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 strik...
Sep 13, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1260
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 ...
Sep 12, 2023•14 min•Ep. 1259
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-sexual...
Sep 11, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1258
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...
Sep 08, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1257
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Sep 07, 2023•13 min•Ep. 1256
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...
Sep 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1255
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...
Sep 05, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1254
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:...
Sep 01, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1253
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...
Aug 31, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1252
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 f...
Aug 30, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1251
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...
Aug 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1250
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...
Aug 28, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1249
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 ...
Aug 25, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1248
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 I-...
Aug 24, 2023•15 min•Ep. 1247
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 mor...
Aug 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1246
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 or...
Aug 22, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1245
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...
Aug 21, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1244
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...
Aug 18, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1243
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. ...
Aug 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1242
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 re...
Aug 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1241
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...
Aug 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1240
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 show...
Aug 14, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1239
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 c...
Aug 11, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1238
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...
Aug 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 1237
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...
Aug 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 1236
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...
Aug 08, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1235
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 betwee...
Aug 04, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1234
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 bui...
Aug 02, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1243
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 ...
Jul 31, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1242
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...
Jul 28, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1241
