# Daily Detroit
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## Posts
- [Left, Right, and Local: What Our Survey Says Daily Detroit Listeners Believe](https://www.dailydetroit.com/left-right-and-local-what-our-survey-says-daily-detroit-listeners-believe.md) - Today we're digging into the results of our recent Daily Detroit audience survey to see where our community actually stands on key political issues and values. Using Pew's excellent and long-standing political typology framework of nine groups, I look at the data and break down how our listeners an…
- [Fair Lane Previews Garage Renovation, Unc's Pizza Opens, New Life for Old GM HQ?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/fair-lane-previews-garage-renovation-uncs-pizza-opens-new-life-for-old-gm-hq.md) - In today's episode, Devon O'Reilly and I dive into some exciting developments across Metro Detroit, starting with my firsthand look at Unc's Detroit-style pizza in downtown Detroit. We also talk about our recent visit to Fair Lane Estate for a media preview, where the team is making huge progress r…
- [The Big Data Center Fight Continues, Newsman Retires, & Listener Pushback](https://www.dailydetroit.com/the-big-data-center-fight-continues-newsman-retires-listener-pushback.md) - On today's show, Norris Howard and I are talking about the massive debate over data centers sweeping Southeast Michigan. From moratoriums to legal battles to recall efforts, local communities are raising real questions about energy, water, and land use. We also talk through the University of Michig…
- [What to do this weekend if you’re skipping the Dream Cruise](https://www.dailydetroit.com/what-to-do-this-weekend-if-youre-skipping-the-dream-cruise.md) - 15+ picks for your weekend including community coffee, a Motown bass jam, plant-based soft serve, a food festival, and much more
- [Walking the Gordie Howe Bridge: First Impressions & What to Know](https://www.dailydetroit.com/walking-the-gordie-howe-bridge-first-impressions-what-to-know.md) - Today on Daily Detroit, photographer and urbanism enthusiast Ryan Southen joins me to share what it's actually like to walk the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bridge. We admire the architecture, the breathtaking views of the river and skyline, and what the experience is like going from the…
- [EVENING EDITION: Trying New Pizza, Inside Greektown's New Look, and More](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-trying-new-pizza-inside-greektowns-new-look-and-more.md) - Hey friends, Jer here. Hope you had a good weekend! Just a couple hours after their official opening, I had the chance to try the newest Detroit-style pizza joint in town, Unc's. It's in a beautifully redone building on the edge of Capitol Park at 1133 Griswold. The place looks like a big city join…
- [Redesigning Greektown: Inside Detroit's New People-First Streetscape](https://www.dailydetroit.com/redesigning-greektown-inside-detroits-new-people-first-streetscape.md) - Greektown has been a staple of downtown Detroit for generations. I have so many great memories over the years. It's one of the most "city-feeling" areas of Detroit, and has a litany of great restaurants, bars, and more. Now, a major transformation has made Monroe Street more flexible, pedestrian-fr…
- [Why the Detroit Shock Deserve More Credit in WNBA History](https://www.dailydetroit.com/why-the-detroit-shock-deserve-more-credit-in-wnba-history.md) - Writer and director Larry J. Sanders joins the show to discuss his upcoming documentary, Shockwave, which explores the legacy of the three-time champion Detroit Shock. We dig into why one of the WNBA's most dominant early dynasties seemed to abruptly vanish from the city — and why their story deser…
- [A Question of Class and Classrooms: Should All Detroit's Public Schools Have Equal Programs and Opportunities?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/a-question-of-class-and-classrooms-should-all-detroits-public-schools-have-equal-programs-and-opportunities.md) - Parent Brandi "BrandiTheeMillennialManager" McGill and sociologist Dr. Aya Waller‑Bey join us to talk about what's become a passion conversation online
- [Your New Canal-side Hangout in Detroit](https://www.dailydetroit.com/the-weekender-canal-bar-coriander.md) - Coriander’s new Canal Bar makes it easy to eat, drink, and people‑watch in one of Detroit’s most scenic corners
- [Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens Last Minute Predictions and Analysis](https://www.dailydetroit.com/michigan-politics-isnt-purple-its-pissed-off-el-sayed-vs-stevens-presid.md) - I’ve been watching Michigan politics for a long time, and this Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens primary feels like the front line of a bigger national reckoning. With Norris Howard and Devon O’Reilly, we unpack the pissed-off electorate, Whitmer’s data-center problem, and how PAC money and billiona…
- [Detroit's Best Food, Music Venue Struggles, And What's Next (w/ Melody Baetens)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroits-best-food-music-venue-struggles-and-whats-next-w-melody-baetens.md) - What are the top trends in food in Metro Detroit? What are the keys to success for restaurants today? And on the entertainment side, how are music venues doing in 2026? Detroit News restaurant critic Melody Baetens joins us at the Daily Detroit studio to talk about the city's post‑COVID dining boom…
- [How Transit Could Finally Reach Every Corner of Wayne County](https://www.dailydetroit.com/how-transit-could-finally-reach-every-corner-of-wayne-county.md) - In this episode, I sit down with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens to unpack Wayne County’s transit millage and what it could mean for riders in Detroit and the suburbs. We get into how countywide service could end “opt‑out” communities, bring buses and microtransit to pla…
- [Inside Fourgrounds, A New Coffeeshop by a TV Station](https://www.dailydetroit.com/inside-fourgrounds-a-new-coffeeshop-by-a-tv-station.md) - A walk through WDIV’s new Plymouth cafe and why building real‑world habits may beat chasing algorithms for local media.
- [N/A, Yay or Nay; RenCen & the Riverfront; 88% Agreement](https://www.dailydetroit.com/n-a-yay-or-nay-rencen-the-riverfront-88-agreement.md) - On today's Daily Detroit I kick things off in "prime Negroni season," and on the heels of a new zero proof gin debate with Devon whether zero-proof gin and spirits are actually a thing we need or just marketing chasing vibes without the buzz. Then we dive into how different wings of the Demcoratic…
- [9 Things To Know: Michigan's Need To Adapt, Early Voting, and Block Parties](https://www.dailydetroit.com/9-things-to-know-michigans-need-to-adapt-early-voting-and-block-parties.md) - How Michigan is plugging a big budget hole, why experts say our economy hasn’t adapted, and where to be this weekend
- [Put Down Your Phone and Pick Up Detroit](https://www.dailydetroit.com/put-down-your-phone-and-pick-up-detroit.md) - In today's episode, Norris and I hit pause on the doomscroll and talk about simple joys and summer adventures around Detroit. We talk about everything from Belle Isle walks and Southwest soccer nights to Chinatown block parties, rooftop bars, and getting lost on the scenic route instead of the free…
- [When the Basics Break in Media, People Pay the Price](https://www.dailydetroit.com/when-the-basics-break-in-media-people-pay-the-price.md) - We're awash in a sea of content and notifications, but are missing the important information that keeps a community safe.
- [Evening Edition: Tariffs on Canada, New Spots, Hope in Highland Park](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-canada.md) - A popular coffee shop expands, a new Italian place is coming, and more stories.
- [From Avalon Street to City Hall: Mama Shu’s Bright Vision for Highland Park](https://www.dailydetroit.com/from-avalon-street-to-city-hall-mama-shus-bright-vision-for-highland-park.md) - Today, I sit down with Highland Park mayoral candidate and Avalon Village founder Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris. We dig into how she’s turned one of the city’s most notorious blocks into a grassroots hub with streetlights, a homework house, basketball courts, and shipping-container retail. We also tal…
- [PHOTOS: Belle Isle In Wildfire Smoke + Weekend Picks](https://www.dailydetroit.com/photos-belle-isle-in-wildfire-smoke-weekend-picks.md) - What to do this weekend, stories around town + more
- [Detroit Wildfire-side Chat: Smoke, Stadium Groundbreaking, and a Hot Senate Primary](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-wildfire-side-chat-smoke-stadium-groundbreaking-and-a-hot-senate-primary.md) - Today we're coming to you from a very smoky studio in Detroit as Canadian wildfire haze pushes Detroit's air quality off the charts. Should we Blame Canada? (With all apologies to South Park) From there, Norris delivers last rites for the "Yzerplan" and we talk through why the Red Wings have now sl…
- [Dearborn received $8.1 Million to reduce flooding.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/dearborn-received-8-1-million-to-reduce-flooding.md) - The City of Dearborn was awarded the money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency earlier this month. It will aid in reducing the risk of repetitive flooding and to modernize the city’s sewer system. In recent years, thousands of homes in Dearborn have dealt with flooding. What are the plans…
- [16 Aerial Views Of Downtown Detroit In Wildfire Smoke](https://www.dailydetroit.com/16-aerial-views-of-downtown-detroit-in-wildfire-smoke.md) - Drone photos show how the city's outstanding architecture cuts through the thick haze.
- [Wildfire Smoke Is Rolling Into Detroit](https://www.dailydetroit.com/wildfire-smoke-is-rolling-into-detroit.md) - We'll likely see orange, sci-fi skies on Thursday
- [Lettuce Is Off The Menu](https://www.dailydetroit.com/lettuce-is-off-the-menu.md) - We start with a very cool story about Jack White, “Seven Nation Army,” and how seven little notes turned into one of the biggest chants in global sports. Was neat to find this video. Then we get into something a lot closer to home: A cyclospora outbreak that has Taco Bell locations pulling lettuce…
- [A baby gorilla has been born at the Detroit Zoo!](https://www.dailydetroit.com/a-baby-gorilla-has-been-born-at-the-detroit-zoo.md) - It's just the second in the Zoo’s history and a big moment for the Great Apes of Harambee habitat. According to Detroit Zoo officials, the female was born late Sunday, July 12, to first-time mom Tulivu. Zoo officials say both are doing well, along with father Mshindi, who is also the sire of Motema…
- [Downtown Detroit Has Turned Into A True Weekend Destination](https://www.dailydetroit.com/downtown-detroit-has-turned-into-a-true-weekend-destination.md) - In the wake of the pandemic, downtown Detroit underwent a massive shift. Many left their offices to come back just a couple of times a week, and people looking for dining and entertainment on weekends flooded in. And the data shows they like what they see. On today's show, I’m sitting down with Sof…
- [Former Rocket CEO Jay Farner just made "the largest single investment" in Detroit City FC's club history.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/former-rocket-ceo-jay-farner-just-made-the-largest-single-investment-in-detroit-city-fcs-club-history.md) - Terms on the deal were undisclosed. The investment is through Farner’s Ronin Capital Partners, and he’s joining the DCFC Holdings board of directors. The deal helps fund AlumniFi Field, a planned 15,000-seat, soccer-specific stadium budgeted at $150 million. It's part of a broader $200 million mixe…
- [Fairlane’s Uncertain Future, Greektown’s New Gateway, and Detroit Brands Head North](https://www.dailydetroit.com/fairlanes-uncertain-future-greektowns-new-gateway-and-detroit-brands-head-north.md) - Fairlane Town Center is back in the headlines, and not for the right reasons. In this episode, Devon and I dig into the latest on Dearborn’s struggling mall. From receivership and a possible sale to what its eventual “second life” could mean for desperately needed housing and better transit. It’s o…
- [Evening Edition: What Do You Believe? + 10 Things To Know](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-what-do-you-believe.md) - A political typology quiz, new spaces in Detroit, big moves in Lansing, and what’s next for Michigan’s Senate race.
- [There's a newly-opened Gratiot-Randolph plaza at the eastern edge of Greektown.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/theres-a-newly-opened-gratiot-randolph-plaza-at-the-eastern-edge-of-greektown.md) - What used to be a fast, vehicle-heavy intersection is now a pedestrian-first public space that better connects Greektown with the rest of downtown outside of three local watering holes. I was at the ribbon-cutting, and it’s a quality upgrade both on foot and behind the wheel. It’s easier to cross,…
- [Detroit just cut the ribbon on a new $160 million bus terminal on the city’s west side.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-just-cut-the-ribbon-on-a-new-160-million-bus-terminal-on-the-citys-west-side.md) - The 200,000-square-foot DDOT Coolidge Terminal replaces the original facility that operated from 1928 until a fire destroyed it in 2011. After years of delays, including Detroit’s bankruptcy, the city moved forward with a full rebuild and shifted west side operations from the aging Gilbert Terminal…
- [Lights Out, Bills Up, Everyone's Fed Up](https://www.dailydetroit.com/lights-out-bills-up-everyones-fed-up.md) - Lights were out, bills are up, and a lot of folks around here are just done with it. On today's Daily Detroit, Norris and I talk through the long Fourth of July weekend that turned into days without power for hundreds of thousands of people across metro Detroit — including me. As it seems like ever…
- [Michigan’s $75 Billion Budget, Explained (with Steve Watson)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/michigans-75-billion-budget-explained-with-steve-watson.md) - There's a ton of useful information in today's Daily Detroit, and you'll walk away with a better understanding of how our state works. I’m joined by longtime budget expert Steve Watson of Watson & Yates to unpack Michigan’s new state budget and what it actually means for our lives. We get into why…
- [McMorrow Drops Out: What’s Next in Michigan’s Senate Race?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/mcmorrow-drops-out-whats-next-in-michigans-senate-race.md) - Mallory McMorrow just suspended her campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate primary here in Michigan — in a race the nation is watching. In an emergency Sunday edition of the podcast, we give local perspective and break down why her run felt off from the start, how a messy CNN interview and a fuzzy…
- [Kraftologie and Creativity in Detroit, with Trice Clark](https://www.dailydetroit.com/kraftologie-and-creativity-in-detroit-with-trice-clark.md) - Today I’m joined by artist and entrepreneur Trice Clark, the creative force behind Kraftologie, to talk about building a new creative space in Detroit’s West Village, life after Joann Fabrics, and how better infrastructure can help more local makers actually make a living here. You'll find the epis…
- [Detroit City Distillery is growing — and heading north.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-city-distillery-is-growing-and-heading-north.md) - The Eastern Market-based craft distiller has opened its first location outside Detroit, adding an outpost inside Foley’s Market in downtown Lexington along Lake Huron (7252 Huron Ave), just in time for the July 4 rush. The project comes together with Detroit-based Roxbury Group, known for developme…
- [Kalshi Sports Paused in Michigan, Detroit’s Housing Advantage, and Big3 Fun at LCA](https://www.dailydetroit.com/kalshi-sports-paused-in-michigan-detroits-housing-advantage-and-big3-fun-at-lca.md) - I’ve got a three‑parter for you today! First, Norris and I headed down to Little Caesars Arena for Big3. It's a three‑on‑three traveling basketball league. We talk about why it might be one of the more accessible ways to see good hoops in town this summer as they're coming back in about a month. Th…
- [How Young Detroiters See the Future of Work](https://www.dailydetroit.com/how-young-detroiters-see-the-future-of-work.md) - Detroit Future City CEO Anika Goss joins me to dig into a recent report on career-connected learning and the future of work for young Detroiters. “Career-Connected Learning: Investing in Detroit’s Future Talent,” is grounded in the perspectives of almost 200 Detroit youth, along with input from par…
- [Metro Detroit's water and sewers need $1.6 billion in repairs. Who will pay the bill?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/metro-detroits-water-and-sewers-need-1-6-billion-in-repairs-who-will-pay-the-bill.md) - The wholesale water and sewage rates of the GLWA (Great Lakes Water Authority) will increase 5.8% on July 1, but that won't be anywhere near enough cash for what's needed. There are three underlying issues we need to be honest about. * The average age of failing water mains is 53 years old accordin…
- [District Detroit Disappointment and Michigan’s Senate Primary Heats Up](https://www.dailydetroit.com/district-detroit-disappointment-and-michigans-senate-primary-heats-up.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, we start with why District Detroit still looks like a sea of parking lots instead of the neighborhoods we were promised — and why that matters for the city’s “front lawn” everyone in Michigan sees. We talk about our thoughts on this article in the Freep: https://www.freep.…
- [Office Hours: World Cup, Detroit‑Style Pizza & Your Hot Local Questions](https://www.dailydetroit.com/office-hours-world-cup-detroit-style-pizza-your-hot-local-questions.md) - Topics include trying Tigris, park access for the fireworks, our surprising personal political takes, where to watch the World Cup in Detroit, and our top Detroit-style pizza place picks.
- [It looks like there's a new Detroit-style pizza place opening downtown.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/it-looks-like-theres-a-new-detroit-style-pizza-place-opening-downtown.md) - On Griswold near Capitol Park, we spotted a big red neon sign in the window reading "Unc's" — and it's for a Detroit-style pizza concept opening in one of the neighborhood's more extensive building renovations. It's in the former United Savings Bank which had received a gnarly 70s makeover that rem…
- [Evening Edition: Inside The Belle Apartments + More Stories](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-inside-the-belle-apartments-more-stories.md) - The Belle is open, Bar IX is crowdfunding, a new restaurant (and more)
- [Geeks, Freaks and Weirdos: The Future of Detroit’s Economy](https://www.dailydetroit.com/geeks-freaks-and-weirdos-the-future-of-detroits-economy.md) - with Khalilah Burt Gaston of the Song Foundation
- [Downtown Energy, Cannabis Business Pains and the Elephant Buried on Belle Isle](https://www.dailydetroit.com/downtown-energy-cannabis-business-pains-and-the-elephant-buried-on-belle-isle.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, Devon O’Reilly is back at the table after a family vacation in South Haven, so we start with some “Pure Michigan” talk about why that beach town has become a go‑to spot. Back in Detroit, I share a new Campus Martius retail experiment: a 20‑foot shipping container turned in…
- [Campus Martius has a new pop-up mini-shop backed by Carhartt.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/campus-martius-has-a-new-pop-up-mini-shop-backed-by-carhartt.md) - The Downtown Detroit Partnership opened the concept today in a fancied-up shipping container right in the park, stocked with Detroit-made goods, apparel, and some genuinely solid local collabs. The idea is to sell interesting, locally rooted stuff and funnel the proceeds back into keeping downtown…
- [SANA is opening their first retail store in downtown Detroit.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/sana-is-opening-their-first-retail-store-in-downtown-detroit.md) - A few days ago I saw a corner retail spot across from the Hudson’s development get a bright orange window treatment with the SANA logo. Now there’s a job posting for full-time retail associates on their site, which usually means an opening isn’t far off. [Sana Detroit] Founded in 2021 by Michael Sa…
- [The Real Cost of Healthcare for Michigan Families (And How We Might Fix It)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/the-real-cost-of-healthcare-for-michigan-families-and-how-we-might-fix-it.md) - On this episode of Daily Detroit, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Paul Thomas, CEO and founder of Plum Health Direct Primary Care, to talk about The Real Cost of Healthcare for Michigan Families (And How We Might Fix It). We get into why having health insurance so often feels like what. Dr. Tho…
- [A Detroit startup just raised $11.5m from some big names.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-startup-raises-11-5-in-funding.md) - Nox Metals, a seven-month-old company operating in Southwest Detroit, has closed a $11.5 million seed round. The round was led by NYC-based Hyperion, with participation from notable firms including Y Combinator, Palmer Luckey, RoboStrategy, Alumni Ventures, Operator Collective, and DTX Ventures. [S…
- [New Detroit City FC Stadium Details, Closings Shake Nightlife, CPA Building For Sale](https://www.dailydetroit.com/new-detroit-city-fc-stadium-delayed-to-2028-closings-shake-nightlife-cpa-building-for-sale.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, we start with big news for Detroit City FC fans and the future of Corktown. We recap our visit to the new Detroit City FC welcome center on Vernor and break down fresh details on AlumiFi Field, the club’s planned new stadium next to Michigan Central. The opening date has o…
- [Spot Lite Detroit and UFO Bar are closing.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/spot-lite-detroit-and-ufo-bar-are-closing.md) - Detroit is losing two of its most distinctive nightspots at the end of the month, as Spot Lite on Beaufait and UFO Bar in Corktown prepare to close. In a statement, owner Roula David says she’s “moving away from nightlife” after a five‑year run that turned Spot Lite’s warehouse space into a gallery…
- [I got a look inside Pine Hall at the top of the Hudson's building, and it might be the most 'New Yorky' rooftop watering hole in Detroit.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/i-got-a-look-inside-pine-hall-at-the-top-of-the-hudsons-building-and-it-might-be-the-most-new-yorky-rooftop-watering-hole-in-detroit.md) - Pine Hall is at the top of the Hudson’s building (the lower office block) and features the pseudo-mid century design that most of the entire compound follows. It’s modern, clean and its patio wraps around the entire western side of the building, with city views to the west and south. Since it was a…
- [Making Suburban Transit Work](https://www.dailydetroit.com/making-suburban-transit-work.md) - A conversation with Tiffany Gunther, CEO and General Manager of SMART
- [Sunday plans: Massive Vernors block party in Eastern Market](https://www.dailydetroit.com/sunday-plans-massive-vernors-block-party-in-eastern-market.md) - Hey friends, Jer here. Vernors is intrinsic to Detroit's culinary DNA. Considering it was invented by a pharmacist, it's not surprising that so many parents here told us to fix any stomach issue by drinking some of the gingery stuff. Heck, I recently saw a Kevin Hart skit where he said his friend f…
- [Airbnb Is Betting on Detroit as a Destination](https://www.dailydetroit.com/airbnb-is-betting-on-detroit-as-a-destination.md) - Airbnb is betting on Detroit as a destination — and the numbers back it up. On today's Daily Detroit, I'm at the Grand Hotel talking with Vince Frillici, Airbnb's policy lead for the Great Lakes, about how short-term rentals are reshaping travel in the city and across Michigan. We dig into the data…
- [Why Michigan Needs a Moonshot for Innovation](https://www.dailydetroit.com/why-michigan-needs-a-moonshot-for-innovation.md) - Did you know Metro Detroit now has five innovation districts? MICHauto executive director (and new Southwest Detroit pub co‑owner) Glenn Stevens joined us to talk about why Michigan needs a 'moonshot' for innovation. Plus, we get into why he's personally excited about helping open the Regal Eagle,…
- [Inside the New High Société, Atwater Comes Home, and Do We Really Want Better Roads?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/inside-the-new-high-societe-atwater-comes-home-and-do-we-really-want-better-roads.md) - Busy episode today on your Daily Detroit. Here's your rundown of nine stories we talk about today with timestamps: 0:55 - The new New High Société restaurant in Dearborn 05:08 - Revisiting Republica in Berkley 06:18 - Is there a law of diminishing returns on a burger? 08:04 - Wright & Co in downtow…
- [Michigan’s House Is On Fire. Can Common Ground Save It?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/michigans-house-is-on-fire-can-common-ground-save-it.md) - A conversation with Sandy Baruah of the Detroit Regional Chamber
- [Free Donuts, $300K Missing, and a Case for Whitmer’s Data Center Deal](https://www.dailydetroit.com/free-donuts-300k-missing-and-a-case-for-whitmers-data-center-deal.md) - Three stories we talk about today on your Daily Detroit, finished as finalist in Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit (thank you!) Detroit's Dutch Girl Donuts is back in the headlines, and we start today's episode with the sweet news: a free donut sneak peek of their new East Grand Boulevard location thi…
- [Whitmer for VP? RenCen Delays & Universities in Crisis](https://www.dailydetroit.com/whitmer-for-vp-rencen-delays-universities-in-crisis.md) - This episode of Daily Detroit (audio embedded above) was recorded at the Mackinac Policy Conference, and Jer and Devon have a wide‑ranging conversation about Michigan's political future and Detroit's urgency problem. From Governor Gretchen Whitmer's emphatic "no" on a presidential run to the very r…
- [Wayne County’s High‑Stakes Transit Vote](https://www.dailydetroit.com/wayne-countys-high-stakes-transit-vote-2.md) - Transit in Metro Detroit is at an inflection point. We talk with Transportation Riders United executive director Megan Owens about the new Wayne County‑wide transit millage, what an extra eight bucks a month could unlock, and how our region invests less in buses than almost any big metro in America…
- [Mallory McMorrow on Keeping Young People and Jobs in Michigan](https://www.dailydetroit.com/mallory-mcmorrow-on-keeping-young-people-and-jobs-in-michigan.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, we start the week with a conversation with State Senator — and Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful — Mallory McMorrow. It’s the third in our series of Democratic Senate candidate interviews, and we’re focused squarely on what federal power could actually mean for Detroit, Metro…
- [Duggan Drops Out: What's Next for Michigan Politics in 2026?](https://www.dailydetroit.com/duggan-drops-out-whats-next-for-michigan-politics-in-2026.md) - Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has abruptly ended his independent run for governor, blowing up Michigan's 2026 race less than six months before voters head to the polls. In this emergency episode of Daily Detroit, Jer, Devon and Norris break down why Duggan says "the numbers just aren't there," h…
- [Detroit's newest rooftop bar opens tomorrow: Let's look inside Topa](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroits-newest-rooftop-bar-opens-tomorrow-lets-look-inside-topa.md) - Mediterranean small plates, coastal cocktails and 11th‑floor skyline views kick off rooftop season in Detroit
- [Detroit's Great Green (and Blue) Spaces with Ian Outside](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroits-great-green-and-blue-spaces-with-ian-outside.md) - Detroit’s parks, rivers, and wild pockets are far richer and more active than many people realize, and Ian “Ian Outside” John Solomon is on a mission to show Detroiters what they’ve been missing. In this conversation, we trace his journey from congressional reporter to champion of the city’s green…
- [After more than 13 years, Detroit’s bankruptcy case is officially closed.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/after-more-than-13-years-detroits-bankruptcy-case-is-officially-closed.md) - U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Thomas Tucker on Tuesday afternoon granted the city’s request for a final decree, ending federal court oversight of Detroit’s finances. The move signals the city is meeting the terms of its post-bankruptcy plan, including keeping up with pension obligations. Fiscal year…
- [Henry Ford’s massive new hospital tower just reached full height.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/henry-fords-massive-new-hospital-tower-just-reached-full-height.md) - On Thursday, crews put in place the final steel beam on the new $2.2 billion, 20-story Henry Ford Health Patient Tower.v 0:00 /0:51 1× When it opens in 2029, the hospital will add 432 all‑private, high‑tech rooms, five floors of specialized ICU care, and a vastly expanded 75,000‑square‑foot ER with…
- [Here are four big yard sales in Metro Detroit this weekend.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/heres-four-big-yard-sales-in-metro-detroit-this-weekend.md) - Spring 2026 is here and it's time to hunt for a deal, with neighborhood and citywide yard sales in and around Detroit. Here are four I know about, and I'm sure I'll be at a couple of them: * Historic Indian Village Yard Sale (Detroit) – The historic east side neighborhood hosts its spring yard sale…
- [Detroit Grows Again](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-grows-again.md) - Detroit has posted population gains for the third consecutive year, adding more than 5,000 residents and leading the entire state in growth. Two city residents and a former resident discuss the Census Bureau data showing Detroit now has nearly 650,000 people. The conversation explores what's drivin…
- [Black Bear in the 'Burbs, Broken Pipes, and a Big Restaurant Move](https://www.dailydetroit.com/black-bear-in-the-burbs-broken-pipes-and-a-big-restaurant-move.md) - A black bear near Flat Rock, a massive water main break in northern Oakland County, and one of Detroit's most talked‑about restaurants changing course all add up to a busy epsiode of the podcast We start with Norris History Month updates and a few fun picks, from Deluxx Fluxx and SPKRBOX to a Mothe…
- [Your 2026 Ferndale Pride Guide ft. Julia Music](https://www.dailydetroit.com/your-2026-ferndale-pride-guide-ft-julia-music.md) - Ferndale Pride executive director Julia Music joins us to preview this year's mile-long joyous celebration on West Nine Mile – from a new creamsicle Pride beer to drag, street waffles, stages, and a sensory-friendly zone. Find out where all the fun and connections are for this free festival on 5/30…
- [She Never Left Detroit](https://www.dailydetroit.com/she-never-left-detroit.md) - Lifelong Detroiter Jerrylyn Cope Howard joins us to share what it’s really been like to grow up, raise a family, and stay rooted in the city for decades. From Hudson’s and Kresge’s ice cream waffle sandwiches to the 1967 uprising, STRESS and the Big Four, legendary nightclubs, Gantos at Northland M…
- [The first Great Detroit Bird Off continues tomorrow (Saturday) on Belle Isle.](https://www.dailydetroit.com/the-first-great-detroit-bird-off-continues-tomorrow-saturday-on-belle-isle.md) - The Detroit Bird Alliance is kicking off the first-ever Great Detroit Bird Off this May, a friendly contest to see which of Detroit’s four big parks — Belle Isle, Rouge, Palmer, or Eliza Howell — racks up the most bird species on the eBird app during peak migration. Anyone can jump in, from hardcor…
- [Pittsburgh Travelogue, Godfrey Rooftop, and Detroit’s New Convention Hotel](https://www.dailydetroit.com/pittsburgh-travelogue-godfrey-rooftop-and-detroits-new-convention-hotel.md) - We're back at in the studio, kicking things off with Devon's recent trip to Pittsburgh and what Detroit can learn from its dense, walkable core, lively riverfront, and reuse of historic buildings. Then they swing back home as Jer heads up to the rooftop at The Godfrey to check in on the views, vibe…
- [Abdul El‑Sayed on Medicare for All, Detroit, and Michigan's Economy](https://www.dailydetroit.com/abdul-el-sayed-on-medicare-for-all-detroit-and-michigans-economy.md) - An in-depth interview on a range of issues Metro Detroiters tell us they care about
- [New, New, New: Pro Women's Hockey, A 1926 Beauty, and a Hi-Fi Listening Bar](https://www.dailydetroit.com/new-new-new-pro-womens-hockey-a-1926-beauty-and-a-hi-fi-listening-bar.md) - Detroit is having a week full of newness — and we've got all of it. PWHL Detroit is officially happening: the city's new Professional Women's Hockey League franchise will play at Little Caesar's Arena starting in the 2026–2027 season, in black, silver, and a hint of Red Wings red. The PWHL Awards a…
- [EVENING EDITION: 7 Things To Know Around Detroit Tonight](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-7-things-to-know-around-detroit-tonight.md) - A Cass Corridor legend remembered, new downtown apartments, women’s pro hockey buzz, a new hi-fi listening bar, and more.
- [Arab Film Festival: Come for the Films, Stay for the Afterparty](https://www.dailydetroit.com/arab-film-festival-come-for-the-films-stay-for-the-afterparty.md) - Filmmaker Hannah Fahoome of Now Listen Here Young Lady LLC joins Jer Staes and Norris Howard to talk about Arab Film Fest After Dark — an interactive afterparty she's been building around the Arab Film Festival for over three years. The Arab Film Festival runs Tuesday, May 5 through Sunday, May 10…
- [Obituary: Daniel P. Overstreet](https://www.dailydetroit.com/obituary-daniel-p-overstreet.md) - Owner of Detroit's Legendary Old Miami, Vietnam Veteran, Beloved by Many
- [Why Gas Is So High — and The End of Spirit Airlines w/ Patrick De Haan](https://www.dailydetroit.com/why-gas-is-so-high-and-the-end-of-spirit-airlines-w-patrick-de-haan.md) - Gas is suddenly a lot more expensive in Michigan — and Spirit Airlines just shut down for good. Jer talks with GasBuddy head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan about Great Lakes refinery outages, record diesel and jet fuel prices, how a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is pushing costs higher, a…
- [Michigan 2026 Primary Poll Deep Dive: Senate Race Wide Open](https://www.dailydetroit.com/michigan-2026-primary-poll-deep-dive-senate-race-wide-open.md) - We break down fresh polling data from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Glengariff on Michigan's August 2026 primaries. With 36% of Democratic voters still undecided in the Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and Mallory McMorrow? There's a huge universe of undecided voters. We get in…
- [Why Ferndale is Growing While Other Suburbs Are Shrinking](https://www.dailydetroit.com/why-ferndale-is-growing-while-other-suburbs-are-shrinking.md) - Ferndale is bucking the trend. While most of Detroit's inner-ring suburbs are losing people, Ferndale has grown 1.3% since 2020 — outpacing every municipality that touches Detroit's city limits. We dig into new population data highlighted by the Detroit Free Press and ask what makes Ferndale differ…
- [Meet Phezzy + 5 Things Around Town](https://www.dailydetroit.com/meet-phezzy-5-things-around-town.md) - Say hello to our new friend, Hatch Detroit vote, and the end of an era for a beloved diner institution.
- [Ice Cream Taste Test + How Noise Pollution Hurts City Birds](https://www.dailydetroit.com/ice-cream-taste-test-how-noise-pollution-hurts-city-birds.md) - In this two-parter, we start with Detroit's birds and end with Detroiters eating dessert. Science and snacks, basically. First up, we talk with University of Michigan alum and Defenders of Wildlife science and policy analyst Natalie Madden about a new meta-analysis on how urban noise affects birds.…
- [Daly's Restaurant Memories, Coffee Speakeasy, Boat Club & New Arts Center](https://www.dailydetroit.com/dalys-restaurant-memories-coffee-speakeasy-boat-club-new-arts-center.md) - Detroit's Friday crew is back! We kick things off a hidden "speakeasy of coffee" called Sml Wrld Cafe on Gratiot in Detroit, and why now is the time to get your yard and urban garden in order. Plus, the historic Detroit Boat Club is on getting on track for a major revival into a public-facing hub w…
- [Detroit & Ann Arbor Development, Plus Science Center After Dark](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-ann-arbor-development-plus-science-center-after-dark.md) - Detroit's downtown housing study is back, and the headline is clear: there's still a lot of runway to grow. Norris and I dig into what so many potential new units really means and how incentives, red tape, and construction costs shape what actually gets built. Then we get into lessons from Ann Arbo…
- [FIRST LOOK: 3 New Shops On Detroit's East Side](https://www.dailydetroit.com/cadillac-arts-centre-retail-detroit.md) - A stylish opening with books, design, rugs, and home goods
- [Eastern Market: Feeding Detroit’s Bodies and Hearts](https://www.dailydetroit.com/eastern-market-feeding-detroits-bodies-and-hearts.md) - Eastern Market is best known as a Saturday tradition and Flower Day selfie spot. But it’s also one of the beating hearts of Michigan’s food system. In this episode, I sit down with Eastern Market Partnership president and CEO Katy Trudeau at TechTown to unpack how this 120-year-old market is adapti…
- [Detroit: Arsenal of Democracy Again? + New Poll Shakes Up Michigan’s Senate Race](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-arsenal-of-democracy-again-new-poll-shakes-up-michigans-senate-race.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, we dig into a fresh Emerson College poll that shakes up the Michigan U.S. Senate race. If their numbers are right, the Democratic primary is suddenly a two-person contest, with Abdul El‑Sayed and Mallory McMorrow tied at the top and Haley Stevens slipping into third, even…
- [Detroit's City Budget, Explained](https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroits-city-budget-explained-2026.md) - From DDOT raises to streetlights, sidewalks, CVI, and the Land Bank, here's a look at what Detroit’s new budget might feel like on the ground
- [Dearborn on the Rise: Hilton at Fairlane, West Warren, Greenways & New Housing](https://www.dailydetroit.com/dearborn-on-the-rise-hilton-at-fairlane-west-warren-greenways-new-housing.md) - Today's show comes to you from the Ford Experience Center in Dearborn, as Jer catches up with Devon O'Reilly at the city's first‑ever Dearborn Development Day. They dig into the future of the former Hyatt hotel at Fairlane — now moving forward as a Hilton‑flagged property — with plans for 168 resid…
- [Why New Single-Family Homes Are So Rare in Detroit (and How One Company Is Changing It)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/why-new-single-family-homes-are-so-rare-in-detroit-and-how-one-company-is-changing-it.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, Jer sits down with developer and Greatwater Homes co-founder Matt Temkin to unpack what it really takes to build brand-new single-family houses inside the city limits. After all, there were only 19 permits pulled in 2024 in Detroit. We dig into the brutal math behind new c…
- [Where Should Detroit's First Michelin Stars Go? Our Picks and Predictions (and more)](https://www.dailydetroit.com/where-should-detroits-first-michelin-stars-go-our-picks-and-predictions-and-more.md) - On today's Daily Detroit, a fast-moving, food-and-development-heavy episode rooted in what's changing on the ground in metro Detroit. Jer is joined by Devon O'Reilly and Norris Howard for a full-table conversation that spans ballparks, the best places to eat, and big bets on Dearborn's future. List…
- [Teen Takeovers; More Neighbors, Fewer Empty Offices; and More](https://www.dailydetroit.com/teen-takeovers-more-neighbors-fewer-empty-offices-and-more.md) - On today’s Daily Detroit, I’m joined by the Prince of Brightmoor himself, Norris Howard, for a conversation about what kind of city and community we actually want to build. We start with the University of Michigan men’s basketball national championship, how a starting five of transfers signals a ne…
- [Building Thriving‑Class Neighborhoods with Life Remodeled](https://www.dailydetroit.com/building-thriving-class-neighborhoods-with-life-remodeled.md) - Today I'm at the table at TechTown with Life Remodeled president and CEO Diallo Smith, along with Norris Howard. We get into how this Detroit‑based nonprofit is transforming vacant school buildings into "opportunity hubs" that connect entire families to education, jobs, and essential services in th…
- [EVENING EDITION: Go Blue, Growing Detroit, Food Trucks & Forest Service Cuts](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-growing-detroit-go-blue.md) - Michigan's in the NCAA finals, MoveDetroit launches, and the food trucks are back
- [How Detroit Plans to Add (and Keep) More People](https://www.dailydetroit.com/how-detroit-plans-to-add-and-keep-more-people.md) - Detroit is finally seeing population growth and net positive migration — and a new coalition called MoveDetroit wants to keep that momentum going. Our guest is Hilary Doe, president and CEO of MoveDetroit, to unpack a new incentive fund paid for by a number of partners, the Make Detroit Home progra…
- [EVENING EDITION: Maccabees Fire, State of the City Recap, New Restaurant Coming to Midtown](https://www.dailydetroit.com/evening-edition-maccabees-fire-state-of-the-city-recap-new-restaurant-coming-to-midtown.md) - Hey friends, Jer here. Detroiters had a lump in their throat for a bit this afternoon, as the smoke poured from the historic Maccabees Building on Wayne State's campus. The good news — despite the clearly concerning initial visuals — is that it was a fire in the external HVAC system on the 11th flo…
- [From Old Houses to New Hopes: Detroit State of the City Roundtable](https://www.dailydetroit.com/from-old-houses-to-new-hopes-detroit-state-of-the-city-roundtable.md) - Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City at Mumford High School, and we're unpacking what it really means for everyday Detroiters. Host Jer Staes is joined by Norris Howard and Outlier Media civic life reporter Briana Rice to dig into homeownership and repair, wages and af…
- [Dear Restaurants: Here's Why We Don't Come Back](https://www.dailydetroit.com/dear-restaurants-heres-why-we-dont-come-back.md) - We LOVE going out. We love a great time at a great restaurant - and it doesn't have to be fancy to be great. But in recent years, we've seen some doozies and instead of calling out specific places, this is our combination love letter and grievance list for hospitality in Metro Detroit. Me and engin…

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