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7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit Jan 05, 2021

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It's a busy news day for early January. Here's what we're covering today, with Devon O'Reilly joining Jer for the conversation.

0:25 - Michigan and Metro Detroit coronavirus update

9:33 - Journalist and podcaster ML Elrick joins the Detroit city council race in District 4. More - https://www.facebook.com/1546860892274273/videos/444650476569557

12:54 - Washtenaw County District Attorney is ending cash bail. More: https://twitter.com/EliNSavit/status/1346109476139626498

14:49 - Supino's New Center location opening soon. More: https://www.metrotimes.com/table-and-bar/archives/2020/12/31/supino-pizzerias-new-center-location-is-almost-ready-to-open

15:52 - Sterling Heights to have a mobile food pantry in January. More: https://sterling-heights.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1225

17:38 - Eastern Market Brewing Company and Ferndale Project do Après Ski.

20:28 - SMART Bus route 494 expands to Beaumont Troy

Follow Devon O'Reilly: https://twitter.com/devon_oreilly

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College players can get paid in Michigan; Free beer for Lions fans and more w/ Fletcher Sharpe Jan 04, 2021

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On today's show, Fletcher Sharpe hops on. We talk about:

The Pistons got their first win of the season against the Celtics.

A round up of Lions coverage: Refs bad calls, is Stafford gone, Matt Prater gets us free beer and might be leaving the Lions, and the team has set up GM/ head coach interviews.

Jim Harbaugh could be extending his stay at U of M until 2026. What does this mean?

And, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs a bill to pave the way for college players to get compensated.

Thanks to our members who keep us going: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

The Real Story of Detroit's Joe Louis Fist Dec 30, 2020

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Sometimes the perspective of history can help us understand the world we live in today. This epsiode is a mini-documentary on this history of the "Monument to Joe Louis," the controversial statue at Woodward and Jefferson by Robert Graham - and what it really stands for.

Vaccine Distribution Issues w/ Dr. Paul Thomas; 5 Things To Know Around Detroit Dec 29, 2020

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Love's Furniture Closing Some Stores, Free Wi-Fi In Detroit's Cultural Center, Detroit Schools Contracts, Sports w/ Fletcher Sharpe Dec 28, 2020

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On today's show:

Love's Furniture is navigating supply chain issues and closing more stores; soon after they opened them.

Detroit's Cultural Center is getting free public wi-fi and more thanks to a grant. We have details.

Detroit's public schools come to an agreement with unions representing non-teaching positions.

Plus, Fletcher Sharpe stops by to talk Pistons and play time for Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose; The wayward Lions; And a shakeup in national basketball ratings with U of M and MSU.

Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Merry Christmas Eve! Around the (virtual) fire Dec 24, 2020

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Merry Christmas Eve! Here's a special episode of the podcast around a virtual fire, talking about the year that was and our hopes for 2020. We also include some podcasting advice because apparently, that's a question we get a lot?

This one has Shianne Nocerini, Fletcher Sharpe, Devon O'Reilly, and Randy Walker.

Also, major thanks to our members on Patreon who make this show possible: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

Jer hasn't had a weekday off since the beginning of the pandemic, so he's gonna hang out with the studio dogs for Christmas. Hope that you get to spend time with your loved ones, too.

Take care of each other and we'll see you on Monday.

Big Sean And The Pistons, Detroit City FC News, Three Lions Go To Pro Bowl w/ Fletcher Sharpe Dec 23, 2020

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Today's show is focused on Detroit sports, on and off the court. Fletcher Sharpe (@SaintFDW) is our guide.

First up, Big Sean is joining the Detroit Pistons as their "Creative Director of Innovation."

Then we get into the predictions for the season - and Fletcher promises a tattoo upon certain conditions.

Then, we get into Detroit City FC now having U23 development involvement and how it could bolster the club going forward.

And finally, we talk about the COVID-stricken Detroit Lions. And should Matthew Stafford keep soldiering on even when he's really hurt and there's nothing of value to play for?

A Plan To Re-Energize The Film Industry In Michigan w/ Brian Kelly, MIFIA Dec 23, 2020

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Why We Should Save The Bandshell On The State Fairgrounds Amazon Site Dec 21, 2020

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The $400 million worth or so of development happening at the State Fairgrounds site in Detroit with the new amazon distribution center has turned a lot of heads.

The project promises to create as many as 2,000 jobs at the amazon facility; not to mention the developments nearby on the same parcel.

But it's not without some questions and pushback.

The part we'll talk about today, since the fairgrounds is a site with generations of history. Should the long-standing buildings like the coliseum and the bandshell be preserved somehow, instead of demolished?

And what about transit connections? A quarter of Detroit households don't have a car and buses are a way lots of people here get to work.

Our feature conversation raises some questions and gives us some historical context. Dave Gifford is a regional community and transit advocate who also has a passion for music.

He wrote an interesting piece that appeared on medium and in the Metro Times about it that's gotten a lot of traction.

Link: https://www.metrotimes.com/city-slang/archives/2020/12/14/dear-amazon-before-you-bulldoze-more-than-80-years-of-detroit-music-history-please-read-this

And we dive into the question - could this, with some adjustments, be a much better development than it is? And Amazon has a response, too.

Find Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TransitGuideDET also https://twitter.com/DE_Gifford

Then, I'll share three things to know around town: Including an update on coronavirus relief in Michigan, Marathon is looking to create a green zone near their Detroit refinery, and an update on community benefits money on Detroit's east side.

Sheriff Napoleon Dies Of COVID-19; Charities Facing Pandemic Problems; Decked Out Detroit Brings Some Cheer To Downtown Dec 18, 2020

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