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Julia MusicFerndale Pride

Ferndale Pride is back and bigger than ever (ft. Julia Music)

One of our favorite events of the year is Ferndale Pride - and it'll be here before you know it. And before then, there's a ton of fun events to check out as well. To get the 411 on this inclusive summer fun, Julia Music who heads it up is in studio. Also, we'll see you there with our 10-foot plus tall Daily Detroit pride arch! Ferndale Pride website: https://www.ferndalepride.com/ We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts,...

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A blueprint for Metro Detroit to grow again (ft. Lou Glazer)

By most metrics, Michigan and Metro Detroit are stagnant as far as population. Economically, we are slipping behind. Young talent continues to leave. Instead of wallowing in it, how to fix it? It's going to take some change. A change in priorities of what we fund and support on the state level. A change in how we build and think about communities. And a realization that what got us here won't get us there. Lou Glazer from Michigan Future joins me for a conversation that, agree or disagree, I t...

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Dwane Casey out as coach; Dutch Girl building for sale; Detroit City FC doldrums

The building Dutch Girl Donuts was in is being sold; Dwane Casey is out as head coach for the Detroit Pistons; Fletcher and listeners react; Plus we look at the pieces of the Detroit City FC season that just aren't fitting together to make a cohesive whole. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for...

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Jolly Pumpkin Dearborn done // Grand Circus Park projects + more

From the surprise closure of Jolly Pumpkin Dearborn to three projects in Grand Circus Park to a cheese wheel pasta pop-up, we've got your Friday covered. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroi...

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Opening Day // Vernors as state pop? // Bus service changes + more

It's Opening Day! We talk about a number of stories around Metro Detroit, from bus service changes at SMART and DDOT, to a Grand Prix track concern, to a champion eater coming to Detroit to a link from a listener to petition to make Vernors the state pop. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for P...

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Detroit City needs out of the box thinking // Jameson Williams hot take

And we're back! Detroit City FC lost 3-1 to Minnesota in the open cup, and 1-0 to Sacramento. We discuss what's going on, what's at the root of the issue and more. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe shares why he thinks it's dumb to suspend Jameson Williams. 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:...

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Inside the beautiful Book Tower // Detroit City FC gets by Gold Star

Today's episode is in two parts. First, a post-tour discussion with Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit on the historic Book Tower. The $300 million renovation is nearing completion, including residences, a hotel and more. Then, to Keyworth for a post-match recap and look ahead as Detroit City FC got by Gold Star Detroit FC 1-0 in the US Open Cup. Fletcher Sharpe and Norris Howard joined me for that. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit...

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Meet the Detroit Brew Trail

The Detroit Brew Trail is a great way to explore the many pints Metro Detroit has to offer. Put together by Visit Detroit, The Detroit brew trail is the perfect opportunity for visitors, locals, and beer savants alike, to explore the city, support local businesses, and immerse themselves into all things Detroit-centric. There’s spots to sip in Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, and the city of Detroit. Chris Moyer from Visit Detroit is in studio to talk about it. Mor...

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Trying Chicken Guy! // Pistons tanking, but there's hope // Detroit City's missing offense

We went to Chicken Guy! on opening weekend in Livonia and are back with an honest review with Engineer Randy Walker. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about the tanking Pistons – but he’s hopeful. And Detroit City FC’s offense is sputtering, we look ahead to Gold Star FC in the US Open Cup on Tuesday and Louisville City on Saturday. What do they need to do to change the tide? You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follo...

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How to celebrate Champions Day

Did you know that in 1935 Detroit had the most epic year in American sports history, when it comes to winning? Champions Day is on April 18th – but on April 16th there will be a party to celebrate it. Who better to talk about it than veteran radio host and podcaster James Flanagan and author of a number of books on the subject, Charles Avison. Their podcast is here: https://www.detroitcityofchampions.com/ We do this show every weekday wherever podcasts are found: You're pa...

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Pie Sci expanding // Poutine in Pontiac // DIB is back // DCFC signs Oneil Fisher

Busy show. Pie Sci is expanding to Oak Park, Liberty Bar + Poutinery is in Pontiac and Randy enjoyed it, the Detroit Institute of Bagels has reopened. We discuss. And do you ever have the urge to run south of the border to Waffle House?  Plus, Fletcher is in to talk about the Oneil Fisher signing (he’s been on the Jamaican national team and has a lot of MLS experience), preview the Saturday match against RGV Toros FC and the Tuesday Open Cup match against Gold Star FC. You...

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Council says yes to District Detroit // Lions might move headquarters

Normally, Devon is in on Fridays but he grabbed a pour-over and headed into the studio for a Wednesday edition of the show. We talk about District Detroit's incentives getting almost unanimous approval by city council - and even the dissent was clear to say they're pro-business and pro-development. Plus, word is the Lions are considering a move from their Allen Park training facility and business headquarters. https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-considering-moving-team-headquarters-from-...

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From pigeons to penthouses (ft. Robin Runyan)

Robin Runyan is here from Urbanize Detroit to talk local Detroit and Metro Detroit development. We touch on the Book Tower and many other projects. Before and after work at the Book Tower being done by Bedrock: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/photos-and-after-book-towers-historic-transformation Plus, the show ends with a little Tigers talk. We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to s...

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Burger Kings to close // Is Flint Metro Detroit? // DCFC loses // Lions rule changes

Today's show has a few topics. First, we get word that more than 20 Burger Kings in Metro Detroit are on the closing block, impacting more than 400 workers. Then we discuss - as some stories put Flint in Metro Detroit - is Flint Metro Detroit? Where is the line? Would love your feedback. Detroit City FC had a disappointing home opener, losing 1-0 to Indy Eleven. Fletcher Sharpe breaks it down, what needs to change, and looks ahead to Rio Grande Valley next week. Then, a quick word on the pro...

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Juvenile jail problems; New air monitors; How much for that house?

Today's show is a busy one. First we dive into Wayne County's Juvenile Jail problems and the health emergency Exec Warren Evans declared. Then, air monitors are going up at 100 sites on poles and mobile ones with 500 children with asthma to get more details on the county's air quality. Fletcher has strong feelings about this from personal experience. We talk about some of the pretty high home listings around town that are spreading virally online. Here's the one we discuss today at $515k wit...

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Meet Mad Nice // Castalia celebrates 5 years // Power lunch returns?

Happy Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins us to talk about his trip to Mad Nice. Jer highlights a place across the street but celebrating five years, the basement cocktail bar Castalia at Sfumato. Devon makes a case for the return of the power lunch and highlights downtown Detroit's shifting restaurant scene where high end rules the day. Jer asks why we keep comparing nice restaurants in Detroit to other cities. Can't Detroit just have, you know, a nice place without it being said it's like New York o...

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Detroit was the original Silicon Valley - And the party ended with bank runs

On today's episode, a look back in time. I'd argue that Silicon Valley is today's Detroit in that a hundred years ago, the Motor City was the capital of innovation. But the nail in the coffin on that era were bank runs that cascaded into the rest of the country. Major players like Henry Ford had decided they'd rather rebuild their entire company than provide any support to the banks, one where his son was a head of. Obviously, there is a lot that's different now. But there are so many similar...

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About that night at Hazel's

What we thought was going to be a quick look at a new entrance renovation turned into a night to remember. Randy, Shi, and Jer share their thoughts on a cornucopia of food at Hazel's in downtown Birmingham. Yes, they're known for seafood and we try a bunch of that - but their menu doesn't stop there. After all, Chef Emmele Harold is one of the most talented culinary minds in Michigan. https://www.eatathazels.com/ Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're on...