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Business

Openings and closings and updates around businesses, restaurants, retail, service providers and more.

We're on the eve of expected 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico going into effect. Michigan and Metro Detroit's economies are deeply tied to international trade — whether it's the automotive and manufacturing sectors or our

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

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Free People is coming to downtown Detroit

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
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A new cocktail bar is coming this spring to Detroit's east side

"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.

📸 Rendering by Kevin Stover for Holly Jonsson Studio

Interior design will be handled by Holly Jonsson Studio.

📸 Rendering by Kevin Stover for 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.