Daily Detroit
1,445 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 150 ratingsWhat to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. Timely conversations and local stories about a variety of topics including autos, bars and restaurants, business, Detroit City FC, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 20 minutes a day.
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It's Pumpkin Spice season
August 25, 2023 18:27 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBFall 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 f...
A hub for Jewish life in Detroit starts a new chapter
August 24, 2023 21:11 - 15 minutes - 21 MBThe 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 const...
Putting life into old schools // $4k a month rent in Detroit? // Michiganders binge use
August 23, 2023 20:46 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBNorris, 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, an...
Comedian and actor Paul Elia
August 22, 2023 18:55 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBPaul 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 - d...
Climate change and flooding put the "The Venice of Detroit" at risk (ft. Brian Allnutt)
August 21, 2023 17:38 - 20 minutes - 28 MBToday'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 ...
Ash Bar // Grand Traverse // Car-free living tips in Detroit
August 18, 2023 20:42 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBToday'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...
Talking I-375, Riverwalk expansion, Belle Isle and woo
August 17, 2023 20:22 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MBRobin 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 par...
Cafe Sous Terre impresses // Hart Plaza name change? // Visiting Toronto
August 16, 2023 18:51 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBNorris 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...
Understanding Michigan's power grid (ft. Simon Whitelocke, ITC Holdings)
August 15, 2023 18:46 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBDid 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 ar...
Lions win // Harbaugh // No-no for ex Tiger // Detroit City FC loses
August 14, 2023 16:59 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBFletcher 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...
First look at Brine, back to Bricks, Sheetz review and foodie news galore
August 11, 2023 17:21 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBHey 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 c...
Shakespeare is alive and well in Detroit (ft. Sam White)
August 10, 2023 20:10 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBShakespeare 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 A...
RIP Jim Price and Rodriguez // Where we've been // Award finalists!
August 09, 2023 20:36 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBLots 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 p...
Inside the turnaround of Detroit's Roosevelt Park
August 08, 2023 19:21 - 21 minutes - 30.5 MBRoosevelt 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 m...
Trying the new Tiliani // Deli owner dies // 32 Hour work week?
August 04, 2023 12:59 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBHello 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 ...
What should we save?
August 02, 2023 21:28 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat 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...
Detroit showed up for soccer: Sevilla v Crystal Palace live from Comerica Park
July 31, 2023 16:57 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBRecorded 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 gam...
Your birthday wishes for Detroit // Detroit 75 Kitchen // Mitsos
July 28, 2023 17:51 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MBToday 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...
Stranded at the stop: Metro Detroit's bus driver shortage crisis (ft. Megan Owens, TRU)
July 27, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBToday 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 Transpo...
Detroit cannabis update // Chevy Bolt coming back // Big soccer weekend
July 26, 2023 19:33 - 28 minutes - 39 MBNorris 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! Ticke...
7 Foodie stories around Metro Detroit
July 25, 2023 19:46 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBYou 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 ...
Should the Tigers go for Ohtani? // Darío Suárez City FC
July 24, 2023 17:06 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBToday'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 - ...
New restaurants galore (and is KISS overrated?)
July 21, 2023 16:37 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBJer 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...
Mailbag! On movie theaters; Weed; and the Transit Center
July 19, 2023 19:40 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBNorris 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...
The Concert of Colors returns
July 18, 2023 21:54 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBThe 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 Fe...
Trying Pure Michigan Mix // Will Gilly's be the sports spot? // Pistons Summer League success // DCFC scoring woes continue
July 17, 2023 21:41 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBFletcher 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...
Summer is flying by
July 14, 2023 21:09 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBJer 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 w...
Rescuing food for Metro Detroit // Independent grocery stores and gas stations face changes
July 13, 2023 21:03 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBA 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 Choic...
Let's talk marijuana in Detroit // Hill Harper runs for Senate // Listener feedback
July 12, 2023 20:53 - 28 minutes - 39 MBToday'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 backgro...
Detroit's (not so) hidden gem, the Scarab Club
July 11, 2023 17:58 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBThe 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...
DeBrincat comes home // Tigers no hitter // Can we go back to LeRouge?
July 10, 2023 21:45 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThree 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 ...
Coffee shops, National Dive Bar day, light rail and self storage
July 07, 2023 16:30 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBIs 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 ...
The inside story on the vertical farm coming to Detroit (ft. Nona Yehia)
July 06, 2023 20:59 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBThere'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/...
Big Greektown changes // Oakland County roundabouts // Driver licenses lagging
July 05, 2023 19:36 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBVote 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 expensiv...
Daily dallying in downtown Detroit
June 30, 2023 20:45 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBIt'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 - gm...
Detroit's transportation future will be shared and sustainable (ft. Tim Slusser)
June 29, 2023 20:17 - 21 minutes - 29 MBWe'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 sustainab...
Detroit solar farms // Historically bad air // QLINE expansion? // Listener feedback
June 28, 2023 20:54 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBSolar 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 Reme...
Water affordability, replacing lead pipes and hiring Detroiters (ft. Gary Brown, DWSD)
June 27, 2023 20:18 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBHere'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/...
Rating Pistons draft picks // New Lions helmet // DCFC loses at home
June 26, 2023 19:42 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MBThree 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:...
Happy National Detroit-Style Pizza Day!
June 23, 2023 19:20 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBIt'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...
Investing in Detroit's future that's already here (ft. Angelique Power)
June 22, 2023 21:38 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBAngelique 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 wo...
Huge event weekend // Detroit Target project in peril? // Food news
June 21, 2023 19:45 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBRobin 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.city...
Speeding crackdown // Pistons draft predictions // Detroit City FC turns a corner
June 20, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBYour 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/207332...
New Dominican bodega // Hudson Cafe grows // Detroit developments
June 16, 2023 19:30 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBWe 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/ Pl...
We need more people (ft. Ned Staebler)
June 15, 2023 19:52 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBOne 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....
MSU buys Fisher Building // Ferndale parking lot battle
June 14, 2023 20:34 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBToday'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/...
How Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy defeated tyranny (ft. Craig Nelson, "V is for Victory")
June 13, 2023 21:28 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBWithout 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: ...
Incinerator comes down // NFL dominates sports media // Detroit City ties
June 12, 2023 20:59 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBFletcher 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 a...
Tocororo, Northern Lights, Malek Al-Kabob and more
June 09, 2023 21:19 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBToday 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 wh...
Taylor Swift anchors a big weekend of fun in Detroit
June 08, 2023 17:55 - 13 minutes - 19.6 MBTaylor 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: ht...