A special edition of the podcast, also available in video format. Detroit City FC beat the odds and beat Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-0, advancing in the USL Championship playoffs. Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard, and Jer talk about how they won, how the rest of the teams in the league are doing for the playoffs, and what chances the club has at Lynn Family Stadium, the home of Louisville City FC. this Saturday. You can find Fletcher Sharpe here: https://twitter.com/SaintFDW You can find the Football...
Oct 26, 2023•37 min•Ep. 1289
Norris Howard joins in. The UAW strike now has ran longer than the 2019 walk-out. How far will it go? If you're on the line, how are you feeling? If this keeps going, how might things be impacted long term in Metro Detroit? Plus, Detroit is getting a new indoor recreation area on the east side - under a dome. And your listener feedback, from libraries to the riverfront to the Joe Louis Greenway. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcast...
Oct 25, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1288
00:34 - GP Park is looking at some new zoning to turn owned and occupied housing into (maybe) parking. Change is inevitable, but aren't there better ways for one of the region's few walkable neighborhoods? 11:52 - Caribou Coffee is coming to Ferndale 13:40 - Inn Season is closed for good in Royal Oak after 40+ years 17:40 - An unexpected side effect of the closure of the Awrey's facility is that Sanders will have to find somewhere else to make Bumpy Cakes, making them a rare commodity soon. Spec...
Oct 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1287
A lot to process from this weekend. 00:17 We start the show talking about the tragic death of community leader Samantha Woll. There's national attention, and we hope somehow the good she did is remembered. 07:36 - The Uniroyal Section of the Detroit Riverwalk opened this weekend. Jer was there, and we discuss the long-term impact of it. 15:59 - Coming off a hard loss, the Lions need to rebound for Monday Night Football next week here at Ford Field. We discuss the loss, predictions against the Ra...
Oct 23, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1286
Somehow, we figured out how to get four Daily Detroit contributors in one room! Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe and Shianne Nocerini joined me at the Cambria Hotel's soon-to-open modern Mediterranean fusion restaurant CIBO. Thursday night was their official "grand opening," though the hotel and amenities like 5 Iron Golf have been soft open for awhile. This renovation of WWJ's old radio and TV studio really adds some pizazz to an Art Deco masterpiece, and we did a first look ...
Oct 20, 2023•15 min•Ep. 1285
Today's guest is Eric Larson, the CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The organization brings together the business community, philanthropy and government to work on and create improvements in downtown Detroit - which is not just the major downtown for the city but in many ways - the region. 02:56 - Mural talk 05:32 - The NFL Draft is coming. What's ahead? 07:29 - Downtown progress since the Superbowl was last hosted here 08:29 - The pandemic has created some long-term shifts away from offi...
Oct 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1284
Norris Howard is in like he is every Wednesday talking all things Metro Detroit. 02:07 - The Belle Isle Boathouse is danger of being demo'd by the Michigan DNR. Should it be saved? And should we think about Belle Isle differently so we have the cash to support these historic structures? We disagree on some of this. Also, do we need a ferry? Article: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2023/10/18/belle-isle-boat-house-detroit-renovation-demolition/71219239007/ Historic Detroit...
Oct 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1283
Workers at Detroit's three casinos are on strike. We catch you up on the situation, and talk to people on the picket line about their concerns. If you're a casino visitor, we'd love to hear from you about what you think. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contr...
Oct 17, 2023•7 min•Ep. 1282
Today's show is in three parts. 00:50 - A strike against Detroit's three casinos looms as the contract expires tonight at midnight. The 3,700 workers represented by a council of unions would go on strike at noon tomorrow if there's not a deal, and it would have a big budget impact on the city of Detroit. 05:56 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about how the Lions are a complete team and what's different now than when they were good at the end of last year. 16:32 - Detroit City FC bounced into the playoffs...
Oct 16, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1281
Welcome to Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins us as he does each week. Save the date! Happy Hour on October 25. 01:02 We talk about Toast of the Town last week 03:43 Hot Bones! A new bone broth and yoga/pilates spot is opening up in Detroit's Milwaukee Junction. Though they don't serve booze, Devon of course has a cocktail recommendation (the Bullshot) 07:56 There's a new Michigan talent website that's launched to a not so great reception. Devon has a different take on it. 16:54 - Some things coming u...
Oct 13, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1280
Show notes to come Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit
Oct 12, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1279
Norris Howard is in the co-host seat. 01:01 - Michiganders should be ready for fall 02:04 - The "Whaling Wall" on the Broderick facing Comerica Park in downtown Detroit is beloved by some online. As again, it's "Whale discourse" season with a new ad covering the mural. But is it by the city? Some very real talk about the whales, art, and some ideas to make you think about representation and how it's thought about by other people. 10:15 - Lots of feedback, we go through some. 11:33 - A commenter ...
Oct 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 1278
Fletcher Sharpe is in on this Tuesday, making up for Monday where we took the federal holiday off. 01:02 - Clickbait statistics! What is Michigan's favorite kids Halloween movie? What were yours? 07:10 - Should there be a skills competition to be able to buy a certain shoe and keep it away from resellers? 09:50 - Lions win with authority, and look great even with some injured players 17:22 - Fletcher shares a couple Detroit Pistons pre-season thoughts 20:03 - Detroit City FC is fighting for a fi...
Oct 10, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1277
Happy Friday! Made it to the weekend. Devon O'Reilly hops in as he does every Friday. 01:20 - Fall is basically here. Are cider mills overrated? 06:48 - Detroit booster and billionaire Dan Gilbert hosted an hour-long radio show this week. How important is his visibility as far as Detroit? Leadership and vision matters. 11:39 - We go through some high points of your feedback about our Downtown Detroit survey episode. Interesting thoughts about affordability and more. 19:27 - Changes to Washington...
Oct 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1276
We are near the three week mark of the UAW strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis - a strike that’s gotten international attention as part of a larger labor movement in America. So where are we with things? How is this all impacting - or will impact as it goes on - the Detroit region? What about electric vehicles? Where do we stand? Just how important are the automakers and workers to the local economy, and suppliers, too? There are a lot of questions and to shine some headlights on ...
Oct 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 1275
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 opinions about it or want the benefits as a listener wonders about library cards for non-residents We talk about rising QLINE ridership and why that's a good thing, and the surprising statistics as part of it Plus, HOV lanes look like they're coming to I-75 in Southern Oakland County. Good, bad, indifferent? And the worst freeways in Metro De...
Oct 04, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1274
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 didn't make anything larger than a size 12. 04:30 - There's a new Rocco's pizza in Oak Park. Shianne tried it, has a review. Plus, Detroit Style is a thing, and Little Caesars/Domino's is NOT that. 09:49 - Funny Girl is in town at the Fisher Building 13:05 - A new MJR IMAX theatre is opening up in Southgate. We talk seating, quality, all of it....
Oct 03, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1273
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 Tiger, and him going to the front office keeps him family 06:39 - The Lions win at Lambeau and show up big in blue. We discuss a schedule that now looks like we might get 12 wins, if the winds blow right. Plus, Jameson Williams may come back sooner. 15:02 - Athough there's a chance at the playoffs, the end of the season can't come soon enough ...
Oct 02, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1272
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 and away favorite over the others from the responses. Take a listen and discover some places others love you might not have been to try out. Also in an edition of "where we've been," we talk about a Chicago restaurant - Siena Tavern - where the celebrity chef behind it is opening up another similar concept in the old Calexico space in Detroi...
Sep 29, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1271
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 collapsed wall at Russell and Winder will be saved, and the businesses will be able to get their stuff out - which is huge and may save some of them. 04:20 - East Warren has a series of developments happening. We discuss a lot of what's going on: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/looking-ahead-new-businesses-and-development-east-warren 07:32...
Sep 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1270
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 we bring it back home, talking about the raid of a psychedelic church on Detroit's west side. Turns out local decriminalization doesn't mean the right to sell or distribute magic mushrooms. And finally, Motor City Brew Works closed their Avenue of Fashion / Livernois location after a short run. Jer remembers being at the opening. We talk a...
Sep 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1269
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 and the City Institute are helping communities everywhere share what's special about them. We also get into talent attraction and retention challenges - that some of the things we've been talking about for years are in the conversation now. The City Institute: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ Then, Vittoria Katanski of Connect 313 joins me...
Sep 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1268
Busy show. Show notes to come. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...
Sep 25, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1267
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 to help the rest of the city. Residents, specifically. In this episode, we talk about a recent real estate report that shows although downtown Detroit added residents, it pales in comparison to like cities for downtown. The pandemic has shaken things up - and we have to adapt to grow.
Sep 22, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1266
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 all out. We also get into some reveals and refreshes like the Ford F-150, as well as the slowing adoption of electric vehicles. Why is it happening, and what changes may be coming? Thanks to today's sponsor - Your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Feedback as always - dail...
Sep 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1265
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 places it reminds him off. That said, he hopes for more vegetarian and vegan options in his community. 06:21 - Jollibee is coming to Metro Detroit. Have you been? 07:55 - There's a new study about what young adults - 18-29 years old - really want to stay in Michigan. There are some surprising results, and a lot of it is about women's righ...
Sep 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1264
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 Detroit Today on WDET - and Nolan as editorial page editor of the Detroit News - they have very different views, but they're good friends and have teamed up to create the Great Lakes Civility Project. As a person who likes a good discussion, civility and how to make it happen is an interesting concept to me - and I wanted to talk it out wit...
Sep 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1263
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 rush. An emergency demolition has been ordered. We discuss, and there will be lots more to talk about in the future. Daily Detroit TikTok with video: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailydetroit/video/7279543109451664682 Bridge Detroit update: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/emergency-demolition-ordered-for-collapsed-eastern-market-building/ 08:37 -...
Sep 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1262
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 to go around town. 02:07 - Devon highlights Dearborn's Shibam Yemeni coffee. 05:45 - Anthology in Eastern Market is a great birdwatching spot 07:15 - Sullivan's Steakhouse in the Book Cadillac opens! Devon has a first look and thoughts 11:27 - Where we've been - Iron Gate in downtown Wyandotte 15:41 - Treat Dreams closes in Detroit's Midto...
Sep 15, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1262
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 popularity of the four-day workweek and its various forms. The demand for flexibility, especially among younger workers, has led to the desire for a better work-life balance. While these models have been around in Europe for decades, they are now gaining traction in the United States. We talk about different implementations like four ten h...
Sep 14, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1261
