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Previewing the Royal Oak Taco Fest (ft. Jonathan Witz) Apr 13, 2022

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This July 4th weekend the Royal Oak Taco fest is happening for the first time. We talk with organizer Jonathan Witz about the festival, what to expect, a new family-friendly feature and more. https://www.royaloaktacofest.com/

Then, I run down five quick stories to know around town. As always, for more, check out our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/

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Comerica Park's tiny bag policy; Big mural feelings; KMart on Blockbuster watch; Spin Lyfts off Apr 12, 2022

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Today's stories:

Former Ford company Spin has been spun off, and now they're working with Lyft to use their scooters in their app. That leads us to a great conversation about apps - how many pages of them do you have?

KMart, with big historical Detroit ties as SS Kresge, is on Blockbuster watch with just three stores remaining. We share memories.

Shianne stans for local "Smile" artist Phil Simpson in what's become a whale of a mural debate.

Plus, should Comerica Park change their bag policies? A number of women say that what they allow not only is small as far as Major League Baseball standards, but doesn't reflect the real needs of people visiting the ballpark. https://twitter.com/RobinRunyan8/status/1513527515326951425

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Detroit City FC gets wins; Legion + Columbus Crew previews Apr 11, 2022

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It's a great time in Detroit for soccer.

Detroit City FC strung together a couple wins against Michigan Stars and United 2. Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk about it all. Their next two matches are very interesting.

Birmingham Legion comes to town in a match that DCFC needs to win to keep momentum on their blossoming USL Championship playoff chances.

Then Tuesday, April 19, MLS squad Columbus Crew visits Keyworth as part of the Open Cup in what will be one of Le Rouge's toughest challenges depending on what kind of squad takes the field.

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Wine is growing in Michigan (ft. Chris Southern, Detroit Vineyards) Apr 09, 2022

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We're going to try some wine and talk about wine in Michigan and Detroit.

Yes, its a growing thing. Not just in numbers, but in types.

Our guest from Detroit Vineyards, Chris Southern, is not only going to walk us through some bottles for spring, but share some insight on the industry, maybe give you some things to think about when it comes to your perceptions of wine in our great grape state, and yes — how what's happening in the wider world impacts a local business.

Detroit Vineyards: https://detroitvineyards.com/

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Fernando's folly?; Southwest Greenway breaks ground; Tigers talk + more (ft. Robin Runyan) Apr 07, 2022

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Lots of stories to talk about when Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit is in the studio.

The demolition of the Packard Plant seems a big step closer as a court has ordered Fernando Palazuelo to demo the long-vacant plant: https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/wayne-county-judge-orders-peruvian-businessman-to-demolish-old-packard-plant

The Southwest Greenway has broken ground: https://urbanize.city/detroit/post/construction-starts-southwest-greenway-corktown

Listener suggestions for the old Chung's space for sale at Cass and Peterboro

Discuss the fate of the United Artists Building and the importance of keeping special spaces: https://urbanize.city/detroit/post/construction-finally-starts-united-artists-building

The historic Grande Ballroom is for sale for $5m: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroits-grande-ballroom-up-for-sale-for-5-million

And the Tigers season opener is Friday, so we get into why Robin's hopeful about the season (and good food at the ballpark).

Urbanize Detroit: https://urbanize.city/detroit/

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Old Chung's spot for sale; Cannabis ordinance passes in Detroit; Should private companies issue parking tickets? Apr 05, 2022

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Producer Shianne is back! Topics discussed: The old Chung's spot is up for sale for $1.5 million: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7yFKCLTXF/

Can a private company issue parking tickets? Should they? https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2022/03/31/parking-ticket-detroit-ilitch-lca-olympia/7216197001/

Detroit's Cannabis ordinance passes, allowing for recreational sales of marijuana in Detroit: https://twitter.com/kayleighrenel/status/1511370561045336065

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Dan Gilbert goes after Chelsea FC, but should he get it?; Plus looking ahead to Stars, Atlanta United 2 Apr 05, 2022

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Local billionaire Dan Gilbert has joined a bid with the Ricketts family (of Chicago Cubs fame) for the storied Chelsea FC.

It's one of the most important teams in the world, not just among soccer fans.

We talk about why this is such a big deal - and Fletcher has thoughts on if he should get it and why.

Then, there's something worrying us as we recap the Memphis 901 FC match, look ahead to the U.S. Open Cup game against Michigan Stars and then this weekend on the road against Atlanta United 2. We also talk about how to solve it.

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April Fools' headlines; Yemeni coffee expanding; Plus transit, beer + openings Apr 01, 2022

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The Friday show covers some April Fools' day headlines; a Yemeni coffeeshop is expanding locations; QLINE + People Mover updates; EMBC's newest brew; Detroit Pizza Company opening; and Anchor Bar returns.

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Working to save Royal Oak's Main Art Theater; DCFC pre-match news Mar 31, 2022

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Today's show is in two parts.

First, the Main Art Theater in downtown Royal Oak is in danger of being demolished. We discuss it with an advocate working to save it, Jason Krysiak.

Second, we get into some DCFC news as there's a second game on Tuesday against the Michigan Stars as well as a new signing by Memphis 901 before Saturday's match.

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9 Local headlines + Michigan WWII Memorial coming to Royal Oak (ft. John Maten) Mar 31, 2022

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Today's show is in two parts.

First, we'll run through some top stories around town I found interesting.

Links to all of them at https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/wings-zamboni-driver-gone-new-qline

Plus, there's a statewide WWII memorial groundbreaking in Royal Oak. We have the details and their website is here: https://michiganww2memorial.org/

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