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Sam Woll tragedy // Riverwalk connects to Belle Isle // Lions MNF prediction

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 agai...

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Live from the Cambria Detroit Hotel

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 f...

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How Downtown Detroit is dealing with (and creating) change (ft. Eric Larson, DDP)

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 aw...

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Belle Isle boathouse demo? // Michigan housing shortages // Keep the pink bathroom?

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/ Histor...

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On the Detroit casino picket line

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...

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Strike could cost city $452k a day // Lions win // Detroit City bounces into playoffs

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 t...

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Broth and yoga // Michigan talent talk // Your guest suggestions

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 th...

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Happy Hour Oct 25 // Chinatown exhibit // Portillo's to Livonia

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...

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A whale of an opinion // Detroit Library discontent // Are leaders listening?

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 talks about the difference between a big city and Detroit as they prepare t...

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Michigan's fav kids Halloween movie // Lions win // DCFC fights for playoff spot

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dailydetroitnewsbyte/Daily-Detroit-Oct-10-23.mp3 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...

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Are cider mills overrated? // Gilbert more visible // Downtown talk // Get a grant

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 Blvd in downtown Detroit are happening as we speak. It’s one of many iterations of the stretch that hasn’t been able to find its footing...

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UAW Strike update, EVs and more (ft. John McElroy)

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 he...

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HOV 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 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 f...

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Miggy 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 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 so...

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Your 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 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 spa...

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Eastern 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 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-warr...

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Psychedelic 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 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....

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The City Institute // Detroit Digital Inclusion Week

The City Institute: https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ Then, Vittoria Katanski of Connect 313 joins me to talk about the upcoming Detroit Digital Inclusion Week starting October 2. Internet adoption is up in the city of Detroit – which is great. But it’s not just connections, it’s education that’ll help people use that technology to change their lives. Connect 313: https://connect313.org/ Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple P...