What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
Welcome to the Hump Day edition of your Daily Detroit, in which we run down the news that businessman Roger Penske is pouring $5 million into the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood on Detroit's east side. It's part of the city's Strategic Neighborhood Fund. Here are a couple pictures from the event: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (left), Roger Penske (center) and Councilman Andre …
Are you all ready for Mother's Day this year? It's this Sunday after all. If you haven't gotten your stuff together for the special mom's in your life, I'm going to say get your stuff together. You're running out of time. Sven wrote up a nice little round up of places to go for Mother's Day. There's a few great options for brunches and such. To all of the moms out …
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 …
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, I have just the events to get you in the mood to rock those tacky holiday sweaters. My four year old was crying this morning because today wasn't Christmas. All I could tell him was that I'm glad it's not Christmas yet, because I have nothing ready yet. One year I'll have my stuff together, but this year it is not it. Let's look at …
There is something satisfying about a street taco. Just a few warm corn tortillas filled with the meat of your choice (for me, it's usually carne asada) topped with onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. So, we got the podcast team together to talk about tacos. We debated and picked out top ten places around metro Detroit to grab some tacos. Let's get on with the …
Am I the only one who is in disbelief that it is November? I swear I'm going to blink and it is going to be 2019. Anyway, I am pretty excited for this weekend because there are so many fun things to do in Detroit. I know that I will be checking out a few of the events, so be sure to say hi if you see me around town. Have good weekend everyone. Boo-Con So, Halloween …
Hey there all you cool cats, how is it hanging? I'm sure most of you are going to be busy hitting up the apple orchards or picking out pumpkins, just don't forget that there are a ton of great events happening around Detroit this weekend. Let's get to it shall we? City Year Detroit Fundraiser and Comedy Show Looking for something fun to do on Friday night? The Ant …
It seems like everyone else is already for fall to be here. People keep talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes and sweater weather. But I have held out on getting anything autumnal until the actual autumn equinox. I don’t know why I have been such a stickler for holding on to the last remnants of summer, but I’ve been pretty hard core this year. But, this Saturday is the …
Here’s your Daily Detroit News Byte For Thursday, April 12th, 2018. The Moroun family asks Donald Trump to stop the Gordie Howe International Bridge I-696 work to begin Monday, and Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is worred about rats. Love sports? Celebrate the victories of yesteryear as Detroit Champions Week is almost here And Shianne Nocerini tells us about a special …
The weekend is almost here, and I can't wait. For some reason this week has been ultra draining, and I really just want to check out for a bit. There is a ton of things to do this weekend, and I had a hard time culling the list. But I did it, and these are my TOP picks. I have a feeling I'll be checking out at least one of the films at the Freep Film Festival starting …
This is you Daily Detroit News Byte for Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Our stories: A new plan emerges for the fail jail Detroit City FC will be broadcast on Fox Sports Detroit for the first time Mexicantown in Detroit is getting support to grow its business district Mirror, mirror on the wall.. what are the best Metro Detroit suburbs? And two conversations. One …
Hello everyone! I hope that this week has been going great for you all. This week has flown by and I am eagerly awaiting the weekend. There are some pretty cool events happening this weekend. Some will get you dancing, others will awaken your taste buds, and some might help get your motor started...if you know what I mean. Let's get on with this list! Dirty Show …
I have a feeling that downtown Detroit is going to be insane this weekend between the Auto Show, Winter Blast, and the final weekend of the Downtown Detroit Markets. But a good kind of insane. Go explore Detroit, friends. Lexus Velodrome Grand Opening Bike Races The time has come for the first bike races inside the Lexus Velodrome. The bike races will take place over …
Greetings to all of you. We've made it through another week of winter! I say that deserves a drink. I know that the North American International Auto Show has pretty much taken over the airwaves here in metro Detroit. But you're not going to find that on this weekends City 5. I know, I know we're the Motor City and this stuff is important. However, there are some other …
The holidays are over, deep winter has set in and you need a strategy to survive the next few months of cold and dark. We get it, and we’re here for you. What you need — what we all need — is someplace dark and warm, cheery and cozy to indulge in what the Danish call hygge. So grab your drinking coat and let’s have a lot of fun around town with these 10 cozy drinking spots. 1. …
Being a mother can be a really hard job. It can be even harder if you are struggling to make ends meet between housing, food, and diapers. Diapers are one of those things that you kind of need when you have a kid. Both cloth and disposable diapers are an investment. Babies need an average of 8-10 diapers a day, so disposable diapers end up costing roughly $80 a …
A program pitched by Mayor Mike Duggan to make 23 of the city of Detroit’s commercial streets more attractive and pedestrian friendly was approved by the Detroit City Council. The idea is that through this investment, and follow-up investments by businesses, Detroit would recapture some of the estimated $2.6 billion in spending Detroit residents do annually in surrounding …
This edition of the Daily Detroit Happy Hour is very timely as Sven Gustafson is talking to veteran reporter Dave Battagello of the Windsor Star about the bridge projects to Canada, the border crossing, and how it affects thousands of people. He's been the lead guy covering this issue that most of the Detroit media has been silent on, even though long term, it will affect …
Fort Wayne is one of the under appreciated landmarks in Detroit that has a lot of history behind it. Here’s a chance on Sunday, September 10, to get your hands dirty and help out some history stay alive. The original 1848 limestone barracks building, 1845 star fort renovated in 1861, the restored Commanding Officers house, the Spanish-American War guard house, and the …
Six of Detroit's neighborhoods will be receiving a new mural this weekend as part of the Small Business Murals Project. The project pairs a local artist with a small business and together they collaborate to create a mural. Each mural will reflect the business, neighborhood, and artist's style. “I love the collaboration of this project. You’ve got entrepreneurs, artists …
Welcome to the first weekend of May. Pretty soon our weekends will be filled with graduations and grad parties so let's take advantage of this weekend. There are plenty of great events happening this weekend. We have a nice mixture of things to do. Space Dive III - Detroit Do you love Star Wars? Have you been looking for a way to celebrate the 4th of May with others who …
Patio season is fully upon us in Detroit and with that comes a myriad lists and heatmaps of where you should be spending your sun soaked days and nights. The problem with most of these is that they simply opt for a geographical map or perhaps simply a list of places randomly selected from the vast metro Detroit region. What they don’t do is get to the heart of why someone …
In a move that seems to echo current trends and preferences toward bicycling and walking, officials putting together the Gordie Howe International Bridge project announced Wednesday that the new bridge will be biking and hiking friendly. The span that is targeted for completion in 2022 will have a dedicated "multi-use path" for bicyclists and walkers between the two …
There's nothing like an excellent deli sandwich. It's perfection between two slices of bread. And Detroit has some amazing delis if you know where to look. Over the last few weeks I dragged my family and friends all over the Detroit area eating sandwich after sandwich in the name of finding the Metro Detroit delis that really stand out in my mind over the rest. Enjoy and eat …
Being tortured for speaking your mind isn't an idea that enters our minds in the United States. But it does really happen in various parts of the world, and the U.S. is still a beacon of hope for those searching for freedom. Freedom House is a local organization that provides temporary housing for people who are seeking asylum from persecution located in Southwest …
When it comes to getting a second bridge linking the United States and Canada in Detroit built, it has been a long, drawn out process. Between multiple rounds of resistance in the courts and even at the ballot box from the billionaire owner of the Ambassador Bridge, Matty Maroun, as well as the process of acquiring all the land and doing the planning for the second span, the …
For many people coffee is more than just a hot beverage. It's a way of life. Have you ever wondered about the farmers who grow your coffee beans? The owners of Café Con Leche, Jordi Carbonell and Melissa Fernandez, as well as a barista, went down to Oaxaca, Mexico to do just that. During the trip, local artist Lisa Luevanos documented the trip. They interviewed farmers who …
Changes are coming for Comerica Bank locations in Detroit as part of a $3 million plan to "reshape" their presence in the city. “The developments underway will spark further growth in Detroit’s economy and we’re proud to support that growth through these changes,” said Mike Ritchie, Comerica’s Michigan Market president. If you bank at Comerica you might want to take a …
Two major projects that have gotten a lot of headlines are getting some more. Last night, interesting news from McClatchy came out. They're reporting that two projects in Metro Detroit as well as a third in Michigan are on Donald Trump's short list of infrastructure priorities. These priorities were apparently gathered from Governor's offices across the country, who …
Historic Fort Wayne this week was awarded a grant from the Kresge Foundation for $265,000 to help lay plans to revitalize the fort. The grant will be for two years, and has formed a partnership between the City of Detroit, the National Park Foundation (NFP), and the National Park Service (NPS) Midwest Region. The project aims to help improve the recreational and cultural …
Detroit has a multitude of new developments and hidden gems scattered around town that give this city the character we love. It’s not always easy to get around to exploring it all – so what better (and faster) way to experience that Detroit character, than while on a run? Detroit’s very own Run Detroit running shop, located …
