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.crainsdet...
Mar 09, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1150
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 thing: ...
Mar 08, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1149
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://forms....
Mar 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1148
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 2023...
Mar 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1147
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...
Mar 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1146
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/ne...
Mar 02, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1145
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 with...
Mar 01, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1144
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...
Feb 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 1143
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/DailyDet...
Feb 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1142
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...
Feb 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 1141
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,...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1140
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...
Feb 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1139
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...
Feb 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1138
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...
Feb 16, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1137
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 - feedbac...
Feb 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 1136
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.
Feb 14, 2023•6 min•Ep. 1135
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....
Feb 13, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1134
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 - ...
Feb 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 1133
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: https://...
Feb 09, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1132
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.
Feb 08, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1131
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.
Feb 07, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1130
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...
Feb 06, 2023•14 min•Ep. 1129
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...
Feb 03, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1128
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...
Feb 02, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1127
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...
Feb 01, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1126
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...
Jan 31, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1125
Devon and Jer jump into the thick of it with mostly fun stories for your Friday. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.
Jan 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1124
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.
Jan 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1123
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 br...
Jan 25, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1122
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 a...
Jan 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1121
