Today, we answer a listener question that we got from more than a dozen of you.. What is an Unc? We've referenced the Unc on the show.
But what does it mean to be an
After 36 years, the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) between the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News is dissolving at the end of the year.
While they have had competitive newsrooms, the JOA meant their back-end
Today's guest is the senior Senator from Michigan, Gary Peters.
With a record of being one of, if the not the most effective senator on the floor — we talked about Selfridge, the importance of university
Today on your Daily Detroit, a conversation about what happens when a state starts pushing back on one of its greatest challenges?
After decades of decline, Michigan is seeing some positive population growth — particularly among
Whether it's tips from Norris to Jer for his first Tigers game of 2025, the most Detroit accident ever where a truck of oil to make Better Made potato chips spilled (which leads us to
On your Daily Detroit, we're talking about:
- There's news on plans for I-375 and what's going to happen with replacing it with a two-lane boulevard
- An update on the progress of the long-awaited Robocop statue
On today's Daily Detroit, we're thinking about green spaces and trails.
J.J. Tighe, who is in charge of parks and trails at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, talks about what they're doing. It's
On today's show, Jer and Norris catch you up on the latest development news, where we've been, and polls.
00:00 - Where we've been, talking Mackinac, Movement, Pride, and Grand Prix
07:03 -
Belle Isle State Park is one of my favorite places, and judging from so many listener comments over the years, one of yours, too.
So when I had the opportunity to talk to Dr.
Today, we go to the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk with members of the Rethink I-375 coalition to understand the nuances of the proposed I-375 redesign project and community concerns as a meeting is coming
From the porch of the Grand Hotel at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly talk about a new poll released Tuesday by the Detroit Regional Chamber and the Glengariff Group about Michigan's
Jer and Devon are back with a packed episode of Daily Detroit.
Where we've been: Let's kick things off with a glowing review of a special Club sandwich at Rocco's Italian Deli; plus talk about
Today, Norris and Jer open up the Daily Detroit mailbag and answer your listener questions.
- The status (as we know it) of Fisher Body 21
- Frustrations with there not being enough resources spent on the
I had a chance to check out Spritz Bar at San Morello. It's open in the evenings Thursdays through Sundays through Negroni Week (think end of September) on the ground floor of the Shinola Hotel.
The patio is on Woodward and the cityscape views are great. On a nice day, the vibes, as some might say, are immaculate.
If you’ve never had an Aperol Spritz, I suggest you try it.
As I know it, it’s Aperol, Prosecco, and a splash of club soda over ice. Light and refreshing, good warm weather drink. Not too boozy.
As you can guess by the colors, orange flavor is the vibe. But not overly sweet (which I like).
Today's all-local daily podcast is in three parts:
First, we spent the morning at the Automate conference in Downtown Detroit. Bringing thousands to the city, the conference touches on the best in industrial and machine
Hey Detroit! We are back in our TechTown studio for your Daily Detroit, and on this Thursday, May 15th, 2025, the city is absolutely buzzing with news – from delicious new spots, to political shifts, to
The next Mayor of Detroit, whoever they are, will have some really big challenges from their budget to figuring out how to continue to draw investment, to trying to rebuild the city's middle class.
Anika
An eagle-eyed listener sent word that on the first floor of the south side of Somerset Collection a Cartier location is set to open in Winter of 2026.
Cartier is a highly sought-after brand in the region, and the "Buffs" sunglasses are part of Detroit's culture (and lately, the University of Michigan football team).
Cartier at Somerset 📸 Shianne Nocerini
The closest official store location until now has been Chicago, though various boutiques and stores have them available locally like Optica (also in Somerset).
There are 30 boutique locations nationally listed on the Cartier website, not including Metro Detroit.
My two cents? It might just be me, but in my mind Black Detroiters made Cartier the big deal it is here. They even recently did a serious of partnerships with Detroit influencers. This should store should have been in the new Hudson's Detroit across from Gucci, or hear me out — on the Avenue of Fashion on Livernois. But I'm sure it'll do well at Somerset.
The historic Scott Memorial Fountain will undergo $6 million in renovations starting this summer, paid for by federal relief money.
The 18-month project will close the fountain until May 2027, but promises to preserve this 100-year-old treasure for future generations.
"Two years ago, results of the concrete core samples taken from the lower bowl showed the basin structure needed to be addressed," said Thomas Bissett, urban district supervisor for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. "Although the project will have an impact on visitors, we're grateful that ARPA dollars were available for this project to strengthen and protect fountain structure and operation for future generations."
Per press materials:
To ensure the basin's structural integrity and protect the underlying mechanical room, the renovation project will involve installing new concrete beams and replacing the underlying fountain plumbing. Additionally, a watertight seal and marble elements around the lower bowl will help prevent water infiltration to subgrade operational space.
A bummer for this and next summer, but the work is way overdue and there just hasn’t been the money to do more than spot repairs for decades.
In honor of the Tigers being one of the best teams in baseball, Jer and Fletcher get into it on the Tigers.
Why they're doing well, what to look for to feel even more confident,
Today, we're diving into a world of capes and incredible local talent. The Detroit Historical Museum has just opened a brand new, year-long exhibit called "Heroes vs. Villains: The Art of the Comic Book," and
Last Saturday, I was in the outer reaches of our coverage area and thought I’d swing by Waycaster Tiki on my way home. I’ve wanted to visit since it opened back in December, and I finally got the chance to go to South Lyon.
From the outside, only the sign and a few tiki decorations hint at what's inside the nondescript building.
The interior tells a different story.
Stepping in the door, you’ll need a few seconds for your eyes to adjust. The lighting is very low and designed to give chill and intimate vibes.
Once I could see... I was blown away!
The well-decorated interior seats 40 people, divided into several cozy sections designed for small groups rather than centered around a main area.
Each unique seating area offers something different – one separated by vine curtains, another featuring a bar counter with paired stools.
As I was alone, I chose one of the four stools at the bar.
Behind the bar was the usual array of backlit bottles, but crowning the back bar were two shelves that held a variety tiki mugs in various shapes.
The tiki mugs on display at Waycaster Tiki
The menu was small, but on point.
Each page held an image and a description of a single drink — some with the expected rum, some with gin, and some with tequila. There was even a giant shareable cocktail on the menu. Beer was available, as were nonalcoholic drinks.
I sampled three cocktails: a Tradewinds, Singapore Sling and Jungle Bird. Each drink was delicious and very different from each other.
There is also a “Rations” section of the menu that has dried fruits and nuts, cheeses, and cured meats.
My Palm Plate included mango ginger cheese, brie, honey, dried fruit and pita crisps. It was a great snack to pair with my drinks.
When I got there in the late afternoon, the bar had a sparse crowd and the friendly staff were happy to chat with me.
As day turned into night, things started to pick up as reservation holders arrived. The tiki music that plays all the time could still be heard, but various conversations blended together to make the place sound lively.
I definitely plan to return to Waycaster Tiki! Next time, with friends.
You will find it at 228 S Lafayette Street in South Lyon.
Check out their website at https://www.waycastertiki.com for hours and to make a reservation.
Detroit is like the weather. Wait fifteen minutes, and something new will happen. Well, in Detroit's case, stuff will happen.
Part of what's awesome about following this town. Norris Howard joins Jer to talk about: