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Predictions for 2024 (and how we did in 2023?)

Devon and Jer recap their 2023 predictions and if they were on point or just how wrong they were, and make new ones for 2024. 02:33 – Recapping 2023 predictions including will there be a new full-line grocery store downtown; the rise of small spaces and retail; and a lot more. 12:54 – Our predictions for 2024, for Metro Detroit, Detroit and Michigan. Includes topics around development, transit, and local/state politics. And there’s one that already partially happened. Feedback as alway...

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It's the best of times (Lions) and worst of times (Pistons) in Detroit sports

It’s among the best of time in Detroit sports as the Lions clinch the NFC North, bringing home a division title for the first time in more than three decades. It’s also among the worst, as the listless Detroit Pistons have an NBA-record losing streak and the team just looks defeated. For one of our two New Year episodes, Fletcher and Jer discuss the joy and difficulty; as well as make some predictions for 2024 in sports. Rundown: 00:30 – The Detroit Lions take the NFC North to the chee...

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The Weekender: New Dunkin' coming Downtown // What it takes to run a bar in Detroit since 2005 // Refurbished People Mover cars from Toronto? // Riverfront hotel plans

Plus… if you’re looking for something to do, shuffle over to “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” at the Fisher Theatre

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New riverfront hotel to start construction // Detroit Policy Conference preview

Happy Friday! As a heads up, we’re going to be doing two episodes next week for the holiday break. On today’s show: 02:25 – Where is the good Decaf coffee in town? Whether at shops or for take home? 05:23 – Details of a new hotel that’ll be connected to Huntington Place were announced, we discuss. Can we get a real connected to the riverfront restaurant? 11:28 – Coming up on January 11, 2024 is the Detroit Policy Conference. One of the key focuses is the new Growing Together Michigan r...

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Toronto transit cars may come to Detroit // Local Festivus grievances and more

Norris Howard is in and we’re talking… 02:46 – Jer went to “Ain’t too proud to beg” at the Fisher Theatre, and saw the story of the Temptations. Excellent performance, and as a surprise, saw Dr. Otis Williams himself (one of the original Temptations). 06:23 – Norris is off traveling next week 07:19 – Refurbished Toronto transit cars may be coming to Detroit to help bolster the Detroit People Mover. Also, a free ride pilot program starts in January. We discuss it all. 14:24 – Is Bird...

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The Bobcat and the reflecting pool // Woodward re-opens // Old radio building fate uncertain

Hello Wednesday! Producer Shianne is in studio and we talk about the stories and events of that interest us… plus, Jer shares a yarn his pops told him about his bobcat when he went to Wayne State in the 60s. 01:38 – Shianne brought some of the new Caribou in the studio to try from the new Ferndale location. Do the vibes live up? 07:00 – The Woodward road diet in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is finished for the season, and traffic has opened up so we can get a better look at what was built...

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Lions return to form // Pistons fans frustrated // New Comerica scoreboard // New Bucharest location

Happy Tuesday! From a new location for a popular shwarma spot to a new scoreboard and Lions talk, we have you covered on this Tuesday with Fletcher Sharpe. 00:23 – Fletcher went and tried the new Bucharest location in Grosse Pointe Woods 04:49 – The Lions return to form as their offensive line heals and runs the Broncos back to Denver 10:02 – Pistons fans are frustrated, with some calling for Gores to get rid of the team. Fletcher doesn’t think we’re at that point. 13:46 – Comerica P...

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Working across city borders, transit, dealing with change and more w/ State Rep. Mike McFall

Today on the show, my guest is State Representative Mike McFall. The 8th House District he serves spans from Madison Heights, through Hazel Park, and into Detroit down into Midtown. Our conversation is wide-ranging and talks about bridging divides between the city and suburbs, transit, changes in our region in the last couple of decades, and a lot more. Before going to Lansing, Mike served as a councilperson in Hazel Park, with one of his focuses being on improving the downtown district....

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Should food trucks be restricted? And how much?

Devon O’Reilly is in for his Friday appearance. We talk about a few things around town, but the big focus of conversation is food trucks. Where should they be allowed? Do they compete with local businesses? Devon has some strong opinions about a proposed ordinance in Dearborn that would put some strong limits on them. The rundown: Where we’ve been: 01:50 – CIBO is open in the Cambria, and it looks amazing 04:27 – Jer went to see Waitress the Musical movie with Sara Bareilles at the B...

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Unwrapping a new Michigan poll: Investment over tax cuts; Education worries

A new poll from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Glengariff Group shows that Michigan voters are for investing in infrastructure over tax cuts; that there’s real concerns about our education system making us uncompetitive, and more. Norris Howard is back after a week on the west coast. 00:52 – A few words about Norris’ trip to San Francisco 06:01 – We unpack the most recent Detroit Regional Chamber voter poll. From investing to education to job availability for young people, there are...

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The Icon of Incompletion // 2023 Big Development Themes // Vacant Tall Buildings Sold

Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us today to give a bit of an update on development stories around town and answer a listener question. * Can the Belle Isle Boathouse be saved? We discuss. * We talk about what could be Detroit’s icon of incompletion, the long-stalled Perfecting Church project at Seven Mile and Woodward. There’s a new deal to get it going, but community (and our) skepticism after 20 years of lack of progress is high. * A pair of buildings in Corktown that have sa...

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Should the NHL take concussions more seriously? // Lions vibe deteriorating // Steinwascher returns

Fletcher Sharpe is in studio to talk about the Lions, Dylan Larkin’s situation, and Detroit City FC re-signing Nate Steinwascher. 01:03 – Detroit City FC re-signs Nate Steinwascher, more to come 06:16 – The vibe is deteriorating with the Lions. There’s time to pull up, but they need to stop making mistakes. 14:25 – We dsicuss the idea that maybe the NHL and hockey in general needs to take concussions more seriously, and that violence is part of what makes sports popular in America. F...

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Lessons learned running a bar in Detroit since 2005

What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they were leasing got demolished by the city for future progress. So they changed concepts, got a hold of a historic building in Greektown, and opened Firebird Tavern in 2013. A decade in one concept is quite the accomplishment in their industry. And recently, they expanded with a second location in Troy, Michigan. In this honest con...

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Why developers turn apartments into condos, hotels // Trying Craig's Coffee

Happy Friday! Three topics for today’s show: >> What we’re drinking: Craig’s Coffee. The independent shop recently opened on Peterboro near Cass, and Devon popped in to try it and bring some to the studio (NOT sponsored) Thanks to today’s sponsor, Castalia at Sfumato. https://www.castaliacocktails.com/ Stories: >> There’s a change in rail proposals that would connect Toledo, Cleveland, Metro Airport and Detroit via Amtrak. Literally, thanks Ohio – as it’s part of a wider plan lobbied...

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Trying Kiss Detroit Rock City rum // Randy's first QLINE ride // New shops?

Happy Wednesday! Engineer Randy Walker is in the studio today filling in for Norris Howard who is on the road this week. 00:56 – We try Kiss – themed Detroit Rock City rum. Because why not? 05:39 – Randy’s lived in the city of Detroit proper for about a year now, but the other night was his first QLINE experience, and although in the region for years his first Noel Night. We talk about it. 12:13 – There’s a series of shops teased to come to downtown Detroit, we discuss. 20:05 – Engin...

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Shianne's small and local business shopping tips across Metro Detroit

Producer Shianne Nocerini is a bit of a lover of shopping local, so she’s in the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown to share some of her favorites to the North, East, South and West. Plus, we talk about her checking out the Frozen musical (playing now), Noel Night highlights and the difference between a Sousaphone and a Tuba. 00:58 – Frozen musical preview 05:02 – Sousaphone vs tuba and my mis-instrumenting 06:18 – Noel Night highlights 09:28 – Shianne’s small business Metro Detroit...

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Jim Leyland Hall of Fame love // Can the Pistons pull up? // Lions, Michigan talk

Hello and welcome back from the weekend. Today’s show is a busy one. 00:41 – Lions talk as they beat the Saints. There’s pluses and minuses. 08:43 – Michigan is going to face Alabama after crushing Iowa. Some first takes. 13:19 – The Pistons are losing a lot. Like, a lot a lot. Could be a record amoung of losing. What’s next? 18:48 – Jim Leyland, former Detroit Tigers manager, has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Well deserved, and we discuss. Feedback as always – dailyde...

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First look inside The Library Bar at the historic David Whitney Building // Alba soft opens in Corktown

And so much more...

What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit