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Take a look at the first Raising Cane's in Metro Detroit

The location is in Canton, at Ford Road and Sheldon, between the Walgreen's and Firestone Complete Auto Care.

You know the hype is real when people camp overnight in the cold for your chicken fingers.

These Raising Cane's fans waited overnight for the grand opening. (left to right: Henry Cox; Patrice Austin; Joshua Cox)

Brothers Henry and Joshua Cox camped outside the door starting at 7pm on Monday night. Patrice Austin joined shortly after.

The grand opening was well organized, and the staff wasn't phased by the crowds. Everyone got their food quickly.

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My first impression of The Box Combo.

Raising Cane's has a simple, fast-casual menu. This isn't a Michelin star - this is on the go, and you get good value for what you pay. I'm into the One Cane's Sauce.

The coleslaw was a solid B+. I am Polish, and we like to pickle and ferment foods.

The coleslaw could have been a little stronger, and I would have liked some more spices, but that is a personal preference. The cabbage had plenty of dressing while maintaining some crunch.

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Although a chain, they included local flair. There was a decorative piece from Ford, a Plymouth-Canton marching band jacket, and even a Willow Run Airport pennant flag. That is a nice touch to make residents feel comfortable dining at the restaurant.

Raising Cane's is at 44218 Ford Road in Canton.

Today's Daily Detroit all-local podcast is in three parts - 

  • Detroit might return to the WNBA, thanks to a star-studded lineup of heavy hitters in sports and business. We discuss.
  • Jack Flaherty returns to
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A new video looks inside Detroit's abandoned historic Slovak home

Detroit's Slovak Home was once a vibrant community hub for Eastern European immigrants.

As the This Building Matters channel tells it, it was built in the 1920s, it hosted dances, meetings, and UAW gatherings.

Later, it became a bar — among other uses. It had a bowling alley, as well.

Now, the building sits in a state of decay, its roof damaged, floors collapsing, a reminder of a changing neighborhood and the loss of the Slovak community’s influence as it moved to the suburbs.

This is of personal interest as I'm part Slovak, and my family was very involved in union work. When I drive by it, it's one of those buildings that if I had infinite money I'd figure out a way to save. Here's more on it.

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Confirmed: Local stars and business heavy hitters are teamed up to bring the WNBA back to Motor City

A powerhouse group of investors including Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp, General Motors CEO Mary Barra, Lions Quarterback Jared Goff and NBA legends Grant Hill and Chris Webber are backing a formal bid along with Pistons owner Tom Gores to return the WNBA to Detroit. [NBA]

The proposal includes plans for a new practice facility, headquarters, and youth sports complex, with games to be played at Little Caesars Arena.

If successful, it would be a homecoming for the league — Detroit's previous WNBA team, the Shock, won three championships and set attendance records during its 1998-2009 run.

Although there’s not a price tag in the press release, Toronto’s newest team cost $115 million, with $50 million of it being an expansion fee.

The bid has already secured political support from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.

We’ll be talking about this more on Monday’s Daily Detroit podcast, so don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to shows.

In this episode, Jer talks with Dena Walker, the manager, and Mickey Lyons, a frequent guest and local historian, about the iconic Detroit bar, The Old Miami.

Celebrating its 45th anniversary, The Old Miami is

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Detroit might be returning to the WNBA

That’s according to a credible report by Vincent Goodwill in Yahoo! News that Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has put in a bid for a Women’s National Basketball Association squad.

Those who have been around a minute might remember the Detroit Shock — they won three titles before moving to Tulsa in 2010 — and set an attendance record for the time.

We called for the return in the spring of last year on our podcast. You can listen to the conversation, it starts at about the 11:15 mark.

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Work is underway remodeling Detroit's Capitol Park

As you can see in the video below, a major overhaul of the triangle-shaped park has gotten started in earnest, with work to be completed in the summer. Businesses will remain open.

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This one has been a long time coming. Big parts of a plan from 2017 will be put into place. Historically, the park had more green space and was more welcoming than the current design.

Rendering via the Downtown Detroit Partnership

What's coming? The Downtown Detroit Partnership says:

  • Softening the park by adding new gardens
  • Permeable surfacing (it allows water to go through instead of pool or have to be handled by sewer systems)
  • Expansion of the dog park and lawn
  • A new canopy of trees

If you're looking for some Capitol Park history, may I suggest this link on the monument to Michigan's first governor.

Our latest episode of what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We talk about a ton of things - from trying Vecino and an Archery cafe, to visiting an old favorite in

In this episode of Daily Detroit, I talk with Dan Horn, Vice President of Mobility for Franco Integrated Communications, about the impact of conferences and events in Detroit and Metro Detroit. 

We explore