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Detroit Regional TransitDan Gilbert Alba in Corktown

Inside new spots in Detroit, Dan Gilbert pushes for regional transit

Happy Friday, and welcome to the weekend! Busy show as Devon O’Reilly is back after the holiday weekend. 02:45 – There’s a new bar going into the David Whitney Building that is steeped in the history of the structure, the man behind it, and will have a library vibe. 06:24 – Alba in Corktown has soft opened in the former Astro space. Jer tried it, we discuss. 10:06 – Hamilton’s restaurant has opened in the Godfrey Hotel. 12:13 – A quick reminder that Noel Night is this weekend! http...

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In-depth: America's first wireless electric charging road

The first wireless electric charging road in the United States – where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving – has opened in Detroit’s Corktown. Using technology by Electreon and deployed at Michigan Central, it seems only appropriate for this first quarter mile to be here. Me and Norris Howard discuss the technology, the implications, the possibilities, the challenges and more in this single-topic episode of your Daily Detroit. We’re not sure if this w...

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BONUS: First take on new Detroit City FC head coach Danny Dichio

I know we promised fewer shows this week but Detroit never stops. Danny Dichio was named the new head coach of Detroit City FC on Wednesday, taking over from Trevor James on the sidelines. If you didn’t know, James is moving to the role of Sporting Director for the USL Championship club. Fletcher Sharpe and me share our first reactions and do some prognosticating as a major contract option deadline is Thursday. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-32...

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150 Days ‘til NFL Draft in Detroit // Maeda to Tigers // Michigan & Lions

The rundown: 01:13 – Fletcher Sharpe shares an amazing catch in High School Football 04:17 – Michigan wins and how they’re like Kintsugi pottery 12:33 – Lions lose on Thanksgiving. Should we be stressed? Do we need more out of Jared Goff? 17:04 – Amon-Ra St. Brown fined 5% of his salary. Is the physicality of the NFL changing? 20:40 – The Tigers reportedly sign pitcher and AL Cy Young runner-up Kenta Maeda. 23:20 – The NFL Detroit is coming to Detroit in 150 days. Jer and Fletche...

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Is Detroit welcoming? // More solar in Detroit

Lots of listener feedback and some parade talk in this episode with Norris Howard. 00:26 – Detroit Thanksgiving parade memories, like when Chilly Willy flew away to Belle Isle. 03:41 – We discuss feedback on a previous segment on solar power. 09:23 – And then get into a program to add 250 acres of solar panels in the neighborhoods of Detroit. 15:24 – A listener asks if Detroit is welcoming after a recent experience where they were told “they don’t belong.” We get into a touch subjec...

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Helping women to run for office (ft. Vote Run Lead Action)

Women make up a slight majority of our population – but in general, make up nowhere near that percentage of our elected leaders. Vote Run Lead Action hopes to change that through training, support resources and more. I caught up with their Founder and CEO, Erin Vilardi as well as their Michigan Director, Christine Maul at the Renaissance Center during their Run/51 Summit over the weekend. Website: https://voterunlead.org/ Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313...

🎧Detroit Lions Michigan Wolverines

The Lions and Wolverines win anyway (plus predictions)

The Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines win. Fletcher Sharpe gets into the ups, the downs, and what’s next for both football teams. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...

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Casinos, workers strike a deal // Better international train service? // A step toward Bus Rapid Transit in Detroit

Plus... what if Detroit had built a subway? A new book explores the idea

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RIP Boston Market // Hello Mad Nice + Scooters // Detroit named top travel spot

Today is tree lighting day in Detroit! Thousands will be in Campus Martius as the holidays really kick off. Today’s show is full of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. 02:59 – Devon O’Reilly went to the new Mad Nice goods, and has a report 06:04 – Could the beloved Lady of the House be returning? 06:55 – Scooter’s Coffee opens a third location in the area, this time on Telegraph. Hadn’t been, so checked it out. 08:50 – We learn about Devon’s love for Boston Market mac a...

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New international train service for Detroit? // Detroit City council districts changing

00:55 – The internet is abuzz from a Canadian report that there’s possibly a new international train service from Toronto through Detroit to Chicago coming. We discuss the proposal plans; the hurdles as it’s still early; and what could be next. Here’s background with the original report: https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/news/dilkens-believes-amtrak-via-rail-link-is-an-exciting-opportunity-1.20532111 09:06 -Then, by listener request, we’re talking about the three current proposals for...

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Michigan and Harbaugh is the talk of the nation // Lions win boosts confidence

Two main topics today. 00:45 The University of Michigan won without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, on the sidelines. The whole alleged scandal is the talk of the nation when it comes to sports. Jer and Fletcher dive in. 16:59 – The Lions won on Sunday over the Chargers in a way that’s starting to win over even the most hardened souls. Apologies for the late posting today. We’ve been working on our special project that Patreon members are going to find out about first. Feedback as...

Drinking in DetroitMickey Lyons

How we're dining and drinking in 2023 (ft. Mickey Lyons)

Author and journalist Mickey Lyons is one of the people you want to know if you want your finger on the pulse of drinking, dining and merriment in Detroit. She’s our guest today and we talk about the changed landscape, new trends, and more in Southeast Michigan. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http:...

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Your Thanksgiving song suggestions (and more)

Happy Friday! Devon O’Reilly joins in talk about Thanksgiving song ideas from you, salad suggestions, and autonomous vehicle challenges. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit...

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The Tigers just signed someone that gives me a lot of hope

Jason Benetti is one of the best play-by-play announcers in America

Lost Subways of North AmericaJake Berman

What if Detroit had built a subway? (ft. Jake Berman)

Metro Detroit may have been a very different place if a dedicated subway, light rail or elevated system had been built at one of the many opportunities, all the way up to the 1970s. I talk with the author of the “Lost Subways of North America,” which covers our continent’s aversion to mass transit. But it’s not all doom and gloom – some cities are stepping forward, and Detroit and Metro Detroit can, too. Book: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/L/bo206950010.html Feedbac...

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More national eyes on Detroit sports // Michigan solar panel fight

Detroit Red Wings fan Norris Howard is in. 02:47 – There’s a new deal that’ll put Detroit City FC on national television more often, as well as the league they’re playing in. Adding the league to CBS, Golazo and Paramount+ should help increase exposure to the area and the team. 09:23 – There’s a debate in Lansing about solar panels and if the Michigan Public Service Commission can override local zoning in some cases to allow for more panels. Of course, solar panels are sometimes at the h...

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Who should pay for Comerica Park renovations? // Pistons, Wings are good to watch

Fletcher Sharpe is in as we talk about new developments we’ve learned around the stuck District Detroit land deal next to Comerica Park. Should the county use sale funds – as developers want – to upgrade the baseball stadium? More: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/11/02/tigers-owners-comerica-park-renovations-land-deal And here, too: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/11/05/ilitch-organization-land-sale-proceeds-negotiations-wayne-county/71435701007/ The Pistons do...

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In-depth on the Detroit Music Hall expansion (ft. Vince Paul)

The Detroit Music Hall is embarking on a massive expansion. We talk details with Vince Paul, the president and artistic director who has brought a big, bold, world-class vision to the project. Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot – com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http...

What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit