Daily Detroit News Byte

Goodbye Monroe blocks, hello Development at Cadillac Square. This surprise announcement hit our inboxes and this is our reaction and the details within 30 minutes of learning the info. The thumbnail facts include: 1.5 million square foot development 250-280 new residential units 90,000 square feet for a market hall, a grocer, restaurants and other retail 60,000+ square feet dedicated to entertainment offerings including the National Theatre with about 2000 seats 1,500 – 1,800 parking spaces 400,000 square feet of Class A office space Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly discuss if we're positive on the changes, the scale of it, and more. We also do a little "where we've been," talking about Oak & Reel and the new speakeasy downstairs. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.  Thanks to our episode sponsor, your metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors - https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona  

Happy Fat Tuesday! On today's podcast: 03:18 - Could the Red Wings make the playoffs? 07:35 - The Detroit Tigers are moving their start times earlier on weeknights. Family friendly move? 10:36 - Detroit City FC talk as the opponent is now known for the US Open Cup and there are some faces you should know. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  Or as a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

It's been a tough week, so let's look at the positive side of things for this Friday. Jer and Devon take turns looking at the positive to end the week. Sorry this is in your feeds a little late; technical issues. Also, as a reminder, we take Federal holidays off - it's Presidents Day on Monday - so our next episode will be on Tuesday. We do this to support our tiny team, as the grind of a daily podcast is intense. Places we've been to: Gateaux in Dearborn; Urbanrest in Ferndale As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  Or as a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

So the story we broke of the Starbucks at Mack and Woodward in Detroit closing has gone locally semi-viral. The response revealed a number of things at play that we're digging into, ranging from what appear to be very unsafe conditions for employees to a lack of mental health services. Here we share our notes and myth-busting (so far) as we work on a more in-depth report on the issues, including mental health, facing the area. Thanks to those who became a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  As always - feedback and tips, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Today's show is busy. 01:59 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about Superbowl players that had Michigan or Metro Detroit ties 07:38 - We get into the Pistons multi-way trade and James Wiseman 16:00 - Some Michigan basketball 18:14 - And U of M basketball  19:58 - Detroit City FC signs Ben Morris from Ipswich Town; plus we talk about a friendly as the season gets ever closer. Plus, the team's games will be on ESPN+. Thanks to those who became a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Today is not a regular episode. Here's a word about the Michigan State University shootings, the aftermath, and what needs to be next. You can find am earlier version of the text in our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/its-a-sad-valentines-day-in-michigan  As we learn more, we need to do more. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Michigan Panthers RB Reggie Corbin joins us to talk about the upcoming USFL season. Then, I share some things to know and openings around metro Detroit, including a downriver spot expanding to downtown Birmingham. If you were wondering what I was talking about with 99 balloons and maybe don't know 80s music: https://youtu.be/hiwgOWo7mDc  As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support the show as a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit As a one-time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

It's Friday, so that means it's time for Devon O'Reilly. Jer talks about the new Kitab Cafe and bookshop in Hamtramck; Devon visited the Potato Pit in Dearborn We discuss the $2.5B development headed for the Henry Ford Health campus at Lodge and the Boulevard in Detroit - A Dearborn development is in the top 20 in size in the country We get into some EV/Autonomous talk Belle Isle Pizza has new owners and has re-opened, so we have homework for Engineer Randy. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

Engineer Randy hops on the mic and we talk: The new Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park The massive new HopCat in Royal Oak  An old favorite in LJ's Sweetheart Lounge Noorjahan in Grosse Pointe Park Taqueria Los Charros in Lincoln Park And more, including our love of raspberries and why Randy drives further to skip the 8 Mile Meijer  As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Support the show one-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Support the show as a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

On today's show it's a mix of multistory developments in Ferndale, Oak Park and Detroit to talk about with Robin Runyan of Urbanize Detroit. p.s. - Yes, we're aware of the Henry Ford Health $2.5 billion announcement over on Grand Boulevard and the Lodge. This was recorded before the surprise announcement this morning. More on that later this week. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

The countdown is on to the Detroit City FC season, and Fletcher Sharpe is in to break down some signings and share some insights. Le Rouge has signed Jalen Robinson and Cy Goddard since we last talked. We officially know that Richard Foster is done at Detroit City. We also know more about the trialists who long-time Detroit City FC fans are going to be very excited about. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Today we’re talking about Downriver. This project - running from Detroit through river rouge, Ecorse, Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton, Grosse Ile, Gibraltar, Rockford, Brownstown and Flat Rock - is making $4.1 million in gap and intersection improvements to the Downriver Linked Greenways. To learn more, on the line we have Mary Bohling.. She’s the Co-chair of the Downriver Linked Greenways. Website: https://downrivertrails.org/ Then, three stories to know around town. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Thanks to our members and sponsors who keep this show going. Local coverage needs local support, and thanks to Julie, Andrew, Nicholas and Will for stepping up.  https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Man about town and Mr. Friday Devon O'Reilly is here for all things fun on Friday. We're talking about the possibility of what's going into the old Calexico space at Woodward and Gratiot. It looks like a celebrity chef with a Chicago restaurant. The historic Grand Army of the Republic Building (GAR) has sold. We discuss what's next, including a steakhouse. The QLINE is starting a park and ride trial for those coming downtown. And, we have a question for you where our wonderful and connected listeners might be able to help us in 2023. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Thanks to our newest members Andrew and Nicholas! https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

Today, we’re diving into the life and legacy of Motown legend Barrett Strong. He passed away over the weekend at the age of 81, and although born in West Point, Mississippi, when came to Detroit after World War Two, the Motor City is became where he made his name. To dive in on this, i’m joined - from all away across the pond in the UK - by Adam White. His excellent book is Motown, The Sound of Young America; and he writes the West Grand Blog, where if you want to keep up with what’s happening in the Motown music world it’s a great place to go. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Motown-Sound-America-Adam-White/dp/0500518297 West Grand Blog: https://www.adampwhite.com/westgrandblog As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Busy Wednesday show. - Shianne has a love of Olga's snackers, and we talk about maybe trying their new wings - We talk with the dad, Keith Stonehouse, of the kid who ordered something like $1k of food on Grubhub and how it happened. - A Detroit city councilmember wants to ban cashless establishments in the city. Jer shares a personal story. - Metropolis bike shop is expanding into Ferndale in an old market - Taystee is setting up in Little Caesars Arena - who knew they expanded to Ann Arbor, too? As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Three topics to talk about today as we get into sports around Metro Detroit. First, the USFL made a big splash with the media at their announcement at Ford Field. The opposite-season football league has gotten some attention with the Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars playing in the motor city, and metro Detroit is American football crazy. So will you watch? Will it be a thing? Then, Mike Florio suggested Tom Brady for the Lions. Do we want to be the divorced dad's rebound team? And finally, we wrestle with a ranking about offseason progress by John Morrissey of USLTactics putting DCFC in not the best light; and answer if we think Detroit City needs a ten goal scorer to make the offense work, or can it be done by committee. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Devon and Jer jump into the thick of it with mostly fun stories for your Friday. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

The Exchange in Downtown Detroit has captured people's imagination because it's being built from the top down. But why is that happening? Turns out, it's a very efficent way to build a building and it might be happening more in the future. Steve Houston of LIFTbuild is my guest to get into the details. As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Big, busy show. Jer went and checked out the new affordable housing development Marwood + Marston in the North End. Neat townhomes and a rehab of an apartment block. Popular pizza place Michigan & Trumbull is moving out of their Corktown spot. But where isn't known yet as rents rise. More than $400k is still missing from a theft from the Detroit Public Library. https://outliermedia.org/detroit-public-library-fraud-400k-missing/ Ferndale dive bar institution Warrilows is for sale. Who will bring back the Doritos nachos? Mezcal is opening a second location in Midtown Detroit and so is Sugah Please. And we remember Elmo's as there's word that Rose's is going to see a new chapter as a cooking school and more. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/restaurants/roses-diner-market-new-plan-cooking-school As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

A little offseason chat about our local USL Championship pro soccer team, Detroit City FC. There's the addition of Adrian Billhardt, but some concerns (including the number of players on the roster) remain as opening day creeps up. Teams across the USLC have been spending, and we hope Le Rouge follows suit.  Plus: - We get word of a friendly from the Riverhounds - A performance coach has left for MLS - Fletcher Sharpe has two more suggestions for the roster - And we evaluate a scorer who became available and if he'd be a fit for the club As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.