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Dwane Casey out as coach; Dutch Girl building for sale; Detroit City FC doldrums Apr 10, 2023

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The building Dutch Girl Donuts was in is being sold; Dwane Casey is out as head coach for the Detroit Pistons; Fletcher and listeners react; Plus we look at the pieces of the Detroit City FC season that just aren't fitting together to make a cohesive whole.

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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Jolly Pumpkin Dearborn done // Grand Circus Park projects + more Apr 07, 2023

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From the surprise closure of Jolly Pumpkin Dearborn to three projects in Grand Circus Park to a cheese wheel pasta pop-up, we've got your Friday covered.

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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Opening Day // Vernors as state pop? // Bus service changes + more Apr 06, 2023

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It's Opening Day!

We talk about a number of stories around Metro Detroit, from bus service changes at SMART and DDOT, to a Grand Prix track concern, to a champion eater coming to Detroit to a link from a listener to petition to make Vernors the state pop.

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 As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Inside the beautiful Book Tower // Detroit City FC gets by Gold Star Apr 05, 2023

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Today's episode is in two parts.

First, a post-tour discussion with Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit on the historic Book Tower. The $300 million renovation is nearing completion, including residences, a hotel and more.

Then, to Keyworth for a post-match recap and look ahead as Detroit City FC got by Gold Star Detroit FC 1-0 in the US Open Cup. Fletcher Sharpe and Norris Howard joined me for that.

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

As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Meet the Detroit Brew Trail Apr 04, 2023

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The Detroit Brew Trail is a great way to explore the many pints Metro Detroit has to offer. Chris Moyer from Visit Detroit is in studio to talk about it.

More: https://visitdetroit.com/the-detroit-brew-trail-is-here/

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Trying Chicken Guy! // Pistons tanking, but there's hope // Detroit City's missing offense Apr 03, 2023

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We went to Chicken Guy! on opening weekend in Livonia and are back with an honest review with Engineer Randy Walker.

Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about the tanking Pistons - but he's hopeful. And Detroit City FC's offense is sputtering, we look ahead to Gold Star FC in the US Open Cup on Tuesday and Louisville City on Saturday. What do they need to do to change the tide?

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How to celebrate Champions Day Mar 31, 2023

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Did you know that in 1935 Detroit had the most epic year in American sports history, when it comes to winning?

Champions Day is on April 18th - but on April 16th there will be a party to celebrate it. Who better to talk about it than veteran radio host and podcaster James Flanagan and author of a number of books on the subject, Charles Avison.

Their podcast is here: https://www.detroitcityofchampions.com/

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Pie Sci expanding // Poutine in Pontiac // DIB is back // DCFC signs Oneil Fisher Mar 30, 2023

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Busy show.

Pie Sci is expanding to Oak Park, Liberty Bar + Poutinery is in Pontiac and Randy enjoyed it, the Detroit Institute of Bagels has reopened. We discuss.

And do you ever have the urge to run south of the border to Waffle House?

Plus, Fletcher is in to talk about the Oneil Fisher signing (he's been on the Jamaican national team and has a lot of MLS experience), preview the Saturday match against RGV Toros FC and the Tuesday Open Cup match against Gold Star FC.

For the first time in a long time, Jer, Shianne, Randy and Fletcher are all in on the same episode.

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Council says yes to District Detroit // Lions might move headquarters Mar 29, 2023

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Normally, Devon is in on Fridays but he grabbed a pour-over and headed into the studio for a Wednesday edition of the show.

We talk about District Detroit's incentives getting almost unanimous approval by city council - and even the dissent was clear to say they're pro-business and pro-development.

Plus, word is the Lions are considering a move from their Allen Park training facility and business headquarters. https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-considering-moving-team-headquarters-from-longtime-facility-in-allen-park.html

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From pigeons to penthouses (ft. Robin Runyan) Mar 28, 2023

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Robin Runyan is here from Urbanize Detroit to talk local Detroit and Metro Detroit development.

We touch on the Book Tower and many other projects.

Before and after work at the Book Tower being done by Bedrock: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/photos-and-after-book-towers-historic-transformation

Plus, the show ends with a little Tigers talk.

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.

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

As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

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