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**Daily Detroit**

What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We have conversations that push Detroit forward and share local stories about restaurants, business, development, local government, policy, technology, things to do, transit and more. All in about 22 minutes a day.

Latest Episodes:

11 + 12 Mile reopen at I-75 // MBrew update // Throw water balloons at Fletcher + more Aug 31, 2023

Show notes

Shianne Nocerini is in for most of the show; and Fletcher Sharpe asks for you to throw water balloons at him.

Busy show:

01:17 - 11 and 12 Mile roads are reopening at I-75, along with southbound ramps. Shianne is very happy about this.

05:44 - There's a new roundabout in Royal Oak at Normandy and Greenfield

08:37 - Our first cars

12:38 - MBrew in Ferndale bought and will have new chapter, we discuss

16:01 - Pizza Cat in Oak Park opening

17:24 - What is your favorite best value pizza place? People always talk about the fancy stuff. What about the cheap and cheerful? Do you have nominations?

19:32 - Fletcher Sharpe joins us to talk about the Hamtramck Labor Day festival this weekend and ask if you would please come throw water balloons at him.

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Whitmer fall speech first take // Local races: Do you care? // Yamasaki building up for auction Aug 30, 2023

Show notes

Norris Howard joins in for Wednesday and we hit a trifecta of topics relevant to Metro Detroit.

00:54 - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer made a speech today in Lansing outlining her Fall priorities for the state. Norris and Jer discuss. Are they your priorities? Please listen before commenting. I can usually tell.

Speech: https://www.youtube.com/live/xQzli5Q5cC0?si=fm1lGYDqLNpnMK7O

11:39 - Do you care about local races? There's news that City Council President Mary Sheffield has filed to run for Detroit mayor. But turnout has been anemic in recent years. And same for some local races in the region. So are you paying attention? If not, or if you're not voting in Detroit but could, why not? What would get you more interested in races in your local community?

Freep report: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2023/08/28/detroit-council-president-mary-sheffield-launches-mayoral-bid/70703092007/

19:39 And finally there's a Minoru Yamasaki building in Southfield up for auction. Starting at just around $65,000 - you could have the old Reynolds Metals regional sales headquarters. What would you like to see it become?

Link: https://www.facebook.com/taxsaleinfo/posts/pfbid02vXQ7JLCBLkbw8N6Bh7DkAcqavyDz8otd4Sj1d4NZbXYCVp8ZwV1BiM7HksaM81m1l

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First takes on Lions preseason // Trevor James moves up at Detroit City FC Aug 29, 2023

Show notes

Fletcher Sharpe on sports, aka Fletcher Nostradamus is in today.

01:20 - Seriously, go watch the BS High documentary on HBO. Fletcher mentions a local tie. More: https://www.hbo.com/movies/bs-high

03:45 - Jer and Fletcher have their Lions pre-season first takes, and look forward to Detroit's most talked about sports team. Teddy Bridgewater is one of Fletcher's long-time favs.

11:15 - Detroit City FC moves Trevor James up to the new Sporting Director position. We discuss the move - was the timing right, who might coach next and all of that - and talk about why we didn't do an emergency pod that a bunch of you wanted us to do.

24:11 - We break down the win over Birmingham Legion which is very handy in the race to make the Eastern Conference Playoffs. We're back in the 8 spot, and still on the edge, but it's a very real possibility.

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Transit is getting even worse in Detroit Aug 28, 2023

Show notes

Detroit's bus service is a hot mess right now. From not enough drivers, to late performance, to contract negotiations that seem to be in the he said / she said stage.... plus, there's expansion plans on the horizon that sound good, but it's not clear how they're going to get paid for.

There's a lot to unpack. and there's so many Detroiters reliant on this transit system.

To me, it's a core local service that should just work. It matters, as in the Motor City a large percentage of residents don't have access to a vehicle.

So to help me do this, Aaron Mondry from Outlier Media joins me on the show. It's an interesting conversation.

His report, "Detroit is 'reimagining' the future of transportation without fixing current problems" is worth talking about and that's what we're going to do today.

Link to article: https://outliermedia.org/ddot-bus-driver-shortage-worse-smart-detroit-transit/

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It's Pumpkin Spice season Aug 25, 2023

Show notes

Fall is upon us as it is now, in fact, Pumpkin Spice Latte season. Devon O'Reilly tries his first pumpkin spice anything.

01:27 It's Pumpkin Spice season, and longtime listeners of the show know that we love our indie coffee shops. Devon tries his first pumpkin spice anything, be it latte, cold brew, whatever.

04:27 Unburger in Dearborn makes the ClickonDetroit list for best vegan restaurant in Metro Detroit. So what kind of burger craving can it quench?

07:12 It seems fast food and fast casual restaurants are moving to cashless and kiosk ordering. Do you prefer that, or do you want to deal with a person?

09:16 Lots of things happening around greater downtown Detroit from the Godfrey Hotel to more

10:57 Sullivan's steakhouse is coming

12:48 Devon's thoughts on higher-end rents in greater downtown Detroit, and we get into who is paying those rents and what kind of talent is coming into the region from other areas like California's Bay Area that expect higher pay. Because the fact is - there are people buying and signing up.

17:55 it's International Dog Day on Saturday, so we talk about some places that are dog friendly around town. Be sure to send us yours!

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A hub for Jewish life in Detroit starts a new chapter Aug 24, 2023

Show notes

The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue has been undergoing a major renovation and rehabilitation, underpinned by a growing Jewish community in Detroit.

Rabbi Ariana Silverman and Executive Director Rachel Rudman join me on the show to talk about all the work and the upcoming opening party.

Then, I share three things to know around town.

Flooding from three inches of rain in five hours cripples Detroit Metro Airport and I-94 at 275
Work begins in Belleville on the CAV lane, causing construction on I-94
Plus, I can't let you go without something fun. There's a huge sidewalk sale this weekend in Midtown - https://www.citybirddetroit.com/pages/events

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Putting life into old schools // $4k a month rent in Detroit? // Michiganders binge use Aug 23, 2023

Show notes

Norris, Fletcher and Jer talk about the stories of the day.

00:48 - Jer saw an Instagram post about a rehabbed school into lofts in Berkley, MI - it's called The Ivy - and asked, why not Detroit? Shouldn't we be giving life to all these old school buildings? Why is it happening there (which, great!) but not also in the city of Detroit? Has the opportunity passed?

09:43 - Norris is all about new things, but some new maybe isn't so good. There's a tower that's got rents at $4k a month, and far more for a penthouse.

Is Detroit ready for clout addresses?

More background: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/08/22/detroit-drone-residences-water-square-pre-leasing

https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/08/22/asking-rents-former-joe-louis-arena-site/70649211007/

https://www.oconnordetroit.com/property/1645-leverette-street-2/

15:56 - Study shows greatly increased marijuana consumption among 18-30 year olds and binge drinking for those 31-50. Are we dealing with tough times? Did we always do it and just feel better talking about it? Fletcher and Norris discuss.

https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/trends-statistics/monitoring-future

20:28 -Michigan spends the most per capita on marijuana in the country https://www.crainsdetroit.com/analysis/michigan-cannabis-industry-track-top-3b-2023-sales

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Comedian and actor Paul Elia Aug 22, 2023

Show notes

Paul Elia is all about his hometown, so much so that he's recording his upcoming special at the Detroit House of Comedy.

We talk about what it's like to be in LA, why his mom got a Matt Rife shirt, the idea of Falafel coneys, what he misses, his work to bring some of that creative work back to Detroit... and more.

Tickets to his special, four performances across Oct. 13 and 14: https://dettickets.houseofcomedy.net/event/paul-elia-2023

Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211

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Climate change and flooding put the "The Venice of Detroit" at risk (ft. Brian Allnutt) Aug 21, 2023

Show notes

Today's guest is journalist Brian Allnutt, whose reporting for Planet Detroit about Detroit's Jefferson Chalmers area and specifically the canal district has not only gotten attention, but set out the issues well for the historic and unique area known as "The Venice of Detroit."

From the excerpt: "Climate gentrification" in cities like New Orleans and Miami has seen wealthier and whiter residents displace low-income residents and people of color in less flood-prone areas. But in Jefferson Chalmers, climate gentrification could mean that those with the resources to manage the risks and expense of living in a floodplain may replace those without them."

Read "Climate costs imperil Detroit's unique, diverse Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood" here: https://planetdetroit.org/2023/08/climate-costs-imperils-detroits-unique-diverse-jefferson-chalmers-neighborhood/

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Ash Bar // Grand Traverse // Car-free living tips in Detroit Aug 18, 2023

Show notes

Today's show is a combination of where we've been and some listener questions.

03:34 Devon's back from vacation and tried out Grand Traverse Distillery

05:43 - Jer's all about the Orange Spice espresso tonic over at The Congregation, and feels a little guilty about being excited about fall

07:40 - Devon tried the newly opened Ash Bar upstairs at the Siren Hotel

11:41 - A decently priced spot on the eastside to check out https://twitter.com/EJDevCo/status/1692224109378220121

14:33 A listener asks about the auto show - we talk a bit about it, but we're going to get some guests on about it

17:22 A listener wants to know tips about being car-free in Detroit / Metro Detroit. Both of us have lived for awhile without one, or sharing one car, and share what we've learned.

Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211

Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2

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Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

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