Daily Detroit

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On Fishbones; Hot honey on pizza; and NYC Apr 28, 2023

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Today's show covers a lot of ground. First, where we've been. We talk about Fishbones, still tickin' after all these years in Detroit's Greektown.

Then Brooklyn/NYC topics.

A fun thing, discussing Detroit-style pizza there and whether or not you're team hot honey.

Then more serious as we get into what real population density looks like, the hard decisions for development where in order to build affordably there have to be subsidies, and a different way to look at transit (which ties into that density piece).

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NewLab Detroit opens in old Book Depository // Water plant tour // Sahara comes downtown Apr 27, 2023

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Shianne and Jer checked out NewLab Detroit

Then Shianne also went to a tour of the water intake processing plant in Detroit's Waterworks Park

And finally we talk about the long-awaited Sahara coming to District Detroit

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Detroit City needs out of the box thinking // Jameson Williams hot take Apr 26, 2023

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And we're back! Detroit City FC lost 3-1 to Minnesota in the open cup, and 1-0 to Sacramento. We discuss what's going on, what's at the root of the issue and more. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe shares why he thinks it's dumb to suspend Jameson Williams.

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The show is off on Monday because of travel, but back on the air Tuesday.

New dog-focused beer garden // Pink Garlic // New anime-inspired bar Apr 21, 2023

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We cover a ton on our Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Whether it's a step into the new-ish Detroit Public Theater, a tip on a new Indian spot in Oak Park, a new dog-focused beer garden in West Village called Barkside, or an anime-inspired DJ experience with a Miami- and Vegas themed restaurant downstairs, today we're looking at some of the new things to check out around Metro Detroit.

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The show is off on Monday because of travel, but back on the air Tuesday.

Tragedy rooted in trauma // Old ballroom at risk // Losing a studio dog Apr 19, 2023

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Hey all - this episode is kinda heavy.

We talk about the violence in Greektown over the weekend (and other parts of the city), and get into why it is a systemic and generational tragedy that is both rooted in and creates more trauma.

The deal for the Vanity Ballroom on East Jefferson fell through, so if it's going to be saved work needs to happen with quickness. GM's made the decision to delete Apple CarPlay - it's got a lot of people up in arms. We discuss why people just want to use what they want to use and just aren't that interested in yet another system.

And we leave out with a remembrance for the original studio dog who sadly passed on over the weekend. She was silently often in the background of most of the shows.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

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In the gym with Claressa Shields Apr 17, 2023

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A very busy Monday. First, Fletcher and Jer head to Detroit's west side to meet up with Undisputed Middleweight Boxing Champion and Flint, Michigan native Claressa Shields to talk to her ahead of her bout, the first boxing match ever, at Little Caesars Arena. We talk everything from the match to favorite foods to what people need to know about Flint.

On the backside of the show we cover:

Michigan Panthers opening day performance down in Houston
Detroit City's tie vs. The Miami FC and look ahead to Sacramento Republic FC this weekend
And the Jackson House, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. planned the march on Selma, will be moved from Alabama to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford in Dearborn.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

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Why growth matters // Old Miami still tickin' // Southland Mall stories Apr 14, 2023

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We talk about where we've been including El Moore, Seasons - and realizing from some listeners people don't know what the Old Miami is. Plus, we answer a listener question on why growth matters in Metro Detroit and Michigan.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

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The historic eagle has landed; Local makerspace expands Apr 13, 2023

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Today's show is in two parts. First, the historic stone eagle has landed. After the original was destroyed by lightning, it was decided to give the Hurlbut Gate at Detroit's Waterworks Park a glow-up by the Great Lakes Water Authority. I was there for the installation this morning and talked to Doug Atkinson about it.

Then, it's makerspace time. i3Detroit has been building community in Ferndale and now they've basically doubled their footprint with all kinds of new stuff for creative minds to work with, thanks to a grant from the MEDC. i3Detroit president Matt Arnold joins me to talk about it, and an upcoming grand opening of the space.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today!

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Ferndale Pride is back and bigger than ever (ft. Julia Music) Apr 12, 2023

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One of our favorite events of the year is Ferndale Pride - and it'll be here before you know it. And before then, there's a ton of fun events to check out as well. To get the 411 on this inclusive summer fun, Julia Music who heads it up is in studio.

Also, we'll see you there with our 10-foot plus tall Daily Detroit pride arch! Ferndale Pride website: https://www.ferndalepride.com/

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A blueprint for Metro Detroit to grow again (ft. Lou Glazer) Apr 11, 2023

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By most metrics, Michigan and Metro Detroit are stagnant as far as population. Economically, we are slipping behind. Young talent continues to leave. Instead of wallowing in it, how to fix it?

It's going to take some change. A change in priorities of what we fund and support on the state level. A change in how we build and think about communities. And a realization that what got us here won't get us there.

Lou Glazer from Michigan Future joins me for a conversation that, agree or disagree, I think will make you think.

More: https://michiganfuture.org/

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