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Daily Detroit
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.
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Daily DetroitHOV 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…
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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…
Daily DetroitMiggy 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…
Daily DetroitYour 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…
Daily DetroitEastern 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…
Daily DetroitPsychedelic 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…
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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…
Daily DetroitNew 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…
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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…
Daily DetroitInside 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…
Daily DetroitWhat 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…
Daily DetroitThe 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…
Daily DetroitWall 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…
Daily DetroitSullivan'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…
Daily DetroitHow 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…
Daily DetroitLabor 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…
Daily DetroitDetroit'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…
Daily DetroitOn 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…
Daily DetroitThe 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…
Daily DetroitGilbert working in legacy mode // Corktown mini golf // Motor City Soul Stomp
Show notes to come Detroit / Corktown Mini golf event signup - https://james-oliver-coffee.square.site/product/Detroit-Mini-Golf-Classic/532 Follow us on Apple…
Daily DetroitSupershow: 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…
Daily DetroitA 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…
Daily DetroitLe 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…
Daily Detroit11 + 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…
Daily DetroitWhitmer 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…
Daily DetroitFirst 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…
Daily DetroitTransit 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…
Daily DetroitIt'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…
Daily DetroitA 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…
Daily DetroitPutting 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…
Daily DetroitComedian 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…
Daily DetroitClimate 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…
Daily DetroitAsh 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 -…
Daily DetroitTalking 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…
Daily DetroitCafe 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…
Daily DetroitUnderstanding 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…
Daily DetroitLions 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…
Daily DetroitFirst 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…
Daily DetroitShakespeare 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…
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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…
Daily DetroitInside 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…
Daily DetroitTrying 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…
Daily DetroitWhat 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…
Daily DetroitDetroit 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…
Daily DetroitYour 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…
Daily DetroitStranded 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…
Daily DetroitDetroit 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…
Daily Detroit7 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…
Daily DetroitShould 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…
Daily DetroitNew 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…
Daily DetroitMailbag! 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…
Daily DetroitThe 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…
Daily DetroitTrying 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…
Daily DetroitSummer 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…
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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…
Daily DetroitLet'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…
Daily DetroitDetroit'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…
Daily DetroitDeBrincat 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…
Daily DetroitCoffee 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…
Daily DetroitThe 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…