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On today's Daily Detroit, we're talking about what it really looks like when a public school system bets big on kids — and on the skies.

We were joined at the podcast table at

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Trivia night gratitude, Belle Isle's comeback, faster permits for Detroit homes, and more

Detroit’s recently elected mayor, Mary Sheffield, says the city is done making people wait on the city a month or more for basic home repairs and new construction permits. 

In this episode of

Detroit's favorite hyperlocal holiday meets peak cozy season in this Daily Detroit conversation between Jer and Mr. Friday himself, Devon O'Reilly. Recorded for 313 Day, we dig into how to truly "do something

The rundown:

05:08 - So how do we say those Detroit street names? We react.

08:25 - City of Detroit Budget talk: More sidewalk repairs, more money for transit, and a property tax cut

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On today's Daily Detroit, I talk with restaurateur and CEO Billy Dec about why he chose to open Sunda's newest location in the District Detroit, right across from Comerica Park.

We get into

On today's Daily Detroit, Jer talks with chef Craig Lieckfelt, the culinary mind behind Guns and Butter, about his return to Detroit for a March residency at the Detroit Foundation Hotel and why this

Welcome back! Jer and Devon are highlighting places we've been and stories around Metro Detroit...

01:29 - Checker Bar in downtown Detroit is back!

03:14 - Devon is a fan of Mint 29 in

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Plus New Chai; and 313 Day Trivia Returns

Today's story rundown:

00:56 - Travel and Leasure names Detroit the most underrated city who everyone should visit at least once

05:41 - Rail survey says: More trains!

09:22 - Eastside news: City will