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Riverfront Conservancy CFO being investigated // Detroit sues over Census count // One of the most beautiful restaurants in America

Norris Howard is in for an episode full of stories that didn't exist less than 24 hours ago. 00:38 - The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO is put on leave over allegations of financial mismanagement, including a call for criminal charges. We discuss, as the Riverfront has been one of those organizations that has kept going through lots of hardships in the city. Crain's Detroit - https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/detroit-riverfront-conservancy-puts-cfo-leave-amid-probe Det...

Jer Staes

The pace is picking up in Detroit // Inside the new Leña (and Vollmers) // Goff gets the big deal

Hey all - Jer here. My friend and Friday co-host Devon O'Reilly brought this up at the end of last week, that it seems like the pace is truly picking up on new things and things happening around town. Maybe it was the NFL Draft. Maybe it's just the passing of time from the pandemic. But it "feels" around town a lot more like it did in 2018-2019. Let's hop into it. As always, my analysis is in italics and if you're new here, sign up for future notes for free. 📰 What to know >> 💰 Lions QB J...

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Previewing Michigan's largest free Pride festival

For 14 years, Ferndale Pride has been bringing people across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum (and their allies) to West Nine Mile Road. The 2024 edition of Ferndale Pride on Saturday, June 1 will bring together thousands of people in what is one of the major centers of life for the community - with entertainment, dancing, vendors, special events and more. Julia Music is key to organizing all of this, and joins us in studio to preview the events before and during Pride, as well as share some history abou...

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Jer Staes
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Detroit has picked up the pace

Detroit has picked up the pace - and it seems like the city is starting to get back to that "buzz" of new things on a regular basis. Devon O'Reilly is in and we talk about a bunch of new restaurants, developments and things around Detroit: 00:47 - Where Devon's been: Previewing Vollmers in the old Park Bar space. It's a bar, and aims to be great at being a bar with some food. 06:46 - The Spanish-inspired Leña is opening in Brush Park, Devon has already been inside. 10:08 - Jer shares that at...

Jer Staes

Discussing the Past, Present and Future of the Rencen (Plus 9 Things To Know Around Town)

Hey all, Jer here. The rain is here outside the Daily Detroit studio, so I thought I'd take a minute to write a note and catch you up on some stories around town — as well as a conversation that people seemed to like. The Renaissance Center has been a focus of a lot of speculation now that General Motors is moving down the street to Hudson's Detroit on Woodward, taking two floors of the office tower. Dan Gilbert's Bedrock and the automaker are going to work for the next year to figure out wha...

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The Good Work of the DBG // Stories Around Metro Detroit

The DBG (you might know them as the Downtown Boxing Gym) is making some big moves supporting Detroit's youth, along with plans for a new facility. Khali Sweeney and Peter Fezzey from the organization join me to talk about it more. Then I send you out the door with three stories to know around Metro Detroit. Listen in the player below - or in your favorite podcast app. 00:30 - Ad for City Bird - https://www.citybirddetroit.com/ 01:31 - DBG Conversation with Khali Sweeney and Peter Fezzey...

Jer Staes
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From Michigan to MLS // Detroit's big for NFL talent // Do Tigers City Connect jerseys connect?

Today's show has a special guest in Michigan native Steve Clark, goalkeeper for the Houston Dynamo in MLS. Before that, there's a lot to talk about this Monday around sports and Metro Detroit, and Fletcher Sharpe is in to help do it. 01:11 - The untimely and young passing of former U of M basketball player Darius Morris 02:58 - Do the new Tigers City Connect jerseys connect? Or are they a miss? 08:52 - Detroit high schools are the biggest source of NFL talent in the country. We discuss why p...

Jer Staes
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There's so much more than Cinco de Mayo (ft. Jose Vargas, LaJalisciense)

Welcome to episode 1416 of your Daily Detroit. Today, we’re talking about finding success in Southwest Detroit. The combination restaurant and market La Jalisciense has been making it happen for more than a decade. Plus, what are some of the top dishes you should try? What are some keys to making it happen? And share some things about Cinco de Mayo you might not have known. La Jalisciense chef Jose Vargas joins me to talk about it all. Plus, I learned this after we recorded - you’re goin...

Fletcher Sharpe
Jer Staes
Detroit NFL Draft

PODCAST: The NFL Draft was a victory for Detroit

The vibes around the NFL Draft were excellent weekend, and we get into some of the early data after a press event Monday morning. From the huge amount of food sold, to hotel rooms being booked across the region, to a very peacable event of 775,000 coming to the Draft zone. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about his favorite down-round draft picks by the Detroit Lions, and the battle that's coming for kicker for the Lions. Thanks to our newest sponsor, your local Best Choice Roofing of Metro...

Norris Howard
Jer Staes

Racist billboards are a reminder how much work there's still to do

Norris Howard is in, and we talk about a rash of racist billboards that recently popped up in town and how it shows there's more work to do around the topic. Source news stories we talk about: Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/american-islamic-group-leaders-condemn-hitler-racist-billboards-in-southeast-michigan/73426966007/  Metro Times: https://www.metrotimes.com/news/racist-messages-splashed-across-billboards-in-metro-detroit-on-hitlers-birthd...

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Best breakfasts near Downtown Detroit // First look at Vecino // New site, new newsletter

Today in a new game, "Pick 3," we determine what are our favorite breakfast spots in greater Downtown Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft (to answer listener Laura's question). Engineer Randy went to the newest dining ticket in Detroit, Vecino. He has thoughts in a first look at the modern Mexician cuisine spot. And, we talk about our brand new website and newsletter platform to improve how we serve all of you. Rundown: 01:24 - Randy checks out the newest restaruant in Midtown, Vecino....

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