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Unburgerpumpkin spice International Dog Day

It's Pumpkin Spice season

Fall is upon us as it is now, in fact, Pumpkin Spice Latte season. Devon O’Reilly tries his first pumpkin spice anything. 01:27 It’s Pumpkin Spice season, and longtime listeners of the show know that we love our indie coffee shops. Devon tries his first pumpkin spice anything, be it latte, cold brew, whatever. 04:27 Unburger in Dearborn makes the ClickonDetroit list for best vegan restaurant in Metro Detroit. So what kind of burger craving can it quench? 07:12 It seems fast food and f...

Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit SynagogueRabbi Ariana Silverman Rachel Rudman

A hub for Jewish life in Detroit starts a new chapter

The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue has been undergoing a major renovation and rehabilitation, underpinned by a growing Jewish community in Detroit. Rabbi Ariana Silverman and Executive Director Rachel Rudman join me on the show to talk about all the work and the upcoming opening party. Then, I share three things to know around town. * Flooding from three inches of rain in five hours cripples Detroit Metro Airport and I-94 at 275 * Work begins in Belleville on the CAV lane, causing...

urban developmentDetroit rent

Putting life into old schools // $4k a month rent in Detroit? // Michiganders binge use

Norris, Fletcher and Jer talk about the stories of the day. 00:48 – Jer saw an Instagram post about a rehabbed school into lofts in Berkley, MI – it’s called The Ivy – and asked, why not Detroit? Shouldn’t we be giving life to all these old school buildings? Why is it happening there (which, great!) but not also in the city of Detroit? Has the opportunity passed? 09:43 – Norris is all about new things, but some new maybe isn’t so good. There’s a tower that’s got rents at $4k a month, an...

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Comedian Paul Elia coming home to record special at Detroit House of Comedy

Plus a historic theatre update, restaurant news, and DDOT leader is leaving

Paul EliaDetroit House of Comedy

Comedian and actor Paul Elia

Paul Elia is all about his hometown, so much so that he’s recording his upcoming special at the Detroit House of Comedy. We talk about what it’s like to be in LA, why his mom got a Matt Rife shirt, the idea of Falafel coneys, what he misses, his work to bring some of that creative work back to Detroit… and more. Tickets to his special, four performances across Oct. 13 and 14: https://dettickets.houseofcomedy.net/event/paul-elia-2023 Feedback as always – dailydetroit – at – gmail – dot...

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Climate change and flooding put the "The Venice of Detroit" at risk

Plus a new bookstore, a look into DPD's mental health unit, I-375 talk and more

climate changeflooding in Detroit Brian Allnutt

Climate change and flooding put the "The Venice of Detroit" at risk (ft. Brian Allnutt)

Today’s guest is journalist Brian Allnutt, whose reporting for Planet Detroit about Detroit’s Jefferson Chalmers area and specifically the canal district has not only gotten attention, but set out the issues well for the historic and unique area known as “The Venice of Detroit.” From the excerpt: “Climate gentrification” in cities like New Orleans and Miami has seen wealthier and whiter residents displace low-income residents and people of color in less flood-prone areas. But in Jefferson...

Grand Traverse DistilleryThe Congregation Where have you been?

Ash Bar // Grand Traverse // Car-free living tips in Detroit

Today’s show is a combination of where we’ve been and some listener questions. 03:34 Devon’s back from vacation and tried out Grand Traverse Distillery 05:43 – Jer’s all about the Orange Spice espresso tonic over at The Congregation, and feels a little guilty about being excited about fall 07:40 – Devon tried the newly opened Ash Bar upstairs at the Siren Hotel 11:41 – A decently priced spot on the eastside to check out https://twitter.com/EJDevCo/status/1692224109378220121 14:33 A...

urban developmentPink Flamingo Black Salt

Talking I-375, Riverwalk expansion, Belle Isle and woo

Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us to talk development, some fun places around town… and two types of woo. 02:03 – Pink Flamingo going strong 03:22 – Black Salt in Hamtramck 04:26 – Changes needed to I-375 plan to reflect today’s reality 11:30 – The riverwalk is expanding again with a new section opening in October to connect to the Belle Isle (MacArthur) bridge 14:57 There are a bunch of plans for Belle Isle, we walk through them from two-way traffic to entrances to parki...

Cafe Sous TerreHart Plaza

Cafe Sous Terre impresses // Hart Plaza name change? // Visiting Toronto

Norris Howard is back and ready to go. – We open the show talking about his recent trips to Toronto and Las Vegas and what he feels like Detroit could learn from especially Toronto 07:14 – Jer went to Cafe Sous Terre and was very impressed. It’s great to see a place get so much early traction. Norris can’t wait to go, and talks about why he loves to just hang out in Midtown 13:21 – There’s money to redo the Hart Plaza and the steps to the Underground Railroad monument. We reminisce as...

Michigan's energy gridITC Holdings Simon Whitelocke

Understanding Michigan's power grid (ft. Simon Whitelocke, ITC Holdings)

Did you know there’s more than DTE Energy and Consumers when it comes to Michigan and Metro Detroit’s power companies? There’s a difference between who does the generation and who runs the bigger grid. The grid behind it all is ran by ITC Holdings – and I think it’s a less-understood part of our infrastructure ecosystem, but just as important. Maybe you’ve seen the signs on a high-voltage tower and wondered what they were. With high-voltage lines that send power across states, these ar...

Detroit LionsU of M Football Detroit City Football Club

Lions win // Harbaugh // No-no for ex Tiger // Detroit City FC loses

Fletcher Sharpe and Jer recorded this show at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Topics: * The Lions won their first preseason game. Things to watch out for, and things to be positive about * Jim Harbaugh seemingly escapes the coaching suspension, but it’s no surprise * A recently traded Tigers pitcher gets a no-no, adding to the list of Tigers pitchers that move on to other clubs and do well * Detroit City FC loses 1-0 against Charleston Battery. The fans showed up huge for the team, b...

Grosse Pointe ParkBrine Oyster House Sheetz

First look at Brine, back to Bricks, Sheetz review and foodie news galore

Hey and welcome to Friday! We made it. Today, Engineer Randy Walker and Producer Shianne Nocerini join in on a ton of food-focused stories around Metro Detroit. 01:55 – We went to the media preview of Brine Oyster House in Grosse Pointe Park. We share our first look at thtings. 08:58 – Our trivia stop at Atwater Brewery 10:05 – Back to Bricks pizza, just down the street from Brine. Good to see a place hold up so well since opening. 11:56 – Jer went to Sheetz, the super gas station c...

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Inside Roosevelt Park's turnaround // New Palmer Park dog park // RIP Jim Price, Rodriguez

...and lots of foodie news

Shakespeare in DetroitSam White

Shakespeare is alive and well in Detroit (ft. Sam White)

Shakespeare in Detroit is celebrating 10 years of creating theatre and helping unleash the creativity of Detroit. Sam White, who heads up the theatre company, joined us to talk about what she’s learned over the last decade, what it means to take Detroit with you and always come back home wherever you go, and what Detroit uniquely has to offer. As part of this celebration, they’re doing a summer presentation of “Tempest,” using the words of Shakespeare and inspired by Techno genius Juan A...

Detroit TigersWhere have you been?

RIP Jim Price and Rodriguez // Where we've been // Award finalists!

Lots of topics to talk about. Norris Howard is out, he’ll be back later – Devon O’Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer. 00:58 – Tigers longtime broadcaster Jim Price has died 04:05 – Sixto Diaz Rodriguez of searching for Sugarman documentary fame also passed away 08:41 – We’re finalists (top ten) for the best News and Politics podcast in the country 12:09 – Where we’ve been – Columbus, playing soccer at COPA, and Devon has a new office at the day job 22:57 – Detroit City FC p...

Roosevelt ParkOHM Advisors

Inside the turnaround of Detroit's Roosevelt Park

Roosevelt Park sprawls in front of Michigan Central Station in Detroit and it’s seen a real renaissance. Now, you know that Ford was redoing Michigan Central, but there’s been a lot of work between the community, the city and designers to give new life to this corner of Michigan Avenue. Patrick Droze and Jon Kramer from OHM Advisors joined me at the park to talk about the improvements, the design, and how it all came together whether it’s the plants, the paths, the BBQs, the trees, and m...

Tiliani restaurantMati's Deli American labor

Trying the new Tiliani // Deli owner dies // 32 Hour work week?

Hello Friday! Devon O’Reilly is on the line and we talk about a few things around metro Detroit. 01:51 – The owner of the beloved Mati’s Deli, Lou Weinstein, has died. The shop is closed for now for bereavement. Devon’s been going to the deli for years. 04:13 – Where has Devon been? He tried the coastal Italian place Tiliani that recently opened in West Dearborn. He shared all his tasty thoughts. 07:39 – Should a 32 hour work week be the norm? The UAW, as one of the goals of current...

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