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An Apple Store is coming. What retail should Detroit get next? Feb 17, 2025

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We first reported locally that yes, an Apple Store is coming to downtown Detroit. But what does it mean? What could happen next? And how could downtown Detroit fit into not only the city but the region's shopping scene?

Key points:

(0:42): The Apple Store as a sign of progress and economic impact.

(3:18): Reimagining Downtown Detroit as a regional shopping destination, not just a neighborhood hub.

(5:15): Identifying key destination retail brands that could attract visitors (Lego, Sephora, etc.).

(8:35): The challenges of creating a viable ecosystem for small businesses, and the difficulties for businesses to survive - and why more foot traffic outside of games matters.

(10:38): Discussing the need for more parking options in downtown to boost retail traffic.

(16:25): Listener suggestions and thoughts on potential attractions and retail opportunities.

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New Life For Iconic Dearborn Hotel, New Cocktail Bar Soon, and Snow Days Feb 14, 2025

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Happy Valentine's Day! Jer and Devon made it into the studio through the snow to record something for just for you.

On the show:

0:55 - 4:37: Valentine's Day weekend plans, early dinner advantages, and how to feel about Valentine's Day if you are single. Also discussing "Galentine's Day and Bro-entine's" events.
4:38 - 7:11: Discussing the snow and snow days in Detroit. It feels like we have way more of them now.
7:12 - 17:22: Discussion about the redevelopment project of the golden former Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn.
17:23 - 22:51: Discussion of the East Side's new cocktail bar called "Father Forgive Me."
22:52 - 24:18: Mark your calendars, 3/13 day, our first ever Daily Detroit trivia night!

Roses are red, violets are blue, and we can't make this podcast without you: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit

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How To Stock Your Home Bar Feb 13, 2025

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If you're just getting started, how should you stock your home bar? Whether it's the accessories and gadgets, spirits, or bitters and grocery items, we have you covered.

Norris needs some advice setting up his Detroit spot.

It's a big panel at the studio, with Barchaelogist Mickey Lyons, Engineer of Audio and Alcohol Randy Walker, and Norris Howard.

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Buying up Detroit Real Estate with Crypto Feb 12, 2025

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Outlier Media's Aaron Mondry joins us to talk about his in-depth reporting about foreigners investing in Detroit through cryptocurrency.

More, as part of his series on the "Speculators of Detroit": https://outliermedia.org/crypto-real-estate-realt-cryptocurrency-detroit/

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More Trains? Driving with Soup, and Michigan Lefts Feb 11, 2025

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Join us as we dive into everything from transportation updates - like a possible new multi-modal transit hub at the campus of Michigan Central that would connect Chicago to Toronto through Detroit, to replacing an accident-prone intersection on the east side, and even pondering the best foods to eat while driving.

Plus, find out why you should never eat 24 strips of bacon in one sitting.

Whether you're a lifelong Detroiter or new and curious about the city and region, Daily Detroit is your go-to source for staying informed and entertained.

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The truth about rats (ft. Dr. Bobby Corrigan) Feb 10, 2025

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Today, we're talking about rats. They've been in the news a lot lately - whether at the center of a ongoing downtown coney feud or suburban communities wrestling with the problem. So what actually works? What don't we know? Dr. Bobby Corrigan is a rodentologist who has spent his life learning and learning to control these animals.

A timestamp breakdown:

0:56 Rat Prevalence: Global pest, Not just Detroit

1:31 Adaptability of Rats

1:52 Cultural View of Rats

2:27 What makes them so successful?

3:15 Do rats get a bad rap?

3:29 How Rats have given us another 20-30 years of life

4:03 Unfortunate side effect of rats

4:40 Key Rat Attractants

6:26 "No Food, No Rats" Principle

7:00 How often are pests in a certain area?

7:50 Role of Food: Source of pervasive pests.

8:28 Attractants: Gardens and Tomatoes

10:40 Structure and materials: Best to Keep Rats Out?

12:52 Urban Density and Neighbor Impact

14:21 Suburban Rat Prevention

15:43 Proper Firewood Location

16:14 Pesticide Control Effectiveness

18:46 Are Cats effective in rat control?

20:31 Dr. Bobby Corrigan's favorite thing about rats!

21:02 Rats are Loyal

22:12 Learning more with Dr. Corrigan

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Restaurants adding surcharges, new furniture store, and more Feb 07, 2025

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On your Friday editon of Daily Detroit:

Jer spotlights The Mug, a cozy new coffee shop in the budding Piety Hill neighborhood, just north of Downtown.

Then, Devon dishes on a revamped spot in the heart of Downtown: Soraya. Soraya is located where Maru sushi used to be in downtown Detroit.

Plus, hear about the buzz around the GW Home concept that Gardner White is doing in the old UnderArmour location on Woodward.

Then we talk about the surcharges that some restaurants are adding to bills to deal with increasing costs. Are these changes fair to customers, or even a sutainable business model?

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Buy a Detroiter a drink Feb 06, 2025

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New Stuff: Raising Cane's, Divinely Detroit Feb 05, 2025

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Show notes to come

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Saunteel Jenkins wants to be Mayor of Detroit Feb 04, 2025

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On today's edition - we talk with former city council president and recent non-profit executive at The Heat and Warmth Fund, Saunteel Jenkins. She's running for mayor of the great city of Detroit, and we're going to get into a number of issues that matter.

More detailed shownotes and transcript to come on our website.

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