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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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OPINION: I Am The Wife Of A White Cop Who Polices A Black Neighborhood In Detroit
My husband and I both work in public service in different capacities. My career is in the nonprofit sector; his is in law enforcement. We both work in Detroit. A few years ago, I represented my then-organization at a “Communities in Action Annual Convening” held by the Kellogg Foundation. The...
Two Minutes With Punch Bowl Social Beverage Director Patrick Williams
We spent a couple of minutes with Patrick Williams, the beverage director of one of Detroit’s hottest new spots to come to town, Punch Bowl Social. Daily Detroit: Where do you come from? How did end up at Punch Bowl Social? Patrick Williams: We’re based out of Denver....
WATCH: Detroit's Super Business Girl - Asia Newson
“Detroit is a wonderful place. It’s been a lot of negative things on the news, but Detroit is still a great place to start a business.” Asia Newson is an 11-year-old Detroiter who could sell ice to an Eskimo. She has an excellent pitch, and uses that skill and...
7 Greens Brings "Farm To Fork" Fresh Salads To The Downtown Lunch Scene
It’s a fact that there are plenty of unhealthy food options in Detroit. We’ve got coney dogs, burgers, barbecue, and pizza aplenty. Kelly Schaeffer-Janssen was thinking along these same lines when she came up with the idea for 7 greens, a “farm to fork” salad shop in Downtown...
Your City 5: What To Do This Weekend Of Dec. 12
The City 5 is here again, just in time to set you up nicely for this very holiday-ish weekend. Check this list out to help you get your shopping done in style, celebrate the opening of a great new restaurant, or do a good deed by having a good time...
Building! Building! Little Caesars HQ Gets An Upgrade
Eight stories will soon be rising in Downtown Detroit, and they’re going to belong to the most-known Motor City pizza empire, Little Caesars. The 205,000 square-foot building will more than double in size the world headquarters that currently resides in the historic Fox Theatre. It’ll only be...
The Fabled Tom's Tavern Makes List Of 8 Grittiest Dive Bars in America
Tom’s Tavern is certainly a peculiar little saloon. You can find Tom’s near Wyoming and 7 Mile Road. But don’t let the abandoned shack-like appearance fool you … it’s still very much open. In fact, the place is 86 years old and has survived more than its...
Rubbed In Corktown: Pleased To Meat You
Across the street from Slow’s BBQ is Rubbed, a sandwich and charcuterie restaurant for Detroit’s hungry, a perfect foil for the apathy of places like Subway and Quiznos. Everything about the place screams character, from the unique furnishings Rubbed co-owner Abbey Markell curated from Detroit auctions and yard...
POLL: Should Bars In Michigan Be Open Until 4 a.m.?
A bill that has made it through the Michigan State Senate would allow cities the option, in their central business districts (those with Downtown Development Authorities … some examples include downtown Detroit, Royal Oak or Grand Rapids) to allow their bars to be open until 4 a.m. Under the proposed...
What Will Detroit Do With Garner And Brown?
Obviously the history, social fabric, and current issues facing Detroit as a region make it ripe for discussion around the Eric Garner and Michael Brown incidents. Detroit has had not one, but three race riots in its history. The most recent being in 1967, occurred when white police raided a...
Here's Your Chance To Blow Up A Metro Detroit Skyscraper
The North Park Plaza in Southfield near Nine Mile and Southfield Road has seen better days. So much so that the 17 story, 340,000 square foot building is about to be demolished on Sunday, December 14 (weather permitting). But there’s a twist. A fun twist that would be...
10 Shows This Winter That Will Give You Instant Nostalgia
Post-Hardcore. Ska. Screamo. Pop-Punk. Emo. Alternative Rock. For many, those words defined the lifestyle we lived in the early 2000’s. As much as we may miss the days where we just got by on the pure emotions found in our favorite lyrics, these bands are still up to some...
This Week in Football: Brady Hoke Gets Canned
With the calendar turning to December and winter officially upon us, a lot is happening in the football landscape of the Great Lakes State. The Detroit Lions are battling for a Division title and a playoff birth under Jim Caldwell in his first year as the teams head coach. The...
LOOK: The Somerset Collection's CityLoft Returns To Downtown In Holiday Style
Holiday shopping is looking to make a comeback in downtown Detroit. The Somerset Collection CityLoft returns this year in a new larger location on the first floor of the First National National Building at 660 Woodward Avenue, adjacent to Campus Martius. That’s a move as last year, the City...
Noel Night Is Back: Bolder, Bigger And More Brilliant Than Ever Before
Here’s the first rule of Noel Night: There’s no way you can see it all. There is just too much to this annual Detroit tradition for an individual to take in during this singular night. And that’s OK, says Annmarie Borucki, Special Projects Manager for Midtown Detroit,...
The City 5: Things To Do In Detroit The Week of Dec. 1
Glad to see you’ve made it through Turkey Day. We re-launched the City 5 last week. In case you missed that during the holiday fervor, the City 5 are our suggestions to go check out the rest of the week and weekend in Detroit. Some of the events might...
OPINION: You Don’t Know $%^& About Shinola - It’s The Beginning Of Fashion Manufacturing In Detroit
If there is one thing I’ve learned in my lifetime, it’s that you can’t please everyone. And based on the comments generated from online news stories, there are some people who will never be pleased. I like to think that a proper education would help to enlighten...
Historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Gets A Helping Hand From Apprenticeship Program
When you’re 110 years old, you might need some maintenance too. At the historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, students from the “Access for All” apprenticeship training program have been building walls, assisting in installing windows, and helping with other aspects of restoration and getting job training at the same...