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Taylor Swift coming to Detroit; A Sus announcement in Highland Park; Detroit restaurants won't get color grades

Four things: Taylor Swift is coming to Detroit, and apparently we should talk about it. An announcement for an anonymous donor supposedly dropping $10 billion seems to be missing steak and sizzle. Sure, anything *could* happen, but we share the multiple reasons why it feels suspect. A proposed ordinance in to put color grades in Detroit restaurant windows has failed, with strong business pressure against it. Amazon is delaying the opening of their Detroit facility on the old State Fairground...

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Urban farm could own land; Merging the Pointes?; Monroe Street Midway

Today's show is a grab bag of topics. We talk a bit about Jer's trip to Memphis, how walkable it was, and an old train station that was converted to a hotel and restaurant but also is still a train station. There's a report out that long-time urban farmers Brother Nature may finally be able to buy some vacant land for the city. Although very popular online, over the years it's been difficult for urban farmers to get ownership of properties from the city and Land Bank. https://www.bridgedetroit...

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Road diets and canals, oh my

On today's show: We discuss the construction that's beginning on the road diet for Woodward avenue in Ferndale and nearby. More background: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/construction-start-woodward-through-ferndale-pleasant-ridge Plus, residents come out against a plan to put stop logs in the canals of Jefferson Chalmers near the Grosse Pointe border. Jer shares a little history and hopes a permanent solution can be found quickly, because being designated a FEMA flood area is bad news. Mor...

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Detroit's suing the Census; SW Detroit restaurant week is coming; Bye, Dad's Bar; Taking the bus to the auto show

Busy show today! The city of Detroit is suing the census Southwest Detroit restaurant week is coming Dad's Bar shuts down on the Grosse Pointe / Detroit border ahead of a new development in an area seeing a lot of investment Plus, David Gifford of Transit Guide Detroit shares multiple ways to get to the Detroit auto show that don't involve a personal vehicle. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com...

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Should Detroit restaurants have public grades?; Historic Unity Bell refurbished; Buick wants dealers all-in on EVs

Today's show is in three parts. Detroit could get public restaurant grades in windows, whether it's a letter grade like some cities or a color scale. Should we? What do you think? The Detroit Unity Bell is being officially unveiled this week. A cool piece of Detroit history, restored. Plus, Buick wants its dealers to go all-EV. Some dealers are hesitant, and GM is offering to buy them out. Feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://w...

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Detroit's historic Hurlbut Gate will get its eagle back + Things to know around town

Today's feature conversation is with Doug Atkinson of the Great Lakes Water Authority, talking about the work being done to restore the Hurlbut Gate on East Jefferson outside Waterworks Park. Then, we get into some stories around town and things to do in Metro Detroit. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

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Belle Isle giant slide is back, Wyandotte water pollution, Back to school tax holiday?

A set of stories today plus a bonus link at the end of the podcast that's business in the front and party in the back. Our work is supported in part by people like you. Join us as a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

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Old Chung's spot for sale; Cannabis ordinance passes in Detroit; Should private companies issue parking tickets?

Producer Shianne is back! Topics discussed: The old Chung's spot is up for sale for $1.5 million: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7yFKCLTXF/ Can a private company issue parking tickets? Should they? https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2022/03/31/parking-ticket-detroit-ilitch-lca-olympia/7216197001/ Detroit's Cannabis ordinance passes, allowing for recreational sales of marijuana in Detroit: https://twitter.com/kayleighrenel/status/1511370561045336065 If this is your firs...

royal oakWhere to Live in Metro Detroit

Royal Oak makes list of best places to live; Grocery store for sale + more

Shianne's in the studio to talk about the things happening around metro Detroit. You can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

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Detroit named one of World's Greatest Cities; Robotaps; Ambassador Bridge owner stymied + more

Places to check out: Dragonfly and Loui's Pizza Stories: We discuss the criteria on naming Detroit one of the world's 50 greatest cities; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs executive order preventing extradition to other states for providing reproductive services; Robotaps without bartenders are coming to Michigan; Ambassador Bridge owner stymied in getting a second span by Canada You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly me...

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Bargain Block returns; Ransom Gillis House for sale; Money saving tips; Blood drive for Dylan

On today's show, Shianne airs some early festivus grievances about inflation and gas prices; but we focus on solutions - including tips to save money on gas and on groceries. Plus, Bargain Block is back Wednesday night. A huge hit for HGTV with 20 million viewers, it showcases Detroit in a way that people can actually afford. Then to houses most can't - the Ransom Gillis House, redone by another HGTV star in Nicole Curtis - part of it as a condo is up for sale for nearly $2 million. Brush Park...

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Craig short on signatures; What was your first car?; New electric buses + more

Today producer Shianne is in the studio and we hit a round robin of stories. - Some Republican gubernatorial candidates, including former DPD chief James Craig, are short on signatures and really might not make the ballot. - DDOT has new electric buses, and long term this could work out well - Cars are on the road, on average, longer than ever because of supply shortages and inflation. But what was your first car? We share ours. - The Inn on Ferry Street in Midtown Detroit should see new life un...

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Transit's density problem in metro Detroit; Are rides at fairs going away?; Crash Detroit ends; Who wants Pepsi-roni?

A judge has interceded in the debate on Auburn Hills leaving SMART for their own service, keeping them in service for now. But an election is looming; and there's an underlying issue with transit in metro Detroit. IT's population density and distance, as the sprawled region in many places is below the 3,000 people per square mile some studies say is needed to support regular bus service. This applies to other services, too. We discuss. 3,000 per square mile supports bus service: https://kinder....

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Processing the local impact of Roe v. Wade's probable overturn; Detroit's westside weed dispensing machine shut down; River otters return

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Comerica Park's tiny bag policy; Big mural feelings; KMart on Blockbuster watch; Spin Lyfts off

Today's stories: Former Ford company Spin has been spun off, and now they're working with Lyft to use their scooters in their app. That leads us to a great conversation about apps - how many pages of them do you have? KMart, with big historical Detroit ties as SS Kresge, is on Blockbuster watch with just three stores remaining. We share memories. Shianne stans for local "Smile" artist Phil Simpson in what's become a whale of a mural debate. Plus, should Comerica Park change their bag polici...

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Detroit Pizza City; 5 Things to know around town; Half full, half empty

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Pączki Day

We head to New Palace Bakery in Hamtramck for a Metro Detroit tradition. We stumble into a long-closed bar, ruminate on life, and rank their specialty Pączki including Strawberry cheesecake, coffee, triple cholocate, PB+J and buttercream. If this is your first time meeting the show, don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows....

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Just call it Hazel's; New CB2; Soaring COVID infections

Today: COVID infections soar in the city and region. Detroit’s test positivity rate is now 40%, and cases regionally are higher than they’ve ever been. Shianne Nocerini shares about restaurant news around town including a new name for a popular Birmingham restaurant; a new CB2 is coming to the region; HopCat is opening back up in Royal Oak; and a number of restaurants in the city are closed temporarily for time off or remodeling. Be sure to call ahead or check the social media of your favorite...