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...
Detroit is best known for cars and Motown, but that’s not all the city’s given the world. Detroit’s past is peppered with plenty of firsts and great innovations, proving there is more to the city than meets the eye. Take a look at these Detroit facts, and...
When Christina York and Marjorie Knepp arrived at Startup Weekend Detroit, they weren’t sure what to expect. The pair ventured to the Grand Circus co-working space that was hosting the event looking to make something happen. At first, they were told their idea, involving augmented reality, was too hard....
“What I really like about Detroit is the old architecture, the old buildings. It’s like a whole piece in itself.” – Evan Rossell With more than 90,000 plays, apparently folks thought this one interesting. This mini-documentary called “Nothing Stops Detroit” features Californian Evan Rossell and is by Riley Blakeway....
Humans of New York was a passion project created by Brandon Stanton, with the original goal of trying to take a picture of everybody he could in New York, and create a exhaustive catalogue of photo portraits. What happened was that he began discovering their stories during the process and...
Darkness still covered Detroit as the volunteers approached the costuming building for America’s Thanksgiving Parade, which for the other 364 days out of the year serves as the Wayne State University student center. At that moment, my thoughts were far from the fact that 148 television markets would have...
It’s a sense of pride. A feeling of triumph. A shared dream for all to see and to celebrate. There’s something about the stamp of hand-made in Detroit that develops a product into more than just a material good … it’s a craft made to signify a city...
If you love food, it’s a great time to be in the Metro Detroit area. Over the past few years there has been an explosion of new eateries, from high-end restaurants to food trucks, offering any kind of fare you can imagine. This is fertile ground for the culinary...
Holiday shopping is an American tradition. Looking for the best deals, people line up around stores on Black Friday to get at the goods. But what if you want to support local businesses? How about a gift that’s unique where not everyone is going to have it? Something that...
Construction on the M1-Rail streetcar has cleared a benchmark. Phase one in the Central Business District between Campus Martius Park and Grand Circus Park is done just in time for America’s Thanksgiving Parade and will open to traffic after the completion of the festivities. “With the exception of some...
Welcome to the City 5 weekly event round up. This week we’re bringing you a smattering from around the metro area, and we’re delivering it a little bit early because of the short holiday week. For more details on the event such as exact times and locations, click...
A big discussion online in Detroit right now is highlighted in this segment (we’ve embedded the episode below and you can watch it here) from Flashpoint on WDIV-TV4. They invited two bloggers on the show who have opposing viewpoints on perception Detroit’s recent economic developments. Both guests wrote...
Located in Livonia, Salle d’Etroit is a robust fencing club with six electric strips and enough space to hold a tournament. The club is equipped to teach anyone with little to no experience, ages 6 to 60-plus. “You don’t have to be the fastest or the most athletic...
Andrey Douthard had a vision of starting a record store and label. At 28, he’s another one of the Detroit-epreneurs that is trying to make something go in a city where it’s not always the easiest. We caught up with him at their opening, and this is that...
Detroiters love a deal. And it’s even better when it’s a warm way to shuttle from one part of downtown to another. Thanks to Michelin (yes, the tire company) the Detroit People Mover will be free for all for the entire day of Thanksgiving. “Michelin has several great...
Race in Detroit is a very touchy topic. After all, we’ve had a series of events over the history of our city and region where race has become a flashpoint, and lives and property were destroyed. That’s why when a tipster sent us this tweet, we were kind...
“Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.” – Mother Teresa As the holidays approach we find ourselves reminded of how important it is to share and to give. While there are many great ways to volunteer throughout the year, these are some of...
Today the Boll Family YMCA opened the cornerstone of the old YMCA building that was laid on Saturday, April 11, 1908 at, according to the documents, four in the afternoon. As custom for the time, they included a newspaper from the day, brochures, bibles, and more. Later that year, not...
The Buffalo Bills and New York Jets will not be playing their scheduled game on Sunday, November 23 at Ralph Wilson stadium in Orchard Park, New York due to record snowfalls. The game will instead be played at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday night. The relocated game will not...