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...
The Queen of Soul dies, and a city mourns
On Tuesday, February 17th, team members of KIND, the company behind the popular line of health-conscious snacks, will perform 24 random acts of kindness across the Metro Detroit area. They will begin the day at 8 a.m. at the Rosa Parks Transit Station, where they will hand out hats...
Detroit’s J & G Pallets and Trucking and Highland Park’s Sherwood Prototype will each receive $100,000 awards to grow their businesses. Both companies were small business winners of the $100K Challenge for the first-ever NEIdeas: Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth. New Economy Initiative (NEI), a special project...
The term “post-racial” is not a reality when it comes to home loan applications nationally or in Metro Detroit. According to a recent study released by the home information website Zillow.com, there is severe inequality between races when it comes to getting a home loan, one of the cornerstone...
This parish has an amazing history that goes all the way to the founding of Detroit. Since July 26, 1701 St. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church has been serving the city by the straits. Founded originally where Griswold meets Jefferson, it’s now at 1000 St. Anne just west of...
Everyone should know who Rosa Parks is. She’s an icon in the civil rights movement from Detroit that made the brave decision to not give up her seat on a Montgomery bus when the ridiculous restriction existed that being black and sitting at the front of the bus when...
Hey, Daily Detroit readers. This week, Walking Man James Robertson got a car. It was a new Ford Taurus – but there’s a lot more to the discussion … not to mention other happenings in the D. If you have an article you think should be featured, send it in on...
If you’re a regular Daily Detroit reader, you probably already know that innovation happens out of this area on a pretty regular basis. That said, it’s great to see some national exposure. Here’s how Re/code describes the series: America is experiencing a boom in technology innovation...
It’s cold outside, but being Michiganders, many of us dream of warm rays and fun on the lakes. Not to mention, Michigan’s rebounding economy bodes well for the marine industry. The Detroit Boat Show, happening February 14-22 in the Cobo Center, is set to be the largest one...
This trailer shows the eerie side of Detroit. When Ryan Gosling, movie star and heartthrob turned director (for this project) was in the D, there was a huge buzz around everything he did. Now, the movie trailer is out for “Lost River” which was originally titled “How To Catch A...
10Best, a project of USA Today, has highlighted one of the most talked about places in Detroit putting it in the running for “Best Art District” in the country. People from around the world come to the Heidelberg Project on the east side to check out the art and creativity...
Okay, it’s cold out there. Weather-wise, this isn’t a Detroiters favorite time of year. The snow has pounded us in the past week and we’ve been skidding around the roads or sitting in traffic jams trying to find enough caffeine to stay awake and get things done....
Donations to Detroiter James Robertson who walks 21 miles in his daily work commute have now exceeded $300,000, an epic outpouring of support. His GoFundMe page says that the campaign will now end on Sunday, February 8. Here is some of the coverage and opinions from around the web...
It’s almost the day that is dedicated solely to you and your main squeeze. Luckily, February 14th falls on a Saturday this year, so you have a whole weekend to fill with romance. To help all of you Detroiters who are a little lost in the world of romantic...
Write A House, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Detroit’s emerging literary scene, has given Brooklyn poet Casey Rocheteau a new home. The organization purchases vacant houses in the No Ham/Banglatown neighborhood of Detroit and awards them to writers after renovating them. Rocheteau was recently announced as the winner...
On the Northwest side of Detroit, just east of Brightmoor, is Heyden Street. A tidy, fresh looking blue house on the street looks out of place in the mostly blighted neighborhood. It belongs to Lola Charles, who would probably tell you that her house looks the way it ought to....
Last month we blogged about Metro Detroit getting some new shark neighbors. This month, it’s three gentoo penguins. Female Philly and males Popeye and Simon, which are each just over a year old, are the first of their species to arrive at the Zoo, joining the flock of king,...
If you have spent time in the Rivera Court of the Detroit Institute of Arts and wanted to learn more about the history behind the pair of people behind the mural, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, this is the show for you. The DIA has been working on an exhibition...
If you’ve ever wondered about the view from every section when watching a Tigers game, this will show you pretty much every seat in the house. Reddit user u/twswbc takes on a virtual tour around the ballpark. During a game against the Houston Astros in May, a photo...
