Daily Detroit

On your Daily Detroit: Technology expert Tom Lawrence joins me to cut through the clutter on a move by AT&T to no longer offer DSL service. It has a pretty big impact here in Michigan as their alternate service - Fiber - isn't available to most of their homes. And considering everyone's working from home, schooling from home, it puts a number of communities at a big disadvantage. Ars Technica stor...

Today's show is a deep-dive with Sonya Mays. She heads up the non-profit development firm, Develop Detroit. And I'm going to focus on one word here - non-profit. Which means they need to have a community mission. Because when it comes to Detroit's nascent comeback, firms that think about more than the bottom line might be something to look at as a model. This is done in other cities, but is still...

In the wake of the President being diagnosed with COVID-19, we talk to Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health Direct Primary Care about the situation and what's happening here. Specifically, due to the incubation period of the virus, presidential candidate Vice President Joe Biden is not out of the woods for awhile yet. Plus, the Lions will not have fans at the stadium; and Michigan's cases are rising. Th...

On today's show: COVID-19 Updates Chrysler is paying $9.5 million in additional fines to the SEC Macomb County gets $12.5 million in settlement money over the giant sewer collapse in Fraser back in 2016 The Detroit Housing Fund for the Future kicks off to make more housing that's affordable for middle and low income possible in the city of Detroit Plus, our feature conversation at 6m30s: Oak & Ree...

The city of Detroit – as well as cities across the nation – has an issue with residents not having bank accounts. A study by prosperity now says that almost 20% – or one in five Detroiters – do not have a bank account. So they're paying much higher fees at liquor stores and other places to get access to their money. To help residents, especially young adults, get started off on the right foot, Jas...

Today's show focuses on a second big company in metro detroit going public. You know them as United Shore, but as this show is being published the giant letters on their Pontiac headquarters are coming down for their new name, United Wholesale Mortgage. The merger deal that will put the lending giant on the NASDAQ will peg the company's value initially at about $16 billion dollars. And although me...

Black women entrepreneurs are the fastest growing group of business owners in the nation, but they're also starting with the least amount of capital. That's especially important in a city like Detroit that is about 80% black, although our entrepreneurial sector - especially those who get venture funding - does not reflect that. This conversation with Dr. Courtney McCluney, assistant professor at t...

Dr. Paul Thomas is back to talk Coronavirus and gives more details on the Big Tens's testing plans and why he has reservations; plus more on Michigan's statewide situation with COVID-19. Next, the North American International Auto Show has been moved again. Autoblog editor in chief Greg Migliore has more on why and what to expect. And finally, as it is fall tournament season, Fletcher Sharpe updat...

Today, two things. Well, more than two. But we're talking to two people. First, Erin Allen from the Detroit Podcast Festival joins me to preview that event, highlighting creators and sharing knowledge right here in the Motor City. More: http://www.detroitpodcastfest.com Then, the big fall NISA soccer tournament starts tonight. Fletcher sharpe breaks down what's ahead for Detroit city FC this week...

Today's show is in three parts. First, some updates around town. We've lost Tip Toe Shoe Repair for now due to a fire, but Lafayette Coney Island kept serving. The Free Press building as new life as apartments. And construction has begun on the new Baker college building in downtown Royal Oak. Then, former first lady Michelle Obama is collaborating with a Detroit native and founder of The Lip Bar,...

Since the 1960s, the Michigan Opera Theater has been serving metro Detroit, bringing not only impressive productions of opera, but music and dance to the Motor City. Recently, they have hired a new artistic director, Yuval Sharon. He has a fresh take on what can be done both inside and outside of the performance hall walls. So for your Daily Detroit on Thursday, September 17th, 2020, we talk about...

Kirsten Ussery from Detroit Vegan Soul and Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit join us to talk about the reopening of the restaurant's east side location and what the non-profit Hatch is up to considering there's not a contest this year. Then, Fletcher Sharpe gives us the inside line on roster changes ahead of the fall tournament for Detroit City FC, and we talk about Big Ten football making the de...

On today's show: Latest COVID-19 numbers around the state The city of Detroit's budget is going to be balanced, but there have been some cuts and rainy day fund usage. Also, bonds are being sold for improvements. Dan Gilbert's Bedrock has bought the former Sakthi Automotive campus in Detroit. We have details. Home values in Oakland and Macomb counties are way up over the last five years, far above...

There's new COVID-19 numbers and reporting, including in schools and universities, with the area around Michigan State in a "crisis" situation. A co-founder of the Detroit tech darling StockX has left the company as it ramps up to possibly go public. Four Detroit area pizza joints make it into the top in the country. And then Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk Lions and Detroit City FC news. The NI...

We have an update on rising COVID-19 cases and positive test percentages. A Warren family is dealing with dangerous racism and it has echoes I'll share to our region's past. The beat goes on at the Detroit Institute of Music Education as they've found a new degree partner. Barter in Hamtramck is temporarily closing until indoor bar service legally resumes, and Beyond Juicery + Eatery in Milford is...

On today's show: Karen Dybis talks about drive-in eats around town and in Michigan. We talk about Daly Drive-In; Clydes; Grand Diner, A&W and more. Here's the full piece on drive-in-restaurants. Fletcher Sharpe talks Detroit City FC's 0-0 draw with the New York Cosmos and the playoff chances of the team. Also, the Tigers are Tigering and the Lions have a new pickup in Adrian Peterson.  Also, thing...

On today's show, we dive into election security. And not what the rhetoric in the public focuses on. It turns out the things we actually need to worry about aren't the ones getting the most press. Our guest is Hour Detroit's News and Features Editor Steve Friess, talking about that and his most recent piece focusing on the challenges and the places where we should be optimistic here in Michigan. L...

On your daily detroit: When it comes to getting customers, what is old is new again. The vending machine returns but this time a bit fancier and with beauty supplies. I talk with lavish box founder Leslie Williams about her creation that's open for business in the New Center. And Detroit City FC is nearing the end of their regular season. Fletcher sharpe fills us in on New Amsterdam FC, a new play...

Here's something fun for your Friday. There are some great local businesses who have pivoted through the pandemic. One of them is Mongers Provisions, with stores in Detroit and Ferndale. https://mongersprovisions.com/ When retail traffic slowed, they adapted and started doing virtual tastings of their cheeses, charcuterie and chocolate on Zoom. And honestly, it's become a thing. You can bring a ch...

Gym rats, rejoice? In a much-anticipated announcement, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says gyms and fitness facilities can now officially reopen, if they require everyone to wear face masks. So, yay? Speaking of Big Gretch, one fellow Democrat who isn't likely to end up on her Christmas card list this year is Mark Hackel, the Macomb County executive.  Crain's   reports  he's backing "Unlock Michigan," the...