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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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Citizen Yoga Is Looking To Not Just Serve The City, But Also Connect With It
Kacee Must is a natural for Detroit – she’s the kind of business person who knows her customers by name. Well, it’s more than that. The owner of Citizen Yoga, which opened today inside “The Z,” calls them her students. These are the people who come to her classes...
Pro Tip: Here's How To Handle Parking At A Broken Meter In Detroit
Back when parking tickets in Detroit were a mere $20, or $10 if paid within ten days, parking in legal ambiguity was not such a risky move. On busy days, getting a ticket was a deal compared to parking in many of the downtown lots. Since the dawn of the...
Meet Detroit's New Buses: First Seven Hit The Streets In Two Weeks
Detroit’s aging and banged-up bus fleet is about to get a much needed boost. The seven buses hitting the streets in the next two weeks are being equipped with security cameras inside and out. All of the new coaches will replace older ones that are far beyond their useful...
Karmanos Cancer Institute Receives $5.3 Million Grant For Continued Research
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in midtown Detroit is a unique organization. It’s the only hospital in Michigan to focus exclusively on battling cancer, and it’s one of only 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive care centers in the United States. Karmanos is dedicated to preventing, detecting, treating,...
Soon to Open in the GAR Building, Republic Makes National List of Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings
Eater.com, the parent site of Eater Detroit has included the soon to open “Republic” in a list of the 33 most anticipated restaurant openings of 2015. Listed not by rank but in alphabetical order by city, the list chooses restaurants that are being opened by highly regarded chefs and...
LOOK: Michigan Gets 7 New Shark Residents
The Great Lakes are known for a lot of aquatic life, but one thing you are not going to see much of are Nurse, Blacknose or Bonnethead sharks! Well today in Auburn Hills, the Detroit region had a total of seven new shark residents move in. Why are the sharks...
Check Out These Visualizations Of Where Detroit Bikes, Runs and Walks
Here’s where Metro Detroiters work out, and the cities that are the most active, but with the story told through visualized data. How was this made? The app RunKeeper took a sample of 1.5 million runs, walks and bike rides across the country and then mapped them as...
The 2015 North American International Auto Show Promises To Amaze
The final stages of preparation for the 27th annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the premiere automotive conventions in the world, are underway in Detroit. In the past, the auto show has been the place where global manufacturers introduce new products, and the lineup for the 2015...
You Can Help Keep Homeless Feet Warm in Winter Through Art Van’s “Shoe-In” Drive
Plummeting temperatures and intermittent snowfall can turn any city into a winter wonderland, but they can be extremely dangerous for the homeless. To help keep Michiganders in need warm, Warren-based Art Van Furniture is partnering with Cass Community Social Services during the month of January to collect boots and shoes....
POLL: Has The Cupcake Craze Crashed?
What started as a baking hobby for Pam Turkin quickly became a successful cupcake business. However, whether or not that success is here to stay remains to be seen. Turkin, the founder of Livonia-based Just Baked, is closing all but four of the company’s shops. The franchise locations in...
Southwest Detroit Was Originally Springwells Township (With Lots Of Maps)
Southwest Detroit and Springwells are suddenly in the forefront of conversation again, thanks to this Metro Times article diving into the work that a group called Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI) and some others are doing in a part of Southwest Detroit. We at Daily Detroit found it interesting that the...
Detroit Zoo Attendance Exceeds 1.3 Million In 2014
For the ninth consecutive year the Detroit Zoo’s annual attendance exceeds one million, with 1,363,949 guests in 2014, up from 1,304,114 in 2013. More than 100,000 guests came for “Wild Lights” which is the Detroit Zoo’s annual holiday light display presented by Bank...
Dilla's Delights Are Detroit's Doughnuts
For all the Detroit foodies hungry for a food adventure, try as many Dilla’s Delights doughnut flavors as you can in a single day. These doughnuts are a common denominator that tie together some of Detroit’s neighborhoods. In Midtown, home to the erudite Detroit Institute of Arts and...
Go Comedy! Brings "ROBOCOP The Musical" To Life At The City Theatre
Robocop is one of the brands that people readily associate with Detroit, so why not lampoon it? In that vein, the Go Comedy! Improv Theater is presenting ROBOCOP! The Musical at the City Theatre from Thursday, February 19 through Sunday, March 1, 2015. What is ROBOCOP! The Musical? It is...
Detroit Selected To Host World Youth Bowling Championship in 2018
Detroit will echo with the thunderous sounds of bowling balls smashing into pins in 2018 as the city plays host to the World Youth Championships. The kid-oriented tournament is the product of World Bowling, which is working with the Detroit Sports Commission (DSC) to make it a reality. “Bowling has...
OnStar Doubles Down On The Connected Car With New Services
As much as Detroiters are gearing up for the North American International Auto Show at Cobo in just a couple of weeks, Detroit-area companies are also making news at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. OnStar is no exception. You may have 4G LTE service for your cell...
WATCH: Witness Rays Of Hope In Detroit
This time lapse video is a visual feast and shows some of the best of Detroit. Originally produced after the North American International Auto Show (it is almost that time of year again), this video called “On The Road: Witnessing Rays Of Hope In Detroit” is starting to make the...
City of Detroit Warming Centers Are Now Open To Help Those In Need
This week brings some of the lowest temperatures Detroit has seen this winter, which can be especially dangerous for the homeless population or those without heat. In order to create warming centers to help provide food and shelter to persons who are homeless and do not frequent existing homeless shelters...