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Eastern Market building saved // Doubts on big Detroit U of M project // Historic church demolished

Friend of the podcast Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us to talk all things development – and a little Miguel Cabrera. 02:40 – The building with a collapsed wall at Russell and Winder will be saved, and the businesses will be able to get their stuff out – which is huge and may save some of them. 04:20 – East Warren has a series of developments happening. We discuss a lot of what’s going on: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/looking-ahead-new-businesses-and-development-east-warr...

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Wall falls in Eastern Market // Lions fans show up // DCFC disappoints

On your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan: 00:20 – A wall of the Del Bene building collapses during the Eastern Market rush. An emergency demolition has been ordered. We discuss, and there will be lots more to talk about in the future. Daily Detroit TikTok with video: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailydetroit/video/7279543109451664682  Bridge Detroit update: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/emergency-demolition-ordered-for-collapsed-eastern-market-buildi...

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Big Great Lakes cleanup money; Coffee strike; What we're looking forward to + more

Today on your Friday show: 00:53 - Jer’s bold snow-themed grape cocktail 02:56 - What to mix with paczki vodka (listener question) 06:15 - The Great Lakes is getting a billion dollars for environmental cleanup. Included in that is the Detroit River, Clinton River, and we talk about projects and the progress of the Rouge in Dearborn. 10:11 - Eastern Market is getting a new food hall. Will it work? We debate. 13:28 - Great Lakes Coffee employees are on strike. We discuss different sides of un...

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6 Things To Know, And What We're All Missing During The Coronavirus Quarantine

Welcome to your Wednesday Hump Day edition of your Daily Detroit. Today we’re tackling: * Metro Times is out with a shocking story about violent threats made against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on several private Facebook groups. It comes as an armed rally is once again being planned for the state Capitol building in Lansing on Thursday. We have thoughts. * Some vacant Art Van furniture stores will be reborn as Loves Furniture, with about 1,000 people hired to staff them. * The Archdioc...

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After 45 Years, Eastern Market Seafood Will Close

Eastern Market continues to change as another long-time establishment is closing shop. Eastern Market Seafood at 2456 Market Street in Detroit will close February 29, 2020, according to their social media. The reason for the closure is owner John Janevski is retiring. He sold the building to Sanford Nelson’s FIRM Real Estate after a year of trying to find a buyer. The shop served both wholesale and over the counter seafood and sausage sandwiches, and up until now has been a pla...

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Taste Test: Norden Aquavit Is Detroit's Newest — And Only — Scandinavian Spirit

Aquavit is a caraway-flavored spirit long popular in Scandinavia, where it originated (aquavit literally translates to “water of life”). Yet it’s never exactly been a liquor of choice here in the states. But here comes Norden Aquavit, a nearly year-old brand distilled right here in Detroit by longtime bartender and Berkeley, California native Robyn Cleveland. I met Cleveland last weekend at a midsommar Swedish dinner at Frame in Hazel Park put on by chef Jill Vedaa, of Salt i...

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Why This Startup Company Chose To Stay, Grow, And Hire In Detroit

Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device:  What does it take to make a startup work in Detroit? Our conversation today is with Andrew Landau. His Detroit-based e-commerce company, Jewel, was recently purchased by banking giant Capital One. They’re going to stay, grow and hire in Detroit, even after the acquisition. We also talk about why he’s choosing the Motor City, and what tips he has for other entrepreneurs. Oh, and they’re hiring. Also...

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Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend: Your City 5 For June 14-16

Hello all of you wonderful people! I hope that you are all having a great week so far. Don’t forget that this Sunday is Father’s Day, so if you haven’t gone out to find that special gift for the dad’s in your life you still have time. I have also included some dad specific ideas for things to do this Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone! Quicken Loans Demo Day This Friday is the 3rd Annual Quicken Loans Demo Day, which is a pitch competition for businesses in D...

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The Soul Of Eastern Market With Dan Carmody

Eastern Market is going through a lot of change. Shops are closing or moving. New land owners are moving in. Companies who have been in the market a long time need to expand. And at the center of it all is the Eastern Market Corporation (now the Eastern Market Partnership). Their CEO, Dan Carmody, saw these changes coming and along with his organization has a plan. We talk about the changing neighborhood, the future vision, and how he defines the soul and authenticity of Eastern...

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Charity BBQ & Whiskey Party Thursday To Feature Killer Flamingos, SpaceCat

In case you’re looking for fun this Thursday night, over in Eastern Market’s Shed 3 you’ll find Barley, BBQ & Beats. The evening event in its second year in Metro Detroit will have barbecue from 10 different places around town, craft cocktails from 13 distilleries and a lineup of three bands. The bands are Drop 3rd Strike, the Killer Flamingos and SpaceCat. It’s all to benefit Hospice of Michigan, a non-profit hospice provider and the state’s largest. The money raised will...

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Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend: Your City 5 For May 17-19

Hey there everyone! Here’s your weekend round up of the best events in the City of Detroit this weekend. I’m not sure how this week has been for you, but it has flown by for me. I can’t believe we are already halfway through the month of May. Can you? There is a lot going on this weekend, let’s get going shall we? ArtBlock Open House and Exhibition Looking to get out and look at some really great public art this weekend? I’ve got just the thing for you. This F...

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Russell Street Deli Is Closing. Is This Really A Comeback If We Lose Our Character?

It’s a sad day for lovers of Eastern Market and a quirky deli that’s beloved by many. Mark Kurlyandchik over at the Freep is reporting that Russell Street Deli in Eastern Market is closing September 28. The reason? A landlord/tenant dispute. I strongly suggest you give it a read. There’s an impasse between Russell Street co-owner Ben Hall and landlord Sanford Nelson. Nelson bought the building that also houses the popular Supino Pizzeria and some other properties in the neighborhood...

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H&M Coming To Detroit And We'll Serve You Soup At The Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Happy Hump Day, errrrybody. Today’s episode features a series of conversations. There’s big news for downtown Detroit’s emerging retail shopping scene, as fashionable Swedish retailer H&M is planning to open a store on Woodward Avenue this fall. Daily Detroit’s retail maven, Shianne Nocerini, joins Jer to talk about it. Jer then talks with me all about Mayor Mike Duggan’s State of the City address last night. I update you on medical marijuana. Dispensaries operatin...

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Your City 5 Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend: November 9-11

Here we are again, do you hear the weekend calling you? Because I can hear it calling me. For the first time in forever I have a pretty flexible schedule this weekend. I don’t know what I’m going to do with myself. Maybe I’ll take the kiddo to Michigan Science Center on Sunday. If you see me there be sure to say hi. Have a good weekend everyone. Angels In America The Park Players will be performing part one of Tony Kushner’s Angels In America: Part One: Millennium Approaches at the Redf...

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Your City 5 Things To Do This Weekend In Detroit: November 2-4

Am I the only one who is in disbelief that it is November? I swear I’m going to blink and it is going to be 2019. Anyway, I am pretty excited for this weekend because there are so many fun things to do in Detroit. I know that I will be checking out a few of the events, so be sure to say hi if you see me around town. Have good weekend everyone. Boo-Con So, Halloween might have already passed but you have one more chance to pull out your costume at Boo-Con. Checker Bar and Pop+Offworld...

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Your City 5 Things To Do This Weekend In Detroit: October 19-21

Let’s look ahead to this weekend in Detroit. There are a ton of fun things happening around Detroit. I have a feeling I might be at the Senate Theater on Saturday night. So if you see me, be sure to say hello. Scary Classic Movies Can I tell you a secret about myself? I really don’t like very many horror movies. I don’t really like gore for the sake of gore, so movies like Nightmare on Elm Street or Halloween are out. The movies that really scare me are the ones that deal with possession,...

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Your City 5 Things To Do This Weekend In Detroit: September 21-23

It seems like everyone else is already for fall to be here. People keep talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes and sweater weather. But I have held out on getting anything autumnal until the actual autumn equinox. I don’t know why I have been such a stickler for holding on to the last remnants of summer, but I’ve been pretty hard core this year. But, this Saturday is the first official day of autumn. So, I guess I better stop digging in my heels and pull out those riding boots. There are a ton...

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Your City 5 Things To Do This Weekend In Detroit: September 7-9

Hey there everyone! I hope that your short workweek has been easy breezy. I’m currently in denial that it is September. Sure the kids are now back in school and the sun is setting earlier. But I’m not ready to give up on this summer feeling. Keep your Pumpkin Spice Lattes to yourself over there. Maybe it will hit me more when I drop off my little at his first day of preschool next Monday. In any case I’ll just be over here soaking up as much vitamin D the sun rays can give me. I digres...