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A tale of two (Metro) Detroits, says Gallup survey

Often there are stories about “two Detroits,” but that also extends into Metro Detroit. A survey out last week from the Gallup Center on Black Voices and the Detroit Regional Chamber is kind of revealing when it comes to Detroit, Metro Detroit, the needs of the people in those communities, and how they perceive things. This first resident survey that I think revealed a lot of interesting topics, and I hope it’s done again next year. Norris Howard is on the podcast you can list...

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Enough Belle Isle beach signage? // Detroit Grand Prix first year thoughts // DCFC and Dario Suarez

Today's show is a busy one. First, we talk about the signage situation on Belle Isle beach, as there was an E.Coli outbreak and swimmers, according to reports, didn't know. So what level of signage should there be? More: https://www.wxyz.com/news/belle-isle-beach-is-close-due-to-e-coli-but-hundreds-are-still-there-this-weekend The Detroit Grand Prix ran their first downtown race in awhile over the weekend. We share first thoughts, and are generally positive on the locale change and future poss...

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Cheers from Mackinac Island (ft. Devon O'Reilly)

Catching up as we do every Friday, but this time at the end of a long week in the tail moments of the Mackinac Policy Conference. You're part of this conversation! 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: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...

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Detroit's Land Value Tax proposal, explained (ft. Jay Rising)

It’s not news that the city of Detroit has one of highest tax rates in metro Detroit, Michigan and the country. What is news is a new land value tax plan to help change that and get, officials say, a nearly thirty percent cut on property taxes for most Detroit homeowners (and a huge increase on people who own undeveloped vacant land: speculators, downtown parking lots, scrap yard owners, and more). On your Daily Detroit for Thursday, June 1, 2023 – we’re going to dig in to it with...

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Keeping our lakes and waterways great (ft. Candice Miller)

In this conversation at the Detroit Policy Conference, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner gets into what she's doing to keep sewage out of our water systems and lakes, projects they're working on, issues with Highland Park's water debt, the idea of Detroit and Grosse Pointe putting in direct release valves for sewage overflow into the waterways, and more. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcast...

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Trying Detroit style pizza on Mackinac Island // Detroit City wins again

Today's show is in two parts. First, we do a first look and quick review of the new Mackinac Island Pizza as we've landed at the Mackinac Policy Conference. It is, according to the marketing materials, inspired by a Detroit pizza legend. Does it live up to the hype? Then, Fletcher Sharpe breaks down a second win in a row for Detroit City FC which is seeing a bit of resurgence, especially as Maxi Rodriguez is stepping up. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at...

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Can this meeting on Mackinac help Michigan win the race?

Mackinac Policy Conference theme is "The power of and"

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What really is Rock and Rye? // SIX the Musical // SW Greenway opens and more

Lots to talk about on the this Friday before the holiday week. But we start with something that shook us to our core - what if Rock and Rye isn't really Rock and Rye? You're part of this conversation! 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: https:...

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The robots are here (ft. Jeff Burnstein)

It's not that the robots and automation is coming. It's here. The question is now what are the opportunities and how can Metro Detroit capitalize on our advantages? The Automate Show is in Detroit, bringing 28,000 registered attendees focused on automation, robotics and more. You're part of this conversation! 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/dailydetroitonspotif...

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Detroit's pride and population loss // Stone Soap clock runs out // Tipping culture // AM radios here to stay

Norris Howard joins us in the co-host seat today. We talk about an article that a bunch of you texted and emailed in about - Detroit possibly losing the title as America's Blackest city. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/detroit-largest-black-city-census-population-duggan/70235685007/ Time has run out on the Stone Soap building - and it's running out on a number of older buildings in the city. What can be saved? Should it be saved? https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/stone-soap-b...

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Previewing the Live Glassblowing Arts and Music Festival // Meet the Chamberlain Bakery guy

Today's show is a two-parter. First, we preview the upcoming Live Glassblowing Arts and Music Festival put together by the Michigan Glass Project. Allison Key joins me for that. Then, we talk to a listener from far away who surprised us with a visit to the Visit Detroit Hometown Tourist Day. It's a personal conversation about Slovak heritage, connections to Detroit, and more. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow u...

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Your Detroit sports questions, answered (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)

A bit of a mailbag episode as we answer some of your questions. Always can send them in at dailydetroit - at- gmail -dot- com. We saved the sports questions for Fletcher Sharpe! 00:47 What's next for the Pistons now there's no Wemby and it's the fifth pick in the NBA draft? 04:12 Is it worth it to watch the Detroit Tigers this year? 06:52 Former MSU star QB Brian Lewerke returns to the state of Michigan. Why hasn't he been able to find his footing up til now? 09:47 What do you look for in c...

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Catching up with Carla Hall! Plus 4 things we're talking about around Detroit

Today's show is a special one as we had the chance to catch up with Carla Hall of Top Chef, Food Network and The Chew fame. She was doing a great thing at the Durfee school on Detroit's near west side honoring lunchroom heroes and making biscuits. Hootie Hoo! Plus Devon and Jer talk about four stories around town. It's grand opening and grand closing for Flaming Embers at what seems to be a cursed corner for bars at Woodward and Grand Circus Park. Turns out Jer and Engineer Randy went the las...

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New EV charging corridor, License plate readers, plus 6 stories around Detroit

00:22 - A freighter has run aground at Belle Isle as we recorded this 02:33 - A new electric vehicle charging corridor is going in from Quebec to Kalmazoo 14:45 - Speaking of Quebec, they have a new kind of traffic light that changes color depening on if you're following the speed limit 18:15 Detroit wants to roll out 100 more license plate readers 24:51 What could be done to fix up Comerica Park? The bones are good but we discuss some ideas and would love to hear yours 32:49 Events around...

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Northern Lights Lounge is back // Bakehouse46 // Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry

An old favorite is back after three years in the city of Detroit, and we talk about the new Bakehouse46 in Ferndale and the Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry. You're part of this conversation! 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: https://www.buym...

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Monty Williams for Pistons coach? // Crystal Palace and Sevilla coming to town // Patience needed for Detroit City FC

Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things Detroit sports. 00:42 Monty Williams is on the coaching board after being fired by Mat Ishbia. Could he land in Detroit? Would it be good? 07:18 Fletcher headed down to Ford Field to see the Panthers 11:29 International match between Crystal Palace FC and Sevilla coming to Comerica Park 16:35 Detroit City FC's women side and strong attendance numbers 18:43 The men's Detroit City FC side got embarassed by Tampa Bay last weekend 5-1, and powerful San A...

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First taste of the new Alpino; Favorite Detroit tourist spots; Hotel news

Recording live at Campus Martius - your Daily Detroit! Randy and Devon both went to Alpino in their opening days and come back with a hot review. Then, Jer, Devon and Randy share their favorite Detroit tourist spots, in the theme of Hometown Tourist Day. And finally, a couple of pieces of hotel news including a construction update and a brand change for one of Detroit's most beautiful. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211...

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Bob Seger and Aretha made things here. Now, a new generation will, too.

Bob Seger and Aretha Franklin made stuff here. And so could you, as a historic studio from the 1930s is being rehabbed on Detroit's east side at Cadieux and East Warren. You're part of this conversation! 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: htt...