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Opinion

Beating Coronavirus For Christmas – A Miracle for Mom

Dec 23, 2020 by Leslie Lutton

2020 has been rough. Not only with the loss and turmoil, but since the spring I’ve had to worry constantly for my 72 year old mother, Paula who lives with us. The data shows — and even the skeptics …

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Filed Under: First Person, News, Opinion

Kara Swisher on what’s next for autos, tech in Metro Detroit

Feb 5, 2020 by Jer Staes

Our guest today is Kara Swisher, one of the foremost tech and business journalists in the country. Beyond her work at Vox and her column at the New York Times, she’s found success with her podcasts …

Kara Swisher on what’s next for autos, tech in Metro DetroitRead More

Filed Under: Business, Opinion, Podcasts, Tech

Where’s Our Rosa Parks Statue?

Dec 15, 2019 by Jer Staes

A couple of weeks ago there was news out of Montgomery, Alabama that they unveiled a new statue of none other than civil rights activist and icon Rosa Parks. It didn’t stop south of the Mason-Dixon …

Where’s Our Rosa Parks Statue?Read More

Filed Under: Opinion

This Stevie Wonder Performance From Another Impeachment Era Is Timeless

Oct 12, 2019 by Jer Staes

I was looking at the news catching up on what's happening in the world. The ongoing and spiritually exhausting presidential drama. Attacks in Syria, happening immediately after we stepped aside. Much, …

This Stevie Wonder Performance From Another Impeachment Era Is TimelessRead More

Filed Under: Opinion

Could Tiny Houses Be One Of The Big Ideas To Truly Turn Around Detroit?

Sep 28, 2019 by Jer Staes

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

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Opinion

Fix This Ish: The QLINE

Sep 14, 2019 by Jer Staes

Although not the greatest of problems for our metropolis, it's among the most maddening because it didn't have to be this way. It's a series of human errors that didn't have to be made. After $187 …

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Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Opinion, Transit

Stop Smashing The Windows At The Coney Islands

Aug 30, 2019 by Jer Staes

Coney Islands in Detroit. Daily Detroit Photo.

Today in the news was the stories of scuffles at both of the famous American and Lafayette coney islands downtown. Apparently, there are yahoos who think it's just fine to break the glass on the …

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Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Opinion

Russell Street Deli Is Closing. Is This Really A Comeback If We Lose Our Character?

Apr 22, 2019 by Jer Staes

It's a sad day for lovers of Eastern Market and a quirky deli that's beloved by many. Mark Kurlyandchik over at the Freep is reporting that Russell Street Deli in Eastern Market is closing …

Russell Street Deli Is Closing. Is This Really A Comeback If We Lose Our Character?Read More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Development, Eastern Market, Food + Drink, News, Opinion

GM Passing On Rivian Shows How The Amazon-ification Of Automotive May Come

Apr 13, 2019 by Jer Staes

Multiple outlets are saying that the talks between General Motors and soon-to-be electric SUV maker Rivian about an investment have broken down. The reason why is what caught my attention. For …

GM Passing On Rivian Shows How The Amazon-ification Of Automotive May ComeRead More

Filed Under: Cars, Opinion

Is It Time For Toll Roads In Michigan?

Feb 1, 2019 by Jer Staes

So let's be clear. I don't like toll roads. The idea feels strange in the state that put the world on wheels. But we need to get real about what's facing us when it comes to road funding, and …

Is It Time For Toll Roads In Michigan?Read More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Macomb County, Oakland County, Opinion, Wayne County Tagged With: Michigan, Opinion

The Stupid Move Of Demolishing A Historic Building For A Parking Lot Might Happen Yet Again

Nov 29, 2018 by Jer Staes

Here we go again. Yet another Detroit developer with ideas rooted in the 1980s is trying to bring down another great, old building that has been part of the fabric of the city. The latest is the …

The Stupid Move Of Demolishing A Historic Building For A Parking Lot Might Happen Yet AgainRead More

Filed Under: CBD, City Of Detroit, Development, Opinion

Here Are The Shows We’re Listening To On International Podcast Day

Sep 30, 2018 by Jer Staes

Podcasting is great because it's like radio, but better. Here are some key differences. Podcasts can be about whatever topic you're interested in because you aren't limited to the geography of …

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Filed Under: Opinion, Podcasts

Yes Brooks, Rebuilding Detroit Is A Righteous Cause

Aug 9, 2018 by Jer Staes

In his latest divisive missive, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson sounds like an emperor yelling at the thunder clouds in the sky, ordering it not to rain. According to the letter, some …

Yes Brooks, Rebuilding Detroit Is A Righteous CauseRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Oakland County, Opinion

On Aug. 7, Vote ‘Yes’ To Support SMART Bus Service

Jul 31, 2018 by Sven Gustafson

The Detroit region already squandered the latest, best opportunity to invest in our region and sharpen our economic competitiveness, thanks to the intransigence of Oakland and Macomb Counties in …

On Aug. 7, Vote ‘Yes’ To Support SMART Bus ServiceRead More

Filed Under: Macomb County, Oakland County, Opinion, Transit, Wayne County Tagged With: Bus, Mass Transit, SMART, Transit

Progressive winds are blowing across America. We’re about to find out how strong they are in Michigan.

Jul 23, 2018 by Jer Staes

Staring at the computer on Thursday night watching the Democratic debate for Michigan governor, a realization hit. Abdul El-Sayed could win this primary. It’s not that Gretchen Whitmer hasn’t been …

Progressive winds are blowing across America. We’re about to find out how strong they are in Michigan.Read More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Opinion Tagged With: Abdul El-Sayed, Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor, Progressive

What Metro Detroit Leaders Don’t Want To Tell You Is Our Region Has Been Losing Since 1970. Let’s Change That.

Jul 5, 2018 by Jer Staes

The common story is that Detroit's suburbs have done great while the city fell apart and just now is coming back. And a common storyline I’ve heard is that Detroit wants a “free ride” off of the …

What Metro Detroit Leaders Don’t Want To Tell You Is Our Region Has Been Losing Since 1970. Let’s Change That.Read More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Development, Macomb County, Oakland County, Opinion, Policy

8 Things We’ve Learned Producing More Than 80 Episodes Of A Daily Podcast

Jun 25, 2018 by Jer Staes

The last few months have been crazy for us. Why? We now produce a daily, original, all-local podcast.  Monday through Thursday we produce 15-20 minutes of audio that is the Daily Detroit Podcast. …

8 Things We’ve Learned Producing More Than 80 Episodes Of A Daily PodcastRead More

Filed Under: Lists, Opinion, Podcasts Tagged With: Daily podcast, How to podcast, how to podcast daily, podcasting tips

Keith Crain’s Editorial On Bike Lanes In Detroit Is Out Of Touch And Reeks Of Privilege. Here’s Why.

Jun 17, 2018 by Jer Staes

If you want to be a city of tomorrow, you need to have the building blocks for it. And tomorrow — even today, as Ford and General Motors have acknowledged with their recent investments in mobility — …

Keith Crain’s Editorial On Bike Lanes In Detroit Is Out Of Touch And Reeks Of Privilege. Here’s Why.Read More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Opinion Tagged With: Bike Lanes, Detroit, Urbanism

PODCAST: Breaking Down The Michigan Governor’s Race With Jonathan Oosting (And A Few Words On Anthony Bourdain)

Jun 10, 2018 by Daily Detroit Staff

The candidates running for governor were out in full force at the Mackinac Policy Conference and for this edition of the Daily Detroit Happy Hour we caught up with Jonathan Oosting, political reporter …

PODCAST: Breaking Down The Michigan Governor’s Race With Jonathan Oosting (And A Few Words On Anthony Bourdain)Read More

Filed Under: Opinion, Podcasts, Policy Tagged With: Governor's Race

Democratic Gubernatorial Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed: ‘I See A State That Is Quickly Failing People’

May 30, 2018 by Jer Staes

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed dropped by Daily Detroit on Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk about his decidedly underdog candidacy, his progressive policies, why …

Democratic Gubernatorial Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed: ‘I See A State That Is Quickly Failing People’Read More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Macomb County, News, Oakland County, Opinion, Podcasts, Policy, Wayne County

Will Metro Detroit Become A Permanent Second-Class Region? That’s the Question At The Heart Of This Year’s Mackinac Policy Conference

May 30, 2018 by Opinions & Views

The Detroit region is a proverbial frog boiling alive in a pot of water.   There are several major topics being tackled up here at the Mackinac Policy Conference — talent, transit, the opioid …

Will Metro Detroit Become A Permanent Second-Class Region? That’s the Question At The Heart Of This Year’s Mackinac Policy ConferenceRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Macomb County, Oakland County, Opinion, Policy, Wayne County Tagged With: #MPC18, Mackinac policy conference

LISTEN: PGA Tour Coming To Detroit Could Be A Boost For More Than Downtown

May 9, 2018 by Sven Gustafson

Detroit looks to be in line to get its first-ever PGA Tour event. The Detroit News reports that the city will play host to The National, one of the professional golf’s major tournaments, when it …

LISTEN: PGA Tour Coming To Detroit Could Be A Boost For More Than DowntownRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Opinion, Podcasts, Sports, University District

Why Donald Trump (Or Someone Like Him) Was Inevitable With Nathan Bomey

Apr 23, 2018 by Sven Gustafson

Nathan Bomey won several awards for his work covering Detroit's Municipal bankruptcy for the Detroit Free Press. And he turned that experience into a 2016 book titled, "Detroit Resurrected." Now, …

Why Donald Trump (Or Someone Like Him) Was Inevitable With Nathan BomeyRead More

Filed Under: News, Opinion, Podcasts Tagged With: Donald Trump, Nathan Bomey

Metro Detroit Has A “Those People” Problem

Apr 13, 2018 by Jer Staes

The news out of Rochester Hills is sickening. If you didn’t know, a 14 year old teenage boy got lost. His mom had taken away his phone, according to Channel 4, and was looking for directions. So …

Metro Detroit Has A “Those People” ProblemRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Macomb County, Oakland County, Opinion, Wayne County Tagged With: Opinion, Rochester Hills, Shooting, Walker

Dear Ilitches: Nobody Moves To Detroit For The Surface Parking Lots

Feb 2, 2018 by Jer Staes

When it comes to planning our city, we had hoped developers might have learned a lesson after the demolition spree of the last few decades, where building after building was torn down for surface …

Dear Ilitches: Nobody Moves To Detroit For The Surface Parking LotsRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Opinion Tagged With: Demolition, Development, Historic Preservation, Ilitch

Why I Think Going To A Chef’s Table Is Totally Worth It

Jan 27, 2018 by Shianne Nocerini

It’s no question that the Apparatus Room has become a very popular destination for diners looking for an upscale dining experience. It is one of my favorite recommendations when people ask me where …

Why I Think Going To A Chef’s Table Is Totally Worth ItRead More

Filed Under: CBD, City Of Detroit, Food + Drink, Opinion

If Oakland And Macomb Counties Don’t Want The Benefits Of Mass Transit, Forget’em

Jan 24, 2018 by Opinions & Views

The ongoing saga of regional transit negotiations is like watching a friend tragically go after dating someone they really, really like - but the person that's the target of their affection just isn't …

If Oakland And Macomb Counties Don’t Want The Benefits Of Mass Transit, Forget’emRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Development, Macomb County, Oakland County, Opinion, Policy, Wayne County Tagged With: Detroit, Indianapolis, Mass Transit, RTA

Royal Oak Is Looking At Starting Their Own City Bus Service. Is This A Good Idea?

Jan 17, 2018 by Shianne Nocerini

There is currently a task force studying whether or not Royal Oak should create it’s own bus system. Yes, you read that right. Royal Oak Mayor Michael Fournier has appointed a seven person task …

Royal Oak Is Looking At Starting Their Own City Bus Service. Is This A Good Idea?Read More

Filed Under: Development, News, Oakland County, Opinion, Royal Oak, Transit

There Aren’t Two Detroits. But There Are Two Metro Detroits.

Dec 13, 2017 by Opinions & Views

Over the past few years we've noticed that there is a severe cultural disconnect in metro Detroit. Before you say "oh, another city vs. suburbs rant!" let's be clear: It's way more complicated than …

There Aren’t Two Detroits. But There Are Two Metro Detroits.Read More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Culture, Macomb County, Oakland County, Opinion, Wayne County Tagged With: Detroit, Detroit Region, Metro Detroit

Peek Inside Founders, Detroit’s Newest Destination Bar

Dec 1, 2017 by Jer Staes

To say that there has been a lot of buzz around the new Founders in Midtown is an understatement. National publications have been picking it up, one positioning it the anchor of Detroit as …

Peek Inside Founders, Detroit’s Newest Destination BarRead More

Filed Under: City Of Detroit, Food + Drink, Midtown, Opinion Tagged With: Beer, Detroit, founders, Midtown

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