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410,000 without power; Detroit COVID cases up; Plus 6 stories around town Aug 11, 2021

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Show was delayed due to lack of power, but once we got the batteries plugged in, we were good to go.

Our stories:

410k Metro Detroit houses were out of power in a snap thanks to a harsh thunderstorm that cause a lot of damage Wednesday.

COVID cases have almost doubled in the city of Detroit and the city has strongly encourage indoor mask wearing. The city has a low vaccination rate. Statewide, we're pushing 1400 cases a day. Schools are going in all different directions, which is worrisome as the Delta variant impact children far more than Alpha did.

Howe's Bayou in Ferndale is closed until further notice for lack of staff, and Eater Detroit reports that Noodletopia has a robot server that acts like a cat.

Lear is going into the old Cadillac Stamping plant site on Detroit's east side.

The QLINE Streetcar returns to service in late September with promises to change.

The suburban bus system SMART has a new General Manager, who served in Cincinnati and a number of other cities.

Detroit's O'Hair Park was rededicated after $2 million in improvements. Jer also gives you a little Detroit history.

And finally - Smokey Bones is coming to Shelby Township. They call themselves "The Master of Meat." Are they? Have you been to one? We need intel!

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Development, Development, Development Aug 10, 2021

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Today's show is mostly about developments around town.

- There are new plans for the State Fair Transit Center that would save the historic Dairy Cattle Building, but demolish all but the portico of the old Coliseum

- Marwood + Marston is coming to the North End, an $18.2 million residential development with affordable housing

- There's some progress over at the Eddystone. It overlooks Little Caesars Arena.

- Barcade (the actual name-brand Barcade) will open on Selden later this August.

- Is a business-focused hotel coming to downtown Ferndale?

- A possible Meijer in Macomb Township is facing stiff resistance from residents because of fears of lights, crime and sex trafficking that the grocery store might bring. https://www.macombdaily.com/2021/08/06/plans-for-macomb-township-meijer-move-ahead/

- And late-breaking news as we record the podcast, the founder of Garden Fresh Salsa, Jack Aronson, has died at 68.

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Thanks to our newest members Timothy, Gary, Kanwinder and Jon... as well as Rebecca who stuck with us. You can join them at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

DCFC / Chicago House preview; Is Dan Campbell Ted Lasso? (ft. Fletcher Sharpe) Aug 06, 2021

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What to know + where to go in Metro Detroit Aug 05, 2021

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For the first time in 16 months, Man about town Devon O'Reilly is in studio to help talk about some interesting stories around town and highlight things to check out this weekend.

Stories:

COVID numbers are up in Metro Detroit: https://covidactnow.org/us/metro/detroit-warren-dearborn_mi/?s=21421067

Rocket Companies says employees need to be vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID tests

Smalls in Hamtramck, Magic Bag in Ferndale and Marble Bar in Detroit are leading the pack with requiring vaccination or proof of a negative test to enter. Is this the way of the future? Will what part of town the bar is in play a role in this?

Townhouse is reopening with a new look. Devon talked with the owner and here's pics: https://www.facebook.com/townhousedetroit/posts/4815531851806846

Jer waxes about the wax at Spotlite Detroit. It's at 2905 Beaufait Street. https://www.spotlitedetroit.com/ plus pictures on our Instagram, http://www.instagram.com/dailydetroit

The Detroit Smart Parking Lab is opening up on West Lafayette, in West Riverfront between Corktown and downtown. It's a neat thing that Devon gets into what exactly it is. But what you don't say is that it's in Corktown Shores. That doesn't exist.

The First Lady of Detroit Techno has died, K-Hand or Kelli Hand.

Then we get into fun things around town:

The Motor City Car Crawl is this weekend downtown. It's no auto show, but you'll be able to get your outdoor new car thing going if you're interested. https://naias.com/motor-city-car-crawl

The Hamtramck Music Festival is this weekend: http://2021.hamtramckmusicfest.com/

Detroit City FC opens their season at Keyworth Saturday (preview tomorrow with Fletcher on the show): https://tickets.detcityfc.com/events/dcfc-mens-80721

And for future weeks, check out the Grand Circus Bourbon Party is every Thursday.

Detroit's Primary Election Results Unpacked (ft. Chase Cantrell) Aug 04, 2021

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Tuesday's primary election results in the city of Detroit turned some heads and created some interesting conversation on social media.

After all, Mayor Mike Duggan pulled in 72% of the vote; and the hotly debated Proposal P fell to defeat by a 2-1 margin. To help unpack what all of it means and what we should be thinking about going forward, Chase Cantrell.

He's the founder and executive director of Building Community Value and he has a real passion for how policy could improve the lives of Detroiters.

He also understands how systems work. Between running a non-profit, being a developer and having a law background he's able to add needed context and understanding to the conversation.

Find him here: https://www.bcvdetroit.org/

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Planning for Detroit's future, together (ft. Antoine Bryant) Aug 03, 2021

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Antoine Bryant is Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's pick as Director of the Planning and Development Department.

He stopped by the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on what he hopes to bring to the table; and his ideas for the department to be visible in and include all of Detroit's neighborhoods.

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The next COVID battle is already here Aug 02, 2021

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Although cases are lower than areas right now, the path isn't looking good. Soon we'll be in another COVID outbreak - along with hospitalizations - thanks to the Delta variant and a high percentage of unvaccinated people who are vulnerable to getting catastrophically sick.

With just 40 percent of city residents vaccinated and less than half of state of Michigan citizens, we're in for a rough time with the Delta variant that spreads faster.

To help get us ready, educator and nurse John Campbell joins me from the U.K. He has a popular YouTube channel that I've been following this whole pandemic for science-based, smart and practical knowledge about what's happening in the world.

And as the Delta variant has spread around the world first, I thought it important to get international perspective. After all, the cases and positive test rates are rising fast here in Metro Detroit.

In Michigan last week, 10 counties qualified under CDC guidance as high-transmission areas. Now, 31 do, including Oakland and Macomb.

The respected nurse and academic has a doctorate focused on the development of open learning resources for nurses nationally and internationally. He's very good at helping things make sense.

You can find his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF9IOB2TExg3QIBupFtBDxg

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Carl Levin remembered; Cade to Detroit; College vaccine mandates; New DHOP Jul 30, 2021

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Carl Levin has passed at the age of 87. Jer has thoughts from interviewing him and his memoir, "To the Heart of the Matter." Jer also penned this piece in March for Hour Detroit: https://www.hourdetroit.com/political-topics/carl-levin-isnt-giving-up-on-american-democracy/

Also: Both U of M and MSU are mandating vaccines for students, faculty and staff this August. It's expected smaller schools may follow.

Cade Cunningham is a Detroit Piston, and he has buffs

There's a new Detroit House of Pancakes appearing. Thanks to a listener tip!

Plus, remember the primary election in your local community is Tuesday, August 3rd. In the city of Detroit, turnout is expected to be 18% or less so your voice really will matter if you vote.

Thanks to our members on Patreon who keep this show going: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit Jul 29, 2021

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We cover seven stories to know around town from rising COVID cases to new developments to things to go check out in the next few days.

- COVID cases are on the rise as the Delta variant spreads

- Ford confirms their ION battery park and is making progress in the electric market

- DT Midstream puts their HQ in the Ally building in downtown Detroit

- A row of 12 townhouse units on Porter street in Detroit get new life, with some being set as affordable units. The building was built in about 1917. Also, Clark Park is getting $3.3 million in improvements.

- The Special Olympics Unified Cup is coming to Keyworth in 2022

- Rendezvous du Detroit is this weekend at Fort Wayne. More here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/le-rendez-vous-du-detroit-tickets-160324822861

- On Tuesday is a pop up at Soho in downtown Ferndale for Delray Barbecue. That's Engineer Randy's pick. https://www.facebook.com/events/4032432490199930

p.s. - Heads up that this one will sound a little bit different because Jer's recording went bad. So we used a backup mic. Still totally audible but it sounds like he's on the phone. Apologies.

Detroit Councilman charged; Water authority CEO resigns, but what next? Plus, what if the Pistons don't take Cade? Jul 28, 2021

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Three stories:

1) Detroit City Council member Andre Spivey has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery over an alleged $35,000 accepted between him and a staff member.

2) The Great Lakes Water Authority CEO, Sue McCormick, is resigning. And although many people will be pleased by the news, I outline why whoever is in that job in the future has a tough road ahead.

3) Finally, Fletcher Sharpe stops in to talk about the Pistons and rumors they might not take Cade Cunningham first in the NBA draft. He thinks if they skip Cade that's a mistake, and we get into it.

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