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St. Joseph Oratory And Ste. Anne de Detroit Look To Raise Millions For Renovation Projects

Two historic Detroit Catholic churches are looking for the public’s help in raising money for major renovations, according to the Michigan Catholic. St. Joseph Oratory, located near Eastern Market on Jay Street, has started a three year campaign to raise $2.5 million for a major renovation project. The money raised would restore the church’s 200-foot steeple. The steeple was extensively damaged during a wind storm in 2015. The steeple is not the only thing that is in need of repair....

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Happy Hour Podcast: The Future Of Detroit City FC w/ CEO & Co-Founder Sean Mann

“There’s not a lot of small business owners out there who wake up in the morning knowing that there’s three billionaires teamed up who potentially are working against you on a daily basis, right? So that certainly weighs on us. But it’s also the realization that yes, in the legal standpoint, as a Michigan L.L.C. we own equity in this corporation, but we have definitely come to the realization that we’re stewards of something bigger than what this legal entity is. It’s a movement.” – Sean Mann...

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PICS: Inside The Newly Renovated Westin Southfield Hotel

The Westin Southfield has undergone a $14 million renovation that officially opened last week. We went to the event and talked with Bryan Best, the sales manager of the hotel. Daily Detroit: So what’s exciting about the Westin Southfield Detroit renovation? Best: A lot of great things have happened with us at the Westin Southfield with the renovation. $14 million and it’s done a lot of phenomenal things for us. From a full guest room renovation, corridors to get your guest room, some...

Olympia Plans To Renovate Three And Build Three New Buildings Near Little Caesars Arena

It seems like development around the new Little Caesars Arena is moving from a focus on residential to a focus on building more office space. Six more projects were announced Monday near Little Caesars Arena. This is the second phase of development of the District Detroit which is owned by Olympia Development. The newest development is the restoration of three additional vacant historic buildings and the construction of three new mixed-use buildings. The projects are more offices and st...

Detroit's Point Of Origin Gets An Upgrade

Detroit’s motto translated into English reads “We hope for better things.. It will rise from the ashes.” That motto has been the focal point of Detroit’s story of decline and renewal, all the way back to the 1805 fire that left the city in ruins. In the wake of that inferno that killed no one but leveled the city, a new plan was drawn up that is the genesis of how our region looks to this day. That plan used a marker in the center of Campus Martius as the basis for surveying all the way out...

Estia Greek Street Food Will Open In Warren This Summer

There will soon be a new place to get a quick Greek meal in Warren by the GM Tech Center. Estia Greek Street Food, a fast-casual restaurant will be opening a new location in Warren. They already have a location in Troy. The restaurant is known for handmade pita, customizable gyros, bowls, and Greek salads. The new location will be in a corner space in Heritage Village and will be 3,000 square feet. There will be seating for 90 people, and and outdoor patio for 24 people. The design o...

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PODCAST: A Piece Of Detroit History Gets A Facelift, Detroit Exits State Oversight, District Detroit Developments & More

Here’s your Daily Detroit News Byte for Monday, April 30th, 2018. We dig in to a bit of Detroit’s refurbished point of origin with Secret Detroit author Karen Dybis… Detroit exits state financial oversight… Free chicken, fish & fries from Captain Jay’s at an upcoming thifty opening of a Salvation Army ARC thrift store that’s moving to a new location… Six projects were announced today by The District Detroit… A new location for Estia Greek Street Food is opening in Warren… A pair o...

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12 Small Businesses In Detroit Score $500,000 Through Motor City Match

Small businesses are getting a boost up in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation announced the winners of the 11th round of the Motor City Match on Thursday. The awards ceremony was held at Michigan Farm to Freezer in Eastern Market. Motor City Match is a program that helps new businesses open in the neighborhoods around the city by providing grants and resources to get business owners started. The program is ran by the City of Detroit, the DEGC,...

LinkedIn Moves Into Old Sanders Building, Westin Hotel Renovation, Detroit City FC with Fletcher Sharpe & More

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Friday, April 27. Here are the stories we cover: * LinkedIn moves into the old Sanders building downtown * Recreational marijuana is going to a statewide vote * A Southfield hotel gets a multimillion dollar renovation * Reconstruction of I-696 begins Friday * There’s a beerfest this weekend * Small businesses get grants through Motor City Match * And Sven talks to soccer journalist Fletcher Sharpe about the upcoming Detroit City FC soccer seaso...

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The Platform Buys Lakeshore Global Building At Grand Boulevard & Woodward

Detroit real estate developer The Platform has bought another large building, adding to a growing portfolio of properties it plans to renovate in the New Center area. The company said Wednesday it has purchased the eight-story Lakeshore Global Building at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Grand Boulevard. Plans call for upgrading the 240-thousand square-foot building … which is currently 60 percent occupied … and getting it ready for full occupancy for office and retail tenants. The build...

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News Byte Podcast: Getting Detroiters Into Jobs, Bike Lane Rollout Bumps w/ Todd Scott, The Platform Buys Another Building & Riverdays

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Wednesday, April 25th. * Real estate outfit The Platform buys another big New Center building * A school that aims to get Detroiters into jobs gets a million dollar donation * We have details on the Riverdays festival this summer * And Mayor Mike Duggan says he’s getting complaints about all the bike lanes sprouting up around Detroit. Sven talks with Todd Scott of the Detroit Greenways Coalition for the inside scoop about why both motorists and...

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Your City 5: Fun Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of April 27-29

Hello everyone! Is it just me or is this week is flying by? It’s been pretty busy since I got back from Grand Rapids on Monday, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to slow down the rest of the week. Maybe that’s why it seems like things are moving so quickly. Anyway, there are some fun things happening around town this weekend. Let’s get started. Game and Trivia Night at Beacon Park Head over to Beacon Park this Friday night for a night of board games and trivia thanks to Vault of Midni...

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LISTEN: The Grand Prix & Belle Isle w/ Bud Denker, MoGo Biking Classes, No Booze At Taco Bell & More

Here’s your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, April 24th, 2018. * 13 Truckers do a good deed on a metro Detroit area freeway * Royal Oak denies a boozy Taco Bell Cantina * Homes in our region are selling faster * You might be able to get your next Amazon order delivered to your car * Detroit’s bike share service is offering classes And the Detroit Grand Prix is just around the corner. We talked to Race Chairman Bud Denker about setup times for the race – a contentious topic, impro...

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PODCAST - Detroit: Become Human, The Largest Robotics Competition In The World Comes To Detroit, Daffodils & More

Here’s your Daily Detroit News Byte For Monday, April 23, 2018 recorded in beautiful Grand Circus Park. * A video game set in Detroit, “Detroit: Become Human” is about to launch. A playable demo comes out Tuesday. * The largest robotics competition in the world is coming to Detroit this week * Detroit’s harnessing some flower power * A Cass Corridor jazz club relaunches four decades after it was shut down * And we attended a very contentious meeting between Detroit’s big 4 leaders. We...

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Why Donald Trump (Or Someone Like Him) Was Inevitable With Nathan Bomey

Nathan Bomey won several awards for his work covering Detroit’s Municipal bankruptcy for the Detroit Free Press. And he turned that experience into a 2016 book titled, “Detroit Resurrected.” Now, he’s got a new book coming out. “After the Fact: The Erosion of Truth and the Inevitable Rise of Donald Trump” comes out May 8 in hardcover from Prometheus Books, but it’s available now for pre-order. Bomey, who’s an old friend and former coworker of yours truly now lives near Washington D.C. Where...

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Minor Earthquake Shakes Detroit

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook Detroit on Thursday night. The earthquake was centered near Amherstburg, Ontario according to the United States Geological Service. Although rare, minor earthquakes do hit our region from time to time. According to Earthquaketrack.com, a couple very minor earthquakes have happened over in Canada just over the river in the past few years. Here’s a shake map from the USGS: As of this writing, there have been no reports of damage. On Twitter, we s...

Detroit Earthquake, Chief Craig Car Cruise, Nathan Bomey's New Book "After The Fact" & More

An earthquake hits Detroit and we have the details… Our feature conversation is with author and journalist Nathan Bomey who has a book coming out, “After The Fact: The Erosion of Truth and the Inevitable Rise of Donald Trump.” If you’re interested, here’s an Amazon link for you to pick up a copy. The FAST service by SMART Bus finds early success… Lyft is making a splash… You could go on a car cruise with Detroit Police Chief James Craig… And the The Scarab Club gets shined up. L...

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PODCAST: Historic Affordable Housing Renovation Begins, Gordie Howe Bridge Update, GP Getting A Record Shop, Gleaners Million Meal Match

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte For Wednesday, April 18th, 2018. * Affordable apartments for seniors are being renovated in two historic buildings downtown * Officials say the new Gordie Howe International Bridge is on track to begin construction this year * Grosse Pointe Park is getting a record shop * And we talk with Rachelle Bonelli about Gleaners and their Million Meal Match Campaign Thanks to the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Marketing Secrets Revealed event on May 3rd and Mil...

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