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Today on the your Daily Detroit podcast with Fletcher Sharpe: 01:21 - A recent article says the Lions have a playoff chance, we discuss; Plus the NFLPA is pushing the Lions and other teams with artificial turf to replace it because of safety issues. 10:46 - We're watching both Emoni Bates at Eastern and Antoine Davis at UDM Mercy for standout college hoops performances locally 16:57 - A bit of a Detroit City FC offseason update as they say goodbye to four players, most of whom were on loan. Fletcher Sharpe has some advice for fans in this offseason time. Plus, the USL Championship is adding Rhode Island but Queensboro FC is not going to be a thing in New York. Both would logically have impacted the Eastern Conference where Le Rouge plays. Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Despite the flashy headlines and ribbon cuttings of Whole Foods, Rivertown Market and other — the overall number of full service grocery stores in Detroit is actually on the decline. We don't have enough square footage of grocery store to serve our population, and there's a rise of dollar store alternative that don't provide fresh food. Although not technically a food desert, many Detroiters are food insecure and underserved. There’s also a rise of dollar stores that don’t offer fresh food. Residents routinely head to the suburbs to meet their needs, sending hundreds of millions of dollars out of the city. We also get into ways people are working on this problem, including the work of the Detroit Food Policy Council. Our guest is Amy Kuras to talk about it. Website: https://www.detroitfoodpc.org/ Report: https://www.detroitfoodpc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/DFMR20-Report-20220929-FINAL.pdf Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

It's Friday and time for a fun, about-town edition of your Daily Detroit. Jer checked out Cadillac Lodge with drinks and snacks; the Monroe Street Midway with bumper cars (see our Instagram!), giant slide, puck putt and arcade. Also quickly talked to the owners of Flamingo Vintage and DCreated Boutique. Devon dug a bit into listener requests for an update on Basan in the Eddystone near Little Caesars Arena. He also threw an "Ale Mary" looking for lunch spots, and hit up Ale Mary in downtown Royal Oak. Jer remembers an absurd burger from 2017. Plus, a kind word about Anchor Bar, also open for lunch. Feedback and sponsorship inquiries: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things sports. We look back at the first 10 or so games of the Pistons and the promise they show U of D Mercy Titans are kicking off their basketball season - what to watch for The Lions won? Yes, they did. But will they make it a habit? And finally, US National olympic boxing qualification event is coming to Detroit in mid March. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

A big blue wave swept over Michigan this 2022 midterm election with big wins by Gretchen Whitmer and most all the way down the ballot to reproductive rights and the for the state legislature for the first time in four decades. We dive in with Steve Friess. 01:11 Michigan’s blue wave, and surprisingly the nation is much more moderate than many pundits expected. 03:35 Governor Gretchen Whitmer beats Tudor Dixon by about the same amount she defeated Bill Schuette. 05:37 Breaking down the newly drawn district maps, and how that impacted results as the Michigan state legislature turned blue for the first time in four decades. 10:40 All three proposals pass, including Proposal 3 protecting reproductive freedom. 12:59 Elissa Slotkin won. 14:15 Just how much is the Trump effect on voters across the country and state, and the challenge that you can't win a Republican primary without Trump, but it's also hard to win a competitive race with him in Michigan 19:17 Would a different republican candidate like former Police

We listened to your feedback on gas prices and got an expert to talk about them. We get into the actual market conditions and influences that move the needle when it comes to gas prices, what you can do to lower demand, and look ahead to Michigan's holiday season. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy: https://twitter.com/GasBuddyGuy Thanks to our sponsor for today's episode, your Metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors. https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

While Porter Burks was in mental crisis, the 22 year old black man was shot 19 times by Detroit Police on the city’s west side on October 2, 2022. Police allege he was carrying a knife and went for officers. But video of the incident shows a lot of distance between burks and the police. The incident has drawn national attention, protest, and raised questions about how should we respond to and care for people in these situations. Importantly, there's also a $50 million lawsuit filed on behalf of the family against both the city of Detroit and the five officers involved. Attorney Geoffrey Fieger’s case alleges assault, battery, gross negligence, wanton and willful misconduct, violation of department policies — and violations of the freedom of information and persons with disabilities civil right acts. To help sort this out, an attorney who I believe is an expert in the field, Vince Colella of Moss and Colella. He joins me as we discuss police use of force, mental health, the state of the case as it is today, an

Today: Devon tries a sports bar downriver called "Big League Brews" Jer visits Narrow Way Cafe for the last time in a while as it's taking a nap (or pause) to reset operations There's a project on the Grosse Pointe Park / Detroit border that whether you agree with it or not will be transformational City of Detroit's unemployment rate continues to drop Local unicorn startup darling StockX is doing a round of layoffs Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Four things: Taylor Swift is coming to Detroit, and apparently we should talk about it. An announcement for an anonymous donor supposedly dropping $10 billion seems to be missing steak and sizzle. Sure, anything *could* happen, but we share the multiple reasons why it feels suspect A proposed ordinance in to put color grades in Detroit restaurant windows has failed, with strong business pressure against it Amazon is delaying the opening of their Detroit facility on the old State Fairgrounds site, and the transit center won't be ready as originally promised this winter either Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Today's show is in two parts. The first 2/3rds talks about the final match of Detroit City FC's season in Memphis, a 3-1 loss in the USL Championship eastern conference playoffs. We then get into the lessons from that match and the lessons from the season. Fletcher Sharpe shares his seven players he thinks Detroit City FC should take a look at. Plus, we unpack the terrible incident in the tunnel at Michigan Stadium where a MSU player hits of U of M player with a helmet. As of this recording, the father of Gemon Green says charges will be pressed and that Gemon is going through concussion protocol. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Happy Halloween! Harry Houdini was one of the most legendary performers in the world, and his final stop was right here in Detroit. Houdini expert and historian John Cox joined us to talk about Houdini's final performance in Detroit, the controversy around his untimely demise and the cause. We also get into some of the reasons Houdini was a fan of cities like Detroit that gave him a warm welcome and more freedom to perform his craft. Cox is the creator and curator behind https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/ a great resource if you're into Houdini and history. Plus, I share three things to know around town so you're up to date on interesting stories. The next chapter for the Lakeside Mall site may be a $1 billion dollar redevelopment with 2,800 residential units: https://www.sterling-heights.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1358&fbclid=IwAR00MB58dlGCuMecrl2s2yTouB_H6Ye8WpzAJ7p9bLw8PdSa8JXJ-lQGC-Q An investigation shows major problems at Wayne County's juvenile facility. Residents are being moved to an empty adult ja

There's a lot in today's podcast about Metro Detroit. What we're drinking: The Lounge Coffeeshop from Wyandotte; Cafe Alto in Detroit Where we've been: San Morello and Woodward avenue in Detroit; Central Station Hotel in Memphis, TN Stories: The plug is pulled on self-driving car venture Argo AI by Ford and VW. Devon and Jer discuss what this means for the future, and that autonomous cars are further off than many thought plus the hype train around it. TechCrunch; Road and Track America's first vegan coney island, Chili Mustard Onions, is closing. Though a bummer for fans, let's remember that four-ish years in the restaurant world is a long time. They plan on doing products. Instagram The Downtown Detroit Markets and Cadillac Lounge are back this year. Press Release Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Today's show dives into the policy particulars of what Michigan's three constitutional amendment ballot proposals actually do. With the election just a couple of weeks away, what I've learned is most of you are real set on who you're going to vote for - but not what.  Eric Lupher, president of the non-partisan Citizens Research Council of Michigan joins me to unpack them. https://crcmich.org/ Proposal 22-1, Term Limit Reform and Financial Disclosure: 04:08 Proposal 22-2, Promote the Vote 2022: 10:21 Proposal 22-3, Reproductive Freedom for All: 17:39 Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Today's show is a grab bag of topics. We talk a bit about Jer's trip to Memphis, how walkable it was, and an old train station that was converted to a hotel and restaurant but also is still a train station. There's a report out that long-time urban farmers Brother Nature may finally be able to buy some vacant land for the city. Although very popular online, over the years it's been difficult for urban farmers to get ownership of properties from the city and Land Bank. https://www.bridgedetroit.com/corktown-farm/ Jason Carr over at WDIV is being his hot take merchant self, and his latest is about merging the Grosse Pointes. Shianne takes issue. https://www.clickondetroit.com/features/2022/10/23/jason-carr-enough-with-the-grosse-pointes-already/ Decked Out Detroit is back with a midway on the Monroe Blocks. Should be fun. https://www.deckedoutdetroit.com/ Thanks to our members on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

NeighborHUB, a collaborative effort between General Motors and the Detroit Regional Chamber, is back with their expanded NeighborHUB program. It makes available half a million dollars in grants to nonprofits and small businesses working in communities throughout Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck. Devon O'Reilly - our Friday co-host - also is a big part of this program so we talked about it along with Genna Young from GM about why it exists and how to apply for it yourself. https://www.detroitchamber.com/neighborhub/ Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

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On today's show: We discuss the construction that's beginning on the road diet for Woodward avenue in Ferndale and nearby. More background: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/construction-start-woodward-through-ferndale-pleasant-ridge Plus, residents come out against a plan to put stop logs in the canals of Jefferson Chalmers near the Grosse Pointe border. Jer shares a little history and hopes a permanent solution can be found quickly, because being designated a FEMA flood area is bad news. More in-depth reporting here: https://planetdetroit.org/2022/10/city-backs-down-on-plan-to-close-off-canals-in-jefferson-chalmers-fines-and-litigation-may-be-next/ Plus, the Run of the Dead is back in Southwest Detroit! Sign up: https://southwestdetroit.com/2022-run-of-the-dead/ Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2 or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Detroit City FC is in the playoffs! We recap the last game of the regular season against The Miami FC.  Nate Steinwascher gets the Black Arrow award as DCFC's most valuable player What Le Rouge will need to win against Memphis 901 Plus our predictions for the match Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

The COVID hiatus gave the Belle Isle Nature Center to come back with a new look and new exhibits. Amy Greene, the nature centers director for the Detroit Zoological Society joins me to talk about it outside the center that has had $2.5 million in improvements. Today's show sponsor: Your Metro Detroit Edward Jones financial advisors. Call 866-975-8655 or click https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Today's fun Friday has Randy Walker in for Devon who will be back next week. - Norden Aquavit's Pink strawberry is out, and we have a sip. Each year is different, and this has a great flavor. We also talk a bit about what Aquavit is in case you don't know. - Randy went to Wyandotte's Iron Gate for a Tiki cocktail experience - Everyone's talking about the ZaBot Pizza Robot, but few are saying what it's like. We went with our own money and give it a spin with feedback - There's progress on Target coming to Midtown Detroit at Mack and Woodward. It's still a bit away, with construction starting in December as part of a larger development. It'll be a smaller format store, so getting the product mix right will be key. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com Want to support the show? Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit