Detroit Can Handle It
(now, let's think even bigger)
(now, let's think even bigger)
Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell got their guy in Terrion Arnold
In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider. Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit, the remarkable turnaround of the Detroit Lions, and the dynamic state of the NFC North. Our conversation kicked...
Special guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with politics and a little development. The rundown: 02:22 - What do some of these future local and state campaigns look...
There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue. Across from the massive Hudson's site tower and a block from Campus Martius Park, it&...
Can sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West Village neighborhood; but owner Ping Ho and Chef Sarah Welch have big plans ahead. They include a sustainable meat market in...
Black Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it’s a total vibe. Far different (in a good way) than what you’re used to for “tech events.” Joining me on the show is Alex...
Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O’Reilly and Jer talk three of today’s stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 – There’s a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central...
Although a lot of attention is paid to buses and transit in the city of Detroit, the reality is the vast majority of people in Metro Detroit do not live within the city limits. Although some do, many of their trips to get around don’t involve the city at...
What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they were leasing got demolished by the city for future progress. So they changed concepts, got a hold of a historic...
The first wireless electric charging road in the United States – where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving – has opened in Detroit’s Corktown. Using technology by Electreon and deployed at Michigan Central, it seems only appropriate for this first quarter mile to be...
Our deep-dive conversation is with Brian Mulloy. He’s doing small-scale development in the city of Detroit through his Ballet Real Estate, but with a focus on building restoration and urban spaces. His transformation of a building at Bagley and Trumbull (and subsequent development of a property few thought could...
If you’re a listener to this show, you may have caught on that one of the reasons we’re here is a love of places. Specifically our places. The Detroit tri-county area includes, well, three counties, made up of more than 130 cities, townships and villages. And yes, even...
If you open up a building next to a Dan Gilbert development that's a good thing. There's more people on the sidewalk, more crowd, more buzz, more Instagram pictures.. - Conrad Kickert
Paul Riser has played trombone, wrote songs and arranged music with some of the biggest names in popular music. As a member of the fabled “Funk Brothers,” the mostly anonymous house band for Motown Records during its heyday, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The...
On this Monday, we're hoping for a better week so we're talking about some fun food things around town. We try Peeps Pespi; we discuss the growth of cookie places in the area; Shianne shares her love for Olga's and their McClure's...
Plus Bedrock announces Cadillac Square plans, a local restauranteur will be on Chopped and more
On today's Friday show we talk about the power outage, Local ecommerce success story Moosejaw being sold to Dick's Sporting Goods by Walmart, and a new witchy craft cocktail bar called Black Salt - and that gets Shianne to tell the story of when she thinks...
Goodbye Monroe blocks, hello Development at Cadillac Square. This surprise announcement hit our inboxes and this is our reaction and the details within 30 minutes of learning the info. The thumbnail facts include: * 1.5 million square foot development * 250-280 new residential units * 90,000 square feet for a market...
Happy Fat Tuesday! On today's podcast: 03:18 - Could the Red Wings make the playoffs? 07:35 - The Detroit Tigers are moving their start times earlier on weeknights. Family friendly move? 10:36 - Detroit City FC talk as the opponent is now known for the...
ICYMI this week in Metro Detroit
It's been a tough week, so let's look at the positive side of things for this Friday. Jer and Devon take turns looking at the positive to end the week. Sorry this is in your feeds a little late; technical issues. Also, as a reminder, we...
So the story we broke of the Starbucks at Mack and Woodward in Detroit closing has gone locally semi-viral. The response revealed a number of things at play that we're digging into, ranging from what appear to be very unsafe conditions for employees to a lack of mental...
Today's show is busy. 01:59 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about Superbowl players that had Michigan or Metro Detroit ties 07:38 - We get into the Pistons multi-way trade and James Wiseman 16:00 - Some Michigan basketball 18:14 - And U of M basketball 19:...
Company says they tried to work with city on the issues
The shootings at Michigan State University break the heart of a state
Today is not a regular episode of the Daily Detroit podcast. Here’s a word about the Michigan State University shootings, the aftermath, and what needs to be next. You can find am earlier version of the text in our newsletter: https://dailydetroit.substack.com/p/its-a-sad-valentines-day-in-michigan...
Michigan Panthers RB Reggie Corbin joins us to talk about the upcoming USFL season. Then, I share some things to know and openings around metro Detroit, including a downriver spot expanding to downtown Birmingham. If you were wondering what I was talking about with 99 balloons and maybe don'...
The best place to catch up on what you might have missed around Metro Detroit this week
It's Friday, so that means it's time for Devon O'Reilly. Jer talks about the new Kitab Cafe and bookshop in Hamtramck; Devon visited the Potato Pit in Dearborn. We discuss the $2.5B development headed for the Henry Ford Health campus at Lodge and...
Engineer Randy hops on the mic and we talk: The new Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park. The massive new HopCat in Royal Oak. An old favorite in LJ's Sweetheart Lounge. Noorjahan in Grosse Pointe Park. Taqueria Los Charros in Lincoln Park. And more, including our love of...
On today's show it's a mix of multistory developments in Ferndale, Oak Park and Detroit to talk about with Robin Runyan of Urbanize Detroit. p.s. - Yes, we're aware of the Henry Ford Health $2.5 billion announcement over on Grand Boulevard and...
The countdown is on to the Detroit City FC season, and Fletcher Sharpe is in to break down some signings and share some insights. Le Rouge has signed Jalen Robinson and Cy Goddard since we last talked. We officially know that Richard Foster is done at Detroit City. We also...