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Was honored to be a guest today at an event for the historic studios of WGPR. It’s now a museum on East Jefferson. I plan on doing a podcast episode touching on what happened here, but it was America’s first African American owned and operated television station. It also was a home to firsts like the first all woman anchor pairing for a newscast and the pioneering use of cassette recorders for video instead of reels, allowing more mobility and quicker stories to air. They’ve got some big plans ahead, and there obviously more to this story than can fit in a FB post. But I can say I was moved by what they’re doing, the fact I was even invited and talked with so many great people. Those who stand today, stand in the shoes of giants and an amazing legacy of local content here in Detroit. It’s imperative to help keep the flame lit going forward.
🏳️‍🌈 @ferndalepride 🏳️‍🌈 is back on June 4! We catch up with @justkeeponmovin on the Daily Detroit podcast to get all the details on the programming and more. Also, well, we’ll be there!
A window on Detroit. #Detroit #DepictTheD #Skyscraper #citylife #window #dailydetroit #mood #scenefromdetroit #penobscot
Behind the scenes of the local podcast production chaos as we get today’s show ready. #PodcastersofInstagram #Studio #313 #depictthed #local #scenefromdetroit #bricks #podcast #patreon
There was a time in my life where me and my now super senior dog would often walk down from my flat to Astro on weekends and get iced coffee, an egg sandwich and an Anzac cookie. Astro (along with Ochre Bakery) are closing this weekend, so I had to get it one more time at their Corktown location. Nailed it, as always. Maybe one day I’ll figure out how to make that sandwich; and deal with my emotions about a chapter closed in my life; but I do know that I’m appreciative for the gift that was this place across from Michigan Central. It was a moment to finish the podcast in the studio that final iced pour over while recording today’s show with @dp_oreilly. I’m glad the owners shared their art with us for more than a decade. #Detroit #coffee #egg #depictthed #scenefromdetroit #storefront #dailydetroit #313
At the end of the bar like old times at @honestjohnsdetroit.
About this morning… FINALLY got over to @warda.patisserie - been so slow getting to this one but won’t be so slow getting back. The flavors have such wonderful interplay; there’s a romantic and confident sweetness that isn’t cloying or tries too hard. And so well executed. Worth it. #Dessert #depictthed #detroitfood #bakedgoods #breakfast #cafe #scenefromdetroit #dailydetroit
On this April Fools’ day — meet the city of Detroit’s newly appointed Deputy Mayor, Mike Puggan. He’s been living at the mayor's residence, and if you show proof of Detroit residency, you may pet him. One thousand new residents have moved to the city in the couple of weeks since Puggan arrived, and next week Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will present him with an award as an economic engine. In his off hours, he raises money for rescues. On today’s Daily Detroit podcast we got into the Friday fun spirit with this and a couple other stories… plus places to go around town. Check it out if you have 15 minutes this weekend, wherever you listen to shows. #AprilFoolsDay #Pug #YesThisIsPhotoshopped
I’m told “I follow you on Insta but never tried the show.” Well, according to @apple Podcasts, if you enjoy any of these podcasts you might like Daily Detroit as many of our current listeners also “tune in” to these. Some great shows by some great producers. And yes, we’re everywhere you download shows.
Happy #313Day, Detroit! Isn’t she lovely? (A picture from warmer times… which we might be getting on Thursday? 68 I just saw?) Thanks for following, listening and reading.
This is not a historic photo, but Detroit history fans will find something familiar about it. I’m the kind of nerd who on a Friday night is planning a trip to Boston to ride the same post-WWII era PCC streetcar model we had in Detroit. On the Mattapan line, it apparently runs EVERY 5 MINUTES during peak & the slowest run at night is 26? Transit in Metro Detroit is getting whipped by gear so old it qualifies for senior discounts. We could have had better - we shipped our streetcars to Mexico City in the 50s; and we could have better in the future if we decide to get our act together and do it right. 📸 - Derek Yu, CC 2.0
It’s a big, $134 million vision for the old Fisher Body 21. Slated to be complete in 2025, the plan is more than 430 apartments, retail, and a rooftop track among other amenities. Tomorrow on the Daily Detroit podcast we’re gonna talk about it with a new voice to the show… the impact, and how really this is the one that was the real long shot to get rehabbed.

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