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Detroit showed up for soccer: Sevilla v Crystal Palace live from Comerica Park Jul 31, 2023

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Recorded at Comerica Park, it's your Daily Detroit!

Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and Jer talk about the vibe of more than 21,000 people coming to Detroit for international soccer.

Sevilla FC and Crystal Palace FC brought out the fans and the city made a positive impression on the clubs.

Sevilla defeated CPFC 2-1 in sudden death penalty kicks, but both clubs came away positive about the friendly.

It shows sky is the limit on soccer in our area, as this match outdrew many Tigers games in recent years.

Fletcher and Norris discuss the importance of marketing individual players for sports, not just the crest.

Then, we turn our attention locally and get into some Detroit City FC talk.

Vincenzo Candela parted ways with the club, as he was signed on as a top player from League 1 but found almost no minutes for Le Rouge.
Fletcher was right about Dario Suarez, to the chagrin of many fans.
Detroit drew with Oakland 1-1.
And we look ahead and make playoff prediction chances as even with a better offense DCFC is very much on the bubble.

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Your birthday wishes for Detroit // Detroit 75 Kitchen // Mitsos Jul 28, 2023

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Today Devon O'Reilly joins Jer and we have two.. well, two and a half topics.

In an extended version of "Where we've been," we talk about trying Detroit 75 Kitchen in Southwest Detroit and food trucks in general in Metro Detroit. After all, that guy is all over my TikTok and Instagram.

Then, Devon gets into his discovery of Mitsos, a greek food place, in Eastern Market.

14:52 Finally, on the week of Detroit's 322nd birthday, we put it out there to our listeners and fans: Money being no object, what would your gift to Detroit be?

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Stranded at the stop: Metro Detroit's bus driver shortage crisis (ft. Megan Owens, TRU) Jul 27, 2023

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Today we focus on one topic - Metro Detroit's bus driver shortage.

It's at crisis levels, with some of the worst on-time performance in the country between Detroit's Department of Transportation and SMART.

The issue? A lack of bus drivers, leaving thousands of people stranded or late regularly.

Since the pandemic, it's been very hard to attract and keep bus drivers, and service hasn't been the same since 2019.

This shortage is due in large part, according to a new report from Transportation Riders United, low pay. Nearby cities like Ann Arbor pay almost $30 an hour to start, while in Detroit it's $15 and SMART it's just over $16 for a training wage.

Not to mention other jobs with the same qualifications in the private sector that pay more.

We talk about what could be done about it, and how TRU wants Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Oakland County Exec Dave Coulter, Wayne County Exec Warren Evans, and Macomb County Exec Mark Hackel to get involved.

Transportation Riders United: https://www.detroittransit.org/

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Detroit cannabis update // Chevy Bolt coming back // Big soccer weekend Jul 26, 2023

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Norris Howard is on the line, and we've got three main topics we're talking about.

02:57 There's a bunch of updates in Detroit's cannabis situation.

The city council approved shortening the distance between establishments.
A number of new licenses will be issued.
And, Chris Webber is backing out of a $175 million deal.

13:09 The Chevy Bolt will be back! GM changes its mind on one of the most affordable EVs out there.

18:26 The Crystal Palace v Sevilla match is this weekend! Tickets are still available and there's a big tailgate happening on Columbia Street starting at 2pm on Saturday. Me and Norris talk about it and why Norris loves "the beautiful game" so much.

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7 Foodie stories around Metro Detroit Jul 25, 2023

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You all asked for more restaurant stuff, so here's a jam-packed episode with producer Shianne Nocerini, who makes a rare summer appearance.

01:18 Shianne visited Daily Drive In - now Daly Restaurant - in Livonia. For years it was one of the last drive-ins around, but she says it's still worth the visit after more than 50 years.

06:22 There's a new Food Truck Park coming to Oakland Mall next year. We discuss. And then, Detroit 75 Kitchen opening a spot in the old Sears Auto Center right there.

12:12 Khana! Can't wait for the finale on Food Network and to try the place. Yes, there was some on-air drama, but that's what reality TV is made of. We discuss.

16:39 The Dime Store brunch and restaurant spot in Downtown Detroit - is getting a second location in Rochester. The new location will be double the size and have a more full menu because of the bigger kitchen.

18:13 Continuing the trend of restaurants that open first downtown but expand into the suburbs, Pizza Cat looks like they're opening a new spot in Oak Park.

20:17 Bring in Grosse Pointe Park is opening very soon. We have the details, and can't wait to try it soon. Well, part of the team. Two of the team can't eat shellfish, so we'll be looking for a fish stick or something. But the pcitures are pretty! (Cover photo provided to press, shot by Nicole St. John)

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Should the Tigers go for Ohtani? // Darío Suárez City FC Jul 24, 2023

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Today's show is in two parts.

First, Shohei Ohtani will be a free agent soon. Is he a fit for the Detroit Tigers? Or should we take the money - assuming he'd come - and spend it across more players?

Then, as we recorded this episode from Keyworth, we talk about Detroit City's new 4-4-2 form and the immense impact of Darío Suárez.

The team is playing with new offensive energy and not only is it fun to watch, but it puts points on the table.

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New restaurants galore (and is KISS overrated?) Jul 21, 2023

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Jer is from the east side, and Devon from the west side. They meet near the middle to discuss what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. We lose power near the end of the show, but keep on plugging forward.

Where we've been:

01:40 - Jer Beat Drake to SheWolf in Detroit's Midtown by a few hours. Worth it?

06:08 - Devon went to the new Mezcal location in Midtown and has a full review. We also get into how just one block, or around a corner, can make all the difference in Detroit and whether or not the location works.

10:57 - A couple of pieces of harder news, as Rock Central and Rocket Mortgage are offering voluntary buyouts to a lot of employees.

13:56 - Do we really need to be building hundreds of thousands of more office spaces when it's clear the demand isn't there?

15:05 - Meanwhile UWM leader Mat Ishbia is building himself the largest occupied house in the state complete with an enchanted forest. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2023/07/18/phoenix-suns-mat-ishbia-bloomfield-township-michigan/70410992007/

17:28 - The Book Tower is getting five new restaurant concepts, from French to Japanese. We walk through them. Will the Book Tower be a must-go-to destination in the region for food and hospitality?

21:43 - The well-liked Avenue American Bistro in Wayne is opening up a second location at the Dearborn Hills Golf Club. No, you don't need to be a member to go. Jer gets schooled about the west side.

24:48 - The Firebird Tavern in Greektown is setting up a second location in Troy. To Devon, Big Beaver Road is "up north."

25:52 - Saffron DeTwa's Chef Omar Anani won a round on Chopped! Go watch it on Food Network. He moves on in the tournament.

26:00 - Bon Bon Bon was named one of the top 10 10 10 chocolate shops in the country by USA Today

26:15 - Randy is bringing KISS themed Rum into the studio soon. I give Devon fair warning, and learns he thinks KISS is overrated.

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Mailbag! On movie theaters; Weed; and the Transit Center Jul 19, 2023

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Norris Howard and Jer answer some of your Detroit and Southeast Michigan related questions and respond to feedback.

The three main topics we got into had a lot of feedback and we picked a few of the responses that seemed to either be unique or go into a general category or feeling.

We talk about the future of movie theaters. Can Detroit support one? Is it even Detroit's fault if it can't with the changes of the pandemic? Also, cheers to Cinema Detroit who made a heck of a run as a brick and mortar and are now doing pop-ups.

A lot of feedback on our conversation about cannabis and the marijuana industry in Detroit. A couple of interesting thoughts.

And finally, a listener is very passionate about the Rosa Parks Transit Center, and wondered if we could make it a discussion topic. So we did! And it feels like there's so much more than could be done.

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The Concert of Colors returns Jul 18, 2023

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The free Concert of Colors returns for a 31st year July 19-23. Ralph Valdez, Deputy Director for the event, joins me to preview the multiple days of festivities. Link: https://www.concertofcolors.com/

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Trying Pure Michigan Mix // Will Gilly's be the sports spot? // Pistons Summer League success // DCFC scoring woes continue Jul 17, 2023

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Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk a little sports, a little development, and try a new thing.

00:30 First, we try the new Pure Michigan Mix from McDonalds. Sprite Lymonade and Fanta Blue Raspberry frozen drink. Thumbs up or down? And what could be improved?

05:32 A new sports-ish bar is coming to downtown Detroit, Gilly's. It's to honor Dan Gilbert's late son Nick, who died all too soon of Neurofibramatosis. Will Detroit finally get that great sports bar that for son long we missed, back to the days of the Lindell AC?

08:52 The Detroit Pistons did well in the Las Vegas Summer League, and Fletcher admits he was wrong about Ausar Thompson.

14:22 Detroit City had some great shines of light on Wednesday, but not so much on Saturday. Dario Suarez really stepped up.

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