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PODCAST: Restaurants may need to show their cards // Royal Oak approves apartments // A new hat in the Detroit mayoral race?

Welcome to your Daily Detroit, your essential guide to what’s happening in Southeast Michigan. It’s Wednesday, June 12, 2024, and we’re broadcasting from our studio at TechTown. First off, a huge congratulations to Hajime Sato of Sozai in Clawson for winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef! It's fantastic to see a spot in the suburbs, like Clawson, getting recognition alongside Detroit. We also talk about the vibrant restaurant scene in Oak Park and the regional growth that lifts everyo...

Can we grow Michigan? // Third Street Bar to reopen // New apartments on Bagley

Hey all - Jer here. Let's get into what's happening around town. As always, my thoughts are in italics. 🎧 On the podcast: Can we grow Michigan? As long as I've done this project, growing Michigan, and getting it into gear to be competitive against the rest of the country has been a topic. Honestly, it sometimes feels like I'm screaming down into the void as someone who is usually pushing for things to be better. Because as much as we love our city, region and state, there's much to be prou...

What will it take to grow Michigan? (ft. Hilary Doe)

As long as we’ve done this show, growing Michigan, and getting it into gear to be competitive against the rest of the country has been a topic. Honestly, it sometimes feels like I'm screaming down into the void as someone who is usually pushing for things to be better. Because as much as we love our city, region and state, there's much to be proud of… There is work to do. There has been for years. After all, Michigan is second to last in the nation for attracting people from other states. Mix...

Michigan CentralDetroit resurgence

Dad was wrong about the death of Detroit

He thought Michigan Central would be torn down, bulldozed like his hope for the city.

PODCAST: Michigan Central concert reaction // Inside Nuevo Soul // Why Mobility is important

It was like a Detroit family reunion, minus the foam plates

Inside Detroit's historic Indian Village (And tour it this weekend!)

Today we’re diving into one of Detroit’s most historic and charming neighborhoods: Indian Village. Joining us in the studio at TechTown is Mark Reynolds, the chairperson of the 2024 Indian Village Home Tour. Have a listen in the player below: Get ready for a fundiscussion about the allure, history, and future of Indian Village. * Mark Reynolds' Journey to Indian Village: Discover what drew Mark to move from the suburbs to Indian Village and why he became so involved in the community. *...

PODCAST: Inside Michigan Central - What it means for Detroit, and what's next

An icon of Detroit's decline has been renovated into a stunning centerpiece

Tackling funding transit, addressing the housing crisis and making retirement saving easier (ft. Rep. Mike McFall)

It's been a busy week up at the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference, put on by the Detroit Regional Chamber. But what are some of the things happening that could impact you? State Representative Mike McFall of the 8th District stopped by and talked about what's moving through Landing and made the proposed budget. We'll dive into the latest policy discussions and legislative efforts impacting Metro Detroit and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Redistricting Changes: Representative McFall di...

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Gilbert is going to "give it all away" (and more from the Mackinac Policy Conference)

From the Porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer and Devon talk about the latest happenings around Metro Detroit. There's a mix of heavy and hopeful news on this one. In this episode, we cover: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Scandal: Fresh developments reveal that up to $40 million may have been embezzled from the nonprofit fund. The FBI is investigating, and the potential fallout could impact local black developers and businesses. Dan Gilbert’s Philanthropic Vision: A...

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How to make Michigan a high wage, high growth state (ft. Khalilah Burt Gaston, Song Foundation)

How does Michigan and metro Detroit turn the corner on being the place people want to choose to build their lives? On your Daily Detroit, we explore this pressing question with Khalilah Burt Gaston, the founding executive director of the Song Foundation. From the Mackinac Policy Conference at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the conversation dives deep into the holistic approaches and collaborative efforts necessary to revitalize the region. Some of the topics we cover: The Song Foundation...

Local TV NewsPublic Relations Changes in Media

PODCAST: Local TV (and news) is changing a lot. Let's talk about why (ft. Matt Friedman)

"If you want to watch, to listen, to read something that has value to you, be prepared to pay for it." - Matt Friedman

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Mustang Mach E thoughts / A challenge to building more housing in Detroit / Mackinac next week

Mr. Friday, Devon O'Reilly, is in and we talk about a bunch of local to Metro Detroit things. Devon had dinner at The Little Club, his first eastside yacht club experience as a west sider. We had a chance to try the Ford Mustang Mach-E for a week, and have a number of thoughts on the electric car that doesn't give off electric car vibes. After touring the new housing construction on Fischer by Greatwater Homes, some thoughts on how this project was able to come together so well, sell homes qu...

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Michigan Central tickets sell out // Handle the basics if you want to win

Interesting show of Metro Detroit stories today. In the fun category, recently a listener asked why Norris Howard isn't the Baron of Brightmoor, because of the alliteration. He explains why he's the Prince. There was so much demand for Michigan Central's big concert that it sold out - and so have all the tickets for the tour since we recorded this episode and posted. So I won't include that link. Then we get into the race for U.S. House, where Adam Hollier didn't get enough valid signatures to...

Kiesling DetroitMilwaukee Junction hospitality industry

From 1890s General store to one of Detroit's best bars: Inside Kiesling

A few years ago, Milwaukee and Brush streets was a quiet corner tucked just south of West Grand Boulevard. Now, between Kiesling, Milwaukee Caffe, and a host projects since then, it’s becoming one of Detroit’s interesting intersections - of fun, work, and residential. With projects like Chroma Detroit, Freya, Oak and Reel and more nearby, it's becoming a bonafide attraction. Today we’re talking with the crew behind Kiesling - an approachable cocktail bar in the city’s Milwaukee Junction...

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Let's bring back the Detroit Shock (and talk about the old Belle Isle Zoo)

Today we're talking about three stories around town with Fletcher Sharpe. First up, news that the old Belle Isle Zoo (technically, the Children's Zoo for a time) will be razed and turned into natural habitat. Both of us remember going to that place when it was a thing, we share our memories and a movie that was shot there. Second, the Belle Isle slide is returning this summer, says the Michigan DNR. Is riding the Giant Slide at Belle Isle your real "I'm a Detroiter" baptism? (We're of course jo...

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A new pro soccer stadium for Detroit (and some speculation)

The news broke just after we recorded yesterday's show that Detroit City FC intends to build a 14,000 seat stadium in Corktown, near Michigan and 20th streets. Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and I discuss what we know, what we don't, and then the pair get into a conversation speculating about the future of soccer in Detroit - and bring up the uncomfortable topic for some, MLS in Detroit. On Monday we'll know more hard details. But for now, enjoy the speculation and would love to know what you...

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Detroit gains population // Fairlane falls behind // Visiting Detroit Vinyl Society and Cafe Noir

Due to news, our schedule gets flipped around. Devon O'Reilly joins in on a Thursday to talk about a couple of stories around town and a couple of places we've been. Where we've been: Devon went to check out the Detroit Vinyl Society, a new spot in Detroit's Paradise Valley and has some thoughts. Jer went to Cafe Noir in Detroit's North End. News stories: The city of Detroit gained 1,852 people last year, according to the latest Census estimate. that's the first time since the 1950s that th...

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Dutch Girl returns // Pistons draft disappointment // Panthers make playoffs

Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're talking about some of the interesting sports - and sweet - stories around town. 01:16 - Dutch Girl Donuts are back Baby! 04:38 - Detroit Piston's disappointing draft lottery spot 12:02 - Michigan Panthers clinch a playoff spot 14:25 - Phoenix Rising, DCFC draw 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 o...

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