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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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A Time Capsule From Detroit In 1908 Was Opened Today And This Is What They Found
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...
Bills v. Jets Game Moves To Ford Field Due to Record Snowfall in Buffalo
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...
Selden Standard Raises The Standard Of Dining In Midtown
Turning up Second avenue from Selden, which has recently become a two-way street, vehicles parked tightly on either side of the road were shepherded by a security car in the middle lane with its orange beacon light rotating slowly. It’s a welcome measure for the patrons of Selden Standard,...
Detroit Takes A First Step Toward City-Sponsored Car Insurance
Anyone who lives in the D knows that car insurance rates are higher than the surrounding suburbs (over and above the State of Michigan being one of the most expensive states in the nation for auto insurance and Metro Detroiters paying 165% more than the national average). One way to...
UPDATE: "The Wig" Skatepark Put on Hold, City Unexpectedly Sells Recreation Center
Yesterday we posted about “The Wig,” a skatepark being brought to fruition by Community Push and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Today, the fundraising campaign has been suspended indefinitely because the City of Detroit has sold the Wigle Recreation Center to developers, which apparently has been the goal for the...
Gilbert Buys Compuware Building, Meridian Health To Move In
It’s been rumored for awhile, and now it’s finally happened. Dan Gilbert has purchased the Compuware building, a structure that helped kick off the recent wave of revival in downtown Detroit. Built on land purchased from the city for $1, The 15 story Compuware building opened in 2003....
WATCH: A Vision For A Skatepark In Detroit (And How You Can Help Make It Happen)
The group Community Push adopted the Wigle Recreation Center park over the summer. They adopted the park at 801 Selden in Midtown from the Detroit’s Parks and Recreation Department and are turning it into a community skate park. The skate park, which will attract local skateboarders, bmxers, and inline...
Stafford Sets Record For Fastest In NFL History To 20,000 Passing Yards
Matthew Stafford has bested Dan Marino as the quarterback who was the fastest (in number of games) to passing 20,000 yards. He’s already the Lions career leader in passing yards. Dan Marino had previously reached the mark in 74 games, then Kurt Warner in 76 games and Peyton...
Home Ownership In Metro Detroit Amongst The Most Affordable In Nation
While home affordability is on the decline across most of the nation, in Metro Detroit, we’re one of the few places you can make the median income ($51,000) and afford a house at the median price ($149,000) according to a recent report. Detroit is fourth most affordable...
10 Family Things To Do In Metro Detroit This Winter
Entertaining your kids over the winter season doesn’t have to revolve around playing in the snow every day or staying inside and watching Frozen for the 26th time. There are plenty of activities you and your family can do in Detroit, both indoors and outdoors. Banish any winter boredom...
Don't Like The Change Coming To Detroit? Get Involved
“The city needs the suburbs…and, like it or not…the suburbs need the city.” – Me, almost four years ago Before I even clicked “publish” on this one, I knew people are going to get upset about it. Don’t care. Just like every Don’t Be That Guy article...
Small Business Saturday Video Shows Why You Should Shop in Detroit
In 2010 American Express founded Small Business Saturday to encourage more people to shop at small businesses around the country on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The day has turned into a movement of sorts, and it’s something that resonates in Detroit’s small business community. This video helps illustrate...
Detroit Lions Team Up With Hatch Detroit to Fund Six Retail Competition Alumni
Thanks to funding from the Detroit Lions, six Hatch Detroit alumni businesses have been awarded grants to improve their business or get closer to opening their storefronts. Detroiters often talk about a lack of retail options, and the goal with this program is to expand and increase the number of...
PHOTOS: Veterans Day Parade In Detroit
The 9th Annual Veterans Day Parade in Detroit, which was held on Saturday, November 8 drew more than 3,100 participants. This year the parade was a special commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The parade went from the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 down Woodward...
WATCH: Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas Step Into National TV Spotlight With "Sorry I Stole Your Man"
It’s a good thing to see Detroit artists break out into the national scene. Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas, as we told you a little about yesterday, appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman last night. Although she’s not new to our local music scene, she isn’...
Pure Nerdery: Google Teams Up With Pure Michigan To Put Travel Destinations On Street View
Can’t quite make it out to one of Michigan’s picturesque places? Want a little sample of what you might see before you go? Well, now, Google Street View is going to have a whole lot of important and notable Michigan destinations in it. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation...
WATCH: 39 Years Later, Remembering The Edmund Fitzgerald
The story of the Edmund Fitzgerald is one of the seminal tales of the Great Lakes. When she was launched, the Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest ship on the Great Lakes. Add to that a “DJ Captain” who would play music day or night while going through the straits of...
Detroit, It's Time To Write The Next Chapter
On Friday, Judge Steven Rhodes announced he will confirm Detroit’s bankruptcy plan. It is the start of a new era for the Motor City. And it is a major milestone in accelerating the recovery underway in our largest city and our state. The bankruptcy relieves the city of more...