What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
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Hudson’s was a name at the center of Detroit life for decades. And their flagship store on Woodward loomed over downtown until it was demolished in 1998. I remember that day because I worked it for …
How This Beautiful Old Hudson’s Elevator Came Back To LifeRead More
Black women entrepreneurs are the fastest growing group of business owners in the nation, but they’re also starting with the least amount of capital. That’s especially important in a city like …
Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Big In Detroit, But Much More Needs To Be DoneRead More
Dr. Paul Thomas is back to talk Coronavirus and gives more details on the Big Tens’s testing plans and why he has reservations; plus more on Michigan's statewide situation with COVID-19. Next, the …
Today, two things. Well, more than two. But we're talking to two people. First, Erin Allen from the Detroit Podcast Festival joins me to preview that event, highlighting creators and sharing …
On today's podcast: Kirsten Ussery from Detroit Vegan Soul and Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit join us to talk about the reopening of the restaurant’s east side location and what the non-profit …
PODCAST: More Speed Bumps, Detroit Vegan Soul Reopening; BIG10 Returns, DCFC Roster ChangesRead More
On today's show: Latest COVID-19 numbers around the stateThe city of Detroit's budget is going to be balanced, but there have been some cuts and rainy day fund usage. Also, bonds are being sold for …
There’s new COVID-19 numbers and reporting, including in schools and universities, with the area around Michigan State in a “crisis” situation. A co-founder of the Detroit tech darling StockX has …
On today's show: Karen Dybis talks about drive-in eats around town and in Michigan. We talk about Daly Drive-In; Clydes; Grand Diner, A&W and more. Here's the full piece on …
On today’s show, we dive into election security. And not what the rhetoric the politicians focus on. It turns out the things we actually need to worry about aren’t the ones getting the most …
Here’s What We Really Need To Be Focusing On With Election SecurityRead More
On your Daily Detroit: When it comes to getting customers, what is old is new again. The vending machine returns but this time a bit fancier and with beauty supplies. I talk with lavish box …
PODCAST: Meet Lavish Box; DCFC Updates; Plus 5 Things To Know Around Metro DetroitRead More
Gym rats, rejoice? In a much-anticipated announcement, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says gyms and fitness facilities can now officially reopen, if they require everyone to wear face masks. So, …
Mark Hackel Opposes Big Gretch On COVID, A New Jeep SUV & A New Series Tackles Food WasteRead More
On today’s show: Headlines around town including more information on Ford's job cuts, a mystery hearse pulled out of the Detroit river, how Detroit’s stadiums are providing space to help with …
New Restaurant Outbreak Data Plus 5 Things To Know Around Metro DetroitRead More
Rumors are swirling that high-school football could once again be on this fall, now that the Michigan High School Athletic Association has said they'll follow other states' examples if Gov. Gretchen …
On today’s show: A Coronavirus update MGM Grand Detroit is laying off 40% of its workforce Protestors are suing the city of Detroit, and the city plans to sue them back Detroit schools …
PODCAST: COVID-19 Economic Impact To Last Far Beyond Summer Plus 5 Things To KnowRead More
Today's show is in two parts. First: 100,000. The state of Michigan now has crossed an infamous milestone: 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Dr. Paul Thomas from Plum Health puts this is …
On your Daily Detroit: A new Robocall is spreading lies about mail-in voting to Detroiters. Several real estate developments are pressing ahead in Detroit. There’s a huge new mural to be …
Happy Hump Day, Detroit. It's been another depressingly large lump of confirmed positive coronavirus cases here in Michigan, on the same day reports say the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
On your Daily Detroit, we spend a few minutes updating you on what’s happening around town. Your local Coronavirus updates including a local bar temporarily closing and Eastern Michigan going …
Protests have continued to take place in Detroit, but early Sunday, things got ugly downtown. There, police in riot gear took an aggressive tack against marchers from Detroit Will Breathe who had shut …
Welcome to Friday, comrades. On today's show, we air an overdue remembrance and tribute to John Thompson, a quintessential Detroiter and giant of a human being who was the original owner of legendary …
On today's show, Tom Lawrence, Daily Detroit's resident Downriver Tech Guru and principal of Lawrence Systems, joins Jer to talk about some controversial location-tracking software being used by some …
Happy Hump Day. Today, Jer speaks with Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health Direct Primary Care all about Michigan State University's announcement that it's going 100% virtual instruction this fall and …
The Perils Of Coronavirus College, Bollinger Motors Moves To Oak Park & Amazon Is HiringRead More
School’s about to be back in session, and for many students, the new school year begins from home. That's frankly stressing the hell out of many parents, who must contend with supervising their …
Back from the rolling Pennsylvania highlands, I join Jer again in our daily Starsky and Hutch routine to run down what's happening around town. So what's happening around town, you ask? via …
The New School Year Looms, Detroit City FC And OMG Belarus!Read More
On today's show, we run down some of the big headlines from the Primary Election on Tuesday, including freshman U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib's Democratic primary challenge, the Oakland County Executive …
Local Primary Election Result Rundown, And Dr. Paul On Why More Schools Are Going VirtualRead More
Today on your Primary Election Day edition of your Daily Detroit, don't forget to get out and exercise your freedom to vote, because Democracy hinges on it and also on robust participation. See, the …
Penis Cake In Macomb, Matt Stafford Has Coronavirus & Mass Evictions LoomRead More
Late last week, Detroit City FC announced a plan to offer up equity stakes to fans and investors as a way to raise some badly needed cash amid a season mostly dashed by the coronavirus. And joining …
How Iggy Pop Became The Voice Of Detroit City FC’s Equity Crowdfunding CampaignRead More
Skymint, a Michigan-based cannabis retailer, has opened its newest location in Hazel Park, brightening a forlorn stretch of John R with a gleaming, state-of-the-art weed store that frankly wouldn't …
We've reported several times about the state's plan to rebuild Interstate 375 as a grade-level boulevard complete with bike lanes, sidewalks, streetscaping and new buildable real estate. Now, Crain's …
I-375 Rebuild On Ice, Blake’s Cider Kerfuffle & Sterling Heights Wants Space Command HQRead More
Earlier this week, we told you about how President Trump casually mentioned the idea of sending in federal troops to cities including Detroit ("all run by liberal Democrats," he sniffed), like he has …
