Basement Bar, Vegan Bites, Defense HQ on the Riverfront, + 9 Stories
Detroit's stories in today's show are on the riverfront, in Corktown, in our startup labs, and even inside a nearly century-old neighborhood theater. From a $71 million defense-tech hub on the water and a plant-based diner bringing new life to Michigan Avenue, to a controversial new cannabis tax, brain-drain at U-M startups, and the Senate Theater's call for help, this episode breaks down some of the forces reshaping Detroit in 2025.
The rundown:
01:07 - Where we've been: Saksey's
03:55 - Where we've been: City Bird and Nest
06:47 - State Grants Money For New Riverfront Defense HQ
09:17 -…
The skinny
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