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 …
Local Primary Election Result Rundown, And Dr. Paul On Why More Schools Are Going Virtual
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 …
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PODCAST: Coronavirus News, Dearborn & Oakland County Turn Focus To Economic Aid, Detroit City FC Spring Season Is Canceled
Today on your Daily Detroit, a three-parter. We interview Fletcher Sharpe for a rundown about Detroit City FC's spring season being canceled and the status of the women's team, which is supposed to …
PODCAST: Detroit Coronavirus News, Auto Sales Down, Ford Making Respirators
On today’s show: Sven and Jer talk about falling sales for the auto industry (including Ford, FCA and GM) and how Ford is making respirators out of repurposed car parts. Also: The most recent …
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PODCAST: The Fisher Building is getting a facelift plus 5 things to know around town
On today's podcast: A new report from the University of Michigan is forecasting that the city of Detroit will have faster growth than the rest of Michigan. Read the report here. The Sears …
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10 Things To Know In Metro Detroit Plus Sven Goes To Belarus
On today's show (yes, we're moving to mornings! Finally!) - A film focusing in part on a Detroit automaker, "Ford V. Ferrari," takes the top spot at the box office - Michigan Governor Gretchen …
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Local Election Highlights Plus An Interview With The Founders Of Shout, A New Citizen Democracy App
Despite a steady trickle of leaked recordings of him being horrible, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts was re-elected to a fourth term on Tuesday. On today's show, we talk about and what it says about …
UAW’s Strike Against GM ‘Doesn’t Look Good For Anyone,” Analyst Says
Nearly 50,000 UAW workers have gone on strike at General Motors, the first time the union has gone on strike in 12 years, after the last four-year agreement expired without an agreement over a new …
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Ford’s Plan For Its Dearborn Research & Engineering Center Looks Like A Scandinavian Silicon Valley
Ford’s Dearborn campus may be best known today for the so-called Glass House headquarters building or the “Salt and Pepper Shaker” office towers visible from the Southfield Freeway. But the …
Wayne County Has A $3 Billion Road Funding Gap
We all want the roads in Michigan fixed. But the price? And paying more for it? That's been a topic of hot debate among politicians and online commenters since Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveiled her …
Why This Startup Company Chose To Stay, Grow, And Hire In Detroit
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: What does it take to make a startup work in Detroit? Our conversation today is with Andrew Landau. His Detroit-based e-commerce …
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Axle Brewing Falls Prey To Daunting Craft Beer Economics, Plus 7 Things To Know
Welcome to a bonus Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we discuss the sad news that Axle Brewing will shutter its Livernois Taproom June 30th, barely two years after it first opened. …
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Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend: Your City 5 For June 7-9
Hello, hello, hello! I can not wait for the weekend to get here. Last weekend was Ferndale Pride, and I had to miss it because I was still up north. But this weekend is Motor City Pride and I am …
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Could Dan Gilbert Be The One Who Reforms No-Fault Auto Insurance in Michigan?
Welcome to a Car-a-Palooza edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we dive into the news that Dan "Dantroit" Gilbert is lining up a petition drive effort to force the issue of reforming Michigan's …
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7 Things To Know Around Metro Detroit
Gerrymandering — the practice of drawing state legislative and congressional districts to favor one political party over another — is back in the news. Republican state lawmakers are proposing …
The New Rooftop Monarch Club, Livonia May Get A New Microbrewery And More
Welcome back to the week! There's a lot in our latest episode. Let's dive in. - The Ilitch organization will receive another $74 million dollars in taxpayer subsidies for the District …
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Lost River, Detroit City FC To Open Tiki Concession Bar At Keyworth Stadium
Halftimes at Detroit City FC home matches are about to get … pretty interesting. The club announced that it’s partnering with eastside tiki bar Lost River to open a tropical-themed bar behind the …
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REPORT: Old Ford Highland Park Sales & Service Building Up For Sale
A piece of history is up for sale. The former Ford Motor Company Sales and Service Building that was part of the Highland Park Ford Plant is for sale according to a DBusiness report. The Sales and …
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Shinola At The Oscars, A New Detroit Bodega And 7 Things To Know
A Hollywood film director makes a giant splash at the Oscar Awards when he says Shinola is "saving Detroit" and the interweb asplodes. We talk about what that ridiculous, off-the-cuff comment means …
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Is It Time For Toll Roads In Michigan?
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 …
WATCH: Electric Vehicle Maker Rivian Profiled In Our Detroit Public Television Debut
As we’ve been teasing on social media and our podcast, Daily Detroit is branching out to your teevee set. Last night, our first segment aired on the Detroit Public Television program One …
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Detroit City FC Names England Native, Former Pro Player Trevor James As Head Coach
A new coach will steer Detroit City FC into its pivotal 2019 season, which will see them transition to pro soccer. The club on Friday announced the hiring of veteran coach and scout Trevor James, a …
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PODCAST: The Empowerment Plan Expands & 5 More Things To Know Around Detroit
The Empowerment Plan is a great nonprofit organization that provides jobs to homeless women making coats that double as sleeping bags and are distributed to other homeless people. The women, in …
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Let’s Taco ‘Bout The Top 10 Taco Joints In Metro Detroit
There is something satisfying about a street taco. Just a few warm corn tortillas filled with the meat of your choice (for me, it's usually carne asada) topped with onion, cilantro and a squeeze of …
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PODCAST: GM’s Monday Massacre And The Closure Of Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly
General Motors dropped a bomb on Monday, saying it will likely close three assembly plants including Detroit-Hamtramck in a pre-emptive move to cut costs and headcount ahead of an expected …
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Your City 5 Things To Do In Detroit This Weekend: November 16-18
Hey there everyone! If your house is anything like mine, we've been counting down the days until Sunday. Mainly because it's someone's birthday. But you can still count down the days until the …
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Dearborn’s Al Ameer Named As One Of America’s “Best Restaurants” And An Icon
Let's start this off by saying this. If you live in metro Detroit and have not been to Al Ameer in Dearborn yet, you need to change your calendar plans. I know, I know. It's middle eastern food. …
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Detroit’s Atwater Brewery Has A New Oak Barrel-Aged Black Imperial Stout
If you’re a fan of Atwater Brewery and dark beer, this one might be for you. Atwater Brewery’s new VJ Black Imperial Stout has, quoting their press release, “complex flavors of vanilla and coffee with …
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PODCAST: 4 Things To Know And 3 Places To Go In Detroit
Welcome to the work week, automatons! On today's episode, we talk about the report Moody's Investors Services released on Detroit, which essentially asks where's the love (and money) for the …
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According To Google, Wyandotte Is Home To The “Titty Bar Police Department”
In "really, this is happening?" news, it's come to our attention that the Google listing for the Wyandotte Police Department has somehow been changed to the "Titty bar Police …
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