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Queen Lillian and The Platform have teamed up to develop the corner of Woodward and Stimson that has sat dormant for years. The $60 million Woodward West project will have almost all Detroit-based companies and bring more than 200 apartments to the neighborhood. Chris Jackson from Queen Lillian joins me to talk about how the project finally came together and what the plans are. Then, a couple things you should know around town: The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new survey out that shows wide support for mask mandates and small business help. I dive in a bit. Plus, some good news as it seems Michigan has avoided the "surge upon a surge" after Thanksgiving with cases continuing to decline. We're not out of the woods yet, but love to highlight some positive news. Also, vaccines are coming and local counties are revealing plans on how they'll be distributed.  Feedback? Voicemail: 313-789-3211 Support us: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

On today's show, we look to the future. In a post-pandemic world, it's looking like things will not snap back to "normal" that was January of 2020.  In fact, some of the changes could be pretty big. So I talked about it with Sheryl Connelly. She's Ford Motor Company's head futurist and they just released their Ford Trends report. Here's a link: Some of the topics we cover in this episode: Stress and pressures on people due to the pandemic The desire for people to escape and how they do A renewed focus on family and friends  Gaps on inequality and inequity  How people buy has changed, accelerating trends already in motion The rise of personal transportation like bikes and vehicles, where sales have boomed How personal sustainability trends changed (remember straw shaming? That's not a thing anymore) while companies are focusing on new tech like electric vehicle. This is as a number of people think the pandemic will have a net negative impact on the environment, long-term Also: TCF and Huntington Banks are me

Today's fun Friday episode is a chat with Barchaelogist, Author, Historian and Hamtramckan Mickey Lyons. She's a font of fascinating knowledge from how our most well-known street (Woodward) is named after someone who was brilliant but also incompetent; to the wicked past of some of our leaders; to how everything old is new again with anti-maskers.  Yes, we dealt with all this a century ago. Also - for our Patreon members, we're giving away a SIGNED copy of Mickey's Book to a random member, Wicked Detroit.  Find Mickey Lyons:  Website: http://prohibitiondetroit.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProhibitDetroit Wicked Detroit: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467140027 Support Daily Detroit: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Today's daily show is in three parts. First, a lightning round of things to know around town. There's a water shutoff moratorium in Detroit. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are thankfully leveling off. And Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running for re-election. Then, Clement Fame Brown's Three Thirteen has been on the Livernois Avenue of Fashion for awhile now. He's got a new shop opening in Parker's Alley in downtown Detroit. I catch up with him about the expansion and more. Plus, we'll go up the road to Ferndale and talk about Unbox The Holidays, a neat program to help people shop local instead of ordering from Amazon. Lena Stevens from the Ferndale DDA joins us. Thanks to the support of our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Lions win! We talk about Coach Bevell and Stafford's solid performance. Detroit Pistons make moves The University of Michigan has canceled their game against rival Ohio State due to rising COVID-19 cases. It's the first time they haven't played since 1917; but Fletcher thinks Harbaugh dodged a metaphorical bullet. MSU, and more. Follow Fletcher Sharpe on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SaintFDW

Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care joins us to help unpack the grim milestone of 10,000 Coronavirus deaths in Michigan. We cover some of the latest news around the virus, the extended pause from Governor Whitmer, what we can do to improve the situation as well as a listener question. On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 Support on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

How do you make the journey from Detroit cop to cannabis entrepreneur? Today's feature conversation is with John McLeod of Michigan-based Cloud Cannabis who opens up not just about the business but his path with opioids to get there. Link: https://cloudcannabis.com/ Then, three things to know around town: Details on protestors outside of the Secretary of State's Detroit house over the weekend and what all of this action might mean going forward While leaders in Lansing and Washington can't seem to get much done, financial assistance for those having trouble with their water bills in Metro Detroit expands  And Bucharest Grill expands to the suburbs in Royal Oak with their sixth location Thanks to John and Emily who joined us at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit and help keep this coverage going.

On Fridays we try to have some fun, and this is no exception. Devon, Randy and Jer get together (virtually) to talk about some of our favorite local boozes, spirits and accessories. Here's a list: King Cubes: Big Clear Ice Cubes: https://www.kingcubesice.com Rare American Whiskey from The Oakland: https://app.upserve.com/s/the-oakland-ferndale Cocktail Cubes from Castalia: https://www.castaliacocktails.com/cocktail-kits Tiki mugs from Lost River: https://lostrivertiki.com/merch-1/ Water with electrolytes: Kater Wingman https://www.katerwingman.com/ Leisure Soda: Casamara Club: https://www.casamaraclub.com Detroit City Distillery market and seasonal releases https://www.detroitcitydistillery.com Sippin Santa https://www.sippinsantapopup.com at The Skip https://www.theskipdetroit.com Miracle https://www.miraclepopup.com @ The Oakland http://theoaklandferndale.com Two James - house made cream liqueur with Johnny smoking gun as its base. Comparable to Bailey's, but with a hint of smokiness. https://twojames.com

Today's show is three parts: The pandemic continues in Michigan and Metro Detroit. There are bunch of stories around that. Chandler Park on Detroit's east side is raising money for a new skatepark. We talk with Alex Allen from the Chandler Park Conservancy about what they're doing: https://www.patronicity.com/project/chandler_park_skate_park#!/ And one of Detroit's most walkable suburbs, Ferndale, is putting together a new walkability plan. Erin Quetell shares more, with info on a public meeting December 9: https://ferndalemoves.com/news/ferndale-moves-december-9-public-meeting

Today: Our feature conversation focuses on supporting Southwest Detroit businesses with your dollars from the comfort of your own home. Jennifer Gomez from the Southwest Detroit Business Association joins me to talk about their new site - https://www.shopsouthwestdetroit.com/ - where you can shop in the neighborhood from a number of local places. Before that, I'll share the latest local pandemic updates as restaurants lose their legal bid to reopen indoor dining, and tell you about a freighter stuck in the Detroit river. Support what we're doing? You're crucial. http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

General Motors has made some news as of late with three big moves. So to understand it, we turn to expert and AutoTrader analyst Michelle Krebs. She's one of the voices I trust to figure out what's happening in the auto industry. First, we go through that GM has withdrawn their support for a Trump suit against California around emissions. Then, GM's rollout of an all-electric portfolio for new vehicles and just how big of a deal it is. Finally, the scrapped deal with Nikola. Why that happened and what's next. For more, you can follow Michelle on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/MichKrebs Plus three quick things you should know today: There's a propeller and nautical/aeronautical company moving to Detroit called Sharrow Marine. The city has a long history of boats and working with them, and the head of it is from the area. A pilot program has been extended with new funding to test sewage from seven local cities to track COVID-19.  And a Michigan State Senate hearing has turned up nothing new with the whacky

Today's show is in two parts. First, the latest in local Coronavirus news. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has started to hint at what's ahead for a massive vaccination program in the city of Detroit - with a target of 5,000 a day.  Southeast Michigan hospitals are filling up fast with COVID-19 patients. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was $100m she says for residents, a mask mandate and an unemployment extension.  A large restaurant owner wants restrictions to stop, or he says he'll open anyway along with out restauranteurs Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has been on a ventilator since Friday with COVID-19 And then the bulk of the show talks sports with Fletcher Sharpe. Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn are out after an embarassing loss Thanksgiving Day. We talk about what's next for the team, Matt Stafford and three different ideas for coaches. Robert Saleh, with local roots (Dearborn!) Eric Bieniemy And because people keep mentioning it since this town is obsessed with him, Jim Harbaugh Then, Michigan and MSU footba

It's no secret that this year has been the pits. With the ongoing pandemic things have been bleak. It's been especially bleak for all of the small businesses trying to hang on. Now that the holidays are quickly approaching I have whipped together a list of nearly 50 places to shop small in Metro Detroit for all of your gift giving needs. Throughout the list, I'm not only going to highlight brick and mortar stores, but also the people who supply the goods that go into the stores. From baby and children's goods, clothes, food, and housewares this list should have something for everyone. This should go without saying but if you do decide to head out to the store to do some shopping please wear your mask, keep your distance, and also be nice to these shop owners and employees. It's hard out there, and a little bit of kindness goes an extra long way nowadays. And if you have a favorite, local place we should consider, send me an email at shi -at- dailydetroit.com. I'd love to keep adding to this. Here's the whole

Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health Direct Primary Care stops by to talk the latest in vaccine news, a recent study about why some Detroiters are hesitant to take the vaccine (and what that's rooted in), as well as answering listener questions. Plus: The city of Detroit is looking at a $10 million budget hole and Detroit City Council unanimously approved a recreational marijuana ordinance we previously talked about on the show. 

Considering how much the world is an endless nesting of dumpster fires, we thought we'd do something fun for your Friday. And support local while we do it. Today's episode is a Michigan-made hard cider tasting. We took a number of them from across the state and did an on-air, socially-distanced taste test.  All of the ciders were purchased thanks to our supporters, and we received no compensation from brands for this event.  So join Jer, Engineer Randy Walker and Devon O'Reilly for some fun. Special thanks to Shianne Nocerini who was going to be part of this tasting but had to beg off at the last moment; she did, however, edit the show along with Engineer Randy. Love what we're doing? Tell people about. Want to keep this free for everyone and never behind a paywall? Become a member: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit       

It's been feeling like Groundhog Day, so we shook things up a bit. Today's show features Jer, Shianne Nocerini and Fletcher Sharpe with the latest things to know around town as well as the insanity that's happening around the election right now. As of course, the eyes of the nation are fixed upon us again. Plus, Fletcher takes us back to his front-row-seat experience at the Malice at the Palace 16 years ago as well as breaks down the Pistons draft picks. And there's a new Red Panda in town. FYI.  

Discussed in our feature conversation: https://detroit.eater.com/2020/10/26/21534489/thanksgiving-detroit-ann-arbor-restaurant-bakery-ordering-turkey-dinner-pie