What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: What does it take to make a startup work in Detroit? Our conversation today is with Andrew Landau. His Detroit-based e-commerce company, Jewel, was recently purchased by banking giant Capital One. They’re going to stay, grow and hire in Detroit, even after the acquisition. We also talk about why he’s …
Today on the podcast, an eight-and-a-half-mile section of I-75 that has been falling into third-world disrepair lately is set to see reconstruction soon. The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced details of the reconstruction project, which will zero in on the stretch between 13 Mile and Coolidge, including 18 bridges. There's no word on when exactly work will …
Hey, hey, hey! Happy Labor Day Weekend. It’s the unofficial end of summertime, so you better get outside to soak up all the Vitamin D you can before Autumn rolls around. If you decided to stay close to home this weekend, you’re in for a real treat. There are all types of events happening in and around Detroit this long weekend. I know that technically the City 5 is for …
Detroit Vegan Soul’s fish-free “catfish” platter has been named one of PETA’s Top 10 Vegan Seafood Dishes in the country. The organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, believes animals are not to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. The list is made up of dishes that quote -- “prove you can enjoy the taste of seafood …
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 …
It looks like billionaire Detroit businessman and founder of Quicken Loans, Dan Gilbert, is teaming up with Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway founder and often referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha” to make a run at buying Yahoo. Yahoo is one of the first wave of big internet companies, but has fallen out of favor as …
