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PODCAST: Lions get their guy in Terrion Arnold // Record NFL Draft crowd
Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell got their guy in Terrion Arnold
Adam Schefter is ready for the NFL Draft in Detroit
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...
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...
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&...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Roman Mars Helps Us Discover The 99% Invisible City
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...
Downtown Detroit’s Development Paradoxes With Retail & Urban Design Expert Conrad Kickert
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
Legendary Motown Funk Brother Paul Riser On Playing With Stevie Wonder & How The Music Biz Has Changed
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...
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Michigan To Begin Collecting Sales Tax For Online Purchases
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Thursday that requires large online retailers in Michigan to collect and remit the state’s 6% sales tax starting October 1. The law is expected to bring in about $60 million a year. Traditional retailers, who have long advocated for the “Main Street Fairness”...
Comedy Central Orders “Detroiters” Pilot Starring Two Detroit Natives
Comedy Central is planning to put Detroit on the airwaves with a pilot order to Detroiters, a comedy executive produced by former Saturday Night Live star Jason Sudeikis and SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels’ company Broadway Video. Detroiters fittingly stars two Detroit natives: Sam Richardson (Veep) and SNL writer...
10 Historic Detroiters You Should Know
The history of Detroit is complex and colorful, including people from different classes, nationalities, and races. You’ve probably heard names like Ford and Cadillac, but there are many more who make up the fabric of our past. Many of the people who influenced the city were born in other...
WATCH: Detroit Churches From The 1800s Like You've Never Seen Them Before
One of Detroit’s best features is our architecture. This video is more than a year old, but it’s starting to make the rounds and we’d thought we’d share because in so many cases the religious architecture (churches) in Detroit are amazing. HelloAerial, a drone company out...
Buddy's Wins Award For Tastiest Pizza In North America
Buddy’s Pizza won the Chowzter award for “Tastiest Pizza in North America,” and they made this little video about Buddy’s to explain why they won. It also gives a mini-crash course in Buddy’s history, and features the original location on 6 mile and Conant. For those of...
QUICK TIP: See The Best of Detroit And Save Money With The D Discount Pass
Love visiting Detroit’s cultural attractions? Most readers of this blog near and far we think do. But also want to save money? Check out what we found. It’s called the D Discount Pass from the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. It’s the only pass that lets...
Playful Art Exhibit Opens Friday: It's Like Toys In Here
In a time that celebrates Detroit’s abstract city canvas, Detroit Artist’s Market welcomes the exhibition “It’s Like Toys In Here.” The show toys with the idea that playfulness isn’t frivolous, but an exercise in dealing with potentially serious subjects. It also brings a great room of...
BUZZ: 10 Reveals From The 2015 NAIAS In Detroit
The North American International Auto Show is in town, and one of the most anticipated things about it is the reveals. It’s a fashion show for the auto enthusiast, where Detroit is to motorized transportation what Paris is to clothing. So here are 10 of the highlighted reveals that...
"Cardiovista: Detroit Street Photography" Focuses The Lens On The Heartbeat Of The City
For many years, architects, philosophers and writers have pictured cities as human bodies; imagining the traffic, pedestrians, and signage all to have beating hearts and veins as do humans. University of Michigan-Dearborn Assistant Professor of Art History Nadja Rottner writes that this metaphor of the city as a human body...
What To Do In The D: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of January 15 - 18
With the holidays fading away into the rearview, we are struck once again to find things to do in the Metro Detroit Region. It’s time to come out of our winter caves and shake off those winter blues. Here’s your weekly list of some cool cultural (and indoor)...
25 Acres In Southwest Detroit Sold, To Become Logistics Center With 228 Jobs
The RACER trust, which was formed to deal with land left over from the General Motors bankruptcy in 2011, has apparently put some more of that land to work. This time, 25 acres in Southwest Detroit, just off of Michigan Avenue. A statement says that the buyers, General Development and...
Strathmore Hotel Built In 1924 To Come Back To Life, 40% Of Units To Be Affordable
For more than a decade, the Strathmore Hotel on West Alexandrine has sat empty. Around it, Midtown has started to flourish. Great Lakes Coffee is across the street. On the same block is the Union Street restaurant, and within steps is the heart of a revitalized midtown. The vacant eight...
25 Detroit Projects Figure Prominently As Knight Cities Challenge Finalists
Detroiters have long made it clear that they love their city and want the best for it, and the pride and commitment that is so indicative of Detroit’s residents paid off in the Knight Cities Challenge. Today the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced 126 finalists in...
WATCH: How Does Living Wage Fast Food Joint Moo Cluck Moo Make It Work?
Moo Cluck Moo is not your typical burger joint. They pay employees $15 an hour, which is considered a fair living wage. As a result, the employee turnover is low, and the employees care about the food that they serve. Interestingly enough, the Wagyu beef burger that they serve is...
WATCH: A Mini-Doc on Detroit's Land Use Featuring Community Push
Remember the project called Community Push? They did an incredible thing by restoring the Wigle Recreation Center area into a skate park called “The Wig” for local kids. With a little bit of money, they made a big difference in the neighborhood. However, the land was sold by the city...
Inspired by Detroit: Shades Apparel Collection Launched
There’s no denying that Detroit is a unique city with a rich, colorful history, and now some of the most iconic symbols of its street art are available for a limited time. Antonio “Shades” Agee, one of Detroit’s best known street artists, has partnered with MyLocker to create...
Here's How To Get A Free Ride This Week Thanks To Uber And Cadillac
The North American International Auto Show will have thousands upon thousands descend upon the D over the next few weeks, but it doesn’t come without benefits. Starting tomorrow on Monday and running through Friday the 16th of January, you’ll be able to grab a free 15 minute Uber...
Schadenfreude: Poetic Justice For Dallas Cowboys As They Lose On Controversial Call
What goes around comes around, right? The Detroit Lions took to Twitter after the Cowboys 26-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers, and there’s definitely a little bit of schadenfreude for the Detroit Lions and they (and their fans) took that to Twitter, along with plenty of references to...