What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
This is your Daily Detroit for August 20, 2018. Your Detroit news: - Detroiter Garlin Gilchrist the second has been picked to be the running mate for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer. Sven and Jer discuss. - There has been some confusion around the funeral arrangements for the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who died last week at the age of 76. So here’s …
Some firmer numbers are coming out about the investment Ford Motor Company plans to make for its new Corktown Campus. Ford will spend an estimated $738 million to renovate the Michigan Central Station and other sites in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. Back in June, Ford announced it had bought the land — including the old train station — for a new tech campus that would …
Our show for August 15, 2018: Ford expects to spend a lot of money — $738 million — to renovate the abandoned train station Measles cases are on the rise in Michigan Free showings of the film ‘Black Panther” at the Detroit Film Theater We try the new Vegan Coney joint, “Chili, Mustard, Onions” (complete with delicious audio) And we preview the upcoming Digital …
Have you ever dreamt of living on the top floors of the old train station in Detroit? That could be a real thing. In an interview with Roger Gaudette, director of Detroit operations for Ford Land (that's Ford's real estate arm) on our Daily Detroit News Byte podcast, he outlined the beginnings of restoration plans and some of the nuts and bolts steps of restoring Michigan …
Slows BBQ is getting into the pop-up hotdog stand business. On Wednesdays this summer, the popular BBQ joint is turning their patio on the side of their Corktown restaurant on Michigan Avenue into "Side Piece." The hotdog pop-up with a menu curated by Chef Ryan Esker includes sausages topped with ingredients like pickled carrot, cucumber and kimchi mayo; pastrami, kraut …
The news that Ford purchased Michigan Central Station from the Moroun Family was the biggest headline of the day for those of us who live in metro Detroit. Sven Gustafson on our Daily Detroit News Byte podcast spoke with author and historian Dan Austin about the news. Austin is the curator for the website Historic Detroit He is also our go to guy when it comes to …
Ford Motor Co. is beginning its new chapter in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood. The Dearborn-based automaker has begun moving about 200 employees to a refurbished hosiery factory in Detroit. It’s the first step in what may become a much larger, consolidated urban campus housing the automaker’s electric and autonomous vehicle and mobility operations. Word is an …
Hello, hello, hello! Let me be the first one to wish all of our moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day. You are all doing a great job. Sometimes this forest can really suck, but each day you wake up and make a difference in the lives of your children. I see you out there getting stuff done. Keep up the good work you guys. May you all get the self care you need and …
Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte Podcast for Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Development gets moving at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull... The PGA Tour looks like it's coming to Detroit. What could that mean having such an event in a Detroit neighborhood? City Year Detroit & Gensler Detroit have teamed up to improve a Detroit …
A local developer is looking to construct 18 new townhouses over on 11th street in Corktown, according to a public hearing notice. The notice to neighbors from the city’s Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental department outlines that the new development by the Ferlito group would go on nearly 18,000 square feet of empty land at 2037 11th Street. That’s behind …
The weekend is almost here, and I am really looking forward to it. I hear the weather is actually going to feel spring like, so that's exciting. This weekend is also my 6th wedding anniversary. So we will be hitting the highway for a little road trip for a few days. We were originally going to head north, but after all that snow this weekend I'm going to take a hard pass. …
If you love brunch, look no further. Your dream place may arrived. FOLK, Corktown's newest café and coffee shop will be opening to the general public on Wednesday, April 18. The café is owned by Kiki Louya and Rohani Foulkes. The are also the women behind The Farmer's Hand. Both businesses are in the building on the corner of Trumbull and Bagley. We had a chance to …
This is your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, March 20th, 2018. Ford may breathe new life into the long-empty Michigan central station Michigan gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer locks up a big union endorsement Macomb County’s road situation is in dire straits Eastern market is offering micro-grants to boost local businesses Three of Detroit’s Golf …
If you are in need of a bit of self care, I have some great news for you. Meta Physica Wellness Center will open on Tuesday, March 20. The wellness center in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood will offer a full range of massages, full-spectrum infrared saunas, acupuncture and a raw juice bar. Eventually, Meta Physica will add community workshops that focus on wellness and …
Ford's first cars were built in the city of Detroit, in a garage over on Bagley street where the Michigan Building now stands. Recently, the automaker that has for years has made Dearborn their home is again putting money back in the city of Detroit. The possible deal would open a new chapter for the 1913 Beaux Arts building and will change the Corktown neighborhood, …
Hello! I hope your week has been going well. To be honest, I have kind of been riding the struggle bus this week. What can I say, Daylight Saving has kicked by butt. Anyway, it looks like it should be a little bit warmer this weekend. It's suppose to be in the 50s on Sunday. The official beginning of spring is next week after all. Let's see if it becomes reality when it …
I don't know about you, but this week has been crazy for us at Daily Detroit. This week has a lot of events to keep you all busy too. We will also be holding another edition of the Daily Detroit Drinks Happy Hour on Thursday. You can find more information below. Go out and have a great week! La Peña LatinX Detroit Business Networking Come out to Red Fox English Pub …
This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for February 23, 2018. Your headlines: There are major Shakeups at Ford Motor Company - and a shift at Shinola. Stroh’s is going to have a new Detroit-brewed beer. Detroit automakers take best in class in select categories Lumen Detroit is a step closer to opening A new cafe is opening in Corktown in the spring called …
Corktown will have a new breakfast and lunch spot in the neighborhood this spring. FOLK will be located on the corner of Trumbull and Bagley in the same building as The Farmer's Hand, owned by Kiki Louya and Rohani Foulkes. They are also the owners of The Farmer's Hand that opened in October of 2016. The 24 seat café will have a seasonal menu that will offer all day …
It's hard to believe that February 1st is tomorrow! This weekend is filled with a ton of great events. I'm really excited for most of them. It's going to be hard to narrow down what I want to do this weekend. Kickoff to Black History Month at the DIA The Detroit Institute of Arts will be celebrating the beginning of Black History Month by having a full day and night of …
Now that Christmas is over, we can look ahead to the New Year. There are plenty of lists of what to do on the big evening of New Year's Eve, so this weekend's City 5 we will be looking at what to do on Friday and Saturday only. I hope that you have a great New Year and we will see you on the flip side. Friday Night Live: David Bowie Tribute It is hard to believe that we …
There is no lack of holiday festivities happening between now and the New Year. But I'm going to propose that you should make time if you can on Saturday, December 9 as I have just the event for you in one of Detroit's most storied neighborhoods. The Corktown Business Association (CBA) will be throwing the 2nd Annual Corktown-A-Glow holiday celebration. The free …
Despite being a "hot" scene, opening a restaurant in greater downtown Detroit is not a guarantor of success. Two restaurants have fallen in the last week. Last night, Red Corridor announced on Facebook that they're closing after a year. The Metro Times reported their hellacious customer service interactions online. In a market with a lot of options, that …
Hey all you lovely readers! This weekend is a special one because I will be heading up north for a girls weekend to celebrate my birthday. Part of me is sad that I'm going up north because there are so many cool things happening this weekend. Halloween Movie Mayhem This weekend is chocked full of classic horror movies being screened throughout Detroit. I couldn't pick …
Remember that bar with the wall that got cracked by the work of a construction crew that was working on the giant Elton Park development down in Corktown? Well, the UFO Factory — a historic place in a way, as the home of the legendary Hoot Robinson's when Tiger Stadium was across from it — looks to be on the mend, at least according to the Instagram post. #ufoupdate …
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Dine Drink Detroit, a ten day festival of $15 food & drink entrees, is back. It's always been one of our favorite events for us because of the kind price point and the variety of places to try out. Another fun thing is there are some restaurant names almost everyone knows, and then some lesser known or newer places to give a spin. Here's what you need to …
When it comes to practicality, the QLINE streetcar has been a disappointment. Our team is pretty bike- and walk- friendly, and will take the bus if the timing makes sense. We have contributors who live near the QLINE and the MoGo stations, and others who live near bus lines and use them (in the suburbs, too). When both opened earlier this year, we had multiple debates …
Detroit's abuzz about the light show at the old train depot in Corktown. Here's our first report. Now, there's a much higher quality video shot with a drone by YouTube user 3andathird (Nadir) and you're going to want to check it out. The light show is for Crain's Detroit Homecoming IV, a star-studded affair that aims to attract ex-pats to invest in Detroit. Actress …
It seems that the folks putting on the Crain's Homecoming event have pulled out all of the stops, including an crazy impressive light show using the windows of historic Michigan Central Station as their canvas. A rainbow pattern, as well as words like "Detroit," "Reinvent," and "Reimagine" scrolled across the building. If you don't know about Crain's Homecoming, it's …
Detroit is the fourth best city for “advanced industries” jobs, according to a report recently released by the Brookings Institution. Advanced industries spend a lot of money on research and development, and they have a large number of workers in science, technology, engineering, and math-oriented roles. Not surprisingly, San Jose, the center of Silicon Valley, …
