What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
A Hollywood film director makes a giant splash at the Oscar Awards when he says Shinola is "saving Detroit" and the interweb asplodes. We talk about what that ridiculous, off-the-cuff comment means about the city and its nascent comeback. There's a lot more news to be had on today's episode. We also discuss that Medium blog post announcing a new bodega — that's …
On today's show: Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund gets a $35 million infusion from seven companies in what's said to be the largest corporate donation to Detroit neighborhoods, ever. The city will splash the cash in seven new east- and westside neighborhoods to strengthen housing and commercial districts. It's part of Mayor Duggan's "20-minute neighborhoods" …
Detroit has a new addition to the roster of celebrities in and around the city. Actor Hill Harper bought Roasting Plant Coffee in downtown Detroit, just off of Campus Martius. He also bought a home in a Detroit neighborhood. That’s the coffee shop with the clear plastic pipes and the “Javabot.” The downtown Detroit location …
