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historical preservationDetroit's Chinatown

What should we save?

What historic buildings do we save? When is it demolition by neglect? What about the idea that some Detroiters feel like they were left behind when communities hit the suburbs en masse? The demolition of 3134 Cass in Detroit’s former Chinatown has gotten national attention and a lot of people talking. NBC News:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna97302  Jer and Norris go back and forth on it from different perspectives – one, more aligned to saving it, and another that would rather see...

Fletcher Sharpe
Norris Howard
Jer Staes
Crystal Palace versus SevillaSportsball

Detroit showed up for soccer: Sevilla v Crystal Palace live from Comerica Park

Recorded at Comerica Park, it’s your Daily Detroit! Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and Jer talk about the vibe of more than 21,000 people coming to Detroit for international soccer. Sevilla FC and Crystal Palace FC brought out the fans and the city made a positive impression on the clubs. Sevilla defeated CPFC 2-1 in sudden death penalty kicks, but both clubs came away positive about the friendly.  It shows sky is the limit on soccer in our area, as this match outdrew many Tigers gam...

Devon O'Reilly
Jer Staes
Where have we been?Detroit 75 KitchenMitsos

Your birthday wishes for Detroit // Detroit 75 Kitchen // Mitsos

Today Devon O’Reilly joins Jer and we have two.. well, two and a half topics. In an extended version of “Where we’ve been,” we talk about trying Detroit 75 Kitchen in Southwest Detroit and food trucks in general in Metro Detroit. After all, that guy is all over my TikTok and Instagram. Then, Devon gets into his discovery of Mitsos, a greek food place, in Eastern Market. 14:52 Finally, on the week of Detroit’s 322nd birthday, we put it out there to our listeners and fans: Money being no...

Jer Staes
Public TransitDetroit busesMegan Owens

Stranded at the stop: Metro Detroit's bus driver shortage crisis (ft. Megan Owens, TRU)

Today we focus on one topic – Metro Detroit’s bus driver shortage. It’s at crisis levels, with some of the worst on-time performance in the country between Detroit’s Department of Transportation and SMART. The issue? A lack of bus drivers, leaving thousands of people stranded or late regularly. Since the pandemic, it’s been very hard to attract and keep bus drivers, and service hasn’t been the same since 2019. This shortage is due in large part, according to a new report from Transpo...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes
cannabis industryChevy BoltDetroit City Football Club

Detroit cannabis update // Chevy Bolt coming back // Big soccer weekend

Norris Howard is on the line, and we’ve got three main topics we’re talking about. 02:57 There’s a bunch of updates in Detroit’s cannabis situation. * The city council approved shortening the distance between establishments.  * A number of new licenses will be issued. * And, Chris Webber is backing out of a $175 million deal. 13:09 The Chevy Bolt will be back! GM changes its mind on one of the most affordable EVs out there.  18:26 The Crystal Palace v Sevilla match is this weekend...

Shianne Nocerini
Jer Staes
Brine Oyster HouseDaly RestaurantDime Store

7 Foodie stories around Metro Detroit

You all asked for more restaurant stuff, so here’s a jam-packed episode with producer Shianne Nocerini, who makes a rare summer appearance.  01:18 Shianne visited Daily Drive In – now Daly Restaurant – in Livonia. For years it was one of the last drive-ins around, but she says it’s still worth the visit after more than 50 years. 06:22 There’s a new Food Truck Park coming to Oakland Mall next year. We discuss. And then, Detroit 75 Kitchen opening a spot in the old Sears Auto Center right...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit TigersDetroit City Football ClubFletcher Nostradamus

Should the Tigers go for Ohtani? // Darío Suárez City FC

Today’s show is in two parts. First, Shohei Ohtani will be a free agent soon. Is he a fit for the Detroit Tigers? Or should we take the money – assuming he’d come – and spend it across more players? Then, as we recorded this episode from Keyworth, we talk about Detroit City’s new 4-4-2 form and the immense impact of Darío Suárez. The team is playing with new offensive energy and not only is it fun to watch, but it puts points on the table. Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us –...

Devon O'Reilly
Jer Staes
MezcalSheWolfWhere have we been?

New restaurants galore (and is KISS overrated?)

Jer is from the east side, and Devon from the west side. They meet near the middle to discuss what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. We lose power near the end of the show, but keep on plugging forward.  Where we’ve been: 01:40 – Jer Beat Drake to SheWolf in Detroit’s Midtown by a few hours. Worth it? 06:08 – Devon went to the new Mezcal location in Midtown and has a full review. We also get into how just one block, or around a corner, can make all the difference in Detroit and...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes
mailbag

Mailbag! On movie theaters; Weed; and the Transit Center

Norris Howard and Jer answer some of your Detroit and Southeast Michigan related questions and respond to feedback.  The three main topics we got into had a lot of feedback and we picked a few of the responses that seemed to either be unique or go into a general category or feeling. We talk about the future of movie theaters. Can Detroit support one? Is it even Detroit’s fault if it can’t with the changes of the pandemic? Also, cheers to Cinema Detroit who made a heck of a run as a brick...

Jer Staes
Concert of ColorsRalph Valdez

The Concert of Colors returns

The free Concert of Colors returns for a 31st year July 19-23. Ralph Valdez, Deputy Director for the event, joins me to preview the multiple days of festivities. Link: https://www.concertofcolors.com/  Then, we send you out the door with a few things you should know about. We have a newsletter – https://dailydetroit.substack.com/  Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us – We are in the News and Politics category as well as People’s Choice. https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup  Fe...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
trying new thingsFletcher NostradamusGilly's

Trying Pure Michigan Mix // Will Gilly's be the sports spot? // Pistons Summer League success // DCFC scoring woes continue

Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk a little sports, a little development, and try a new thing. 00:30 First, we try the new Pure Michigan Mix from McDonalds. Sprite Lymonade and Fanta Blue Raspberry frozen drink. Thumbs up or down? And what could be improved? 05:32 A new sports-ish bar is coming to downtown Detroit, Gilly’s. It’s to honor Dan Gilbert’s late son Nick, who died all too soon of Neurofibramatosis. Will Detroit finally get that great sports bar that for son long we missed, back...

Devon O'Reilly
Jer Staes
Where have we been?detroit foodieaffordable housing

Summer is flying by

Jer and Devon meet Friday with some fun and hot topics. * First, where we’ve been. Jer shout outs MJ’s North End Ice Cream in Detroit; and Devon celebrates the reopening of UnBurger in downtown West Dearborn.  * O’Flahertys in GPP is closed temporarily for repairs. * Unsold electric vehicles are piling up, but why? It’s complicated. * Devon has additional details from the developer on the nine story building on Broadway in Detroit that’s being built behind historic facades – that much...

Jer Staes
food scarcityAdrian LewisBill Wild

Rescuing food for Metro Detroit // Independent grocery stores and gas stations face changes

A two parter. First, the CEO of Forgotten Harvest, Adrian Lewis joins me to talk about rescuing food and getting food that maybe you didn’t buy at the grocery store but has a lot of goodness in it into the hands of those who need it. Then, Bill Wild from the Midwest Independent Retailers association and I talk about the changes facing independent grocery stores and gas stations. Link to vote in the Podcast Awards for us – We are in the News and Politics category as well as People’s Choic...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes
marijuanaMichigan politicslistener feedback

Let's talk marijuana in Detroit // Hill Harper runs for Senate // Listener feedback

Today’s show is in three parts. First, recent developments in Detroit’s marijuana business environment – including pushing a vote out to change on how close marijuana businesses can be from certain community places – have sparked a conversation. The city voted 69-31 for recreational marijuana in 2018, but there are vocal and powerful corners not embracing it, and actively fighting against those businesses in the city. We discuss. Is it a NIMBY situation? (Not in my backyard) Some backgro...

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