Daily Detroit News Byte

This is your News Byte Podcast for May 24th, 2018 Here are your stories for today. - Detroit's bond rating has been upgraded by Moody's. We talk about how increased tax collections have improved Detroit's financial picture and how incentives come into play. - The crowdfunding dinner Detroit SOUP is coming to Ferndale - Karen Dybis saw a preview of Bedrock's Spring and Summer market in a couple of parks in downtown Detroit. She comes on the show to share her thoughts and favorite businesses. - Trump talks NAFTA and that affects Detroit automakers - Caesars Windsor is shut down for the longest time in its history and is cancelling concerts and rooms - And the Majestic Theater is undergoing a $1 million makeover and shutting down their cafe bar.

This is your News Byte Podcast for May 23rd, 2018. Here are your stories for today. - The plan for a four-county regional Transit Authority in southeastern Michigan are practically dead. And what's the truth about Amazon's HQ2 bid and regional transit? We try to figure it out. Someone's not telling the truth.  - Gilbert's development team gets hundreds of millions in incentives for major downtown Detroit projects - Nonprofits are getting pushed out of their downtown offices due to rising rental rates - A push to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour in Michigan submits signatures Thanks to Sven Gustafson for writing some of the stories while Jer was out reporting all day in Shelby Township, as well as Nuri Gocay for appearing in studio.

This is your News Byte Podcast for May 21st, 2018 Here are your stories for today. - A new statue by Brooklyn based artist KAWS is creating quite a stir - Lions coach Matt Patricia and the Lions will not be disciplined by the NFL - Cadillac Place will get new tenants - The Heidelberg Project gets a new app - JR JR and SAINT MACON are playing Beacon Park - Bob Seger is going back on tour - Gleaners Women's Happy Hour is Tuesday - Falling Down Beer Company expands in Oxford - And we catch up with soccer journalist Fletcher Sharpe for this week in DCFC

From sunny northwest Detroit, this is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Here are your stories for today. - There's a $500 million dollar settlement in between Michigan State University and victims of Larry Nassar - That house that's asking for millions of dollars by Little Caesars Arena? Well, the city may condemn it - Plans for a sushi restaurant on the Avenue of Fashion have collapsed - Heard of Detroit Rock City? Well, now it's Detroit Vegan City. - Mackinac Island gets a nod as one of the best places in America to visit this summer. -And Bike to Work Day is Friday morning.

From the bustling heart of Midtown over a couple Faygo pops, this is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Tuesday, May 15th. Here are your stories for today. -East Jefferson is getting smaller for cars... and bigger for bikes - Detroit's Bike sharing service MoGo gets new adaptive bikes - Facebook is funding more software training in Detroit - And Highland Park is laying plans for a new high school. I talked to their school board president.

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Byte for Monday, May 14, 2018. - Michigan has one of the worst drug problems in the country. We begin to dive in on a complex issue that we're going to cover more. - Cold water thrown on the idea of a downtown Detroit aquarium - Speaking of fish… Noble Fish is expanding in Clawson. And maybe into Novi. - $50,000 is available for retail business ideas in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park through Hatch Detroit - And in our weekly conversation, soccer journalist Fletcher Sharpe catches us up on what's news in Detroit City FC this week

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Byte for Friday May 11th, 2018. - Sven has a conversation with Greg Migliore, the editor in chief of AutoBlog. We're kicking off a new monthly segment talking auto industry news. Sven and Greg talk about how Ford's production disruption is a big deal.. And a lot more. - What do Detroiters think our city needs more of? A new report from the Kresge Foundation shares some answers - Microsoft moves into a new, swanky space in downtown Detroit - And the Jamaican Pot is going to open a second location in New Center. So buckle your seat belts. It's time for your Daily Detroit News Byte.

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Byte for Wednesday, May 9, 2018. - Three Michigan cities are among the top 10 most violent in America - Homelessness is down for a third year in three core cities - Ridesharing service Lyft and Detroit's bus system partner up - Detroit kicks off $88 million in road repaving - Wayne State invests in a new partnership to find solutions for Detroit - And we talk Mi-Fi - Gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed's plan for net neutrality and a state-owned internet provider with IT in the D's Nuri Gocay. Daily Detroit is brought to you in part by Milo Digital.

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Byte for Tuesday, May 8, 2018. -Soon, you'll be able to live on the old Tiger Stadium site -The PGA Tour is coming Detroit. Jer and I put on our finest plaid knickers and talk about it. -City Year and Gensler Detroit team up to improve a Detroit school -Comerica Park gets a Farm-to-table restaurant -And, we talk with Shuna Hayward about Growing Detroit's Young Talent with Connect Detroit.

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Byte for Monday, May 7, 2018. - Detroit Neighborhoods Could See $130 million in investment - The DMC and Wayne State physicians sign a 6-month extension - The Detroit Pistons Change horses and fire their coach - Luxury apartment rents are rising across Detroit, according to RentCafe - Net neutrality and public broadband in Michigan comes back into the discussion with a new proposal - This Detroit bakery has shut its doors after 95 years - And you might have noticed that some of downtown Detroit's buildings are looking a bit fancier lately. That's because they're getting their decorative cornices back, after missing them for decades. Jer talked with Kevin Blind from Sachse Construction. Thanks to Milo Digital Detroit for their support of this episode of the show. 

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Thursday, May 3rd, 2018. Here are your stories. Today's episode was recorded in the historic London Chop House in downtown Detroit. - The Detroit Medical Center is cutting ties with Wayne State University physicians - Part of a Detroit parking deck collapses - Your first chance to taste the new Stroh's session IPA is coming - See the city through a series of Jane Jacobs walks - Learn how you can beat the grind with the DSO - The Detroit auto show could move to October… or maybe June? We'll talk about it - And Jer talks to Matt Lewis about how to get a $10,000 grant for your small businesses.

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Tuesday, May 1st, 2018. Here are your stories. - New data shows struggles for the QLINE. We talk about the story and some of the mistakes made around the streetcar. - New Townhouses are coming to Corktown - May the Fourth be with you with an upcoming Star Wars costume exhibition and group photo at the Detroit Institute of Arts - You can own a piece of history from the old Joe Louis Arena - The Girl Scouts are getting a new headquarters in the city. Thanks to the support of MILO Digital for today's show.

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte For Monday, April 30th, 2018. Our region's point of origin gets a facelift State financial oversight ends for the city of Detroit -A pair of historic churches are getting much-needed refurbs Six new projects were announced new Little Caesars Arena A greek restaurant, Estia, is opening in Warren ...a Salvation Army is shuffling down the street.. And there's free chicken! And an eastside diner is named one of the best in America.

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Friday, April 27th.  -LinkedIn moves into the old Sanders building downtown -Recreational marijuana is going to a statewide vote -A Southfield hotel gets a multimillion dollar renovation -Reconstruction of I-696 begins Friday -There's a beerfest this weekend -Small businesses get grants through Motor City Match -And Sven talks to soccer journalist Fletcher Sharpe about the upcoming Detroit City FC soccer season

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte For Wednesday, April 25th, 2018. Real estate outfit The Platform buys another big New Center building A school that aims to get Detroiters into jobs gets a million dollar donation We have details on the Riverdays festival this summer And Mayor Mike Duggan says he's getting complaints about all the bike lanes sprouting up around Detroit. Sven talks with Todd Scott of the Detroit Greenways Coalition for the inside scoop about why both motorists and bicyclists are unhappy. Like the show? Don't forget to tell your friends to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever fine podcasts are found.

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, April 24th, 2018. 13 Truckers do a good deed on a metro Detroit area freeway Royal Oak denies a boozy Taco Bell Cantina Homes in our region are selling faster You might be able to get your next Amazon order delivered to your car Detroit's bike share service is offering classes And the Detroit Grand Prix is just around the corner. We talked to Bud Denker about setup times for the race - a contentious topic, improvements to Belle Isle State Park, and the future of the race on the island. Like the show? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your favorite shows. Thanks to Milo Digital and Digital Marketing Secrets Revealed for their support. 

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte For Monday, April 23rd recorded in beautiful Grand Circus Park. A video game set in Detroit, "Detroit: Become Human" is about to launch. A playable demo comes out Tuesday. The largest robotics competition in the world is coming to Detroit this week Detroit's harnessing some flower power A Cass Corridor jazz club relaunches four decades after it was shut down And we attended a very contentious meeting between Detroit's big 4 leaders. We break down where the break down is happening.

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte For Thursday, April 19th, 2018. An Earthquake Hit Metro Detroit Thursday We have new numbers for SMART's FAST bus service. You too could car cruise with Detroit Police Chief James Craig Lyft is going green and they're making a splash in Detroit One of Detroit's historic art institutions, The Scarab Club, gets shined up And finally, Sven has a conversation with author and USA Today journalist Nathan Bomey. He has a new book, "After the Fact: The Erosion of Truth and the Inevitable Rise of Donald Trump."

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte For Wednesday, April 18th, 2018. Affordable apartments for seniors are being renovated in two historic buildings downtown Officials say the new Gordie Howe International Bridge is on track to begin construction this year Grosse Pointe Park is getting a record shop And we talk with Rachelle Bonelli about Gleaners and their Million Meal Match Campaign

Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, April 17th, 2018.  Northville Downs is becoming luxury apartments Luxury apartments are coming to Detroit's University District. Shianne has the Daily Detroit exclusive. Yet another boutique hotel is coming to Detroit TEDxDetroit is returns for a 10th year of spreading ideas The Motor City Makeover cleanup project is back and focused on alleys And we talk with the managing partner of PWC in Detroit, Ray Telang, about diversity training and its relation to attracting talent And a bonus: We couldn't let the passing of the legendary NPR newsman Carl Kasell go happen without a tribute. All of us here grew up listening to him on the news and on Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me.