Detroit Can Handle It
(now, let's think even bigger)
(now, let's think even bigger)
Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell got their guy in Terrion Arnold
In this episode of the Daily Detroit podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Insider. Adam shared his insights on the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit, the remarkable turnaround of the Detroit Lions, and the dynamic state of the NFC North. Our conversation kicked...
Special guest Sam Robinson, reporter for Axios Detroit, joined Norris and Jer at the Daily Detroit studio and we talked about what's going on around town with politics and a little development. The rundown: 02:22 - What do some of these future local and state campaigns look...
There's a bunch of new spots opening in Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft, and one of the latest - and capturing the most buzz - is Adelina on Woodward Avenue. Across from the massive Hudson's site tower and a block from Campus Martius Park, it&...
Can sustainable, short food chains work in Metro Detroit, Michigan and America? Many know Marrow as one of Detroit's best restaurants in the city's West Village neighborhood; but owner Ping Ho and Chef Sarah Welch have big plans ahead. They include a sustainable meat market in...
Black Tech Saturdays is making quite the splash in bridging digital divides and being a platform to lift up Detroit in technology. Plus, it’s a total vibe. Far different (in a good way) than what you’re used to for “tech events.” Joining me on the show is Alex...
Four Daily Detroit contributors around one table? The dream is realized at the new studio in TechTown. Norris Howard, Shianne Nocerini, Devon O’Reilly and Jer talk three of today’s stories that impact Metro Detroit. 00:51 – There’s a hotel proposed for the top of the Michigan Central...
Although a lot of attention is paid to buses and transit in the city of Detroit, the reality is the vast majority of people in Metro Detroit do not live within the city limits. Although some do, many of their trips to get around don’t involve the city at...
What does it take to run a bar and restaurant? When Owen Burke and his business partner Tony Piraino first ran a bar called Pulse in 2005, the building they were leasing got demolished by the city for future progress. So they changed concepts, got a hold of a historic...
The first wireless electric charging road in the United States – where, with the right equipment, you can drive on it and charge while moving – has opened in Detroit’s Corktown. Using technology by Electreon and deployed at Michigan Central, it seems only appropriate for this first quarter mile to be...
Our deep-dive conversation is with Brian Mulloy. He’s doing small-scale development in the city of Detroit through his Ballet Real Estate, but with a focus on building restoration and urban spaces. His transformation of a building at Bagley and Trumbull (and subsequent development of a property few thought could...
If you’re a listener to this show, you may have caught on that one of the reasons we’re here is a love of places. Specifically our places. The Detroit tri-county area includes, well, three counties, made up of more than 130 cities, townships and villages. And yes, even...
If you open up a building next to a Dan Gilbert development that's a good thing. There's more people on the sidewalk, more crowd, more buzz, more Instagram pictures.. - Conrad Kickert
Paul Riser has played trombone, wrote songs and arranged music with some of the biggest names in popular music. As a member of the fabled “Funk Brothers,” the mostly anonymous house band for Motown Records during its heyday, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The...
Lots to talk about on the this Friday before the holiday week. But we start with something that shook us to our core - what if Rock and Rye isn't really Rock and Rye? You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at...
It's not that the robots and automation is coming. It's here. The question is now what are the opportunities and how can Metro Detroit capitalize on our advantages? The Automate Show is in Detroit, bringing 28,000 registered attendees focused on automation, robotics and more. You&...
Norris Howard joins us in the co-host seat today. We talk about an article that a bunch of you texted and emailed in about - Detroit possibly losing the title as America's Blackest city. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/detroit-largest-black-city-census-population-duggan/70235685007/ Time has...
Today's show is a two-parter. First, we preview the upcoming Live Glassblowing Arts and Music Festival put together by the Michigan Glass Project. Allison Key joins me for that. Then, we talk to a listener from far away who surprised us with a visit to the Visit Detroit...
A bit of a mailbag episode as we answer some of your questions. Always can send them in at dailydetroit - at- gmail -dot- com. We saved the sports questions for Fletcher Sharpe! 00:47 What's next for the Pistons now there's no Wemby and it&...
Today's show is a special one as we had the chance to catch up with Carla Hall of Top Chef, Food Network and The Chew fame. She was doing a great thing at the Durfee school on Detroit's near west side honoring lunchroom heroes and making...
00:22 - A freighter has run aground at Belle Isle as we recorded this 02:33 - A new electric vehicle charging corridor is going in from Quebec to Kalmazoo 14:45 - Speaking of Quebec, they have a new kind of traffic light that changes color depening on...
An old favorite is back after three years in the city of Detroit, and we talk about the new Bakehouse46 in Ferndale and the Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com...
Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things Detroit sports. 00:42 Monty Williams is on the coaching board after being fired by Mat Ishbia. Could he land in Detroit? Would it be good? 07:18 Fletcher headed down to Ford Field to see the Panthers 11:29 International match...
Recording live at Campus Martius - your Daily Detroit! Randy and Devon both went to Alpino in their opening days and come back with a hot review. Then, Jer, Devon and Randy share their favorite Detroit tourist spots, in the theme of Hometown Tourist Day. And finally, a couple of...
Bob Seger and Aretha Franklin made stuff here. And so could you, as a historic studio from the 1930s is being rehabbed on Detroit's east side at Cadieux and East Warren. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail -...
Introducing a voice you'll hear more often on the show, Norris Howard - from Hometown Tourist day in Campus Martius Park. We talk about his history growing up in Detroit, why he like the project, and some of the best places around town include his coney pick. You&...
On today's show Shianne brings a drink from TikTok to try; We discuss a ton of concerts for sale for just $25 and which ones we'd go to; and Bikes and Coffee in Detroit's Woodbridge is closing. You're part of this conversation!...
Columbus, Ohio on my mind; Plus stories to know around Metro Detroit
Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things sports from his thumbs down for the current Pistons coach options, to the Ishbia incident to the Michigan Panther and Detroit City FC who pulled off a tie on Saturday. You're part of this conversation! Feedback as always - dailydetroit...
We cover a ton of things from trying a Michigan booze that should have stayed a beer, where exactly we think the NFL Draft will be located in Detroit, Engineer Randy dined at BESA and has thoughts, we preview Detroit Hometown Tourist day plus some things to do around town....
Robin Runyan from Urbanize joins us on today's show to talk all things Detroit development. There's areas of downtown that should have buildings on them and we focus in on Bricktown Her take on the Book Depository building Piquette Flats will be underway in Milwaukee Junction...
Highland Park is, again, on the brink of bankruptcy. This time, over water bills. Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, joins us to talk about the plight of Highland Park and a number of small cities in Michigan that just aren't big enough to...