Business
Openings and closings and updates around businesses, restaurants, retail, service providers and more.
On today's episode I talked with Sam Cerwin, co-founder of BeReworn, about the importance of community and sustainability.
We discuss the ways her platform connects people to swap clothing and other goods, how that
A litte Townie Talk with Fletcher Sharpe...
Topic timestamps:
02:10 Fletcher appears on One Detroit and talks about the hug that broke barriers in baseball
04:28 - Seva is closing. We
I spotted that the retail space at 1425 Woodward in downtown Detroit is getting a new chapter.
Free People is an Urban Outfitters brand, focusing on bohemian fashion for women. There is a store in the Somerset Collection in Troy.
What is Free People? From their website:
Free People, a specialty lifestyle brand, serves as the destination for those who embrace creativity, inclusivity, and individuality. In support of their growing global community, Free People crafts and curates an expansive collection of apparel, accessories, shoes, swim, vintage and small business goods, and beauty – all in the name of Creative Spirit.
I don't have an opening date for you yet.
What does it take to become a cheesemonger? What are some of the best cheeses right now? Where can you try some of this stuff?
Zach Berg from Mongers' Provisions stopped by to talk about
On today's episode we talk about how a new high-speed rail project in Canada could eventually connect up with Detroit, we react to your feedback on the stores and restaurants you'd like to see in
Happy Valentine's Day! Jer and Devon made it into the studio through the snow to record something for just for you.
On the show:
- 0:55 - 4:37: Valentine's Day weekend plans, early
"Father Forgive Me" will be located in the former garage space of The Shepherd Detroit, adjacent to ALEO on Parkview. [Instagram with more pictures]
The venture comes from the hospitality group behind Standby, Deluxx Fluxx, and The Skip.
Interior design will be handled by Holly Jonsson Studio.
Plans include using The Shepherd's outdoor spaces, with programming aimed at fostering community engagement through art, culture, and conversation. You can follow them on social media here.
The Shepherd is a church that's been converted into a community, arts and entertainment space.
9 Things to Know for February 12, 2025
Detroit's three casinos reported $104.8 million in total revenue for January 2025, with $102.3 million from table games and slots, and $2.5 million from retail sports betting. [MGCB]
Gaming revenue at MGM and MotorCity was up more than 12% each, while Greektown was down 2%.
MGM led the market with 48% share, followed by MotorCity at 30% and Hollywood Casino at Greektown at 22%.
The casinos showed overall growth compared to January 2024, with table games and slots revenue increasing by 8.9%, while contributing more than $20 million in combined taxes and payments to the state of Michigan and the city of Detroit.