The Local Loop

Send us Fan Mail What if every road, cemetery, and historic building in Farmington had a story to tell? Local historian Brian Golden joins us to uncover how Farmington began, the people who built it, Native American trails, Quaker roots, forgotten landmarks, and the history hiding in plain sight. This conversation will make you see the community in a completely different way.

Send us Fan Mail One year in, and somehow we are right back where we started: talking deer. In Episode 12, Trevor catches everyone up on his 17-day honeymoon through Portugal, a quick Toronto trip, and the start of summer at home. Then the guys get into the results of Farmington Hills’ first deer cull, the 70 deer removed across the regional program, the venison donation, and what could come next....

Send us Fan Mail April 13, 2026 quietly became one of the biggest civic days this area has seen in years — and most people missed it. Trevor and Dion break down all of it. Downtown Farmington won the Great American Main Street Award — one of only three in the country. Same night, Farmington Hills Council unanimously opposed a 9-bill zoning preemption package out of Lansing that would force duplexe...

Send us Fan Mail Trevor and Dion are back after a long winter and they've got a lot to catch up on. From sandhill cranes and red-tailed hawks at Kensington to skiing Vermont and 3D printing rabbit holes, the guys ease back into the groove before diving into the real meat of this episode: what's happening in Farmington and Farmington Hills right now — and it's a lot. First, they talk...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Local Loop, Trevor and Dion return after a short break to catch up on a busy stretch for Farmington and Farmington Hills. They break down the recent local election results, voter turnout, and what the campaigns revealed about civic engagement in the community. The conversation expands into healthcare, employer sponsored insurance, and why national policy deb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Local Loop , Trevor and Dion catch up on local buzz and dig into a few hot topics around town. They start with the debate over a proposed Culver’s at 12 Mile and Orchard — the zoning issues, traffic concerns, and what it means for small business growth in Farmington Hills. Then they talk about upcoming community events like Holidays in the Hills and the annu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Local Loop , Trevor and Dion sit down with Mayor Theresa Rich for a wide-ranging conversation about leading Farmington Hills through growth and change. They talk about her hands-on approach as the city’s ambassador, the push for more diverse boards and commissions, and her plans for the next term. Mayor Rich shares updates on redevelopment along Grand River...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Local Loop, Trevor and Deon sit down with Farmington Hills Councilman and mayoral candidate Randy Bruce for a deep dive into the city’s future. From redevelopment challenges and housing density debates to ideas for modern zoning and walkable neighborhoods, they unpack what it takes to keep Farmington Hills thriving. Randy also talks about the next steps for...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Local Loop, Trevor and Deon cover everything shaping Farmington and Farmington Hills right now. From Harvest Moon’s return and the Grand Raven Festival to big openings like Lone Light Distillery, they break down the best ways to enjoy fall locally. The hosts also dive into the headaches of nonstop road construction, new housing proposals stirring controversy...

Send us Fan Mail Affordability isn't coming to the Farmington housing market anytime soon, according to real estate expert Trevor, who reveals why "the days of the $150,000 house are over." Our conversation explores the complex factors driving up housing costs in our community – from high interest rates and limited inventory to the psychological price barriers that influence buyers&...

Send us Fan Mail Trevor and Dion sit down with Todd Lipa of CARES to talk about transforming a childhood church into a full campus of community care, from food and family services to the beloved Duck Race in Shiawassee Park.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Local Loop, Trevor and Dion dive into what’s happening in downtown Farmington, share their thoughts on rising housing prices in the area, and wrap things up with a little love for Movement Detroit. It’s part local insight, part personal perspective, and all real talk — as always. Whether you’re curious about new developments in Farmington, navigating the hou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of The Local Loop , a community-centered podcast focused on Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this episode, hosts Trevor Medema and Dion De Gennaro introduce themselves, talk about how this podcast came to be, and share what they hope it will grow into. It’s casual, honest, and a little rough around the edges, but that’s kind of the point....