What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
The coronavirus pandemic is intensifying in Michigan on multiple fronts. The state reported a jump of 801 new cases, Detroit Police Chief James Craig has now tested positive for COVID-19, and Ford and …
PODCAST: Detroit Police Chief James Craig Has Coronavirus, And Ventilators Get Political AFRead More
The City of Detroit is building a temporary dam on the city's east side. With Great Lakes and river waters expected to be higher than last year, the dam, at a cost of $2 million, was deemed …
Dr. Joel Fishbain, an infectious disease specialist with Beaumont, Grosse Pointe, joins the show today and tells us about what's happening on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus. …
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday issued a stay-at-home order to all Michigan residents, ordering non-essential businesses and work places closed and outlawing all public or private gatherings between …
PODCAST: COVID-19 Updates And What The Governor’s Shelter-In-Place Coronavirus Order MeansRead More
If you like listening to people eating telling stories over a box of paczki, this episode is for you. Because it's Fat Tuesday, and that can only mean two things here in Detroit: jelly-filled paczki …
Paczki, Pot And Passenger Trains: A Daily Detroit Mardi Gras Edition PodcastRead More
At Rosa Parks and Atkinson in Detroit, an old church from the 1920s has been turned into a coffee shop and cocktail bar called The Congregation. It officially opens on March 5, 2020. So what does …
An Old Detroit Church Has Become A Coffee, Beer & Cocktail Spot Called The CongregationRead More
Philip Kafka has made a big splash since arriving in Detroit during the last decade. He’s helped open two of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, Takoi and Magnet, and he’s the developer behind the …
City officials today unveiled their sweeping vision to boost support for arts and culture with a multi-faceted plan that envisions it as a tool to attract talent and use the arts as a catalyst for …
Australian-style coffee in the Motor City? It's going to become a thing. We talk about it with the owner of the forthcoming Coffee Down Under going into Detroit's Financial District, Tarun …
PODCAST: New Shop Will Bring Australian Coffee To DetroitRead More
On today's show, we look at a group making a garden grow on the east side of the city, Eden Gardens; as well as a non-profit that's helping more than 100 organizations grow in Detroit, Michigan …
Eastern Market continues to change as another long-time establishment is closing shop. Eastern Market Seafood at 2456 Market Street in Detroit will close February 29, 2020, according to their …
On today’s podcast, we discuss: Sven dove deep into the muck that is the DOT parking garage project in Ferndale. He’s got an in-depth story and we talk about it. Detroit’s city council wants action …
PODCAST: Ferndale Garage Project Problems Plus 6 Things To Know In Metro DetroitRead More
On today's show: Our feature conversation is with Glenn Stevens. He's the executive director of MICHAUTO, and an interesting voice to talk with Sven Gustafson about the future of electrification, …
On Electrification, Change in Autos w/ Glenn Stevens plus Bonstelle Theatre to get New LifeRead More
On today's podcast: A new report from the University of Michigan is forecasting that the city of Detroit will have faster growth than the rest of Michigan. Read the report here. The Sears …
PODCAST: The Fisher Building is getting a facelift plus 5 things to know around townRead More
Today we're catching you up on some things happening around town. First up, Amazon has released a new video and some details about the battery-electric Prime delivery vans that Plymouth-based …
PODCAST: Pontiac Reconsiders The Woodward Loop, Plus 7 Things To KnowRead More
On today's show: A mover and shaker is helping fund a campaign for equal rights for LGBTQ MichigandersSpeaking of which, a new housing development will be built to support youth in that community …
"If you open up a building next to a Dan Gilbert development that's a good thing. There's more people on the sidewalk, more crowd, more buzz, more Instagram pictures — If you open up a development …
The big beer news in town was that Atwater Brewery sold to a subsidiary of Molson Coors, Tenth and Blake. But why? And what's next? To take a look behind the deal, I talk with Atwater owner Mark …
PODCAST: Why Atwater Brewery Sold Plus 5 Things To Know Around DetroitRead More
On today's podcast: Last week on this show we told you how a capitol reporter in Lansing alleged that state Senator Peter Lucido of Shelby Township made a sexist remark to her while she tried to …
Detroit — according to a recent poll of 1,000 Americans — is a desirable place to be. A website ran by CubeSmart — The Storage Space — says they commissioned a poll asking people, if they could …
Poll Names Detroit As One Of The Top Places In U.S. To Move, “Perfect For Hipsters”Read More
On today's episode, we wrap up 2019 auto sales with Michelle Krebs, executive analyst at Autotrader. The industry finished the year above 17 million cars and trucks for the fifth straight year, the …
Auto Sales Continued A Tear in 2019, Plus Blake Griffin News And Recycling In DetroitRead More
Now that it's December, we’re in the holiday season. And one of my favorite events in Detroit is Noel Night. Now in its 47th year, it has swung the doors of Midtown open to crowds and revelry, …
Previewing Noel Night, One Of Detroit’s Holiday TraditionsRead More
When it comes to dining options, a lot has opened up in downtown Detroit. From the fancy to the fad, when it comes to going out to eat, the scene has really improved. That said, one of our staples …
Finally, Downtown Is Getting A Top Detroit-Style Pizza JointRead More
On today's show (yes, we're moving to mornings! Finally!) - A film focusing in part on a Detroit automaker, "Ford V. Ferrari," takes the top spot at the box office - Michigan Governor Gretchen …
10 Things To Know In Metro Detroit Plus Sven Goes To BelarusRead More
The big news this week in development in Detroit is the announcement of a new University of Michigan Innovation Center, bankrolled and supported by billionaires Stephen Ross and Dan Gilbert. The …
From Fail Jail To U of M Innovation Center In 8 YearsRead More
The Motor City getting rid of a freeway might be a controversial concept but right now, that's the path the Michigan Department of Transportation is on. I-375 serves downtown Detroit, bringing …
I-375 In Detroit Planned To Become A Boulevard By 2024Read More
While running errands the other day for the podcast I happened upon a new mural by one of my favorite artists, Hubert Massey. The Flint-born Massey has art installations in different parts of the …
Mural On Woodward Honors Neighborhood, Frank Lloyd Wright HomeRead More
Hello friends. Today we're covering StateBudgetPalooza, in which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed all 16 budget bills sent at the 11th hour by Republicans, but only after making 147 line-item vetoes …
The ‘Best Crime Of 2019,’ Detroit City FC Launches A Women’s Team, Plus 3 Things To KnowRead More
If you look at the headlines around Detroit’s turnaround, it’s often about megaprojects, large corporations, giant incentives and millions of dollars of demolition. Here’s the reality. Most of …
Could Tiny Houses Be One Of The Big Ideas To Truly Turn Around Detroit?Read More
Nearly 50,000 UAW workers have gone on strike at General Motors, the first time the union has gone on strike in 12 years, after the last four-year agreement expired without an agreement over a new …
UAW’s Strike Against GM ‘Doesn’t Look Good For Anyone,” Analyst SaysRead More
