pot
A First Look At Elevated Neighborhood Pizza Joint The Bricks
Today we take a trip to the near eastside suburb of Grosse Pointe park. There’s a new pizza joint out that way called “The Bricks.” Me, Randy Walker and Shianne Nocerini checked out a preview of this elevated neighborhood spot and had plenty of thoughts. Do they get three thumbs up to give it a shot when they open in August?
Thieves Aren't Stopping Recovery Park From Serving Detroit
Recovery Park works to re-build on vacant land, create jobs and help to revitalize a historic Detroit neighborhood. Unfortunately, they recently went through three thefts at their location on the east side of Detroit. But the community is rallying, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to check in on an organization doing important work – from farming to helping returning citizens get jobs – in Detroit. My guest is Anna Kohn, the Chief Impact Officer of Recovery Park. We talk about their
Take A Silent Hike On The Detroit Riverfront
On the show today…. On August 6, 2019 there’s going to be a neat event on the Detroit riverfront. It’s called the “Silent Hike.” It’s an audiovisual experience with music, narration and nature. Our guest on the show today to talk about it is creator Murray Hildary. Also on the show: Spirit Plaza in downtown Detroit is going to become a permanent thing, thanks to a 5-4 Detroit City Council vote that reverses a previous decision. After the news, Jer gets into why he thinks the plaza and walkable s
Diving In On Ford Problems With The Freep, DCFC Makes Early Playoff Exit
Today’s show is a two-fer. First, we speak with Randy Essex of the Detroit Free Press. He tells us all about the paper’s investigation into how Ford Motor Company tried to hide defective transmissions in older models of the Focus and Fiesta small cars. The problems have led to many injuries and lawsuits. Then we catch up with soccer correspondent Fletcher Sharpe after Detroit City FC crashed out of the NPSL playoffs Sunday against Cleveland.
A Conversation With Retiring Detroit Radio Extraordinaire Cynthia Canty
Cynthia Canty is a veteran broadcaster who hosts the news, policy and culture program Stateside on Michigan Radio, a NPR affiliate that broadcasts in the Detroit area at 91.7 on the FM dial. She’s been on air a variety of places in Detroit. She spent years as part of Jim Harper’s legendary morning show, following him across the FM dial. Canty also was on television at WKBD-TV. She recently announced plans to retire at the end of the year after four decades in broadcast news in Southeast Michigan
The Ilitches Own Even More Vacant Property Than We Realized — Plus Food, Fun & Detroit City FC Playoff Action
There’s been a ton of scrutiny, including from this podcast, about the Ilitch family’s failure to follow through on its promises to develop the District Detroit. Now, The Detroit News reportsthat the Ilitches also own 44 vacant lots and eight empty buildings surrounding the MotorCity Casino Hotel complex, where the family now hopes to build a seven-story parking structure. But ya know, yours truly has been doing some thinking about the whole District Detroit thing, and I may have actually found
Detroit's Avenue Of Fashion Is In Danger With Jonathan Merritt
We previously told you about a project that would overhaul the Livernois streetscape, north of 6 Mile (McNichols) to 8 Mile. But it seems that things, at least for local businesses, aren’t going so well. Jonathan Merritt joins me on the show today to talk about what’s happening on the Avenue of Fashion. He says the project — though he’s excited about what it will bring — is putting many of the businesses in danger of closing, including his own, Narrow Way Cafe. Narrow Way opened in 2017 and has
Detroit's The Most Stressed City In The US, Glassblowing Festival Is Coming And More
On today's show, Jer talks with Jill Gonzalez an analyst from WalletHub about Detroit being the most stressed city in the United States. Then, Sven talks with Drew Kups from the Michigan Glass Project about the upcoming glass show at the Russell Industrial Center this weekend. Also, here's a pair of quick stories around town. The Detroit City Council has rejected a plan make Spirit Plaza a permanent instillation. Kuzzo’s Chicken and Waffles in the Avenue of Fashion has temporarily closed for r
An Update On Michigan's Emerging Recreational Marijuana Economy
Today we’re talking about Michigan’s emerging recreational marijuana economy with Roberta King. She’s the founder and owner of Canna Communication, a communications firm focused on the cannabis sector. Plus, we bring you up to speed on: The start of UAW negotiations The Regional Transit Authority (2045 priorities map is here) The city of Detroit has partnered with 3 universities to get its own economic data And upcoming Detroit City FC playoff matches.
Republicans Want To Borrow Teacher Pension Money To Fix Roads, And Detroit's East Side Is Under Water
Happy Friday, friends! On today’s show, we run down the new proposal by Lansing Republicans to fix the damn roads in Michigan. They want to borrow $10 billion against teacher pensions. What could go wrong? Also, Jer tells us about his recent visit to the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood on Detroit’s east side. Specifically, the flooded streets east of Jefferson, where canals that cut through the neighborhood from the Detroit River have topped their banks. Lastly, what’s up with White Claw? Sales
One Year In At The Detroit Shipping Company
The Detroit Shipping Company is a recent success on Peterboro, just west of Cass. The "shipping company" part, if you didn’t know, doesn’t refer to logistics and freight but to the 21 shipping containers that make up the two-story building. It’s about 10,000 square feet of food and beer hall, having a variety of culinary outposts and a couple of bars in a blended indoor/outdoor space. Reports last year said it cost about $3 million dollars to build. And before we go any farther, cards on table.
9 Things To Know Around Detroit Plus Bread, Duck and Dumplings
We run down your headlines plus Randy Walker joins us to talk about Duck in Novi, Bread at Kroger and Dumplings downtown.
On Storytelling With Kevin Allison of RISK!
The RISK! Podcast lives in a unique place in the podcasting world. If you’re not familiar, the show is a series of short stories by the known and unknown that are true and boldly told. What does that mean? It means the topics are very real. They’re sometimes heartfelt. Sometimes risqué. And most often, hilarious. So my guest today is the ring leader of the podcast, comedian Kevin Allison. He has credits in a variety of media, but the for the last decade — along with his talented co-conspirators
Another District Detroit Development Deadline Missed Plus 7 Stories Around Town
Welcome back from the holiday weekend, comrades. Today’s show is Episode 300 of your Daily Detroit, and for that we thank you, our listeners. We also dive into two pieces of Ilitch-related news: First, that Olympia Development has missed a deadline to submit a development proposal for a parcel on Woodward between the Little Caesars Arena and I-75. After already receiving a one-year extension. [Crain’s] Secondly, that Chris Ilitch signed Tigers GM Al Avila to a “multi-year” contract extension, b
Downtown Detroit Gets A Moet Champagne Vending Machine
Welcome to the final podcast before Independence Day! Here’s what we cover around town: Sven and Jer ruminate on the legacy of Lee Iacocca, who died at the age of 94. [NY Times] The state of Michigan has issued new emergency rules outlining requirements for new marijuana businesses now that voters have legalized recreational weed. The rules are meant to help local municipalities and prospective business owners decide whether they want to participate in the new industry. Plum Market is opening in
How To Make The Bus Sexy
Can the bus be the “in” thing as far as getting around town? Tastes are changing around the country and here in Detroit. Many younger adults don’t feel the same attachment to the car as previous generations. Today our conversation is with Sarosh Irani. He was recently featured in the national publication Streetsblog for his research at Wayne State University to improve Detroit’s bus system. For instance, just by moving the shelters to where people actually need them — not building new ones — 8x
Can Detroit’s Revival Continue Even If The Population Keeps Dropping?
New Census estimates are out that show Detroit lost 1,526 residents between 2017 and 2018 to 672,622, yet the city’s tax revenues are up, thanks mostly to more people working in the city and paying the city income tax. So we ask: Can Detroit’s recovery continue even if population losses continue? Mayor Mike Duggan has famously said he should ultimately be judged by whether the city can stem its long-running population loss and grow again. Elsewhere, we talk about that viral video of the blockade
Momo Cha, Rooftops And More: Your Detroit Food And Bar Roundtable
It's the weekend in summer! So we thought with the heat and sun we'd do a rundown of what's hot, what's not, what's new and what's closing around Detroit's bar and restaurant scene. Joining Sven Gustafson is our regular man about town, Devon O'Reilly. Also in studio is Randy Walker and of course Jer. We cover: Tasting the new Momo Cha in the Detroit Shipping Company Capper and Capper pops up in the David Whitney Pao opens in Grand Circus Park Delmar, the new rooftop bar coming to the roof of an
Taste Test: Norden Aquavit Is Detroit's Newest And Only Scandinavian Spirit
Aquavit is a caraway-flavored spirit long popular in Scandinavia, where it originated (aquavit literally translates to “water of life”). Yet it’s never exactly been a liquor of choice here in the states. But here comes Norden Aquavit, a nearly year-old brand distilled right here in Detroit by longtime bartender and Berkeley, California native Robyn Cleveland. I met Cleveland last weekend at a midsommar Swedish dinner at Frame in Hazel Park put on by chef Jill Vedaa, of Salt in Cleveland, no less
Wayne County Has A $3 Billion Road Funding Gap
We all want the roads in Michigan fixed. But the price? And paying more for it? That’s been a topic of hot debate among politicians and online commenters since Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her plan to raise the gas tax by 45 cents a gallon to raise about $2.5 billion for the roads. But actually “Fixing the Damn Roads” is harder than a catchphrase. There’s a real problem on the ground, with large populations, high traffic volumes and aging infrastructure. The bill is adding up, and getting
Why This Startup Company Chose To Stay, Grow, And Hire In Detroit
What does it take to make a startup work in Detroit? Our conversation today is with Andrew Landau. His Detroit-based e-commerce company, Jewel, was recently purchased by banking giant Capital One. They’re going to stay, grow and hire in Detroit, even after the acquisition. We also talk about why he’s choosing the Motor City, and what tips he has for other entrepreneurs. Oh, and they’re hiring. Also on the show: A wealthy suburban school district votes to close two schools amid racial tension. Th
Detroit's Transit Center Gets Swarmed By Bees
Over the weekend, an interesting thing happened. Detroit's Rosa Parks Transit Center got swarmed by bees. A very alert Twitter user shared the story. https://twitter.com/Imutahr/status/1142518278402846725 This set in motion a rescue of the bees from Detroit Hives. The Detroit-based nonprofit not only advocates and takes of bees in the area, but educates people on the benefits of bees. Whether it's health benefits, or like in the food desert that is parts of the city, that natural honey can be on
New Book Tells Revealing Stories Of Riding With The Detroit Police
Over the last fifteen years, Michael Matthews rode along with officers of the Detroit Police Department. He had unrestricted access to the day to day life of the Motor City’s men in blue. His new book, “American Ruin: Life And Death On The Streets Of Detroit – America’s Deadliest City” dives into what’s happening in a variety of neighborhoods, with first-hand accounts from his own eyes and on-the-job Detroit cops. In that time, Matthews – a former London cop and Scotland Yard officer himself – h
$250k Competition Launches For Ideas To Solve Detroit's Mobility Problems
Ford — as part of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) negotiated as part of the $740 million Michigan Central Station/Corktown project — launched a City:One in Detroit. It’s a competition for ideas to make it easier for Detroiters to get around. Sven went to Corktown to get all the details and we talk about what’s happening on the show. If you want to enter, go here. Also – Billionaire investor and Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert has moved from Beaumont Hospital to an inpatient rehabilitat
Detroit City FC is 7 Games Unbeaten, New Ford Info Center In Corktown Opens
On today’s episode, we check in with soccer journalist and The Outer Drive podcast co-host Fletcher Sharpe, who covers Detroit City FC. With five games remaining in the NPSL regular season, Le Rouge are now unbeaten in seven games and have held opponents scoreless in each of those matches. But City has also notched scoreless draws during that stretch with their top divisional rivals in the NPSL Great Lakes Conference — AFC Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids FC. Le Rouge will have rematches with both tea
6 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's show for June 18, 2019: - The City of Detroit is one of 10 American cities to join a new national program to figure out how to help residents make more money and improve their economic status. - You’ve heard of Hell, Michigan, right? it’s an unincorporated town near Pinckney in Livingston County. It’s famous for its road signs, a tavern and stores selling souvenirs branded with the community’s name. Now, a California YouTuber has purchased the whole five-acre commercial property and
Detroit-Area Renters Are Eager To Leave. Even For Cleveland
Cleveland. It’s a city that is often compared to Detroit, and not always for their positive attributes. And nothing against our Rust Belt cousin, but it turns out it’s one of the prime destinations for renters around metro Detroit who are looking to get out of town. And apparently there are a lot of people in that category. A new “Renter Migration Report” from Apartment List says the Detroit area is No. 2 among the 25 largest metro areas for the share of renters who are searching for apartments
Mortgages Are On The Rise In Detroit, But They’re Increasingly Going To White People As Black People Buy In The Burbs
Bridge Magazine has a fascinating new story out that finds that while mortgage activity in Detroit is steadily increasing after bottoming out during the Great Recession, the recovery isn’t mirroring Detroit’s population demographics. What’s more, there are still vast tracts of the city where mortgage activity is virtually nonexistent. Despite making up just 10% of the city’s overall population, white people got almost half of all mortgages in Detroit in 2017, while black people, who comprise 80%
Macomb County May Seek Tax For New Jail Plus 7 Things To Know
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel wants to build a new jail, because the current one is a squalid death trap. On June 19, he plans to ask a special meeting of the county board of commissioners’ Records and Public Safety panel for approval of the $375 million project, plus the OK of ballot language for a tax to pay for the bonds that would pay for it. It’s not clear how much the tax millage would be or whether this would constitute a tax increase for residents. But for a generally tax-averse co
Meet The Vice President Of Parking Who Is For More Mass Transit
The Motor City is synonymous with the car. It’s called, after all, the Motor City. But will the next chapter of Detroit be so car-focused? And how will those changes happen? Today’s episode of Daily Detroit is a conversation with Kevin Bopp, the Vice President of Parking and Mobility for Bedrock. That’s the real estate arm of Dan Gilbert’s family of companies. Each day, they need to get many thousands of people in and out of their properties, whether they’re employees, tenants, visitors or resid
A Garden By A World-Class Designer Is Coming To Belle Isle
Over on Belle Isle today, boosters broke ground on the Piet Oudolf garden, the unofficial name for the landscape installation planned for 2.5 acres at the Nancy Brown Peace Carillon. Oudolf is a legendary Dutch garden designer and author who’s perhaps best known for his work on New York City’s High Line, a linear park on a former elevated rail track, and the Lurie Garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park. You can watch a PBS NewsHour segment with him below; in it, he talks specifically about the proj
Imaginative Detroit Square Project Would Transform Midtown’s Cultural Center
Midtown Detroit, Inc. and the Detroit Institute of Arts have announced the winner of its DIA Plaza | Midtown Cultural Connections international design competition, first launched in 2017. Detroit Square is a proposal from an international consortium led by Paris-based Agence Ter and including Detroit-based Akoaki, rootoftwo, and Harley Etienne. The proposal reimagines the 83-acre Cultural Center in Midtown and its 12 educational and cultural institutions, highlighted by the DIA, the Detroit Publ
A New Leaf For Oak Park As A Bikeable, Urbanist Suburb
Oak Park is a diverse inner-ring suburb of more than 29,000 people nestled between Ferndale, Detroit, Berkley and Southfield. It’s in a great location, minutes from a variety of job centers. It’s seeing a lot more action as nearby cities like Ferndale grow (yes, there are lofts going for $5,000 a month in downtown Ferndale now and housing prices are racing up). And the added cost of living in nearby Detroit is burdensome for many families. Recent changes — including allowing restaurants to serve
Axle Brewing Falls Prey To Daunting Craft Beer Economics, Plus 7 Things To Know
Welcome to a bonus Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we discuss the sad news that Axle Brewing will shutter its Livernois Taproom June 30th, barely two years after it first opened. Dave Phillips, one-half of Podcast Detroit and the IT in the D podcast, and himself a former partner in a failed craft brewery, joins us to discuss how difficult it is to succeed in an uber-competitive sector, where even established brands have to fight for shelf space, and drinkers like me fret about overa
Fiat Chrysler Scuttles Renault Merger, Mexico Tariffs Loom Large For The Auto Industry
Welcome to a very Motor City-centric edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we’re running down a pair of big stories from the auto industry, speaking with Kristin Dziczek, vice president of the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor. First up: Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn its $35 billion proposal to merge with French automaker Renault just 10 days after FCA first announced the proposal. It comes after the Renault board on Wednesday failed to reach a decision on the proposal, citing the French
Tax Incentives And The Future Industries Of Detroit With DEGC President Kevin Johnson
Are tax incentives as a tool to lure large-scale corporate investment and jobs here to stay? That’s the question at the heart of this interview today with Kevin Johnson, the president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Development Corp. It’s particularly timely in the midst of Chrysler’s planned $2.5 billion investment to create nearly 5,000 new jobs on Detroit’s east side, where workers will build the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee and an all-new three-row full-size Jeep SUV. The deal has won
What To Expect At The 2019 Arts, Beats & Eats Festival
Welcome to an al fresco edition of your Daily Detroit, recorded au natural in a park near downtown Royal Oak. We were there to cover a press event to discuss some of the things in store for Arts, Beats & Eats, which returns for its 22nd edition with a new sponsor Aug. 30-Sept. 2. We also cover the details of the newest historic building rehab in Detroit. It’s called the Assembly, a mixed-use office and retail building in Corktown with 32 apartments from Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock real estate empire.
Parking Ticket Discounts For City Residents Plus 6 Things To Know Around Detroit
Happy Monday, and welcome to a new week of your Daily Detroit. Today, Jer talks about an eventful past week spent at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island, filling us in on some of the things he came away with beyond just the headlines about no-fault auto insurance reform. Specifically, it’s becoming clear that Detroit’s comeback needs a lot more juice (read: money — and residents) just to come up to par with the competition. He also does the math on the so-called 7.2, the informal n
The Soul Of Eastern Market With Dan Carmody
Eastern Market is going through a lot of change. Shops are closing or moving. New land owners are moving in. Companies who have been in the market a long time need to expand. And at the center of it all is the Eastern Market Corporation (now the Eastern Market Partnership. Their CEO, Dan Carmody, saw these changes coming and has a plan. We talk about the changing neighborhood, the future vision, and how he defines the soul and authenticity of Eastern Market they’re looking to protect. It’s an in
Everyone Wants To ‘Fix The Damn Roads' But We Don’t Really Want To Pay For It
Just in time for the Mackinac Policy Conference, the Center for Michigan and its Bridge Magazine have a new report out all about Michigan’s abysmal roads. It’s titled Fixing Michigan’s Road Mess: The Unclear Path Ahead. The report is the result of convening more than 3,200 residents across the state to talk about the state of our roads. It found broad agreement, unsurprisingly, that our roads are in terrible shape. But it found no consensus whatsoever on the issue of how to pay for repairing the
Your Springtime Detroit Bar And Restaurant Roundup
Spring is here! It’s the time of year where more people start to get out and about. Because of that, bar and restaurant concepts are starting to get into swing and get some attention. For today’s episode, our man about town Devon O’Reilly stops by the studio to talk about what’s hot around Detroit. Whether it’s a new bar on Bagley, a Mexican place named Peso, or winery that uses Detroit-grown grapes called Detroit Vineyards (or a variety of other stops), we get into what’s worth going out to now
Should The Grand Prix Be On Belle Isle? This Group Says No
The Detroit Grand Prix is an annual event that brings nearly a hundred thousand people to the island, national television coverage and some charity dollars through their Grand Prixmere fundraiser. But there's a group of concerned citizens and park goers who say that the price paid in damage to the park and restricted access is too high. Today on the show, we talk about this with three members of Belle Isle Concern - Angela Lugo-Thomas, Sandra Novacek and Michael Betzold. What do you think? Get i
Jefferson Chalmers Gets $5M From Penske, Scoop Comes To Detroit And More
Welcome to the Hump Day edition of your Daily Detroit, in which we run down the news that businessman Roger Penske is pouring $5 million into the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood on Detroit’s east side. It’s part of the city’s Strategic Neighborhood Fund. Jer also has a conversation today with Rob Sadow, the co-founder and head of Scoop Technologies. It’s a carpooling app that connects drivers, riders and designs routes. They’ve teamed up with the Bedrock family of companies to help employees eas
Behind The Effort To Save Legendary Detroit Jazz Hot Spot The Blue Bird Inn
Baker’s Keyboard Lounge and, more recently, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms are famed venues for jazz in Detroit. But another venue played a huge role in that scene for decades: the Blue Bird Inn. Located at 5021 Tireman on the city’s west side, the Blue Bird Inn was a major nexus of Detroit’s swinging post-war, pre-Motown jazz scene, a black-owned business that hosted the likes of Charlie Parker, Donald Byrd, John Coltrane and Miles Davis and playing a role in developing local ta
Could Dan Gilbert Be The One Who Reforms No-Fault Auto Insurance in Michigan?
Welcome to a Car-a-Palooza edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we dive into the news that Dan “Dantroit” Gilbert is lining up a petition drive effort to force the issue of reforming Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance system. If successful, it could allow Republican lawmakers, who already have passed essentially the same proposal, to approve it with simple majority votes. Will this ratchet up pressure on Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers to cut a deal? Staying with cars, Ford emplo
Previewing "Detroit: Engine Of America" With Author R.J. King
Detroit’s had a long journey since it was founded as a frontier outpost by the French. There’s been a lot of books about more recent Detroit history. Think 1900 forward. But not so many that look at the first years of Detroit, ones that were formative to the city we know today. R.J. King — an award-winning journalist, author and editor of dBusiness — joined me in the studio today to talk about his new book, “Detroit: Engine of America.” From the description: As the populace sputtered and grew, t
This Abandoned House Is Transforming Into A Model Of Affordable Green Sustainability
On today’s episode, we speak with Casper van Alfen and Joanna van der Leun of the Motown Movement. That’s the organization founded by architecture students from the Netherlands that bought an abandoned home in Detroit for $1,000 and have been fixing it up with the help of local nonprofits and with the goal of making it into a model of accessible and affordable environmental sustainability. Van Alfen and Van der Leun are students at Delft University of Technology in Delft, which is about halfway
7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
Gerrymandering — the practice of drawing state legislative and congressional districts to favor one political party over another — is back in the news. Republican state lawmakers are proposing measures to weaken efforts to overhaul the process by which these maps are drawn. That’s despite a recent judicial order to design new district maps for 2020 and voters’ approval last fall of Proposal 2, which transfers the process to a redistricting commission. But old habits die hard, as they say. So Jer
The New Rooftop Monarch Club, Livonia May Get A New Microbrewery And More
Welcome back to the week! There's a lot in our latest episode. Let's dive in. - The Ilitch organization will receive another $74 million dollars in taxpayer subsidies for the District Detroit. - John Beilein is leaving his job as coach of the University of Michigan Men’s basketball team to take over as head coach of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. - Hazel Park is set to get a new mixed-use mid-rise development on the site of a former CVS and Movie M ania store on John R as part of a vision to cr
Meet Pingree Detroit, A Maker Of Leather Goods That Isn't Shinola
Today we’re taking a look at a company that’s making high-end leather goods right here in the city of Detroit, putting Detroiters and veterans to work. We’re talking about Pingree Detroit, based just about a block away from the well-known Shinola. Pingree is a worker-owned company formed as an L3C — a special type of company that puts both the bottom line and the social mission of the company first. And when there’s profits, 77 cents of every dollar is shared with the workers. Pingree founder Ja
First Impressions Of The Reimagined Como's In Ferndale
Como's, a longtime mainstay of downtown Ferndale, has been reimagined by Chef Zack Sklar. The chef is doing something really cool in elevating pizza and having some creative takes on some old favorites. But, really, how good is it out of the gate? Join us on the podcast for an unbiased first look at the place with one of our contributors, Randy Walker. Please don't treat this conversation as a full review as places need some time to get their legs under them, but it is one of the hottest ticket
Farewell, Hated Livernois Median: One Of 7 Things To Know Around Detroit
Good Wednesday afternoon, and welcome to a super Detroit-y edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we walked over to the Avenue of Fashion, where Mayor Mike Duggan came to speak about the streetscape redevelopment of a roughly 1-mile section of Livernois to calm traffic and make the commercial district more attractive to pedestrians and, hopefully, prosperous to business owners. Construction crews were already at work demolishing the 13-year-old median added by now-imprisoned former Mayor Kwame Ki
Detroit Bike City? This Ranking Says No, Plus 3 Things To Know Around Town
Detroit: A great bike city, or the best bike city? We dive into that superwonky argument in the wake of Detroit’s abysmal showing in PeopleForBike’s annual rankings of the Best Cities For Bikes in 2019. Detroit scored a lowly 1.6 out of 5 stars, the same as 2018, despite all the work that’s been done to install protected bike lanes, bike traffic counters and other bike-friendly infrastructure improvements. Ferndale and Ann Arbor both scored higher, at 3.0 stars each. But the organization’s metho
Another Greektown Shooting Plus 9 Things To Know Around Detroit
What is it with Greektown and the rise in shootings lately? We talk about that in the wake of another shooting late Sunday that injured two, though not critically. For years, the retail district was an example of safety and vibrancy in an otherwise dead downtown, but even though it’s still technically a vibrant neighborhood — albeit much less Greek than it used to be — it’s increasingly a scene of violent crime. Here’s what else we’re talking about on today’s show: Longtime Red Wings GM Ken Hol
Previewing Detroit City FC's Big 2019 Season With Fletcher Sharpe
Between hiring a new head coach to replacing the turf surface at Keyworth, and preparing to embark on its first-ever season of professional soccer, 2019 promises to be the biggest, most important season yet for Detroit City FC, which plays its final preseason friendly on Saturday at the Flint City Bucks. On today’s episode, we talk with soccer journalist, Outer Drive podcast co-host and Daily Detroit contributor Fletcher Sharpe about the Rouge’s roster moves to date, the new coach, Trevor James,
Breaking Down HBO's takedown of District Detroit plus the legacy of Judge Keith
The HBO show “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” last week turned its lens on the District Detroit, the Ilitch family’s mostly unrealized plan to redevelop 50 blocks as a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood between downtown and Midtown. Predictably, it did not go well for the Ilitches, who received $324 million in taxpayer assistance in exchange for what so far is the Little Caesars Arena, a Kid Rock restaurant and a couple dozen parking lots. Being opinionated on the subject, we talk about the episode,
Previewing The Detroit Music Awards With Howard Hertz
Today is a conversation with Howard Hertz, previewing the Detroit Music Awards that are happening this Friday. The annual event has been a lynchpin of the Detroit music scene for years. Hertz is not only the president of the foundation that puts on the event, he’s an entertainment lawyer with a roster of clients that’s a who’s who of Detroit music. Here’s that conversation with Sven Gustafson.
Saving Detroit's Neighborhood Memories And History With Karen Dybis
Because of disinvestment, changing demographics and the construction of the new bridge to Canada, the Detroit neighborhood of Delray is disappearing. Local author Karen Dybis is working to preserve that history. If she’s successful, she could create a template for how the memories and stories of our entire city and region can live on for future generations. In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we talk about her project and the importance of saving Detroit’s memories. If you’re motivate
81 New Townhomes Coming To Lafayette Park Plus 6 Things To Know
Farmington Hills-based homebuilder Hunter Pasteur Homes says it plans to build 81 new housing units in Lafayette Park on five acres near St. Aubin and East Lafayette Street, right beside the Dequindre Cut. Called Pullman Parc, the units will be a mix of townhomes, park homes and corner flats, and they’ll range from 620 to 3,500 square feet and run between $250,000 and $750,000. Hunter Pasteur has worked on the City Modern development currently under construction in Brush Park. They’ve teamed on
Detroit’s Palmer Park Is Drawing Controversial Interest From Developers Plus 3 Things To Know Around Town
On your Daily Detroit for Monday, April 22, we dig into a proposal to develop part of Palmer Park as “Palmer Square,” a mixed-use development featuring luxury condominium towers, “experiential retail” and futuristic architecture. We recently aired an episode looking into the city’s nascent Detroit Exploration and Nature Center, which is being run out of the former golf course headquarters. The closed golf course figures to be ground zero for a lot of redevelopment proposals, but any such proposa
Yzerman Returns Reactions And Predictions With Walt Barnes Of In The Box
The news on Good Friday in Detroit was that Steve Yzerman is returning to the Detroit Red Wings as General Manager. As we do, we like to bring someone who's really knowledgable and passionate about the sport we're talking about when we cover it on the Daily Detroit podcast. For hockey, that's Walt Barnes. He's a co-host of the In The Box podcast, a seasonal show focused on hockey also on the Podcast Detroit network. I hope you enjoy our conversation. -Jer Of course, if you love the show, don't
Meet Method, Developing 5 Buildings In Detroit's Milwaukee Junction
There’s a new real estate development team in town and they have grand designs for a big chunk of property in Detroit’s historic Milwaukee Junction. Today we’re sharing with you that story. Who are they? And what are their plans for this building in an area that’s gaining steam very quickly? Amelia Patt Zamir and Rakesh “Rocky” Lala envision a $20 million redevelopment plan for five vacant buildings totaling more than 100,000 square feet. Sven Gustafson met them at the property and has the story
One Regional Transit Fare Card Is Coming Plus 5 Things To Know Around Detroit
On our edition of the Daily Detroit podcast for April 17, 2019: Finally, at long last, there will be one united bus fare card in Metro Detroit. It’s going to be called DART and will work on both Detroit’s DDOT and the suburban system, SMART. Could a high-speed rail service be viable between Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Toledo? The 110-mile-per-hour service could be. [Toledo Blade] A wild video of an incident with a tow truck, a bunch of cars and a woman bashing out the driver’s side window of the tr
New Affordable Senior Housing Opens Across From Ransom Gillis House
Remember that beautiful old house on the TV show Rehab Addict? The one with Nicole Curtis? If you remember from that show, there was a lot of space around it. Open fields between it and some of the other fortunate old structures to survive. That’s not the case anymore. City Modern is rising around it. It’s more than 400 units and 24 buildings. The first part of it to open is The Lofts at 124 Alfred. On the podcast, we go to the grand opening and tell you the story of this affordable senior build
Tim Robinson Of 'Detroiters' Has A New Show Plus 4 Things To Know
Tim Robinson, one half of the duo behind the recently canceled Comedy Central series “Detroiters,” has a new Netflix show coming out. “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson” debuts April 23 — that’s a week from Tuesday — and will feature Sam Richardson, Robinson’s sidekick in the sadly discontinued sketch comedy series, plus SNL vets Cecily Strong, Vanessa Bayer and Will Forte. The trailer, which you can watch below, looks bananas. Also on today’s show: Part of the long-idled Michigan Stat
Northern Soul Lives On At The Motor City Soul Club With Dan Austin
In Detroit, we live surrounded by legends. The musical history of our city is deep, and it’s in multiple genres. Today’s guest is helping people keep dancing to this amazing music. Dan Austin is the voice behind the indispensable Historic Detroit, a well-connected man about town and a music fanatic who appears regularly on Ann Delisi’s “Essential Music” show on WDET-FM. Today, he dropped by the Detroit Shipping Company studio of Podcast Detroit to talk all about his passion project. The Motor Ci
Should Detroit Join The War On Cars?
The car is synonymous with Detroit. It is, after all, the Motor City. You might even be listening to this in your car. But what if there was a different way forward than a vehicle for every man, woman and even sometimes, child? What if instead of a half hour at the gym then a half hour in your car, you could bike or walk and get to where you’re going? Or, like here in Michigan, get around without paying the highest car insurance in the nation? It seems like crazy talk, I know. But it’s a growing
6 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
This update edition of the Daily Detroit podcast for April 9, 2019 includes… The city of Detroit’s Office of the Inspector General is opening an investigation of the Mayor and city officials after a Freep report that says a charity got preference. The city and Wayne State University strongly push back on the newspaper’s report. The city calls it “completely false.” Two people have pled guilty (when we recorded this, they were charged) as part of a Federal investigation into the Detroit Demoliti
Patient Steals Ambulance In Detroit Plus 5 Things To Know
Welcome to Monday, April 8, 2019. The weekend is over, that girl is totally not gonna call you, and your dreams are crushed. On today’s show, Consumers Energy has issued a report into why its Macomb County natural gas storage and compression facility caught fire on Jan. 30, prompting the utility to issue an emergency request asking people to dial back their thermostats as the mercury plunged below zero. In other news, a man whom paramedics believed was suffering from a drug overdose ended up bec
The Future Of Detroit The Mobility City With Glenn Stevens
People’s preferences are changing. There very well may be a day in the not too distant future where a majority of people do not own their own cars. Younger generations seem to be more into the shared economy as opposed to having a love for the personally owned motor vehicle. And sometimes, even if they do love cars, they don’t have the financial resources that the previous generation did. To that end, you probably knew that Detroit is major center of the development of the automobile. But we’re
We Try Coney Pasties Plus 5 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today’s episode, hear firsthand what it’s like to bite into a coney pasty. That’s a pasty, the traditional U.P. pastry, filled with a Detroit-style coney that’s meant to dip into yellow mustard. They’re from Ackroyd’s Scottish Bakery in Redford Township and are available for the month of April. In other news, Amtrak wants to restore passenger rail service between Detroit and Toronto in 2020. That hasn’t been available since the pre-Amtrak late ’60s. [Curbed] Elsewhere, late-night Detroit TV l
Freep Film Festival Preview With The Story Of Creem Magazine Plus A Detroit Techno Documentary
The Freep Film Festival starts next week with a gala screening April 10 for “Boy Howdy! The Story of Creem Magazine” at the Fillmore Detroit. On today’s episode, we feature three great interviews to preview some of what’s on offer during the festivities, which run through April 14: JJ Kramer, co-producer of “Boy Howdy!” JJ is the son of Barry Kramer, the founder and publisher of Creem Magazine, which launched in Detroit’s Cass Corridor in 1969 and billed itself as “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll
Your Guide To The Detroit Tigers' 2019 Opening Day Both On And Off The Field
It’s April, and that means baseball season has arrived to help chase the final remnants of winter out of Detroit. The Tigers play their first home game of the season on Thursday when they host the Kansas City Royals, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. First on the podcast we checked in with Chris Brown, host of the podcast Locked on Tigers and a writer for Tigs Town, for his rundown of the Tigers’ 2019 roster and their prospects for the season. Opening Day is practically a holiday in Detro
Auditing Secretive Fund A Good Starting Point To Fixing Michigan's Broken Auto Insurance System, Expert Says
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked the state’s insurance regulator to audit the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association after it said on Wednesday it would raise its annual fee by 14.6 percent, or $28, to $220 for every insured vehicle in Michigan. The fees go toward covering catastrophic medical claims from auto accidents, but the MCCA has never been particularly transparent about how it operates, its finances or how it sets its fees. So says our guest on today’s episode, Bobby Raitt, a principal
Come Dance On The Grave Of Detroit's Trash Incinerator Plus 10 Things To Know Around Detroit
If you’ve ever event spent any time outdoors within a mile’s radius of it — say, in Midtown or Eastern Market — then you’ve no doubt smelled the sickly sweet odor of the Detroit trash incinerator. Well, no more. Detroit Renewable Energy, the umbrella organization that owns and operates it, says it is shutting the incinerator down 33 years after it first fired up because of finances and complaints from the community. Operations will cease this week, but it’ll take up to 90 days to fully power the
Riverfront Property In Detroit To Become A Big Parking Lot Plus 5 Things To Know
Welcome to your Tuesday edition of Daily Detroit, where we deliver two pieces of big news: 1. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson says he has stage four pancreatic cancer and won’t seek an eighth term in 2020. 2. DTE Energy says it expects to sign a deal with the city to swap a decommissioned power plant on the east riverfront so it can be used to store Jeeps built at a new factory being pursued by parent Fiat Chrysler. [Freep] Why is this sad, you ask? This is the important line. FCA s
Hotel-A-Palooza Comes To Detroit Plus 3 Things To Know
At least three boutique hotels are coming to Detroit, bringing a dose of luxury to still-gritty parts of the city. The Mid will take shape next to the old hammer-and-nail building on Woodward, while the West Elm Hotel will incorporate the old Bonstelle Theater several blocks south. And downtown, there are plans for a new 154-room hotel at 600 West Lafayette, plus the old Park Hotel downtown just sold to a hospitality company, suggesting yet more hotel rooms could be possible. Most of the hotels
The Michigan Marijuana Business With Rush Hasan, The Reef
This is a bonus interview edition of your Daily Detroit and this episode is all about cannabis - a potcast, if you will. Marijuana is poised to become a big business opportunity here in Michigan, after voters overwhelmingly voted to grant full legal status to weed last November. Meanwhile, medical marijuana has been legal in Michigan for a decade now, with a new licensing system under way that is reshaping the industry. Weed is estimated to become a $1.7 billion market here in Michigan. On tod
Inside The Beautiful Brakeman Beer Hall At The Shinola Hotel
The last piece of the new Shinola Hotel will open its doors Monday when The Brakeman starts pouring beers inside its new digs on the corner of John R and Farmer in downtown Detroit. It’s part of a new wedge-shaped building that took over a former surface parking lot, and it’s an airy, light-filled space, thanks to several garage-door windows that will be able to roll up when the weather warms up. On this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, spirits advisor Nuri Gocay and I speak with partners J
Speed of the Game Podcast Coming, Coyotes In Detroit Plus 4 Other Things To Know
A den of coyotes has taken up residence near downtown Detroit — specifically, in that weird no-man’s-land site of the old Brewster housing projects where I-75, I-375 and the spur to Gratiot Avenue converge. The Michigan DNR says not to worry. But if you live nearby in, say, Brush Park, you might want to keep a much closer eye on your pets. Also: Yes, we inaccurately datelined yesterday’s episode as a Monday. It brought to mind this classic scene from “Groundhog Day.” In other news, Dan Gilbert h
Detroit Has A Winery Plus 8 Things To Know Around Detroit
Welcome to Tuesday, March 19 and the final day of winter, YAY! On the show today, we run down the news that not only does Detroit have a homegrown winery, but Detroit Vineyards aims to open a tasting room in the Stroh’s Ice Cream building on Gratiot near Eastern Market this spring. Will wonders never cease? Elsewhere, Beaumont Health is proposing to open a $140 million, 117-bed hospital in Oxford, filing a certificate of need application with the state. That makes Beaumont the latest in a list o
Your Chance To Rename The Golden Butthole Plus 9 Things To Know
It’s Monday, and your weekend warrior dreams have been dashed. Back to work, automatons! Oh, and the city of Sterling Heights would like the public to help rename (or name) the sculpture it calls the Golden Corridor Icon in the median of Hall Road. There are a ton of prizes on offer for first-, second- and third-place entries, so find more information here. In other news of the absurd, Little Caesars is unveiling a bacon-wrapped deep-dish pizza, ringed with three and a half feet of bacon. Yes,
Residential Recycling Is Being Dumped In Landfills, Faces A Crisis
On a recent episode of this podcast, I went on a brief side rant praising my local Meijer store for accepting plastic bags for recycling and had a minor freak-out over the looming global environmental crisis over our increasingly all-plastic everything. That caught the attention of Joe Munem, a Daily Detroit podcast listener who works as director of government affairs and public relations with GFL Environmental USA, a trash hauler and recycling service. He wrote us to say that municipal recyclin
A Shipping Container Home In Ferndale Lists For $450k Plus The Measles Are Back
There’s a new house in a modest neighborhood of northeast Ferndale, made of shipping containers, that is listing for $450,000. Is Ferndale about to become like Midtown Detroit? Oh, SNAP! Also on today’s show, we discuss the new measles case identified in Oakland County, and we speak with Dr. Nicholas Gilpin, an infectious disease specialist and chief medical officer at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe, for more about the virus. Elsewhere: Michael Bloomberg joins Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in announ
How We Could Do Better With 313Day Plus 7 Things To Know Around Detroit
It’s March 13, or written another way, 3/13, or #313Day. It’s become quite a thing locally on social media. And it’s become, in Jer’s words, “a meme holiday.” Although it's good to spread positivity, it could be a lot better. He’s got a different proposal to try and infuse some more action into it. We talk about it on the podcast. There’s lots of real news we cover on today’s show, as well: Ford is issuing pink slip to salaried workers in Dearborn Fiat Chrysler is recalling some 860,000 vehicle
Detroit Is Apparently Too Boring For NFL Free Agents Plus 6 Things To Know
“Weather and sex are huge factors.” That’s the, uh, money quote from a Sports Illustrated piece about the best and worst NFL cities as perceived by free agents. Detroit fares poorly, ranking in the bottom five for NFL cities, dinged for its dysfunctional locker room but also because we’re seen as having boring nightlife. We discuss. A second white Detroit police officer has lost his job in the wake of the release of a Snapchat video mocking a black motorist. The video showed a 23-year-old woman
Meet Detroit's New Nature Center At Palmer Park With Jac Kyle
It’s been a looooooooooonnnnnng winter, comrades. So your intrepid Daily Detroit team was intrigued to see a new sign outside the former Palmer Park Golf Course HQ announcing that something called the Detroit Exploration and Nature Center was coming to our favorite local park. On this episode, we stop by the still-nascent nature center and walk deep into the heart of the Detroit wilderness with naturalist Jac Kyle, a recreation instructor with the city of Detroit’s Parks and Recreation departmen
March Detroit Food & Restaurant Roundup
Though it’s still technically winter, it’s never too early to look ahead to springtime. And in Detroit, the pace of restaurant openings is continuing apace. On this episode, Daily Detroit’s Man About Town, Devon O’Reilly, joins us to rap about all the latest restaurant news in town. For starters, there’s a lot of Detroit-style pizza coming, with Shield’s Pizza coming to the Maccabees Building in the Cultural Center, Buddy’s headed downtown and newcomer Michigan & Trumbull headed closer to its an
Detroit's Coding And Development Job Skills Gap With TechElevator's Anthony Hughes
Today we're talking about the skills gap in Metro Detroit when it comes to coding and development. Our conversation today is with TechElevator's CEO Anthony Hughes. His company has job training centers in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and are opening up right here. We go over what skillsets are actually in demand (like Java and .NET), what it takes to get a job in these fields, and my skepticism of some training programs. The interview was recorded at Automation Alley in Troy.
H&M Is Coming To Detroit Plus We’ll Serve You Soup At The Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Happy Hump Day, errrrybody. Today’s episode features a series of conversations. There’s big news for downtown Detroit’s emerging retail shopping scene, as fashionable Swedish retailer H&M is planning to open a store on Woodward Avenue this fall. Daily Detroit’s retail maven, Shianne Nocerini, joins Jer to talk about it. Jer then talks with me all about Mayor Mike Duggan’s State of the City address last night. I update you on medical marijuana. Dispensaries operating under temporary licenses wil
Whitmer Unveils Plan To Fix The Damn Roads, Plus A Local Makes The Voice
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today released her first proposed budget before a joint meeting of House and Senate appropriations committee members, and she’s targeting investments to three problem areas for Michigan: roads, K-12 schools and contamination threats to drinking water resources. In a nutshell, the governor proposes to raise gasoline taxes in three installments of 15 cents to an extra 45 cents by October 2020. To pay for it, she’d undo some of the tax reforms championed by Gov. Rick Snyde
The Return Of WLLZ And District Detroit WTF?
On today’s show, we have some fun discussing the return of the WLLZ call letters to Detroit’s FM airwaves, and by listener request we talk about the elephant in the room, the so-called District Detroit, in the wake of the big story that ran over the weekend in Crain’s. First up is a new Patronicity campaign to help restore Hamtramck Stadium, which hosted Detroit’s various Negro Leagues baseball teams during the 1930s. Hometown rock star Jack White ponied up $10,000 to jump-start the campaign, wh
Meet Detroit's Winter Beach
Yes, there's a "beach" you'll be able to visit in Detroit through the middle of April. The Beach Detroit is located in 1001 Woodward, and it's a fanciful experience. Sven and Jer chat with Alex Mustonen of Snarkitecture, the creative group brought in to create the beach. Snarkitecture is a New York-based collaborative design practice established to investigate the boundaries between disciplines. The name is drawn from Lewis Carroll’s The Hunting of The Snark, a poem describing the “impossible
What's The Vision For Detroit In 2030?
We spent the day at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Policy Conference. Though we’ll be sharing more of the interviews in their entirety in future episodes of the podcast, we asked six different leaders of different kinds what their vision for Detroit is for 2030. Our guests include: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II IT in the D’s Bob Waltenspiel Rush Hasan, Business Development for The Reef, one of Michigan’s largest dispensaries Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MICHAuto Courtn
5 Things To Know In Detroit Plus Dinner And A Chat At The Rattlesnake
We recorded today’s episode at The Rattlesnake, which is joining as a sponsor of your Daily Detroit. We have some more tasty more details on the new Buddy’s location in downtown Detroit. Elsewhere, we discuss Campbell Soup Company’s planned sale of Ferndale’s Garden Fresh to a company based in Quebec, Canada. Co-founder Jack Aronson had bid to buy back his old company, but couldn’t seal the deal. We also cover the Big News out of Sterling Heights, that a Target is closing down. How big, you ask?
New Jeep Plant And Buddy's Pizza In Detroit, Plus 7 Other Things To Know
Another day, another truckbed-full of news in Detroit. Fiat Chrysler made arguably the biggest splash with its announcement that it plans to invest $4.5 billion in five Detroit-area plants and create nearly 6,500 jobs. Central to that is plans to convert the Mack Avenue Engine Complex on Detroit’s east side to an assembly plant to build the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee and a yet-to-be-named three-row Jeep SUV. If all goes according to plan, construction could begin by mid-year. Forbes wi
Shinola At The Oscars, A New Detroit Bodega And 7 Things To Know
A Hollywood film director makes a giant splash at the Oscar Awards when he says Shinola is “saving Detroit” and the interweb asplodes. We talk about what that ridiculous, off-the-cuff comment means about the city and its nascent comeback. There’s a lot more news to be had on today’s episode. We also discuss that Medium blog post announcing a new bodega — that’s essentially New York City parlance for “party store” — for the hard-hit Russell Woods neighborhood on Detroit’s west side. It’ll reporte
Dennis Archer Jr. On Keeping Detroit's Comeback Moving And The Detroit Policy Conference
On a bonus interview episode of Daily Detroit, our guest is Dennis Archer, Jr. He's the owner of Ignition Media, proprietor of the successful Central Kitchen and Bar, and chair of the upcoming Detroit Policy Conference. We talk on a variety of topics around Detroit's comeback and a vision for 2030 for the city and region. The Daily Detroit team will be at the Detroit Policy Conference on Thursday, February 28, 2019. If you're going, make sure to say hello at our podcast table. If you're interes
$15 Million For Detroit Neighborhood Development, Michigan's Standing In Trump Suit, Vocal Defense Workshop
On today’s show, Chase Bank makes a $15 million commitment to neighborhood redevelopment efforts in Detroit. The money — $10 million in long-term, low-cost loans, and $5 million in philanthropy — will go through the city’s Strategic Neighborhood Fund. Elsewhere, Sven speaks with Wayne State University constitutional law professor Robert Sedler about the lawsuit Michigan and 15 other states filed this week against President Trump. The states argue the president’s national emergency declaration ov
Why Albert Cobo's Legacy Is A Racist One, With Detroit Historian Ken Coleman
Detroit’s Q*Bert-esque convention center has been named after former Mayor Albert Cobo since it opened in 1960. That’s set to change, with today’s announcement that the authority that runs Cobo awarded naming rights to Chemical Bank for $1.5 million per year for 22 years. Mayor Mike Duggan has said for years that he thinks the convention center should be renamed, and on today’s show, we fill in the why. Jer speaks with local historian and writer Ken Coleman about Cobo’s complicated and divisive
Dick Purtan Returns To The Airwaves To Raise Money To Feed The Hungry Plus 6 Things To Know
On today’s show, Jer tags along with the Salvation Army’s Bed and Bread truck, which delivers 3,800 meals each day to hungry Detroiters. He also speaks with former Detroit radio legend, Dick Purtan, about the upcoming Bed and Bread Club Radiothon, which runs Thursday through Friday on WJR-AM 760. Here’s what else is happening around town: A federal corruption probe could be expanding to Taylor, as FBI agents raided the City Hall and homes of Mayor Rick Sollars. There’s also a tip line set up at
OpenTable's Top 10 Southeast Michigan Restaurants For February, Plus 5 Stories Around Detroit
On today’s show, we break down the top 10 restaurants in Southeast Michigan as determined by users of Open Table for February. Of note: None of them are in the city proper, while one’s in Flint and another is in Ann Arbor. Elsewhere, we catch up on the news that Amazon has agreed to invest $700 million in startup electric vehicle company Rivian. We talked about the possibility this would happen on an episode last week, and Jer has some more thoughts about what Amazon’s equity stake could mean. E
Hope For Abandoned Lee Plaza Plus 7 Other Things To Know Around Detroit
The city of Detroit has announced plans to sell Lee Plaza, the hulking and abandoned former apartment tower on West Grand Boulevard near Linden, to a pair of developers for a cool $350,000. The Roxbury Group and Ethos Development Partners plan to convert it to 180 apartments and retail as part of a $50 million redevelopment. It’s good news for an ailing but iconic building in a part of town that could use some love. Also on today’s show, we run down the first partisan fight of Gov. Gretchen Whit
The State Of Our State’s Transportation Plus 4 Things To Know Around Town
On today’s pod, we cover a bunch of transportation-related news. First up: Rivian, the electric vehicle startup we’ve covered in a Detroit Public Television segment and on this pod, may get a big investment from Amazon and General Motors. We discuss how that could be a huge boost for the company as it eyes the launch of its first vehicle in fall 2020. But what does it say about GM and Amazon? Next, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was in Lansing today to talk auto insurance reform. As a reminder, Michi
I-75 Road Construction Announced Plus 5 Things To Know Around Detroit
Today on the podcast, an eight-and-a-half-mile section of I-75 that has been falling into third-world disrepair lately is set to see reconstruction soon. The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced details of the reconstruction project, which will zero in on the stretch between 13 Mile and Coolidge, including 18 bridges. There’s no word on when exactly work will start, but it will likely have to wait ’til the current icepocalypse is done. Also on today’s show, both the Freep and News
Popular Places For Valentine's Day Plus 8 More Things To Know
On today’s show, we cover the funeral arrangements for former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, who died Friday at age 92. Dingell, a Dearborn Democrat, was the longest-serving member of the U.S. House, having served for 59 years when he stepped down at the end of 2014. And he left a huge impression on generations of Detroiters. Elsewhere, we delve into sportsball. Forbes says the Detroit Pistons fall one ranking to No. 26 for most valuable NBA teams (out of 30), despite increasing 15 percent to $1.27 bil
Legendary Motown Funk Brother Paul Riser On Working With Stevie Wonder & How The Music Biz Has Changed
Paul Riser has played trombone, wrote songs and arranged music with some of the biggest names in popular music. As a member of the fabled “Funk Brothers,” the mostly anonymous house band for Motown Records during its heyday, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The Supremes and Smokey Robinson. Riser will appear at the Detroit Institute of Music Education on Friday, Feb. 8 from 1-3 p.m., 1265 Griswold, for a “Paul Riser Masterclass” on lessons learned from his incredible 50-ye
How Michigan Needs More Money For Roads Plus 6 Other Things To Know
Paul Ajegba, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s nominee to head the Michigan Department of Transportation, faced a grilling in a state Senate committee on Tuesday. And he let slip a rather interesting tidbit, saying that MDOT likely needs another $1.5 billion in funding just to fix state roads. And that doesn’t account for the needs of counties, cities and villages. On today’s show, we break down the particulars, including why that $1.2 billion roads package lawmakers passed back in 2015 won’t cut it. We a
Cars, Bus Fares, Parking Rates And Bridges Plus 6 Things To Know
Busy show for you podcast listeners today. Ford is laying off 1,000 employees at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant, but offering them positions in other Ford plants, with about half expected to take jobs at the Livonia Transmission plant. Meanwhile, GM is adding 1,000 jobs at Flint Assembly to make heavy-duty Chevy and GMC trucks. Those jobs will be offered first to workers affected by the looming closure of four plants in the U.S., including two here in the Detroit area. Elsewhere, Ferndale is doubl
Detroit Restaurant Week And 7 Other Things To Know
It was an especially bad start to the week for many salaried employees at General Motors, as the automaker started handing out pink slip in a bid to eliminate 4,000 white-collar employees over the next two weeks. It’s part of plans GM announced in November and discussed on our podcast to slash 14,000 jobs and save $6 billion by 2020. In other news, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shakes up state government, restructuring and renaming the Department of Environmental Quality as the Department of Environment
Cold Weather Problems, Gas Tax Hike Floated And Bridge's Truth Tour
Well, it’s cold out. Anyone noticed? If you’re like us, you no doubt noticed the emergency push alert sent to your mobile device Wednesday night, asking you to dial back your thermostats as the temperatures outside were heading to record subzero lows. On today’s show, we talk about what happened to precipitate that push alert — a fire at a Consumers Energy natural gas storage and compression plant in Macomb County, its largest — and how it illustrates how vulnerable our infrastructure is to clim
Inside Rivian, Detroit's Newest (And All-Electric) Automaker
You may have seen that Daily Detroit recently made its Detroit Public Television debut with a profile of Rivian, the electric vehicle maker that caught the automotive world by surprise last fall when it unveiled its high-powered, battery-electric pickup truck and SUV. For today’s episode, we’re following up on our promise to give you more from our visit to Rivian’s Plymouth Township headquarters. We have more from my interview with the company’s founder and CEO, R.J. Scaringe, including how the
Arctic Temps, PFAS And 4 Other Things To Know Around Detroit
A new polar vortex is bearing down on Michigan and the upper Midwest, forcing widespread school closures, forcing Wayne State University and Michigan State University to cancel classes and the Detroit Zoo to close. On today’s episode, we run down some of the knock-on effects of the dangerously cold weather, which is expected to produce subzero temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. Jer speaks with Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, about the risks to the c
CBD Cocktails, Pretzel Crust Pizza Plus 6 Other Things To Know Around Detroit
Greetings, fellow snow-bound Detroiters. We didn’t let the weather interfere with our podcast plans today and delivered this show from the Royal Oak studio of Podcast Detroit. On today’s show, newly Detroit-based Chemical Bank is merging with Minnesota-based TCF Bank in an all-stock merger of equals. The deal will see TCF vacate its suburban Minneapolis headquarters and join Chemical in being based in downtown Detroit, where employee head count will eventually reach 500. The Chemical name will g
Detroit’s Packard Plant Is On Wayne County’s 2019 Foreclosure List
A bonus pod this Friday, January 25, 2018. Despite its new owner’s promises to build a brewery, office space, a hotel and more, Detroit’s infamous Packard Plant is once again subject to foreclosure by Wayne County in 2019, according to notices published in the Detroit Legal News last month. That’s due, at least in part, to unpaid bills to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. But the amount shows up as tax liability. Although we haven’t been able to confirm the total owed for the water and
Collapse Of The Packard Plant Bridge Spotlights The Plant's Colorful Past And Uncertain Future
On Wednesday, the Packard Plant’s bridge collapsed onto East Grand Boulevard. On today’s show, we talk about that and what we know about why it happened. And we use it as a jumping-off point to discuss the plant’s colorful past and ambitious — some might say quixotic — future plans. In its heyday, the Packard Plant was the largest automotive factory in the world, built for an automobile company known for its engineering and innovations like the 12-cylinder engine and the modern steering wheel. W
New Report Indicts Michigan's Inadequate School Funding, Plus DIA Campus To Be Redesigned
Greetings from Detroit, which today looks like a snowglobe-turned-dismal outdoor slushie amid a brief thaw. On today’s show, we discuss a new report from the Michigan State University College of Education that finds tht funding for Michigan’s public schools has dropped more severely than in any other state over the past quarter-century. We’re now dead last among states for total education revenue growth. The report deliberately looks at the effects of Proposal A, the 1994 state law that drastica
MDOT Says I-75 Emergency Repairs Will Continue Until Spring, Detroit Property Values Rise
On today’s episode, we speak with Diane Cross, a spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of Transportation, about the still-unfolding transportation apocalypse on northbound I-75 in Oakland County. There, potholes have proliferated since Monday, damaging cars, forcing the closure of the freeway and creating massive traffic snarls. Cross says it’s a textbook example of Michigan’s chronic under-investment in its road infrastructure, and emergency road repairs are likely to continue until a planned
I-75 Is Crumbling Plus 11 Things To Know Around Detroit
We thought when we went into the office today, it'd be a short day. We were wrong. Here's what to know around town: I-75 is crumbling. Both the Northbound and Southbound lanes have major emergency repairs underway. A highly dispiriting for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - The Detroit News reports that a former political aide to Warren Mayor Jim Fouts says the mayor called former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick the N-word on election night in 2007. More: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/ma
6 Things To Know Plus 3 Places To Go Around Detroit
Questions? Comments? Email us at dailydetroit@gmail.com Former Governor John Engler is indeed out as interim president of Michigan State University. Replacing him will be Satish Udpa. The United Auto Workers says it plans to stage a candlelight vigil outside the North American International Auto Show tomorrow night during the Charity Preview event. A giant golden ring has been installed in Sterling Heights on Hall Road near Schoenherr as part of a beautification project. Detroit’s oldest drink
Why Engler Failed, Baker College Coming To Ferndale Plus 7 Other Things To Know
First, huge news from East Lansing, where former Gov. John Engler is expected to resign as interim president of Michigan State University in the wake of comments he made about victims of the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal. Engler, you’ll recall, was brought in to clean up the mess after former President Lou Ann Simon resigned over her handling of the Nassar affair. But Engler last week told The Detroit News that some victims were “enjoying the spotlight.” It was the latest in a long line of
Your 2019 Detroit Auto Show Highlight Guide
For today's Daily Detroit, we talk everything North American International Auto Show with our Sven Gustafson who spent a couple days on the floor at Cobo Center. Topics covered include the general feel of the show, plans for next year's show that will be held in June, the Toyota Supra reveal, the new Ford Explorer, the power of the Mustang brand, the Kia Telluride, a new Ram Heavy Duty pickup with insane torque numbers, Cadillac vs. Lincoln and Ford's new partnership with Volkswagen. We also sha
4 Things To Know Around Detroit
A major water main break in Detroit is causing havoc for residents, nearly a hundred thousand downtown Detroit office workers…. and auto show attendees staying at hotels. Then, a local ice cream shop is getting a new flavor when it comes to their decor. Hopcat has a new name for their fries. And finally, I went out to Dearborn to check out historic artifacts from Michigan Central Station and give you the details on how you’ll be able to see them for yourself.
How The Mixed-Use 'dot' Parking Structure Will Change Downtown Ferndale
On today’s show we focus on everyone’s favorite suburb, Funky/Fabulous/Fashionable Ferndale. There, the city is preparing to break ground on a $28 million mixed-use parking structure adorably named “the dot” — short for “development on Troy” Street. It’s a major development for the city, nearly tripling parking capacity on the site, adding four stories plus one underground level of parking, adding more than 11,000 square feet of new retail space and, possibly, new office space and housing. But i