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The Belle Isle Conservancy unveils a new brand identity, a longtime Detroit spot is going on pause after three decades, what might be next for Detroit's media landscape (and more)
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Plus 100,000 coats, time is running out to see the Motown Museum (for now).. and more.

Jer and Norris talk Detroit nightlife nostalgia and a viral TGI Fridays "club" promo, a wild DDOT discipline case, where auto trends are really heading in 2026, and Jer's feature in Hour Detroit on Michigan

Today’s episode is all about Detroit sandwich culture, community, and the power of sharing good food with good people.

I’m joined in studio by Carlos Parisi, the mind behind Sandwich Week, for a

Welcome to Friday! This is your Daily Detroit sharing What's Next, What's Now and What Matters in the Motor City. Devon O'Reilly and Jer are your hosts and today's bucket of topics include:

  • Detroit development
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The Butcher's Brasserie on Riopelle in Eastern Market has swung their doors open
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"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory" - Leonard Nimoy

A craft cocktail bar with a ton of accolades (and appreciative fans) in Detroit's Midtown is closing after 8 years. 

In this in-depth conversation with founding partner Dr. Kevin Peterson, (we've embedded the audio

Norris and Jer are in... here's the set list of stories around Metro Detroit:

03:35 - General Motors comes in with strong results

08:07 - Hunter House is moving down Woodward

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The Set List: 01:42 - Norris went to the new club, Ora - and the Detroit Free Press Marathon is this weekend. We also discuss the likely closure of One Mic Comedy Club.

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