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Two RenCen Towers to be demolished? Inside a new distillery, and more around Metro Detroit
Welcome to the Friday edition of your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan. Have a watch: Today: We talk about a visit to the Shankar Distillery, making the Varchas brand, a new spot blending Indian and American whiskey traditions. Learn about their unique offerings, including a Reserve 102 bourbon whiskey and the cultural significance behind their eagle branding. Jer and Devon discuss his favorite twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, featuring me...
What do Detroiters really think? New survey sheds light on top concerns, voter engagement, and more
Crime and safety, blight and vacancy, housing affordability are the top 3 issues, say Detroiters
What will it take to grow Michigan? (ft. Hilary Doe)
As long as we’ve done this show, growing Michigan, and getting it into gear to be competitive against the rest of the country has been a topic. Honestly, it sometimes feels like I'm screaming down into the void as someone who is usually pushing for things to be better. Because as much as we love our city, region and state, there's much to be proud of… There is work to do. There has been for years. After all, Michigan is second to last in the nation for attracting people from other states. Mix...
PODCAST: Local TV (and news) is changing a lot. Let's talk about why (ft. Matt Friedman)
"If you want to watch, to listen, to read something that has value to you, be prepared to pay for it." - Matt Friedman
Detroit Can Handle It
(now, let's think even bigger)
Who's next for governor and mayor? Political apathy and more ft. Sam Robinson
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 like? For Michigan Governor and for Detroit Mayor? 10:29 - Norris gets into why he thinks Gretchen Whitmer's gubernatorial campaign was successful. 13:03 - Why don't more Black Detroiters vote progressively? 16:47 - Gene...
Inside the new Adelina with Chef Fabio Viviani & friends
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's location is second to none. But also adding to the mix is celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, who you might know from Top Chef or his many other restaurants. In a special conversation in the restaurant, Jer sat down with Fabio and Chefs Marco Dalla Fontana and...
Sustainable meat and meals in Metro Detroit (ft. Ping Ho and Sarah Welch of Marrow)
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 Eastern Market (as well as a Birmingham location) - and helping build out supply chains and practices that focus on local and quality. In an interesting conversation the the Daily Detroit studio at Techtown, the pair sit...
Black Tech Saturdays and Growing Detroit's Social Media
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 and Johnnie Turnage, co-founders – as well as Ethan Lloyd, Social Media Manager for the city of Detroit and he runs the city of Detroit’s social media accounts that have been growing quickly and engaging residents. It’s cheesy to...
The Introvert Economy // Michigan Central hotel // Olga's Westland closes
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 project in Corktown on the old train station. Is that the best use? Will it be a great way to show off the city? 06:32 – We wax nostalgic about Olga’s, who abruptly closed their Westland location after more...
On the future of Metro Detroit's suburban transit (ft. Tiffany Gunter, SMART)
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 all. They’re served by SMART – The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation – and any conversation about transit and linking southeast Michigan together involves their work. In this conversation with Tiffany Gunter, Depu...
Lessons learned running a bar in Detroit since 2005
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 building in Greektown, and opened Firebird Tavern in 2013. A decade in one concept is quite the accomplishment in their industry. And recently, they expanded with a second location in Troy, Michigan. In this honest con...
In-depth: America's first wireless electric charging road
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 here. Me and Norris Howard discuss the technology, the implications, the possibilities, the challenges and more in this single-topic episode of your Daily Detroit. We’re not sure if this w...
Putting The "City" Back In The Motor City By Supporting Small Developers w/ Brian Mulloy
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 be built on it behind it) not only has caught attention for its looks but the amount of hassle he had to go through to get it done. So how can Detroit support smaller devel...
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Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of June 24 -26
It is hard to believe that we are already coming up to the end of June. Summer has officially started this week, and there are a bunch of fun things happening around Metro Detroit. So without further ado, let’s get started. Good Cakes and Bakes Second Annual Ice Cream Social – Good Cakes and Bakes We love Good Cakes and Bakes and when we saw the bakery was holding an ice cream social this weekend we knew we had to include it in our round up. If you have never heard of Good Cakes and Bakes...
Metro Detroit Ranks Second In Nation For Charitable Giving To Help The Homeless
Detroiters are generous people, and the 2016 Fidelity Charitable Giving Report reveals they’re more likely to help out their fellow citizens by donating to human services like food banks and homeless shelters. Metro Detroit ranked second when it came to giving to charities that focused on helping the homeless. The 2016 Fidelity Charitable Giving Report looked at a list of Fidelity Charitable’s top 30 metropolitan areas, by number of Giving Accounts whose Primary Account Holder’s address is i...
Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Raises $163 Million For Waterfront, Exceeds Goal By $23 Million
The Detroit Riverfront has gone through a host of changes over the last few years – and more are coming, thanks to a goal-breaking fundraising campaign that netted a whopping $163 million for projects on Detroit’s waterfront. The original goal had been to raise $140 million. Every great city has a gathering space where the entire community feels welcome and feels a sense of civic pride,” said Detroit RiverFront Conservancy President & CEO Mark Wallace. “Everyone who visits the RiverWalk can...
Video First Look: The New Kit And Ace On Woodward
Downtown Detroit has yet another new retail offering, joining Nike, John Varvatos, and others on Woodward Avenue between Campus Martius and Grand Circus Park. Kit and Ace, a Vancouver-based clothing brand, opened a 3,337 foot store at 1459 Woodward. Above is a look inside....
Stopping In For Lunch At Stache International
Sometimes the craving for a sandwich hits hard, and the average chain restaurant just won’t cut it. Today was one of those days, so we decided to head over to Eastern Market and go to Stache International. Stache International opened earlier this year after some pretty rigorous renovations to the space. There was no plumbing, very little electrical outlets, and lets not forget no kitchen before renovations began. The menu consists of numerous sandwiches, house made sausages, salads, and...
Tubby’s Gets Into The Pizza Game, Will Roll Out First At New Riverview Store
Pizza is one of the things that makes the world go round, and Tubby’s is expanding its menu to include this delectable dish close to the hearts of Detroiters. Tubby’s pizzas include a Philly Cheesesteak pizza to match its popular Philly Cheesesteak Sub and Tubby’s Smokin’ BBQ Chicken pizza. There’s also an Everything Pizza that comes with mild peppers, cheese, pepperoni, ham, bacon, beef, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onion, green pepper, black olives, and Tubby’s pizza sauce. If you don’t see...
RENDERINGS: 14 Foot Tall Pizza-Shaped Windows To Make Facade Of New Little Caesars HQ
Pizza! Pizza! or maybe should it be when it comes to the materials of this new building.. Glass! Glass! Little Caesars provided more details on their new nine-story, 234,000 square foot headquarters on Woodward they’re about to build to accommodate their plans to double their workforce due to increased business around the globe. The front face of the building will be made mostly of 14 foot tall, triangle-shaped windows to evoke the idea of pizza slices, and there will be an open-plan atrium...
Get Ready To Be Distracted At Woodward And 13 Mile Road With A Giant Statue
If you are heading through Royal Oak along Woodward it is going to be very hard to miss the 25-foot sculpture next to the Royal Oak Fire Department on 13 Mile Road. The sculpture of a Navy Sailor kissing a nurse is titled Embracing Peace was created by New Jersey artist Seward Johnson Atelier. The sculpture depicts the now famous photograph taken by photographers Alfred Einsenstaedt and Victor Jorgensen on VJ (Victory over Japan) Day on August 14, 1945. Embracing Peace was officially install...
"This Old House" Will Renovate A Historic Detroit Home
A retired Detroit firefighter is going to get his 1939 home renovated, thanks to the 37th season of the PBS show, “This Old House,” that’s coming to Detroit. The show will feature a two-story Detroit residence in the Russell Woods neighborhood, which is located near West Davison and Livernois in Northwest Detroit. There will be 10 episodes covering the rehab of the 1,800-square-foot home featured in the show, and filming has already begun. The home was previously owned by the Detroit Land Ba...
Eastern Market Looks To Get More Fresh Food To More People With Newly Donated Ford Transit Van
Eastern Market is a hub of fresh produce for the city and the region, but you might not know that they also have a program of 21 Eastern Market Farm Stands in various locations including community markets across Detroit each week. To help with additional cold storage space for these pop-up markets and to carry some perishable items they weren’t able to before, Ford Motor Company has donated a 2016 Ford Transit Connect refrigerated van to Eastern Market Corporation, the proper non profit name t...
Crash Detroit Street Band Festival Returns July 15-16, Adds Youth Crash Corps
One of the more magical events in Detroit is when the Detroit Party Marching Band shows up to wherever you’re having fun at. Now, imagine two days where street bands are in Detroit – that’s right, bands, not just one – and one night, Friday July 15th – when they’re just showing up around town (you’ll be able to get clues via social media). Then, on the 16th, a full day party in Corktown’s Roosevelt Park (that’s in front of the old Michigan Central Station). All for free for visitors. Well,...
Does Michigan's Flag Need A Redesign?
It’s one of those things you’re so used to seeing it everywhere that you might not even think about it – the state flag. Ours is basically the great seal of our state set on a blue background. It’s been around in one form or another since 1865, and codified as the state flag in 1911. We have a thing for seals on our flags in this state. Detroit, for instance, incorporates their very intricate city seal on the city flag. But Rick Devos, the entrepreneur/businessman/founder of ArtPrize (and...
Metro Detroit Ranks Third In Nation For Walkability Development, Says Study
Detroit’s urban landscape is changing, and it’s becoming more walkable as a result. Foot Traffic Ahead, a study published by the George Washington University School of Business, ranked metro Detroit third out of 30 of the largest U.S. cities for walkability development momentum. The study notes that the potential walkable development in the Detroit region is promising. “[Detroit] has also experienced some of the fastest GDP and job growth of all 30 metros. Much of this growth has occurred in...
Two Lanes Of Emergency Concrete Replacement On I-94 By Metro Airport Means Traffic Delays
Oh, Michigan roads and their constant repair-and-replace cycle, you’re the gift that keeps on giving. MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) sent out word that now through late Tuesday you should expect delays by Metro Airport on I-94, with exact times unknown for emergency concrete replacement of two lanes of freeway. If you’re heading to the airport, they strongly encourage people to use the entrance off of I-275. I-94 eastbound from Merriman to Middlebelt roads will have only the le...
Vertical Detroit Named As One Of America's 100 Best Wine Bars By Wine Enthusiast Magazine
If you’ve never been to Vertical Detroit, it’s quite an experience for the wine lover. The space, part of which was a liquor store not too many years ago, is in the lower level of The Ashley, a recently renovated historic apartment building steps away from Comerica Park and the Detroit Athletic Club. It’s elegant and for someone who’s serious about having a nice night out with quality wine and food. It’s owned by James Lutfy and Remy Lutfy who also own the Fine Wine Source in Livonia. Fo...
Michigan-Based Program To Encourage More Fresh Food Purchases And Support Local Growers Expanding Across US
The Fair Food Network fights every day to redesign the nation’s food system so it is based on equity, diversity, ecological integrity and economic viability. It’s a system the nonprofit’s President and CEO Oran Hesterman has said is just plain broken. n “We need to fix the food system and have national and local conversations about the solutions,” he told DetroitUnspun back in 2013. “We have to shift the system to make it work and raise the issue of the food system to serious national...
"Public Matter" Futura Exhibition To Kick Off With Grammy Artist, Detroit Party Marching Band Saturday Night
It looks like it could be one very good evening tonight at The Belt, the alley in downtown Detroit by the “Z” garage. The Library Street Collective, who has hosted exhibitions by notable artists like Shepherd Fairey, Hense, as well as Revok & Pose, is opening up “Public Matter” by Futura tonight from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., free and open to the public. Futura, real name Leonard McGurr, is from New York but is inspired by Detroit. “Futura is a pseudonym for the Futura car, and here I am, 46 years...
QUICK TIP: Wednesday Air Show Features Canadian Forces Snowbirds
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will swoop, spin, and roar through the skies over Ypsilanti on Wednesday, June 22. Take the kids, because youth 15 and under get in free, and get ready to have an awesome time. The Yankee Air Museum (47884 D St. Belleville, MI 48111) will host its first ever Wild Wednesday air show. The gates open at 5:30 p.m., and the show starts at 6:45 p.m. You’ll want to get there early, because there’s a lot to see and do. In addition to the show, there will be interactive ex...