What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
On today's show, we bring you the latest news about ongoing protests in the city and region, and we discuss the ramifications of new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that say unemployment in Detroit proper is at 51% right now, third worst in the nation behind Las Vegas and North Las Vegas. What does this mean for Detroit's much-vaunted "comeback"? Also making waves …
MoGo, the bike-share system that launched a network of stations in Detroit in 2017, will launch its expansion into five northern inner-ring suburbs and northwest Detroit on June 4, Daily Detroit has learned. Crews will be installing five docking stations in Oak Park starting Thursday, the city announced in a Facebook post. Work will also take place that day in …
Today on your Daily Detroit, a three-parter. We interview Fletcher Sharpe for a rundown about Detroit City FC's spring season being canceled and the status of the women's team, which is supposed to launch its inaugural season this spring. Then, Cristina Sheppard-Decius of the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities joins us to discuss a new small-business and …
The Paycheck Protection Program, providing forgivable, federally backed loans to businesses to keep people employed - opened for applications Monday with a new round of funding — $310 billion. That’s on top of $350 billion issued two weeks ago. And that first round? Well, it had some issues, to say the least. Some rather large, publicly-traded companies got loans, and …
Dr. Joel Fishbain 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. Fishbain tells Daily Detroit that he was initially among those who thought this was simply a version of the common flu. But now he's seeing alarming numbers of …
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 economic growth. It will all be housed in the city's new Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship, headed by former Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley. She said she …
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 on water shutoffs …
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized Council member Greg Pawlica's remarks. It has been corrected. The Ferndale City Council authorized spending up to $1 million more on the mixed-use parking deck under construction downtown after the developer reported that funds needed to bid out the 25,000 square feet of office space that was a key part of the …
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 at Middlebelt and Seven Mile in Livonia will be closing soon. There’s no date as of yet, but things are already marked down to 40% off. Bloomfield Hills-based Taubman Group …
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 interview him. Now, a fellow state senator of Lucido’s says she’s filing a workplace sexual harassment complaint against him. State Senator Mallory McMorrow tells Crain’s the …
After four years, plant-based vegan restaurant Greenspace Cafe in downtown Ferndale is closing on February 1, 2020. According to a message sent in a press release and echoed on their social media, the cafe owned by nationally-renowned Dr. Joel Kahn is closing due to a combination of issues with their landlord, leases, and finances. However, their fast-casual restaurant …
Despite a steady trickle of leaked recordings of him being horrible, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts was re-elected to a fourth term on Tuesday. On today's show, we talk about and what it says about Warren. Then, we highlight some other races from around the region and discuss what they say about those cities, from Ferndale to Flint and Eastpointe to Livonia. Finally, we …
Recently, we wrote about the end of MiChigo Pizza in downtown Ferndale. Now, another restaurant on West 9 Mile is closing. M.C. 'Wiches serves what they call "Detroit-style" subs. That meant as they described, less lettuce and more of everything else. They opened their downtown Ferndale location in May of 2017 at 172 W. 9 Mile. Recently they did some menu changes …
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 totaling nearly $1 billion, unleashing hilarity on the Great Lakes State. Is this any kind of way to do state budgeting? We discuss. Elsewhere, soccer correspondent Fletcher Sharpe …
The now-defunct Axle Brewing said it hoped to find a like-minded brewer to take over their gleaming Livernois Tap when it announced it was ceasing operations in June, and it appears to have found one in Eastern Market Brewing Co., which announced it will take over the gleaming brewpub and eatery in Ferndale they're calling the Ferndale Project. According to the Freep, EMBC will …
It's not too often places make it more than three decades. But for the last 31 years, Moose Winooski's has been the saloon for many near 14 Mile and Main in the Oakland County suburb of Clawson. Owner Larry Johnson sold it and it closed last week. Apparently it will reopen after renovation with a new name and format. "The Moose" was the kind of bar that served …
Oakland County is under new leadership — and Democratic control — after former Ferndale Mayor David Coulter was sworn in Friday as new county executive. Coulter will serve out the remainder of the term of longtime boss and Republican, L. Brooks Patterson, who died Aug. 4. Coulter is a former member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners who had been mayor of Ferndale …
L. Brooks Patterson, who died Saturday at age 80 at his home in Independence Township, was one of the Detroit area's most consequential and controversial figures in local politics. To some, he represents the ascendancy of an economic powerhouse, in Oakland County, and the very pinnacle of good governance and fiscal stewardship. But he's also a key player in the region's …
The RISK! Podcast lives in a unique place in the podcasting world. If you're not familiar, the show is a series of short stories by the known and unknown that are true and boldly told. What does that mean? It means the topics are very real. They're sometimes heartfelt. Sometimes risqué. And most often, hilarious. So my guest today is the ring leader of the podcast, …
Welcome back from the holiday weekend, comrades. Today's show is Episode 300 of your Daily Detroit, and for that we thank you, our listeners. We also dive into two pieces of Ilitch-related news: First, that Olympia Development has missed a deadline to submit a development proposal for a parcel on Woodward between the Little Caesars Arena and I-75. After already receiving a …
You can listen to the show in your favorite podcast app of choice, or the player below. New Census estimates are out that show Detroit lost 1,526 residents between 2017 and 2018 to 672,622, yet the city's tax revenues are up, thanks mostly to more people working in the city and paying the city income tax. So we ask: Can Detroit's recovery continue even if …
The old Motorama Motel at 8 Mile and Woodward in Ferndale is going to see redevelopment. The 21,000 square foot building will become an Urbane apartment building, with a coffee shop planned on the first floor. The deal closed Tuesday. The development will have 33 one bedroom/one bathroom units for rent, two 2 bedroom/one bathroom units. It'll be named "Urbane …
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 …
Cleveland. It's a city that is often compared to Detroit, and not always for their positive attributes. And nothing against our Rust Belt cousin, but it turns out it's one of the prime destinations for renters around metro Detroit who are looking to get out of town. And apparently there are a lot of people in that category. A new "Renter Migration Report" from Apartment List …
Hey there everyone! How has your week been so far? Things have been going pretty good over here. Father's Day is this Sunday, so if you're a dad I hope that you have a great day. Let's get on with the round up of things to do in Oakland County, shall we? Drag Queen Bingo I’m not sure if you know this, but I have a giant soft spot for drag queens. I also love …
Midtown Detroit, Inc. and the Detroit Institute of Arts have announced the winner of its DIA Plaza | Midtown Cultural Connections international design competition, first launched in 2017. Detroit Square is a proposal from an international consortium led by Paris-based Agence Ter and including Detroit-based Akoaki, rootoftwo, and Harley Etienne. The proposal reimagines …
Oak Park is a diverse inner-ring suburb of more than 29,000 people nestled between Ferndale, Detroit, Berkley and Southfield. It's in a great location, minutes from a variety of job centers. It's seeing a lot more action as nearby cities like Ferndale grow (yes, there are lofts going for $5,000 a month in downtown Ferndale now and housing prices are racing up). And the …
In honor of National Donut Day, we at the Daily Detroit podcast are sharing our favorite five donut spots. We know there's more out there, so if you have a favorite be sure to share this post and tag that spot on Facebook. Dutch Girl Donuts A Detroit tradition. Near 7 Mile and Woodward, the place slings donuts like no other. Yes, we went through the trouble of …
Here are some fun events to check out this weekend in Oakland County. It's turning out to be pretty packed with all sorts of art fairs. It is market season, after all. Have a great weekend everyone! A Longman and Eagle Gastropub Takeover Want a taste of Chicago, but without the four hour drive to the Windy City? I’ve got the answer for you. This Friday …
Welcome to an al fresco edition of your Daily Detroit, recorded au natural in a park near downtown Royal Oak. We were there to cover a press event to discuss some of the things in store for Arts, Beats & Eats, which returns for its 22nd edition with a new sponsor Aug. 30-Sept. 2. We also cover the details of the newest historic building rehab in Detroit. It's called the …
Love it or hate it Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday. Hopefully you have already figured out what to do for Valentine’s Day, but if not we’ve got some ideas for you. While I was compiling my list I noticed two distinct things. My list was made up of shopping and events. Since Valentine’s Day falls in …
