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A 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 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...

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Le 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 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...

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Detroit's transit keeps getting worse // Do you care about local elections? // MBrew returning(ish)

Plus LVT tax proposal progress, old Kmart HQ coming down and more

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11 + 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 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...

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Whitmer 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 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 fi...

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First 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. 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...

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Transit 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 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...

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The Weekender: Region tries to dry out // A hub for Jewish life in Detroit starts a new chapter // Sidewalk sale in Midtown

Plus the Whaling Wall discourse continues and Canine to Five opens a new location

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It'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 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 f...

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A 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 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...

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Putting 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 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, an...

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Comedian Paul Elia coming home to record special at Detroit House of Comedy

Plus a historic theatre update, restaurant news, and DDOT leader is leaving

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Comedian 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 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...

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Climate change and flooding put the "The Venice of Detroit" at risk

Plus a new bookstore, a look into DPD's mental health unit, I-375 talk and more

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Climate 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 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...

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Ash 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 – 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...

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Talking 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 – 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 parki...

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Cafe 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 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...