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From Royal Oak where the Detroit Zoo getting new water tower art, to a quick update on Detroit City FC stadium situation in Corktown, to talking about the Lions and how they might do next season on a national stage, we have you covered on Daily Detroit. Our all-local daily podcast is on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify

Today we're talking about three stories around town with Fletcher Sharpe. First up, news that the old Belle Isle Zoo (technically, the Children's Zoo for a time) will be razed and turned into natural habitat. Both of us remember going to that place when it was a thing, we share our memories and a movie that was shot there. Second, the Belle Isle slide is returning this summer, says the Michigan DNR. Is riding the Giant Slide at Belle Isle your real "I'm a Detroiter" baptism? (We're of course joking, kinda?) And finally, with the rise of the WNBA - we're feeling like Detroit is on the sidelines and wax poetic about the Detroit Shock and their legacy here, and how they should be brought back, especially with the rise of the women's game. Thanks to today's sponsors, who do not determine the content of the episode: Best Choice Roofing of Metro Detroit: https://bestchoiceroofingdetroit.com/ And of course, you our members on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Our all-local daily podcast is on Apple Podca

The news broke just after we recorded yesterday's show that Detroit City FC intends to build a 14,000 seat stadium in Corktown, near Michigan and 20th streets. Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and I discuss what we know, what we don't, and then the pair get into a conversation speculating about the future of soccer in Detroit - and bring up the uncomfortable topic for some, MLS in Detroit. On Monday we'll know more hard details. But for now, enjoy the speculation and would love to know what you think. Our all-local daily podcast is on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Or wherever you listen to shows.   Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211. 

Due to news, our schedule gets flipped around. Devon O'Reilly joins in on a Thursday to talk about a couple of stories around town and a couple of places we've been. Where we've been: Devon went to check out the Detroit Vinyl Society, a new spot in Detroit's Paradise Valley and has some thoughts. Jer went to Cafe Noir in Detroit's North End. News stories: The city of Detroit gained 1,852 people last year, according to the latest Census estimate. that's the first time since the 1950s that the city has not lost population. It's a bit of an emotional win. What's next for Fairlane Town Center? A recent article raises questions about current owners and its future.  Our all-local daily podcast is on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Or wherever you listen to shows. Please be gentle as this is our first foray into video after more than 1,400 episodes as an audio only podcast and there's still things to be worked out and improved on. Not every episode w

Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're talking about some of the interesting sports - and sweet - stories around town. 01:16 - Dutch Girl Donuts are back Baby! 04:38 - Detroit Piston's disapointing draft lottery spot 12:02 - Michigan Panthers clinch a playoff spot 14:25 - Phoenix Rising, DCFC draw Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Norris Howard is in for an epsiode full of stories that didn't exist less than 24 hours ago. 00:38 - The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO is put on leave over allegations of financial mismanagement, including a call for criminal charges. We discuss, as the Riverfront has been one of those organizations that has kept going through lots of hardships in the city. Crain's Detroit - https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/detroit-riverfront-conservancy-puts-cfo-leave-amid-probe Detroit News - https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/05/14/detroit-riverfront-conservancy-cfo-on-leave-amid-financial-probe/73685685007/  06:06 - Detroit sues over the Census count, looking to change how it's done - and access millions of dollars. Outlier Media: https://outliermedia.org/detroit-census-lawsuit-population-undercount-mayor-duggan/ 10:55 - Should we think about right-sizing our infrastructure for the city and region we are now?  21:32 - People names PAO the most beautiful restaurant in

For 14 years, Ferndale Pride has been bringing people across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum (and their allies) to West Nine Mile Road. The 2024 edition of Ferndale Pride on Saturday, June 1 will bring together thousands of people in what is one of the major centers of life for the community - with entertainment, dancing, vendors, special events and more.  Julia Music is key to organizing all of this, and joins us in studio to preview the events before and during Pride, as well as share some history about this gathering.  Remember, we'll be out there - so say hi!  More info on Ferndale Pride: https://ferndalepride.com/ Photo credit: TJ Samuels: https://www.instagram.com/uberhubris/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Detroit has picked up the pace - and it seems like the city is starting to get back to that "buzz" of new things on a regular basis. Devon O'Reilly is in and we talk about a bunch of new restaurants, developments and things around Detroit: 00:47 - Where Devon's been: Previewing Vollmers in the old Park Bar space. It's a bar, and aims to be great at being a bar with some food.  06:46 - The Spanish-inspired Leña is opening in Brush Park, Devon has already been inside. 10:08 - Jer shares that athletic shoe store Run Detroit moving and expanding into Eastern Market 11:59 - GLAM Body works won $100k from Hatch Detroit, we talk about their future project in Grandmost Rosedale 13:54 - The importance of fixing the gaps in access to money in the area 16:24 - Thanks to our sponsor, Best Choice Roofing - https://bestchoiceroofingdetroit.com/ 17:14 - There are 23 new single-family homes being build on the city's east side, the first project like it in awhile. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/new-houses-being-bu

We're keeping it hot on today's episode - even if we're a bit tired after watching Detroit City beat the MLS side, Houston Dynamo, in super duper late overtime. Today's episode... 00:52 - Why we're so tired today (all hail Saldaña!)  03:52 - The balcony of the Fox bounces as the crowd loses their minds for Gunna. Norris then shares why it's ok to embrace the "uncle" phase of life, grab a lawn chair and hit the Jazzfest. 08:26 - A report says that a plan is being floated to put Wayne County all-in on transit. Many municipalities in the county - including some of the largest like Livonia and Canton - do not have any SMART service, and County Exec Evans says the county needs the service to compete. We discuss. 18:46 - There's drama between one of the challengers for the 13th district - Adam Hollier - and U.S. Congressman Shri Thanadar and a question over signatures. But we use the news to talk about the elephant in the room - that if you're someone who wants to unseat an incumbent (and we're not taking a side in

The DBG (you might know them as the Downtown Boxing Gym) is making some big moves supporting Detroit's youth, along with plans for a new facility. Khali Sweeney and Peter Fezzey from the organization join me to talk about it more. Then I send you out the door with three stories to know around Metro Detroit. 00:30 - Ad for City Bird - https://www.citybirddetroit.com/ 01:31 - DBG Conversation with Khali Sweeney and Peter Fezzey Three things to know: 16:07 - Gleaners has a new store concept to address the growing need for emergency food near Warren and Detroit 17:44 - About 1,000 workers vote to authorize a stroke at the Warren Stamping plant, key to a number of Stellantis brands 18:41 - The office of a U.S. Representative in Detroit was vandalized by protestors Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Today's show has a special guest in Michigan native Steve Clark, goalkeeper for the Houston Dynamo in MLS.  Before that, there's a lot to talk about this Monday around sports and Metro Detroit, and Fletcher Sharpe is in to help do it. 01:11 - The untimely and young passing of former U of M basketball player Darius Morris 02:58 - Do the new Tigers City Connect jerseys connect? Or are they a miss? 08:52 - Detroit high schools are the biggest source of NFL talent in the country. We discuss why people need to pay attention and not think of the city as flyover country for good football. 15:18 - Detroit City FC is really missing Elvis Amoh in their attack. We talk about his injury and what the club might need to do next. 19:30 - On Tuesday, Detroit City plays the Houston Dynamo in the Open Cup. Dynamo Goalkeeper Steve Clark is from Michigan, and Fletcher Sharpe talked with him about his career, home and his favorite restaurant. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on

Welcome to Friday and welcome to episode 1416 of your Daily Detroit. Today, we’re talking about finding success in Southwest Detroit. The combination restaurant and market La Jalisciense has been making it happen for more than a decade. Plus, what are some of the top dishes you should try? What are some keys to making it happen? And share some things about Cinco de Mayo you might not have known. La Jalisciense chef Jose Vargas joins me to talk about it all. Plus, I learned this after we recorded - you’re going to see another outpost of the popular restaurant coming to Telegraph near Wick Road in Taylor, soon. Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

The Renaissance Center has been at the center of Detroit's skyline since the 1970s - and it's a building with a fascinating past, present, and future.  With General Motors moving out and going to two floors of the Hudson's Detroit up Woodward Avenue, in the next year GM and Bedrock will be working together to try to find new uses for the 5.5 million square foot complex that today is mostly offices and a hotel. I felt like we should learn a bit more about the building, and talk about way to not only redevelop it, but connect it to the rest of the city of Detroit. I say "connect" because the initial design was very intentionally separated from the rest of the city. Through a number of interior redesigns, the RenCen of today is quite different than what was built. And what we see going forward? Might be quite a bit different than today - even on the outside. To talk about the history, what's going on now and the future? Mark Nickita is our guest.  Mark Nickita, FAIA is an urbanist, architect, retail entrepreneur

Where's the beef? The beef is everywhere, it seems. This is an episode where Norris Howard and Devon O'Reilly rule the show. And it's an episode about beefs. And proposed changes to marijuana policy - and we talk about the possible impact, and what might actually make more money. .  The rundown: 01:03 - Devon wants to know more about the beef between Kendrick and Drake. Norris obliges. 07:13 - Then we get into the beef between Comcast / Xfinity and Bally Sports, where viewers are losers in a season where the Detroit Tigers aren't bad. Major sports that aren't football are losing momentum, in part, because they're so hard to watch.  15:25 - Is "sports" now just American football? And this is the fastest growing sport for viewership among younger adults.  20:27 - Proposed rule changes around marijuana may impact the overall business, which is huge in volume in Michigan but low on margin. Is the real key to making money consumption lounges? Feedback - dailydetroit -at- gmail.com or leave a voicemail, 313-789-321

Hey all - it's just you, me, and the news make three today. No conversation today, just 10 stories to know around Metro Detroit - from the interesting to the important we take you from Pontiac to Berkley to Detroit.  From iconic donuts to the re-opening of a Detroit icon. Full rundown and links to come. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

The vibes around the NFL Draft were excellent weekend, and we get into some of the early data after a press event Monday morning. From the huge amount of food sold, to hotel rooms being booked across the region, to an event with very, very, very few incidents warranting arrest. Plus, Fletcher Sharpe talks about his favorite down-round draft picks by the Detroit Lions, and the battle that's coming for kicker for the Lions. Thanks to our newest sponsor, your local Best Choice Roofing of Metro Detroit. They do quality work, you can hire them around the region (and in the city) and we thank them for their support. https://bestchoiceroofingdetroit.com/  As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

The people showed up in Detroit for the NFL Draft - 275,000 of them, setting a record for the event. Plus, the Lions made a key pick - and we know now more about how the NFC North might shape up for next year. To break it all down, Fletcher Sharpe joined me at the Foundation Hotel for a very early morning recording sessions. The Detroit podcast rundown: 01:00 - Record-setting attendance and the vibe downtown was great 03:15 - Brad Holmes got his man: CB Terrion Arnold selected by Lions 05:59 - Lions signings - Penei Sewell, Amon Ra St. Brown 09:23 - What are Lions looking for in later rounds? 10:49 - There's more than the draft zone - parties in parks, events, etc 12:22 - JJ McCarthy and the Vikings 14:56 - Bears make moves, how does it impact Lions? 16:35 - Green Bay pick thoughts As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our member

Norris Howard is in, and we talk about a rash of racist billboards that recently popped up in town and how it shows there's more work to do around the topic. Source news stories we talk about: Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/american-islamic-group-leaders-condemn-hitler-racist-billboards-in-southeast-michigan/73426966007/  Metro Times: https://www.metrotimes.com/news/racist-messages-splashed-across-billboards-in-metro-detroit-on-hitlers-birthday-36078810  As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Today in a new game, "Pick 3," we determine what are our favorite breakfast spots in greater Downtown Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft (to answer listener Laura's question). Engineer Randy went to the newest dining ticket in Detroit, Vecino. He has thoughts in a first look at the modern Mexician cuisine spot. And, we talk about our brand new website and newsletter platform to improve how we serve all of you. Rundown: 01:24 - Randy checks out the newest restaruant in Midtown, Vecino. This isn't a full review but a "first look," with his thoughts from food to drinks to pricing. 09:39 - Our new game show, Pick 3! Where Jer and Randy draft their favorite three breakfast spots near the NFL Draft to help out listener Laura. 18:21 - We've got a brand new website and new newsletter platform. We've moved to Ghost to help be ready to grow the thing. Thanks to our newest sponsor, your local Best Choice Roofing of Metro Detroit. They do quality work, you can hire them around the region (and in the city) and we thank them f

Today Fletcher Sharpe is in and we do a bit of a preview of the NFL Draft event situation. Plus, we discuss whether professional players should bet on sports at all, and the growing importance of gambling to the business of sports. The Detroit Tigers may not be able to coast with a .500 record and win the American League Central as the Cleveland Guardians are showing to be a stronger team, so the Tigers will have to step up with their bats. And Fletcher went to the Detroit City FC match against the Oakland Roots as city wins again in the USL Championship, 3-1. Also, if you're interested in meeting up during the draft send us a note! As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit