Jer Staes

urban developmentPink FlamingoBlack Salt

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...

Cafe Sous TerreHart Plaza

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...

Michigan's energy gridITC HoldingsSimon Whitelocke

Understanding Michigan's power grid (ft. Simon Whitelocke, ITC Holdings)

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 ar...

Detroit LionsU of M FootballDetroit City Football Club

Lions win // Harbaugh // No-no for ex Tiger // Detroit City FC loses

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, b...

Grosse Pointe ParkBrine Oyster HouseSheetz

First look at Brine, back to Bricks, Sheetz review and foodie news galore

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 c...

Newsletter

Inside Roosevelt Park's turnaround // New Palmer Park dog park // RIP Jim Price, Rodriguez

...and lots of foodie news

Shakespeare in DetroitSam White

Shakespeare is alive and well in Detroit (ft. Sam White)

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 A...

Detroit TigersWhere have you been?

RIP Jim Price and Rodriguez // Where we've been // Award finalists!

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 p...

Roosevelt ParkOHM Advisors

Inside the turnaround of Detroit's Roosevelt Park

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 m...

Tiliani restaurantMati's DeliAmerican labor

Trying the new Tiliani // Deli owner dies // 32 Hour work week?

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...

historical preservationDetroit's Chinatown

What should we save?

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...

Newsletter

Bird Bee closing storefront in Capitol Park // Metro bus service in driver crisis // Demo'd building in old Chinatown gets national attention

Plus a SummerSlam pop up store

Crystal Palace versus SevillaSportsball

Detroit showed up for soccer: Sevilla v Crystal Palace live from Comerica Park

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 gam...

Where have we been?Detroit 75 KitchenMitsos

Your birthday wishes for Detroit // Detroit 75 Kitchen // Mitsos

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...

Public TransitDetroit busesMegan Owens

Stranded at the stop: Metro Detroit's bus driver shortage crisis (ft. Megan Owens, TRU)

Today we focus on one topic – Metro Detroit’s bus driver shortage. It’s at crisis levels, with some of the worst on-time performance in the country between Detroit’s Department of Transportation and SMART. The issue? A lack of bus drivers, leaving thousands of people stranded or late regularly. Since the pandemic, it’s been very hard to attract and keep bus drivers, and service hasn’t been the same since 2019. This shortage is due in large part, according to a new report from Transpo...

cannabis industryChevy BoltDetroit City Football Club

Detroit cannabis update // Chevy Bolt coming back // Big soccer weekend

Norris Howard is on the line, and we’ve got three main topics we’re talking about. 02:57 There’s a bunch of updates in Detroit’s cannabis situation. * The city council approved shortening the distance between establishments.  * A number of new licenses will be issued. * And, Chris Webber is backing out of a $175 million deal. 13:09 The Chevy Bolt will be back! GM changes its mind on one of the most affordable EVs out there.  18:26 The Crystal Palace v Sevilla match is this weekend...

Brine Oyster HouseDaly RestaurantDime Store

7 Foodie stories around Metro Detroit

You all asked for more restaurant stuff, so here’s a jam-packed episode with producer Shianne Nocerini, who makes a rare summer appearance.  01:18 Shianne visited Daily Drive In – now Daly Restaurant – in Livonia. For years it was one of the last drive-ins around, but she says it’s still worth the visit after more than 50 years. 06:22 There’s a new Food Truck Park coming to Oakland Mall next year. We discuss. And then, Detroit 75 Kitchen opening a spot in the old Sears Auto Center right...

Detroit TigersDetroit City Football ClubFletcher Nostradamus

Should the Tigers go for Ohtani? // Darío Suárez City FC

Today’s show is in two parts. First, Shohei Ohtani will be a free agent soon. Is he a fit for the Detroit Tigers? Or should we take the money – assuming he’d come – and spend it across more players? Then, as we recorded this episode from Keyworth, we talk about Detroit City’s new 4-4-2 form and the immense impact of Darío Suárez. The team is playing with new offensive energy and not only is it fun to watch, but it puts points on the table. Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us –...