1100 Cars for people who need them; New Ford Ion Park; Flower Day Details and more
Daily Detroit · Jer Staes, Bob Schwartz
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Show Notes
Today's show features a conversation with Bob Schwartz of the Here to Help Foundation. They've provided or helped with 1,100 cars for working people in Wayne and Oakland counties.
More: https://www.heretohelpfoundation.org/activek/home
Plus, stories around town:
00:32 - Ford announced a new battery research and development facility called Ford Ion Park. It'll be in Allen Park.
01:41 - If a lawsuit is successful in getting an injunction, Detroit's new medical marijuana licenses may be put on pause.
03:15 - COVID-19 updates including falling cases, vaccination rates, a new way the city of Detroit is teaming up with Pistons for a family vaccine day. Plus, our decision to switch from talking about a percentage for "herd immunity" to "community protection" going forward.
05:30 - Flower Day has some changes this year. There will not be one day, but a "Flower Season." More at https://easternmarket.org/public/
And the artist KayCeyKal, who did the poster and a section of it is our cover art today: https://www.instagram.com/kaceykal/
06:19 - Conversation with Bob Schwartz of the Here to Help Foundation. They've provided 1100 cars to people who have jobs but need better transportation.
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