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Robin Runyan is here from Urbanize Detroit to talk local Detroit and Metro Detroit development. We touch on the Book Tower and many other projects. Before and after work at the Book Tower being done by Bedrock: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/photos-and-after-book-towers-historic-transformation  Plus, the show ends with a little Tigers talk. We do this show each and every weekday covering what...

Today's show has a few topics. First, we get word that more than 20 Burger Kings in Metro Detroit are on the closing block, impacting more than 400 workers. Then we discuss - as some stories put Flint in Metro Detroit - is Flint Metro Detroit? Where is the line? Would love your feedback. Detroit City FC had a disappointing home opener, losing 1-0 to Indy Eleven. Fletcher Sharpe breaks it down, wha...

Happy Friday! Devon O'Reilly joins us to talk about his trip to Mad Nice. Jer highlights a place across the street but celebrating five years, the basement cocktail bar Castalia at Sfumato. Devon makes a case for the return of the power lunch and highlights downtown Detroit's shifting restaurant scene where high end rules the day. Jer asks why we keep comparing nice restaurants in Detroit to other...

Today's show is a busy one. First we dive into Wayne County's Juvenile Jail problems and the health emergency Exec Warren Evans declared. Then, air monitors are going up at 100 sites on poles and mobile ones with 500 children with asthma to get more details on the county's air quality. Fletcher has strong feelings about this from personal experience. We talk about some of the pretty high home list...

On today's episode, a look back in time. I'd argue that Silicon Valley is today's Detroit in that a hundred years ago, the Motor City was the capital of innovation. But the nail in the coffin on that era were bank runs that cascaded into the rest of the country.  Major players like Henry Ford had decided they'd rather rebuild their entire company than provide any support to the banks, one where hi...

What we thought was going to be a quick look at a new entrance renovation turned into a night to remember. Randy, Shi, and Jer share their thoughts on a cornucopia of food at Hazel's in downtown Birmingham. Yes, they're known for seafood and we try a bunch of that - but their menu doesn't stop there. After all, Chef Emmele Harold is one of the most talented culinary minds in Michigan. https://www....

Fletcher Sharpe is in for us to get the sports pod out. With the DCFC season upon us, we're trying a Monday show to be as fresh as possible. Feedback, as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. 00:41 These signings are solid. Could we see the Detroit Lions, your NFC North Division champs? 03:51 Michigan State with the win advances in the tournament. We talk Tom Izzo, Kansas State and more....

It's Devon O'Reilly's favorite holday, so of course we talk all things Irish. What makes a good Irish bar. Why maybe there are few of them, and some good ones to check out around Metro Detroit. Plus, we talk about some openings around town and places to check out we've been to. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit...

01:50 Today in the news, word comes that Slow's BBQ has a new investor - Mighty Quinn's Barbecue out of New York, and the Cooley family has sold their share. It's an interesting move as they'll get the capital to expand with a new food truck, additional scale, and lcoations; but also, it leads us to talk about BBQ and ribs in general. Where are the best ribs in town? What's a surprise pick? And of...

When a former president does a video to announce a thing coming to your city, people pay attention. But what's past the video by former President Barack Obama? What is the Change Collective? What are they looking to do in the Detroit? Dexter Mason joins me on the podcast to talk about it and their programs, including one you could be part of.  More: https://civicnation.org/our-initiatives/change-c...

Michigan Soccer Central's Robert Kerr joins us to talk all things about the beautiful game in the beautiful pair of peninsulas that is the state of Michigan.  We also celebrate 100 episodes of the Michigan Soccer Central Podcast with Robert in an episode that's going in both our feeds. We talk about the teams, the leagues, the excellent women's game, and more. Have a listen to their podcast:  http...

One of our favorite things to do is check in on Metro Detroit's and Detroit's progress and areas of concern when it comes to greenways, biking infrastructure, walkability, freeway pedestrian overpasses and more. To do that, Todd Scott from the Detroit Greenways Coalition joins me for a 2023 update. Detroit Greenways Coalition: https://detroitgreenways.org/  Our 2023 Podcast Survey: https://forms.g...

313 Day is coming! It's so official there's a proclamation by the city council president, celebrating March 13th and Detroit. We talk about some of our favorite things around town, near and far. Jer went out to Mia's bakery in Madison Heights. Devon tried fancy coffee mocktails at Dessert Oasis in downtown Detroit. A vampyre, anyone? 313 Day has a series of events around town, I share some discoun...

On today's show: There was a fire in Fletcher's neighborhood. Good to hear that the neighboring bar, O'Flaherty's, has reopened.  Out west has designs on our water in the Great Lakes. We discuss.  https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/03/04/whats-solution-wests-water-crisis-desperate-ideas-explained/11274700002/  The Michigan marijuana business may be the largest failing in the U.S. - th...

Today we preview the 65th edition of the St. Patrick's Parade with Mike Kelly, co-chair of the parade and president of the United Irish Societies. There's something for everyone with this event between the floats, the family fun zone and more. Website: https://www.detroitstpatricksparade.com/  Our 2023 Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/F7eG9WFb4pFUxjvs8  As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - g...

Today's episode is a busy one. Fletcher shares why he's on board with Antoine Davis and all his points; We talk about the Red Wings, their season and belief in the Yzerplan with friend of the show AK;  Chloe Ricketts is a Michigan-made women's soccer star making big moves and we talk about her rise; And Detroit City FC is starting their USL Championship season this Saturday against San Diego Loyal...

Chef Hamissi Mamba went on Food Network's Chopped last week and brought a win - and attention - to Detroit, the food scene, and his beloved Freedom House. Freedom House: https://freedomhouse.org/  We talk about it all on the first 2/3rd of the podcast. Then on the back side as something you should know, word comes in that the University of Michigan is taking over from Stephen Ross the development...

On the show today, our guest for our fun Friday is Sam Abbas of Dearborn Restaurant Week, The Great Commoner and Brome Modern Eatery in Dearborn. The event starts today and runs through March 12. We get into the restaurants participating, the food you can try and more. More about Dearborn Restaurant Week:  https://www.dearbornrestaurantweek.com/ If you want to check out The Great Commoner: https:/...

The Michigan Science Center has a bunch of spring programming to know about, so Lucy Hale joins me to talk about the fun for kids and adults. More: https://www.mi-sci.org/ Then, I share three stories to know around town.  Lost River Tiki Bar is going on indefinite hiatus - https://www.facebook.com/lostrivertiki/posts/pfbid027q73XNPuyaYDjGYFfMjPvMyGv9vP4XaryyWjvycLX5DJoEbVrum1eeCQH5vhUyBrl A report...

The District Detroit is one the development that has caught the most attention in the last year. The expansive, $1.5 billion vision anchored by the University of Michigan's Detroit Center for Innovation means there's a lot to talk about between the four residential buildings, four commercial buildings, two hotels - and the nearly $800 million in state and local incentives that developers Olympia D...

A little Red Wings, a lot of Detroit City FC with Fletcher Sharpe. 01:42 Red Wings have legit playoff chances 03:18 Detroit City talk kicks off 03:32 How about those new kits and the seafoam? 05:18 Women's team talk 08:06 Inside the season ticket holder party 09:52 Michigan State University friendly 10:10 Closed door friendly coming vs. Western Michigan University 11:14 The surviving trialists 17:...

On this Monday, we're hoping for a better week so we're talking about some fun food things around town. We try Peeps Pespi; we discuss the growth of cookie places in the area; Shianne shares her love for Olga's and their McClure's pickle collab; Baobob Fare's co-owner will be on Chopped on Food Network on Tuesday at 8pm; and we discuss some of the top bars in town by liquor sales.  As always - fee...

On today's Friday show we talk about the power outage, Local ecommerce success story Moosejaw being sold to Dick's Sporting Goods by Walmart, and a new witchy craft cocktail bar called Black Salt - and that gets Shianne to tell the story of when she thinks she caught a spirit. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Thanks to our supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

Goodbye Monroe blocks, hello Development at Cadillac Square. This surprise announcement hit our inboxes and this is our reaction and the details within 30 minutes of learning the info. The thumbnail facts include: 1.5 million square foot development 250-280 new residential units 90,000 square feet for a market hall, a grocer, restaurants and other retail 60,000+ square feet dedicated to entertainm...

Happy Fat Tuesday! On today's podcast: 03:18 - Could the Red Wings make the playoffs? 07:35 - The Detroit Tigers are moving their start times earlier on weeknights. Family friendly move? 10:36 - Detroit City FC talk as the opponent is now known for the US Open Cup and there are some faces you should know. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://w...