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Steve Friess of Newsweek, Hour and all the things is back to help unpack the beginning of what may be a crowded race for Debbie Stabenow's U.S. Senate seat as she announced her retirement at the end of this term. Plus, we get into some punditry for Michigan Governor as Whitmer is term-limited. Because if a well known name isn't running senate, they might be running for governor.

Things have been super busy with a bunch of projects, so I caught up with Devon O'Reilly in his office high atop downtown Detroit. Longtime U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow is retiring. Who's next? What's next? It's a question to explore form multiple angles. Devon adds his two cents. Programming note - yes, we plan on having Steve Friess on the show as well. I got the assignment. Avalon International Bakery is closing their flagship store and moving into Jolly Pumpkin around the corner. Though it's not bad for the business, it does bring up memories. And, the reason I had to catch Devon at his office for a few minutes is he's planning the Detroit Policy Conference on Tuesday. He gives a preview of what's happening - and of course, Daily Detroit will have a mobile podcast setup there. Detroit Policy Conference: https://www.detroitchamber.com/detroit-policy-conference/

What do we have to look forward to as far as development in 2023? Hotels, for one thing. Plus a whole lot more. Robin Runyan is back from Urbanize Detroit to discuss what's ahead. More: https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/4-detroit-development-stories-watch-2023 Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Big time in Detroit sports. For the first time in a long time, the Detroit Lions are actually in the playoff hunt. Michigan lost to TCU and Harbaugh might go pro. Roster changes continue to Detroit City FC, and Fletcher shares some thoughts on Damar Hamlin as he's a former player. 00:38 - Detroit Lions possible playoff scenarios 12:37 - Michigan loses to TCU. What's next? Does the school still have the same allure for players it once did? 20:36 It seems like Harbaugh is flirting with going pro again. Is it time to just let it go? 24:06 We get into a couple roster changes at Detroit City FC. Nate Steinwascher is signed, but Deklan Wynne is out to Charleston Battery to play under former Le Rouge coach Ben Pirmann. 28:08 - Fletcher shares his thoughts on Damar Hamlin as it hits close to home for him. Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Thank you for everything in 2022, and cheers to 2023! Jer + Devon have a couple openings to mention, some bold predictions and things we're done with for 2023. Take our newsletter survey: https://forms.gle/wnthgXkPDftLaV3s7 Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Four sports stories to talk about on this holiday week with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:44 - We talk the Lions loss 05:42 - University of Michigan plays TCU this Saturday at the Fiesta Bowl 07:48 - Is the clock running out on Pistons coach Dwayne Casey? 13:13 - Talking Jayru Campbell and how it's been covered in the media Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Happy Holidays! Send in your predictions or hopes for 2023 at dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or leave a voicemail, 313-451-5093. Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Sandwich Week is almost here! Starting next week (Dec 26), six of Metro Detroit's best sandwich spots will be highlighted with events you can sink your teeth into. More: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWr6GpudmA/ Thanks to today's sponsor, your Metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors: https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/jerry-mangona Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Engineer Randy Walker joins me for a veritable podcasting trifecta. Here are the three things we're talking about today: 01:16 - Sour beers are kind of a niche in the brewing world, and since Randy's such a fan we're trying some from Ferndale Project and ranking them. Not sponsored - just, a chance to try something different. Maybe you like them, maybe you don't, but if you haven't maybe give the genre a try. 10:05 - Apartment Disco is open on Detroit's east side on the border with the Grosse Pointes. Randy's been in and has what you need to know before you go. 16:12 - And finally, if you're looking to build a bar kit for home to try some craft cocktails you make yourself, we share what you need. Apt Disco info: https://www.aptdisco.com/ Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Today's show sharing what to know in Metro Detroit is a grab bag of stories and a mailbag. We talk about a new steakhouse coming in, answer a listener's question about donuts, another about a bakery from back in the day, Devon dispenses life advice, and more. It's all on your Friday episode. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Smith and Co Detroit: https://www.smithandcodetroit.com/ Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

What are the priorities of Michiganders as we wind down 2022? The answers might surprise you. The Detroit Regional Chamber has a new poll out talking about a number of Michigan issues as we're on the other side of an election and coming up on the first Democratic-controlled state legislature in decades. Eric Trytko joins me to discuss on the fly as the results were published hours ago. Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

01:02 - The city of Detroit is making a number of reforms to towing. It's been a source of corruption; and pain for Detroit residents and visitors alike. 05:09 - A nature center project in Macomb by the Detroit Zoo gets the plug pulled 12:15 - A market at Greektown Hollywood Casino is partnering with Amazon to do payment by handprint 16:24 - HopCat in Royal Oak is going to be literally massive. More details: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/12/13/a-peek-inside-new-hopcat-returning-to-royal-oak-jan-23/69720749007/ 18:07 - Aretha Franklin's old house is for sale. Would you buy it? Do you think it comes with a ghost? Support our work: As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit One-time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk Detroit City FC signings, The Lions win and Cade's season ending. 00:45 - The Detroit Lions beat the Vikings, setting them up for a possible playoff situation. Will Fletcher drink the Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid? 10:30 - Detroit City FC signs their first new player of the off-season. Fletcher shares why Skage Simonsen is a great pickup from Loudoun; and we recap the news since we last talked of the re-signings of Devon Amoo-Mensah and Michael Bryant. 22:40 Cade Cunningham's season is done, but Fletcher shares some of the positives for the Pistons in his absence. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Jer and Engineer Randy share some of their favorite Michigan-made gifts as a local Christmas and holiday gift guide. More detailed show notes to come Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

In so many ways, the time is now for Metro Detroit and Michigan to act to compete and reach our full potential. Today's episode has a ton of topics, but they all do kind of go together. Where we've been: 01:48 - Devon went to the LinkedIn offices in a historic pair of Detroit buildings. 06:30 - Jer was at the MichAuto Summit, and shares some takeaways especially from Duo Security founder Dug Song who had some stunning statistics to pay attention to and act on for the future. Ohio and Ontario are leaning hard into attracting talent. 13:55 - We discuss new QLINE funding for the next 17 years, where the money will come from and if a major change needs to be made to make it run better 18:00 - We get into more of the lifestyle side of the city's capital investment priorities including money for Hart Plaza and a rebuilt shed for Eastern Market. But you should check out the full list: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-capital/ 21:19 - The Dearborn Inn is closed for now, but has big plans. Devon gets into the trailblazing history of the former airport hotel. Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Smith & Co. in beautiful Midtown Detroit - https://www.smithandcodetroit.com/ Sponsors do not decide or have input on the content of the show within unless we clearly say "hey, we're talking to a sponsor," and this is not one of those cases. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Was talking with our little team on Slack the other day and realized that there have been thousands of people who started listening to this show after October of 2020, so they might not know about one of our favorite conversations. Since I'm moderating a conference today, I'll share with you Roman Mars. In the podcast world he needs no introduction, but if you don't know Rroman is the creative force behind one of the most popular podcasts in the world - 99 Percent Invisible and many other projects. He co-wrote a book, the 99 Percent Invisible City - A field guide to the hidden world of everyday design. Of course, there are contributions from Detroit and Michigan to that hidden world. We get into that and more. If you're interested in the book - I need to get a new copy, I lost it in the studio fire: https://99percentinvisible.org/book/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Support us as a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Beer. Donuts. Coffee. Dog treats. Delivery. Anything that could keep things afloat, Dayne Bartscht and the team over at Eastern Market Brewing Company did. Now with Lincoln Tap, Eastern Market Brewing and Ferndale Project - and an assortment of other loved products liked Dooped Donuts - it's a mini metro Detroit empire of eats and drinks. Now, he looks to the future. The largest self-distributor of beer in Michigan is looking to take a big leap and raising dollars to do it. How you could get involved: https://mainvest.com/businesses/eastern-market-brewing/inNetwork Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Big week in Detroit sports with Fletcher Sharpe: 00:59 - The Lions win over the Jags. Are the playoffs a real possibility? 07:10 - Michigan is ranked second in the CFP, and will play TCU. Did you want Ohio State instead? 12:55 - Detroit City FC has made a flurry of re-signings and said goodbye to some. We walk through who we know so far including Stephen Carroll, Rhys Williams, Matt Lewis, Maxi Rodriguez, Antoine Hoppenot and more. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Today's episode is about history, design, and bringing a place back to life. I have a pair of guests - Rachel Nelson and Taylor Morgan from Detroit-based Concetti design to talk about a recently completed project - The Murray, a set of townhomes from more than a century ago that are now completely full with tenants. There are areas of town with a lot of new activity, whether it's residential or commercial - and the owners, residents and developers of those spaces are more and more turning to interior design services. Concetti has done a number of spaces you might know - from a redo of Good Cakes and Bakes, The Film Lab, Coriander Kitchen, and residences. Learn more about them here: https://concetti.studio/ Then, I'll share some stories you should know around town. The QLINE may be funded going forward in part by hotel and liquor taxes; and some in the city are frustrated that they're paying out so much to settle issues with DDOT and DPD: https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-legal-settlements/ Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A

Busy big podcast today. First where we've been: 01:11 Basan 05:24 Insomnia Cookies 09:23 Discussing District Detroit (more on our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/will-we-get-gleaming-towers-or-the) 17:37 Mailbag questions and potato salad found by a listener. Here's a link to the (almost) Mueller's salad. Thanks John!: https://www.windycitytimes.com/m/APPredirect.php?AID=26597 Suggestions for Devon's nickname (and other feedback) - dailydetroit - at -gmail -dot -com Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A

One of the most impactful ways to make change in your community is through local advocacy. But with tons of departments, boards and meetings, how do you know where to make your voice heard? That's where SoapBox Detroit comes in. It's a newsletter service that surfaces the public information you need to know have your say in the city of Detroit's decisions. He's got big plans for the service that could change how people connect with their government not just in the Motor City, but across the country. Daniel Arking, the creator, joins me on the podcast today. More: https://soapboxdetroit.com/ Thanks to our sponsor today, your Metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Today, we're getting out the studio and heading to Detroit's capitol park. We're visiting the newly-opened Throwbacks Home - a showroom and retail space in the old Lover's Only burger spot. But instead of double patties with cheese, it's a double helping of design. If you're not familiar, Thowbacks Home is a new venture of Woodward Throwbacks, powered by a couple of the most interesting entrepreneurs in Detroit, Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay. You might be one of their nearly 70,000 followers on Instagram - or have visited their workshop space in Hamtramck, where they converted an old car dealership into a production headquarters and warehouse. Maybe you followed along for the rebuild of a house in the North End neighborhood of Detroit that's been recently completed. Or, like me, you've been following them since they had a workshop in Corktown back in 2016. Over time, they've built a thing to last. They put their shoulder to the wheel with projects - and so I caught up with Kyle Dubay at the soft opening of their new spot. Get sticker or feedback: dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com Support the show: One time: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit As a member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Busy week in Detroit and Michigan sports, and Fletcher Sharpe is here to sort it all out. 01:08 - It's Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera's last season. Fletcher shares how he's one of his favorite players and why. 04:23 - The Detroit Lions showed up against the Buffalo Bills. We debate. 12:05 - Michigan shows they own the Big Ten, but are they National Championship ready? Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

How do we grow, keep, and retain tech talent in Michigan? That's the focus of the 2022 MichAuto summit. Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MichAuto, joins me to preview the event on December 8. Then, I send you out the door with some stories to know around town. Summit signup: https://michauto.org/michauto-summit/mas-2022/ Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Jer and Devon talk their favorite sides - including a blast from the past that might surprise you. Plus, there's a report that a second tower of the Fort Pontchatrain may happen this time. We discuss. Red Hook is popping up in the old Great Lakes Coffee space. The first Draft Kings version of Sports and Social is opening up in Troy. Cornerstone Barrelhouse in downtown Detroit seems done, but Devon's positive on downtown restaurants, bars and retail in general. Plus, a bold prediction for retail. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

There are a bunch of openings to talk about; the Final Four is coming back to Detroit; plus Shianne's Small Business Saturday ideas (with your suggestions); and remember it's adopt a senior pet month. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Big week in sports. The Jamaal Williams show has truly begun in Detroit as the Lions win three and a row and Williams has a league-leading 12 rushing TDs. Will there be a competitive Thanksgiving day game? How many wins will the Lions get with our revised predictions? Plus, U of M v OSU in football. Some thoughts. The Pistons lose Cade Cunningham possibly for the season, what's next? And we define the concept of lemon booty. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan has received a new grant to help make a direct, non-stop bus line from Detroit Metro Airport to downtown Detroit a reality. We get into the details on that, an ongoing service running from Detroit to Ann Arbor and more with their COO, Harmony Lloyd. Then I send you out the door with four things to check out around Metro Detroit. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Busy show. Where we've been? Karl's in the Siren Hotel has the best Maurice Salad, if you want to get your retro Hudson's vibe on. Plus, Le Rouge Boulangerie in GP Park brings the bread in a big way. As to stories: East African restaurant Baobob Fare gets a national nod from Esquire magazine for being a best new restaurant. We discuss and tell you about the food. Mike Epps is opening up a comedy spot in the old Punchbowl Social. Should be an improvement for a number of reasons. Detroit is a top place to visit, according to Travel Lemming. We add a few more suggestions of places to check out. The Bills and Browns will be playing at Ford Field this weekend. Thanks to our sponsor today, your Metro Detroit Edward Jones Financial Advisors. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Detroit Future City has a report out to start to understand Detroit's rental housing landscape, and how to make it healthier. We talk with Detroit Future City's Ashley Clarke and Edward Lynch about it. Plus, four things to know around town. Report link: https://detroitfuturecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Understanding-the-Rental-Landscape.pdf Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Noel Night is back! Map of this year's festivities: https://www.noelnight.org/news Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

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 Chief James Craig have done better than Tudor Dixon in the General election? 23:28 Millages to fund public transportation were a big winner this election in both Macomb and Oakland County, which a huge swing in Macomb. 29:14 District 10 called while recording, with John James as the winner. 30:12 Looking forward to the 2024 Presidential election - will Trump run? Will Biden run? Steve Friess: https://twitter.com/SteveFriess Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

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, and some likely outcomes. On Vince: https://www.mosscolella.com/team-members/vince-colella Feedback form: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

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 jail. https://www.freep.com/story/news/investigations/2022/10/28/wayne-county-juvenile-jail-jdf/69597822007/ GM has pulled their ads from Twitter for now. Let's not forget that it's now owned by a electric car rival. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/28/gm-temporarily-suspends-advertising-on-twitter-following-elon-musk-takeover.html A quick ask - if you've not followed us on Apple Podcasts or given a five star review, it'd help! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2 Want to support the show? Hit up our feedback form to sponsor or buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Show feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

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