Joel Gullickson

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Detroit executives slept outside last night to raise awareness about homelessness and funds for Covenant House

At 6 a.m. on what felt like the first true winter morning of the year, I stood outside talking with Gerald J. Piro, Director of Covenant House Detroit. He’d just spent the night outside, in a cardboard box bed and a few layers of clothing, with the mission to help raise awareness about homelessness in Detroit and across the country. The Covenant House location at 2959 Martin Luther King Blvd. houses a total of 75 homeless youth. 45 live in the emergency facility, the remaining 30 in a long t...

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Debate over wolf population Great Lakes Region is still ongoing

For years, animal advocacy groups in the Great Lakes Region have fought to ensure the place of gray wolves on the US endangered species list. It looks like the fight will continue, though, as a recent letter signed by 26 wildlife scientists has requested that U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Dan Ashe, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, make the decision to remove the animals from the list. The group of scientists state that while the wolf population nearly disappeared du...

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VIDEO: Utica's new pro baseball team set to reveal team names, builds stadium

On Monday, Andy Appleby, owner of the United Shore Professional Baseball League through his company, General Sports and Entertainment, will reveal the names of the league’s first three teams, as well as their logos and mascots. Monikers in the running include: 59’s, Beavers, Blue Collars, Diamond Hoppers, Fizz, Mud Pups, Rally Caps, River Rats, Screeching Cicadas, Stags, Steelheads and Unicorns. Monday’s announcement will take place at Utica’s Eppler Junior High School, located next to the i...

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18 Local non profits receive $13.4 million in grant money

On Wednesday, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation announced that 18 local nonprofits will receive a total of $13.4 million in legacy grants, ranging from $25,000 to $2 million. The foundation is the legacy of the late Ralph C. Wilson Jr, who passed last year. Wilson is best known as the founder and owner of the Buffalo Bills NFL team, as well as for creating Ralph Wilson Equity Fund LLC, an investment firm based in Grosse Pointe Park. Among the recipients are Walsh College, Forgotten Harvest,...

This iconic Detroit building could soon be immortalized in Lego form

Metro Detroit Lego enthusiasts, rejoice! You may have heard the news that a Legoland Discovery Center will open at Great Lakes Crossing in the Spring of next year, but that’s just the tip of the plastic iceberg. Besides boasting 32,000-square-feet of indoor space filled to the gills with lego bricks and themed exhibits like a 4D cinema, two interactive rides, and several play areas, the store will also immortalize several Detroit landmarks in Lego glory. A vote was held on Facebook in orde...

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Girls Rock Detroit Inspires A New Generation of Artists

When you consider the deep and rich musical history of Detroit, it’s amazing to think what the next generation of Detroit musicians might contribute to the world. However, with school music and arts programs on the chopping block across the state many young people may never have the chance to pick up an instrument, or realize the value of harnessing the art form as a means of self-expression, or even a career path. One local organization is on a mission to make sure that young women in th...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Nov. 20 Through Thanksgiving Day

Joel here, back once again for the weekend roundup on your City 5 with Daily Detroit. Something’s afoot this year in Detroit. We’ve enjoyed another week of warm temperatures, while states such as Arizona and Texas saw snow storms and freezing temperatures. While there is no doubt a sinister cause to such atmospheric cicumstance, why not play dumb for the weekend and enjoy what we have? With that in mind, here it is, your City 5. Tree Lighting Ceremony In Campus Martius – Friday –...

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MEDC Awards Micro-Grants To 70 Southeast Michigan Small Businesses

Sometimes a little money invested in the right place goes a long way. On Wednesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Citizens Bank announced the next round of recipients of their micro-grant program. The $175,000 of grant money will be distributed to Eastern Market and 70 local small business in Southeast Michigan, to help them make the necessary purchases to expand their business or improve efficiency. The funds will be used for a variety of small business needs su...

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Expansion Brings Biergarten And Taphouse To Atwater Brewery

One of Detroit’s most popular breweries, Atwater, has announced a 5,000-square-foot expansion set to open on Wednesday, November 25, the biggest bar night of the year. The expansion will fill the space adjacent to their primary brewery located on Joseph Campau in Rivertown, and will feature s selection of twenty beers, along with Atwater spirits, hard cider, and wine. In honor of the opening and the holiday season, the brewery will also release two new beers, the Rivertown Porter and Lebkuch...

Here's A Hilarious "Remix" Of Eminem's "Lose Yourself" Feat. Mom's Spaghetti

It’s that awkward moment. You’re in the car jamming out to the radio to your favorite song that you think you know all the words to. Until you’re corrected by a know-it-all friend riding shotgun. No doubt for many Detroiters, you’ve run into this situation while listening to Eminem’s hit “Lose Yourself.” Well some YouTube genius has reinvented the song to help you feel better about yourself for only really knowing one line… “There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.” Enjoy...

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Did You Know That Detroit Has Its Own Rare Gem?

Well, believe it or not, this is real. It’s called Fordite, or Detroit agate. The beautiful “rocks” are actually chunks of old, over sprayed automobile paint that were hardened over time by the large ovens formerly used to cure freshly painted cars. Although Fordite been referred to anthropogenic mineral because it is originated by human activity, minerals by definition are naturally occurring. Whatever your scientific definition, these are still really cool. We’re going to call it a g...

Detroit's Oldest Brick House For Sale, Fordite And More: Your Daily Detroit For Nov. 17, 2015

Detroit success story Floyd frames out their future, moves beyond just legs Amid the sea of new business opening around town, it’s hard to say which will stand the test of time and become staples in the community. However, one company that appears to be on the path to sustained success is Floyd. Initially launched on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, the company has since shipped their furniture all over the world, and received praise from The New York Times, Dwell Magazine and GQ....

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Detroit Success Story Floyd Frames Out Their Future, Moves Beyond Just Legs

Amid the sea of new business opening around town, it’s hard to say which will stand the test of time and become staples in the community. However, one company that appears to be on the path to sustained success is Floyd – a furniture company born out of the frustration of moving from place to place and constantly leaving behind cheaply-made furniture, only to have to restock new destinations with more of the same. Initially launched on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, the company ha...

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Detroit Ranks As Most Dangerous City In The US For Third Straight Year

Some not so good news for our fair city this morning, and a reminder that although there is progress in some areas there is also a lot of work that needs to be done. According to a recent ranking by lawstreemedia.com, for the third year in a row Detroit is number one among the most dangerous cities in the U.S. with a population of more than 200,000. Law Street’s Crime Team uses the FBI’s four major violent crime categories–murders, aggravated assaults, robberies, and forcible rapes–to create...

Bike Share Program In Detroit To Launch In 2016, Gets Sponsor

Detroit’s the Motor City, but if fans of pedal power have their way and current trends keep it, we could soon be Bike City. In recent years, the City of Detroit has seen an influx of cyclists. Whether riding to and from work, crusing the Dequindre Cut, or enjoying special cycling events like the Slow Roll or Tour de Troit, approximately 250 bikes pass through the greater downtown area on a typical weekday afternoon, according to a study by the Hudson-Webber Foundation. Adding to the momentum...

Things To Do In Metro Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of November 13, 2015

Hello Detroit! November is settling in with cloudy skies and dipping temperatures, but that won’t stop Metro Detroiters from getting out there and showing this season who is boss. So whether you’re in the mood for vintage shopping, dancing until you can’t feel your face, or getting your drink on inside a billboard, we’ve got you covered this weekend. Ferndale Vintage Fashion Market — Friday — Sunday — Ferndale This Friday through Sunday stock up on great vintage apparel that will ha...

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Detroit Is About To Get Some Pure Michigan Love

The City of Detroit’s revival has seen plenty of press, but this spring, it secures another vote of confidence, this time from the state level. The much loved Pure Michigan campaigns that highlight the near infinite wonders of the glove, will give a nod to post-bankruptcy Detroit in an effort to shift perceptions of the city from being in transition to a proper tourist destination. A far cry from the typical pure Michigan ads, which focus on the state’s natural beauty, this campaign will sho...

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This Detroit Ghost Tour Isn't What You'd Expect

While the brick and motor location in Midtown won’t open until the spring of 2016, Chefs John Vermiglio and Joseph Giacomino of the upcoming Grey Ghost restaurant are armed and ready to wow Detroiters with a pop-up series featuring selections from the menu of their latest creation. The pair have worked together in Chicago for nearly a decade, but Grey Ghost – named after the infamous Detroit Rum Runner – is their flagship restaurant in Detroit, and said to feature a meat-centric menu and cockt...