What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
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 plan to raise the gas tax by 45 cents a gallon to raise about $2.5 billion for the roads. But actually "Fixing the Damn Roads" is harder than a catchphrase. There's a real …
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 company, Jewel, was recently purchased by banking giant Capital One. They’re going to stay, grow and hire in Detroit, even after the acquisition. We also talk about why he’s …
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. Dave Phillips, one-half of Podcast Detroit and the IT in the D podcast, and himself a former partner in a failed craft brewery, joins us to discuss how difficult it is to succeed …
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 stoked to hit Hart Plaza. So, without further ado, let's get to the events. 29th Annual Pewabic House & Garden Show This weekend is the 29th Annual Pewabic House and …
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 no-fault auto insurance system. If successful, it could allow Republican lawmakers, who already have passed essentially the same proposal, to approve it with simple majority …
In the often format-shifting world of corporate radio, there’s been a move in the Detroit market. The Entercom-owned WDZH-FM has moved from “98.7 Amp Radio” to “987 The Breeze.” The new format, according to the company, will feature artists like Elton John, Fleetwood Mac and Boyz II Men to Adele, Alicia Keys and Sara Bareilles. The …
