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NFL Draft in Detroit?; The Trialist; Where's Green + Lawson now; DCFC sleeve sponsor dropped; The Milk Cup Mar 01, 2022

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On today's Daily Detroit, Fletcher Sharpe is in the game.

00:36 MLB lockout looks like it's going to delay the season, and that's not great for Detroit businesses

04:44 The NFL Draft might be in Detroit in 2024

09:54 Discussing The Trialist on DCFC's pre-season squad and his possible impact

13:39 Where are these DCFC alumni now: Roddy Green + Shawn-Claud Lawson

16:00 DCFC drops a sleeve sponsor after supporter pressure

19:12 The Milk Cup and why Fletcher's all about it. More: https://www.michiganmilkcup.com/

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Big bold building speculation; Local food news + more Feb 25, 2022

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What might be the next big building to move? The old state building on the Lodge? The Penobscot? Or maybe the RenCen?

Plus, Portillo's is opening in Royal Oak; Taqueria El Rey lives on (for now) at Batch; Farlaine files; Winterblast and Royal Oak notes; a new vegan cinnamon roll place and more.

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Metro Detroit's transit dramatics continue in Auburn Hills (ft. David Gifford) Feb 25, 2022

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The city council of Auburn Hills recently voted to leave SMART, the suburban bus system, to create their own, far more limited service. That may or may not actually come to pass, but it's a good time to check in on the state of transit as we're ramping up to an election that's important for SMART and the discussion about transit heats up again as the pandemic recedes.

To unpack everything and give context, David Gifford. He's a transit advocate and runs Transit Guide Detroit.

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How to really revive the Rust Belt (ft. John Austin) Feb 23, 2022

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A new report makes the case that it's quality of life and community that helps revive cities, not the lowest taxes or most "business friendly" environment.

John Austin is Director of the Michigan Economic Center, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, and former President of the Michigan State Board of Education.

He, along with colleagues, authored a piece that shows traditional economic tools are ineffective compared to investments in quality of life and place - especially in Midwestern towns.

We discuss the Brookings Institute piece "Improving quality of life—not just business—is the best path to Midwestern rejuvenation" and get into the lessons we can learn locally. More reading: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2022/01/26/improving-quality-of-life-not-just-business-is-the-best-path-to-midwestern-rejuvenation/

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Detroit's Greenway glory days are just beginning (ft. Todd Scott) Feb 23, 2022

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Whether it's the Joe Louis Greenway, the Iron Belle Trail, the Detroit Riverfront, East Warren and Morningside or in suburbs like Ferndale - Detroit's greenway glory days may just be beginning.

Projects discussed are turning into projects developed. And throughout 2022 there's a lot to follow.

Todd Scott from the Detroit Greenways Coalition joins us to talk about it all and how greenways doing well not only creates a more pleasant peninsula, but could reduce flooding, maintenance costs and more.

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What most media misses about the Juwan Howard incident; DCFC news and how to win season tickets Feb 21, 2022

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Fletcher Sharpe tells us why he thinks (most) of the media has it wrong when it comes to U of M coach Juwan Howard's incident with Wisconsin.

Plus, a bunch of Detroit City FC stuff. A signing, a friendly, and how to win season tickets.

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Big Great Lakes cleanup money; Coffee strike; What we're looking forward to + more Feb 19, 2022

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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 unionization in coffee shops and the service industry, and how this is really a microcosm of a national trend.

21:09 - The Fly Trap in Ferndale is reopening.

22:21 - Mask mandates are off in Michigan, and cases are dropping. Many who have done precautions are just ready to move on, and there's a sense of both being done and hope around town. Devon and Jer talk about what they've missed and are looking forward to as spring comes.

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Detroit's electric road, explained (ft. Stefan Tongur) Feb 17, 2022

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What if while you drove, your electric car charged? Or if you parked to a run an errand, and instead of plugging in, your SUV topped up for 20 minutes all on its own while you went into the store?

Detroit is soon getting the first mile of road that can charge an electric car in the country.

But the project and the technology raises a lot of questions. How will this work? What happens if it rains? What about seasons? And more.

To help answer them, I called up Electreon's Stefan Tongur in Los Angeles.

That's the company that will be making this happen in Detroit. Electreon already has contracts for roads like this in their native Israel, as well as Germany, Italy and Sweden.

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The latest on Detroit's recreational marijuana + cannabis ordinance (ft. James Tate) Feb 16, 2022

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What's the latest on the legal situation for recreational cannabis, marijuana micro-businesses and more in the city of Detroit?

Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate details the changes made in the latest ordinance that looks to address some legal concerns and get the industry moving in the city while including important equity provisions.

If you have input for Tate's office, you can call at (313) 224-1027 or email at councilmembertate@detroitmi.gov

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The U.S. Open Cup, explained; DCFC signs Bryant, Fletcher's going to try and win you season tickets Feb 15, 2022

Show notes

It's Tuesday which means it's time for Fletcher Sharpe and Detroit City FC.

00:28 - Michael Bryant is signed with DCFC. Was does he add and what should the team still look for?

06:09 - The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back after a two year hiatus. It's one of the most exciting tournaments in sports because teams from all levels have a chance to prove they're the best in the country. Fletcher walks through how it works and what to expect, plus Le Rouge's opening match is against the Michigan Stars. Because of course it is.

16:11 - Fletcher's foot could win YOU a pair a season tickets to Keyworth Stadium this year. If Fletcher hits the crossbar, we're going to take his winnings and do a raffle for a PAIR of season tickets for you.

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