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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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Historic Lee Plaza life?; COVID through Christmas; Sandhill Crane saved
Plus Gilbert is spending money on Detroit's east riverfront
Building up Detroit's creative energy from the inside
Plus U of M has a pair of major projects in the city; The Lexus Velodrome deflates; And answers start to come about the Southwest Detroit ground shift
Historic building saved; Feds send med staff; FEMA declares flood plain
We've made it through Turkey Day
Mort Crim's search for truth
Today’s feature conversation is with longtime journalist and inspiration for the Ron Burgundy character in “Anchorman,” Mort Crim. In his most recent book, “Anchored: A journalist’s search for truth.” Crim takes readers through a lifetime of journeys and stories that will resonate you no matter your profession or...
Your Daily Detroit for November 14, 2021
It's Sunday and it has been snowing
In-Depth on Detroit City FC joining the USL Championship (ft. Fletcher Sharpe)
It’s official. Le Rouge is part of the USL Championship. It’s a big day for Detroit sports, as Detroit City FC joins the second tier of pro soccer in America. So what does that mean? What are some of the details of the deal? Keyworth changes? How about...
Rumorcast: Detroit City FC to join USL Championship?
Big rumors broke today about Detroit City FC leaving NISA and possibly going to the USL Championship. This could have major implications for the team and the region as stepping up will bring in more fans, more revenue, more TV coverage and change up who they’re playing after eight...
Your Daily Detroit for Friday, November 5, 2021
The Grand Prix is coming back downtown for real, a championship team to help heal your wounded sports hearts, and more
Unpacking the 2021 Detroit Election + what's next (ft. Chase Cantrell)
So what’s next after the Detroit municipal election? Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan won 3 out of every 4 votes for office. Does the bar go higher on him? What about the brand-new council, with mostly new faces and a more progressive viewpoint? What are the things the city needs...
Psychedelics, Reparations and Funded Initiatives on Detroit's 2021 ballot
There are three ballot proposals – E, R, and S. One deals with Entheogenic plants; another, to create a reparations task force, and finally, allow for voters to have initiatives that include a financial appropriation (money) to make them happen. To unpack what they actually do, Eric Lupher from the non-partisan...
Your Daily Detroit for Thursday, October 28, 2021
The guy who used to look out for corruption gets charged with corruption; but on the bright side, there's a cool initiative to expand soccer in Detroit this weekend.
Hector Santiago wants to represent District 6 on Detroit City Council
Hector Santiago is a candidate for Detroit City Council to represent District 6. Sprawling from most of the west of greater downtown Detroit, down the riverfront to Fort and Outer Drive, and up again to Oakman Boulevard and Grand River. It’s probably one of Detroit’s most diverse districts,...
How to help Afghan refugees resettle in Metro Detroit (ft. Kelli Dobner)
Our feature conversation with with Kelli Dobner of Samaritas. He organization is looking to raise funds to help 350 Afghan refugees in Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids get a footing while they restart their lives. More: https://www.samaritas.org/refugee-crisis Also, I share a quick thing to know and...
The details on Apple's new developer academy in Detroit (ft. Alisha Johnson)
Apple has opened a new iOS and App developer academy here in Detroit with the goal of bringing in a thousand students a year across their programs. It’s part of their Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, with the goal to help address systemic racism and expand opportunities for communities...
HBCU to reopen in Detroit; Towing changes; DCFC's Black Star Initiative + more
It is a busy show today! 01:13 – The Pensole Lewis School of Business and Design will be Michigan’s only HBCU. The school is the brainchild of Dr. D’Wayne Edwards and we caught up for a few minutes and tell the story of how this project that not...
All the things Detroit City FC
Today, Fletcher Sharpe talks all the things Detroit City FC. From the drubbing Le Rouge gave to New Amsterdam (and their goalie situation), to a 0-0 draw, we cover the on the field play. Then we get into a piece in Sports Illustrated focusing on the club and giving it...