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Detroit-based pizza purveyor Buddy’s is on the way to opening their second Detroit location and first downtown. So Sven and Jer stopped in to check it out, try some pizzas and chat with their new-ish CEO, Burton Heiss.

Plus:

The end of the licensing agreement between Kid Rock’s Made in Detroit restaurant and Little Caesars Arena has made national news. We give you a rundown on what happened, and then some thoughts.

Also, here’s a map of the 2019 Noel Night festivities. And here’s the Noel Night website.

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A failed back-to-the office push by General Motors (and some other stories) brings back into question the future of the RenCen and raises other concerns about Downtown Detroit. 

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Busy show!

• Devon has the inside line on what’s happening at the old Book Depository in Corktown that Ford is rehabbing
• New kiosks in downtown Detroit bring up the visitor experience
• Marijuana business revenues are having an impact in the region, plus a new legal cannabis social space
• And, we may be getting far closer to having an Apple store in downtown Detroit.

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This is your Daily Detroit recorded on August 21, 2018. Our stories:

- It’s been a tough year for Detroit police and first responders. There have been three deaths on the police force in the line of duty in 2018, and numerous incidents off-duty.

- There’s been an uptick in hit-and-runs in Metro Detroit, with four in the last month.

- The New Mike Ilitch School of Business is set to open on Woodward. Wayne State University and Olympia Development hosted a tour of the building today, and Curbed Detroit has some great photos [Link].

- Wayne State University is opening part of its new Anthony Wayne Drive Apartments on Saturday to new residents. The 11-story, 407-bed building is the first phase of the $111 million housing complex, the university’s largest and priciest.

-  Speaking of pricey housing, rising rent prices and the coming expiration of federal tax credits meant to subsidize affordable housing are raising concerns about the fate of many of Detroit’s low-income residents. Bridge magazine reports that tax credits for some 7,000 apartments and homes are set to end by 2022 [Link]. When they expire, owners can apply to stop setting aside units for low-income residents. 

- Fans of Detroit watering holes of yore, take note: A documentary about the legendary Lindell AC sports bar makes its TV debut Thursday night on Detroit Public Television. It’s called “Meet Me At the Lindell: The Story of America’s First Sports Bar.”

- Detroit Vegan Soul’s fish-free “catfish” platter has been named one of PETA’s Top 10 Vegan Seafood Dishes in the country.

- A 12-year-old Detroit girl is in an intensive care unit due to severe burns on half of her body. On Friday, Timiyah Landers and two of her friends attempted to do the popular “fire challenge” that they had seen on YouTube.

- Detroit Barbers in Corktown will be celebrating National Dog Day this Sunday by hosting Bulldogs, Brews and Beards. The event aims to raise money for the Detroit Bulldog Rescue.

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Some corners of the local internet have been buzzing with debates about whether Sanders' recently re-released hot fudge topping tastes the same as the original.

Jer and Shianne Nocerini take matters into their own hands by conducting a head-to-head taste test between the old and new versions.

They explore the history of Sanders, delve into the differences in ingredients, and share their verdict on which version reigns supreme.

Plus, Shianne talks a bit about what's happening behind the scenes at Daily Detroit and how she'll be on the mic more often now. 

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On your Daily Detroit for Friday, February 19, 2021:

00:37 Michigan's marijuana industry has skyrocketed, with more people employed in the cannabis industry than police; and roughly as many as there are auto mechanics. 

03:23 There's new leadership at the QLINE, and it's a familiar face to Daily Detroit listeners. What are the challenges ahead and when will it get back on the rails?

08:01 Fernando Pallazuelo is falling futher behind at the Packard Plant. His plans were sky high from the beginning, but never found enough funding. We discuss this from earlier this week: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/packard-plant-owner-said-he-would-pay-hundreds-thousands-late-taxes-end-2020-he-hasnt

12:07 Onassis Coney Island in Corktown has closed. What's next? And Corktown changed alot in decade - including becoming less, well, Irish among other things.

14:57 There's a new speakeasy in town called The Shelby

16:44 Restaurant openings have slowed during the pandemic

On today’s show: Headlines around town including more information on Ford's job cuts, a mystery hearse pulled out of the Detroit river, how Detroit’s stadiums are providing space to help with elections, and Dutch Girl Donuts will reopen.

Then, Brenna Houck from Eater Detroit joins us to talk about the state’s new covid outbreak tracking data and the prospects of restaurants and bars going forward. More: https://detroit.eater.com/21408549/michigan-covid-19-outbreak-reporting-data-industry-setting-restaurants-bars-agriculture-food

From sunny northwest Detroit, this is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Here are your stories for today.

- There’s a $500 million dollar settlement in between Michigan State University and victims of Larry Nassar

- That house that’s asking for millions of dollars by Little Caesars Arena? Well, the city may condemn it

- Plans for a sushi restaurant on the Avenue of Fashion have collapsed

- Heard of Detroit Rock City? Well, now it’s Detroit Vegan City.

- Mackinac Island gets a nod as one of the best places in America to visit this summer.

-And Bike to Work Day is Friday morning.

Whether it’s the Joe Louis Greenway, the Iron Belle Trail, the Detroit Riverfront, East Warren and Morningside or in suburbs like Ferndale - Detroit’s greenway glory days may just be beginning.

Projects discussed are turning into projects developed. And throughout 2022 there’s a lot to follow.

Todd Scott from the Detroit Greenways Coalition joins us to talk about it all and how greenways doing well not only creates a more pleasant peninsula, but could reduce flooding, maintenance costs and more.

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Recorded live from Castalia... a Friday episode of your Daily Detroit.

Devon O'Reilly is back and we talk about everything from details on a large development in Detroit's New Center, to Kate Upton's new canned cocktail, to the launch of a new orange dream Faygo - and would love your ideas how we turn it into a drink. 

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Detroit Future City has a report out to start to understand Detroit's rental housing landscape, and how to make it healthier.

We talk with Detroit Future City's Ashley Clarke and Edward Lynch about it.

Plus, four things to know around town.

Report link: https://detroitfuturecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FINAL-Understanding-the-Rental-Landscape.pdf

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It might surprise you that the 2.1 square miles of Hamtramck is the densest, as far as residents per square mile, of any in the state.

With roots to before 1800, the city has seen a succession of immigrants. founded by French Canadian Commander Jean Francois Hamtramck, the township was settled by people from what we know today as the province of Quebec in Canada.

Since then, it’s become a village of German farmers. And then, with Polish immigrants as the automobile industry rose in the first quarter of the twentieth century.

By 1922, Hamtramck had turned itself into a city to stop it from being annexed by the city of Detroit.

Today, it has a very diverse population, including those germans and poles… African American… and immigrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Yemen, and many more.

it’s also very walkable, unlike most of metro Detroit.

There are corner bars and grocery stores. Churches and mosques. Hardware stores. Community festivals.

Walking the streets of Hamtramck, I see the physical cityscape of Detroit that my grandparents grew up in. One that I’ve only known through photo albums.

Blocks and blocks of duplexes and single-family homes, humming with activity. The delicious smells of a restaurant wafting through the air.

To keep that energy alive, the enclave, surrounded by Detroit and Highland Park, has found strength in diversity.

Their motto has been, literally, “a League of Nations.”

And the city is growing, where most of Metro Detroit is either staying the same or shrinking.

So what’s behind all of this?

After all, in Hamtramck, they don’t have a demolition program like in Detroit. Because they don’t need one. Their buildings are in demand. They’re adding schools instead of closing them. How often on this show are we talking about closures? Even in the most affluent of districts? 

Joining me for a very interesting conversation is City Clerk August Gitschlag and City Councilman Ian Perotta. A tie between the two? August tends bar at Whiskey in the Jar on Friday nights, and Ian owns Trixie's Bar. 

Jer gets a vaccine shot and shares his unofficial tips for fellow city residents and those that work in the city for getting your shot there. 

If you are a city resident or work in the city and want to get a vaccine, please call 313-230-0505. 

If you're in the region, check out this Twitter thread from friend of the pod Ken Haddad over at ClickOnDetroit: https://twitter.com/KenHaddad

Producer Shianne has an announcement of her own you're not going to want to miss! 

Plus, an aperitif topic talking about Joe Louis Arena and how great the space looks now that' it's open (if only for a little while) near the riverfront. If you weren't around from a decade ago, here's a link from 2011 about the issues with old Joe: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/733207-detroit-red-wings-why-joe-louis-arena-needs-to-be-buried

The big news around Detroit today is the groundbreaking on the Monroe Block. That's the two-block site adjacent to Campus Martius where Dan Gilbert and Bedrock plan an $830 million development to add 1.4 million square feet of housing, office, retail and public space.

On today's podcast, we discuss the Monroe Block's colorful history as a theater district, its mostly moribund present and its potentially very exciting future. Gilbert, through Bedrock Detroit, plans to build two new towers — a 35-story office tower, and a 17-story residential building — with a more than 1-acre central courtyard featuring landscaping, seating areas, a catwalk and retail and food amenities. It will incorporate Farmer Street, which bisects the Monroe Block, but close it off to vehicle traffic.

The architects were asked to adhere closely to good urban-design principles. The result is an attempt to connect different downtown districts, bring in a mix of uses and create vibrant open spaces. It’s something that a lot of downtown Detroit still lacks, frankly. Think of the relatively lifeless west side of downtown. Or the sea of surface parking lots that still comprise much of the CBD.

If you are a long time listeners of the show, you know that the far east side of Detroit by the riverfront is near and dear to my heart.

Recently, they've been dealing with flooding and other issues that are a harbinger of what's to come. See, our region has some major infrastructure issues to handle - and there's some big impacts on what will happen going forward if we don't address them now.

Josh Elling is the CEO of Jefferson East, a multi-service neighborhood service organization whose area contains much of Detroit's riverfront east of downtown and Jefferson Chalmers.

I enjoy having him on the show because we get into the details of what's happening on the ground. How we need to deal with water. Changes that may be needed in Detroit's building code to handle a wetter future. A needed seawall. How projects have been impacted. How this all works regionally because the water issue isn't just in one area, but something that impacts all of Metro Detroit. How, if we work together, there can be a lot of hope.

So sure, if you live in the immediate area you'll want to listen. But if you care about communities in southeast Michigan, you'll want to listen, too.

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On today's show for August 9th, 2019:

Up in Royal Oak, there may be a new plan for the site of long-time Italian restaurant that recently closed.

A local brewing magazine, MIBREW, is ceasing publication after a controversial photo spread.

Electric buses are coming to DDOT and SMART.

Detroit bike share service MoGo is getting E-Bikes.

A Pokemon-themed bar is coming to town.

Shianne talks about her trip to the Lobster Pound up in Birmingham.

And Jer and Sven Gustafson try the newly released Stroh’s Detroit Lager before it hits stores. 

On today's show:

00:43 Peter Szatmary from Lake Superior State University joins us to talk about their annual banished words list. Do you use some of these? I know I do: https://www.lssu.edu/traditions/banishedwords/

11:00 Thanks to Fusion Marketing for sponsoring today's episode of Daily Detroit. https://tryfusionmarketing.com/

11:30 Congressional district changes mean that lots of incumbents need to find new places to run, or will have to primary. Rashida Tlaib is going to run in a far less progressive 12th District that now includes Livonia and Westland; Shri Thanedar is looking at running in the 12th that's more moderate with the addition of the Grosse Pointes and lots of downriver; Plus, an Oakland County fight between two Democratic incumbents. And Brenda Lawrence just isn't gonna run in 2022.

13:20 A related issue is the question of state and other districts in Detroit and how they were drawn. A lawsuit has been filed by some Detroit elected officials and others that the new districts don't represent the city well. But some aren't buying that argument. Crossing political lines over 8 Mile is always going to be controversial in this region, and so is the trend of African Americans leaving the city to the suburbs, changing demographics everywhere.

16:12 COVID-19 cases are astronomical in Michigan. The city of Detroit is ramping up testing, and we share how to make an appointment.

17:04 A couple stories about Detroit City Council. There's a new president, Mary Sheffield; and pro tem, James Tate. Plus, some listeners have been finding some council agendas and supporting documents missing. Well, that's because the council changed vendors and at the end of the term the service was switched off in favor of a new one. We have details on the rollout, when, and if you're going to be able to access older docs online.

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Your Daily Detroit podcast for September 5, 2018:

- In order to have more influence on the final law, the Michigan Senate passed two ballot initiatives Wednesday to raise the minimum wage and mandate employers provide sick leave for employees. But they didn’t pass them to make them into law; they passed them to change them and control them.

- The man brought in to help stabilize Detroit’s finances since shortly after the city declared bankruptcy is leaving his post. John Hill will leave his job as the city’s chief financial officer at the end of the year. He was hired back in 2013 by former emergency manager Kevyn Orr during the city’s bankruptcy. Mayor Mike Duggan later persuaded him to stay on longer.

- A couple of gubernatorial endorsements among groups representing police officers have been announced.

- Fiat Chrysler says it has invested more than $30 million in a new facility to develop and test autonomous vehicles and advanced safety technology at its Chelsea Proving Grounds west of Ann Arbor.

- Meanwhile, General Motors is investing $28 million in a new project at its advanced-battery lab at its Tech Center in Warren. In a LinkedIn post, GM chief Mary Barra says the automaker plans to add new test chambers and advanced equipment to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries.

- If you have late fees and warrant costs with tickets in 36th District Court downtown, you’re in luck.

- It’s a sign — or pair of signs, if you will — of the glory days of the Pontiac Silverdome, and you could own them. The Michigan Department of Transportation is auctioning two 7 foot by 14 foot aluminum road signs that have the words “Pontiac Silverdome” on them. And, Sven and Jer share their favorite Silverdome memories.

That's it for today's show. Thanks so much, and if you like the show, find the Daily Detroit podcast in Apple Podcasts or wherever fine shows are found.

Fletcher Sharpe is in to talk all things sports. We look back at the first 10 or so games of the Pistons and the promise they show U of D Mercy Titans are kicking off their basketball season - what to watch for The Lions won? Yes, they did. But will they make it a habit? And finally, US National olympic boxing qualification event is coming to Detroit in mid March. Feedback: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A or dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com

Busy show.

Pie Sci is expanding to Oak Park, Liberty Bar + Poutinery is in Pontiac and Randy enjoyed it, the Detroit Institute of Bagels has reopened. We discuss.

And do you ever have the urge to run south of the border to Waffle House? 

Plus, Fletcher is in to talk about the Oneil Fisher signing (he's been on the Jamaican national team and has a lot of MLS experience), preview the Saturday match against RGV Toros FC and the Tuesday Open Cup match against Gold Star FC.

For the first time in a long time, Jer, Shianne, Randy and Fletcher are all in on the same episode.

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We have an update on rising COVID-19 cases and positive test percentages.

A Warren family is dealing with dangerous racism and it has echoes I’ll share to our region’s past.

The beat goes on at the Detroit Institute of Music Education as they’ve found a new degree partner.

Barter in Hamtramck is temporarily closing until indoor bar service legally resumes, and Beyond Juicery + Eatery in Milford is opening.

Then Engineer Randy Walker talks about Pumachug, the hot new thing in downtown Clawson.

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What is up with that new "Hollywood" style sign going up ahead of the NFL Draft?

Now that there's a real rendering a lot of people have strong opinions one way or another. We discuss.

Plus more on the rundown:

00:46 - Shianne tries out the new Pie Sci in Oak Park; and there's a trip to Ikea (plus a song about it! Jonathan Coulton's "IKEA" played with Creative Commons license)

05:15 - A thoughtful listener email about Canton, how diverse it is and how she shares it's a great place to raise kids

10:58 - We discuss the $400,000+ sign that's going in ahead of the NFL Draft, and what we feel about it, from the AI rendering to the actual rendering that has some Detroiters mad. How do you feel about it?

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01:02 - The city of Detroit is making a number of reforms to towing. It's been a source of corruption; and pain for Detroit residents and visitors alike.

05:09 - A nature center project in Macomb by the Detroit Zoo gets the plug pulled

12:15 - A market at Greektown Hollywood Casino is partnering with Amazon to do payment by handprint

16:24 - HopCat in Royal Oak is going to be literally massive. More details: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/12/13/a-peek-inside-new-hopcat-returning-to-royal-oak-jan-23/69720749007/

18:07 - Aretha Franklin's old house is for sale. Would you buy it? Do you think it comes with a ghost?

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Welcome back to Daily Detroit, your go-to podcast for all things happening in Southeast Michigan.

In today's episode, Jer Staes is joined by journalist Steve Friess to dive deep into the current political landscape leading up to the general election. They kick things off with a discussion on early voting in Michigan, expressing confusion over the lack of a coordinated push from election officials and candidates alike.

The conversation then shifts to the national stage, examining the recent poll numbers that show a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with a surprising 9.7% for RFK Jr. They debate the implications of these numbers and the potential influence of RFK Jr.'s candidacy on the election outcome.

Jer and Steve also explore the impact of the Dobbs decision on the women's vote and the importance of having Kamala Harris, a vocal abortion rights proponent, at the top of the ticket. They discuss the potential VP picks for Harris, weighing the pros and cons of candidates like Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, and Pete Buttigieg.

We talk about the Michigan Senate race, highlighting the head-to-head poll showing Elissa Slotkin leading over Mike Rogers in the General. They discuss the challenges in the Democratic Primary that Hill Harper faces as a first-time candidate and the broader implications for Michigan politics.

And finally Jer and Steve both reviews of the Gretchen Whitmer book, "True Gretch," and came to two different conlusions.

Jer's review in Daily Detroit: https://www.dailydetroit.com/book-review-true-gretch-reveals-the-kind-of-reasonable-relatable-leader-america-needs/

Steve's review in Hour Detroit: https://www.hourdetroit.com/books-literature/is-that-all-there-is/

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Today's show has two big stories, focused on the city of Detroit. The City has a new food truck ordinance.

Detroit has lacked guidelines in this area for about a decade, limiting that industry. Cities around the world have been using this as a way to grow not only entrepreneurship but access to food in underserved areas of town.

District six Councilmember Raquel Casteñeda Lopez - the author of the ordinance - joins us to talk about it.

And second: It looks like that plan to save the historic Dairy Cattle Building at the State Fairgrounds and turn it into a transit center is in real jeopardy.

I'll talk to Detroit’s chief operating officer Hakim Berry about what the administration plans next, whichever way city council votes Tuesday on the proposal. 

I'll also talk to consultant for D4 and preservation supporter Francis Grunow about what's in the deal and the compromise it took to get here. 

Welcome to an Al Fresco Friday edition of your Daily Detroit!

Very socially distanced and outdoors, but for the first time in weeks, Jer and Sven are in the same place on the air.

On today's show:

Three key things to know as Detroit reopens, from barbershops to street closures for socially distant dining to DDOT service expanding.

The Macomb County prosecutor's office is not going to press charges against an Amazon delivery driver that was arrested this week. Amazon also weighs in and says they would pay for the driver's legal defense.

Quicken Loans may go public

Oakland County plans to let the Coronavirus emergency declaration expire

To Go Booze makes progress in the Michigan legislature

Michigan State Parks get a new glamping option

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Today's feature conversation is with sculptor Austen Brantley. 

Website: https://www.austenbrantleysculpture.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austenbrantley/

Also in the back few minutes, I share a couple quick things to know around town:

- Local officials are worried about the city's low (43.9%) vaccination rate and a November/.December COVID-19 surge in the region. So far, Metro Detroit has been relatively spared. 

- The Starbucks at Woodward and Montcalm in the Fox Theater building quietly closed 

Welcome to your Daily Detroit for Monday, August 12, 2024. 

On the all-local podcast today:

Steve shares his recent experience working the polls in Superior Township, offering a firsthand account of the election process and the importance of bipartisan poll workers. He highlights the challenges and intricacies involved, and learned a lot.

The conversation then shifts to the national political scene, focusing on Vice President Kamala Harris's recent surge in swing states according to a Sienna College poll. They discuss the implications of her rise and how it has transformed the dynamics of the presidential race. We also dive into the strategic moves by both the Harris and Trump campaigns, analyzing voter sentiments and media strategies.

In more local politics, the discussion turns to Elissa Slotkin's victory over Hill Harper and her upcoming race against Mike Rogers. Steve and Jer explore the challenges Rogers faces in appealing to a broader electorate while staying aligned with the Trump campaign.

The episode wraps up with a listener question about the impact of the Israel-Gaza conflict on the presidential race. Steve offers insights into how this issue has already influenced the campaign and the potential implications moving forward.

Don't miss this engaging and informative discussion. Share your thoughts with us at dailydetroit@gmail.com. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choice.

Welcome to your all-local daily news podcast serving Metro Detroit!

We kick off with the heartwarming news of a baby gorilla born at the Detroit Zoo, the first in nearly 100 years. Bandia, a first-time mom, and her baby are doing well, although the Great Apes building is temporarily closed to guests to give them a calm and quiet space. 

Next, we discuss the upcoming opening of Primark's first Michigan store at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills. Set to open on September 12, the new location will offer over 36,000 square feet of retail space with the latest fashion trends, household essentials, and beauty supplies at affordable prices. Notably, Primark is known for paying fair wages, with sales associates starting at $15.25 an hour. Norris shares his experiences with Primark in Boston and London, comparing it to a larger, more affordable H&M.

In downtown Detroit, the Cadillac Square development, previously known as the Monroe Blocks, is facing delay. Dan Gilbert's Bedrock is expected to request an extension to begin construction. The revised plan includes fewer residences and office space but adds a concert venue. Jer and Norris discuss the implications of these changes and the potential impact on the area.

On the east side, Detroit is launching its first single-family waterfront home development in over 24 years at Shorepoint Village on Greyhaven Island. The project includes ten new homes with docks, high-end finishes, and 24-hour gated security, with prices starting at half a million dollars. The development aims to attract buyers from surrounding affluent areas.

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Welcome to Friday and welcome to episode 1416 of your Daily Detroit.

Today, we’re talking about finding success in Southwest Detroit. The combination restaurant and market La Jalisciense has been making it happen for more than a decade.

Plus, what are some of the top dishes you should try? What are some keys to making it happen? And share some things about Cinco de Mayo you might not have known.

La Jalisciense chef Jose Vargas joins me to talk about it all.

Plus, I learned this after we recorded - you’re going to see another outpost of the popular restaurant coming to Telegraph near Wick Road in Taylor, soon.

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Today we have a special narrative edition of the show for you. We take you out of your coronavirus confines to Minsk, the capital of Belarus in far eastern Europe.

It’s where I recently traveled to talk about Daily Detroit and podcasting at the Press Club Belarus, an organization promoting an independent, free press in the former Soviet republic.

Belarus has also been in the international news lately as the only country in Europe that is continuing to play professional soccer and letting fans crowd into stadiums. That’s because of its authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, who has dismissed the coronavirus as being more dangerous to the small country’s economy than to the health of its people.

Our show today touches on Belarusian history and politics — I was there during Parliamentary election day — and we discuss the country’s burgeoning IT sector and local culture. We hear from:

• Pavel Sverdlov, editor-in-chief of EuroRadio.fm
• Serge Sakharan, editor-in-chief of City Dog
• Anatoli Babenia, a member of a hacker space in Minsk
• And Yauheni Preiherman, founder and director of the Minsk Dialog Council on International Relations

Minsk is a beautiful city, but over the course of a week there it became clear that Belarus is also a very complicated, conflicted place. Both geographically and figuratively, it’s stuck between the liberal democracy and economic freedoms of western Europe on one side and the authoritarian spectre of Russia, its neighbor to the east. It’s been independent since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, but it remains caught in a kind of paralysis, heavily dependent on Russia for its livelihood.

We worked really hard on today’s show and hope you enjoy it.

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Discussed in our feature conversation: https://detroit.eater.com/2020/10/26/21534489/thanksgiving-detroit-ann-arbor-restaurant-bakery-ordering-turkey-dinner-pie

Norris Howard is in, and we talk about a rash of racist billboards that recently popped up in town and how it shows there's more work to do around the topic.

Source news stories we talk about: Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/american-islamic-group-leaders-condemn-hitler-racist-billboards-in-southeast-michigan/73426966007/

 Metro Times: https://www.metrotimes.com/news/racist-messages-splashed-across-billboards-in-metro-detroit-on-hitlers-birthday-36078810

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On the show:

Michigan is the first state in the midwest and the tenth nationally to legalize recreational marijuana. The ballot measure passed last month with almost 56 percent of the vote, and it became official law today. There are few key things you need to know before you roll.

Detroit’s Town Pump - a long-standing drinking establishment - is moving across the street. Their "one last pump" party is this January. Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2216700125236311/

This one is just breaking as we record the show... the Detroit News is reporting that Fiat Chrysler will activate the old Mack Avenue Engine II plant in the city of Detroit. More, with info on the car being built that wasn't available when we recorded: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2018/12/06/fiat-chrysler-open-new-assembly-plant-detroit/2225735002/

The rent is high! A new report says that our very own Motor City has seen the highest rent increases of any U.S. city. Also, it costs 47% of the average Detroiter's income just on rent. 

For the first time in nearly two decades, the city of Detroit is back to borrowing on its own credit. The city sold $135 million in bonds with the aim of using it to purchase land around the city for eventual development.

The new Fort Street Galley food hall concept opens its doors to the public on Friday in downtown Detroit.

The Lions make their best pickup of the year: Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame as a possible fan.

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You might have heard of the Detroit Justice Center and The Bail Project on social media the last week or so.

But what do they do? It turns out, quite a lot. 

Eric Williams and Erin Keith join us to talk about the changes on the ground their organization is working on. We also tackle the topic of cash bail and its role in American society.

https://www.detroitjustice.org/

Then, three things you should know around town.

Marches and protests were peaceful over the weekend as police are not enforcing curfews.

The 36th District Court is running an amnesty program around fees until July 10th on misdemeanor and civil cases.

Plus, bars and restaurants open up today. If you're going, tip your server.

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On today's all-local podcast focused on Metro Detroit: 

02:54 - Corn on the Corner's wildly designed bathroom (and fun vibes)

05:18 - Dearborn Inn preview, previewing a conversation ahead on the Jackson house at The Henry Ford

09:59 - Devon's visit to Lansing and how people act in public vs. private 

13:47 - Haraz Coffee Midtown closed

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Busy show today!

The city of Detroit is suing the census

Southwest Detroit restaurant week is coming

Dad's Bar shuts down on the Grosse Pointe / Detroit border ahead of a new development in an area seeing a lot of investment

Plus, David Gifford of Transit Guide Detroit shares multiple ways to get to the Detroit auto show that don't involve a personal vehicle.

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From music, to nostalgia, to transit, to cars, to RenCen ideas, you all had some great feedback. Some of it negative, some of it positive, but glad we're continuing the conversation.

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Gym rats, rejoice? In a much-anticipated announcement, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says gyms and fitness facilities can now officially reopen, if they require everyone to wear face masks. So, yay?

Speaking of Big Gretch, one fellow Democrat who isn’t likely to end up on her Christmas card list this year is Mark Hackel, the Macomb County executive. Crain’s reports he’s backing “Unlock Michigan,” the petition drive aimed at stripping the guv of her powers to declare a statewide emergency, a la the stay-at-home order and other orders keeping certain classes of businesses closed. Macomb County is the only county listed as having accelerated spread over the last seven days in the tri-county or 10-county southeast Michigan region, according to globalepidemics.org from the Harvard Global Health Institute.

In other news, we discuss the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer three-row SUV revealed on Thursday. (tl;dr version: IT’S BIG.)

Quicken Loans made eleventy-bajillion dollars in its first quarterly earnings report to Wall Street since going public. The Detroit Police Department has unfurled a slew of new guidelines addressing the use of force, a hot topic during this horrible, nightmarish year, with a new phone number to report feedback and complaints about police encounters: 313-596-2499.

Finally, I interview Danielle Todd, from Make Food Not Waste, about this month’s series of virtual events with local chefs exploring the issue of how to avoid food waste.

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Welcome to the Friday edition of your Daily Detroit, sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan.

Today:

We talk about a visit to the Shankar Distillery, making the Varchas brand, a new spot blending Indian and American whiskey traditions. Learn about their unique offerings, including a Reserve 102 bourbon whiskey and the cultural significance behind their eagle branding.

Jer and Devon discuss his favorite twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, featuring mezcal and tequila. Perfect for summer sipping, this drink brings a smoky flavor. T

he much-anticipated grand opening of Elephant and Company is happening this Saturday. With pizza, self-serve taps, and a kid-friendly environment, this new space could become a local favorite.

Jer corrects a previous misstatement about the number of rooms at the Marriott in the RenCen, clarifying that it has over 1,300 rooms, making it the largest hotel in Michigan.

Devon shares informed speculation about the potential future of the RenCen, including the possibility of Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock purchasing the property and transforming it to better integrate with Detroit’s riverfront by demolishing at least two of the towers, and bringing green space to East Jefferson.

Priority Waste is facing significant delays in trash collection across the region after taking over from GFL Environmental.

A downtown apartment project has secured over $11 million in public financing, paving the way for a September start.

This $38 million project will convert and expand three existing buildings on Broadway into a nine-story residential building with 80 units.

And we react to listener feedback on the cancellation of the Midtown Target project. They discuss the mixed opinions on the need for big-box stores like Target in Detroit.

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Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us today to give a bit of an update on development stories around town and answer a listener question.

• Can the Belle Isle Boathouse be saved? We discuss.
• We talk about what could be Detroit's icon of incompletion, the long-stalled Perfecting Church project at Seven Mile and Woodward. There's a new deal to get it going, but community (and our) skepticism after 20 years of lack of progress is high.
• A pair of buildings in Corktown that have sat vacant for years have been sold, raising hopes they'd be redeveloped. Robin shares the details and we discuss.
• A new affordable housing project kicks off in Southwest Detroit on Michigan Avenue.
• Robin has three big development themes for 2023. We get into them and why they matter.
• If you’re a listener who comes in from out of town, how do you get from the airport now to wherever you’re going?
• And she answers a listener question.

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As we've reported on Daily Detroit there's a lot of controversy around an ordinance banning Airbnb and how it came to be. 

Since the news was made public, leaders have been playing a game of hot potato saying it wasn't them - but, we there's more to the story.

We dove into the topic and included audio of a council meeting that showed that city council members clearly knew what was going to be included in the ordinance that was passed in November of 2017 but took effect this month.

This is a special pod where we don't do headlines and just focus on one topic.

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On today's Daily Detroit:

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Tariffs possible impact on consumers

Rocket's Acquisition of Redfin 

Road closures in Greektown 

Business closings (Coffee Down Under and Zeoli's)

Street Beet Takes Over Bobcat Bonnie's spot in Corktown 

ZaDarius Smith and Carlton Davis leave the Lions 

Lions sign DJ Reed

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Here’s your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, April 24th, 2018.

• 13 Truckers do a good deed on a metro Detroit area freeway
• Royal Oak denies a boozy Taco Bell Cantina
• Homes in our region are selling faster
• You might be able to get your next Amazon order delivered to your car
• Detroit’s bike share service is offering classes

And the Detroit Grand Prix is just around the corner. We talked to Bud Denker about setup times for the race - a contentious topic, improvements to Belle Isle State Park, and the future of the race on the island.

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This is your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

• Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger removed by a judge
• Governor Rick Snyder talks transit, roads
• Belle Isle might get a boat launch
• Wayne State is expanding the Hilberry Theatre
• Ford has a car vending machine in China
• Carhartt has new Tigers hats
• Comerica is helping connect low-income families with prom dresses
• Bookstock is coming to Livonia

Today we're talking about the skills gap in Metro Detroit when it comes to coding and development. 

Our conversation today is with TechElevator's CEO Anthony Hughes. His company has job training centers in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and are opening up right here. 

We go over what skillsets are actually in demand (like Java and .NET), what it takes to get a job in these fields, and my skepticism of some training programs. 

The interview was recorded at Automation Alley in Troy. 

For more information, you can learn more at https://www.techelevator.com/

A lawsuit seeks to end sales taxes on tampons and feminine products in Michigan. More: https://19thnews.org/2020/08/michigans-tampon-tax-challenged-lawsuit/

People have lost their jobs over the fallout from the phallic cake incident in Macomb County. Will the Coroner be next?

A new report asks big questions about the campaign spending of the Wayne County Sheriff. More: https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/wayne-county-sheriff-benny-napoleon-has-been-lavishing-his-campaign-funds-on-pretty-much-everything-except-actually-campaigning/

Many craft distillers in Michigan are on the ropes

There’s a concerning oil spill in Macomb County

Plus… after that lineup, I think I need a hug. Although there’s no actual hugs in store for me, at least virtually for us there’s the 9th Annual Hug Detroit Day coming up. Erica Owens joins us to talk about it.

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So as we’re still in it and emerge from it, what are the trends we’re seeing in business and leisure travel? Will we need to adjust our plans?

Morning Consult Travel and leisure analyst Lindsay Roeschke joins me to talk about two recent surveys and what’s ahead.

More reading: https://morningconsult.com/2021/11/18/business-travel-return-normal-pandemic/

https://morningconsult.com/2021/12/02/holiday-travel-spending/

- Detroit is about to becoming the first urban core in America with independent, self-driving commercial vehicles on public streets

- A Country Fresh dairy plant in the Detroit suburb of Livonia is closing its doors due to losing business from Walmart. More than 100 people will be laid off at the facility that has roots back to the old Melody Farms brand.

- DogSpot, a company that promises, quote, “No Mo FoMo Fo Yo Doggo” (the letter r has been omitted in their website text) has set up two air-conditioned dog parkers near popular restaurants in Ferndale.

-  Detroit’s hottest attraction last weekend seems to have been Michigan Central Station in Corktown. According to Ford, the new owners, more than 20,000 people came through the station during an open house over five days.

- 1,000 people are going to play the White Stripes song "Seven Nation Army" on Belle Isle together, and we have details on how you can participate.

- An update on the old 1917 American Bistro on Livernois

- Free Detroit-centric movies coming to Bel Air theatre

- And we dive into Open Street Detroit, the new Rouge Park edition. It's interesting to see this event add a focus beyond Michigan and Vernor to over by Detroit's largest park. Lisa Nuszkowski joins Sven on the show. 

Today's feature conversation is with Eric Trytko, who traveled to Vietnam to learn more about emergent electric car maker VinFast.

We take the opportunity to talk more about the wider space and if Eric thinks automakers are going to hit their targets of selling only electric vehicles.

Here's Eric's piece on Fuse: https://fuseautotech.com/blog/speed-scale-intent

Then, I share three quick stories you should know around Detroit today.

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Listener favorite Steve Friess from Hour Detroit is back on the pod! Today, we're talking about:

His big piece on Governor Gretchen Whitmer: https://www.hourdetroit.com/political-topics/the-surreal-life-of-gretchen-whitmer/

Local political predictions, including Detroit Police Chief James Craig's possibly precarious position depending on how the year unfolds: https://www.hourdetroit.com/political-topics/2021-political-predictions-questions-answered-whitmer-duggan-michigan/

And what's happening politically, in general.

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On today's show:

A Coronavirus update, with new numbers and school start guidelines.

A University of Michigan study says 1/3rd of parents will keep their kids home when the school year starts.

Slaveholding former Michigan Governor and Senator Lewis Cass - his name is no longer on a state office building. It's now named after two representatives that fought for civil rights.

Dearborn removes signs that used shawarma sandwiches to display distance apart from people after some pushback

The nonprofit advocacy organization Friends of the Rouge River says it’s won a grant to develop a large rain garden project near its headquarters in downtown Plymouth.

The Motown museum in two old houses on West Grand Boulevard will reopen its doors July 15th after four months of being shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum will also allow you to take video inside the museum for the first time.

Busy show.

Where we've been? Karl's in the Siren Hotel has the best Maurice Salad, if you want to get your retro Hudson's vibe on.

Plus, Le Rouge Boulangerie in GP Park brings the bread in a big way.

As to stories:

East African restaurant Baobob Fare gets a national nod from Esquire magazine for being a best new restaurant. We discuss and tell you about the food.

Mike Epps is opening up a comedy spot in the old Punchbowl Social. Should be an improvement for a number of reasons.

Detroit is a top place to visit, according to Travel Lemming. We add a few more suggestions of places to check out.

The Bills and Browns will be playing at Ford Field this weekend.

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Welcome to Monday... We've got some serious stuff, some vibes from a game we went to, and we're going to talk a little bit about dogs, pets, and fireworks because it is the season. 

Before we get started, I wanted to tell you that our new Patreon-only Discord is open. This is for supporters only. You just have to join us at Patreon.com/dailydetroit. Already a lively community, people chiming in, having questions, it's absolutely great. Appreciate your support!

First up, a couple of serious things to talk about.

An Oakland County sheriff's deputy was shot in Detroit over the weekend in what is being described as an ambush. He was in plain clothes following a stolen vehicle in Detroit. It's a sad situation. 

Next, the city of Detroit is cracking down on unauthorized block parties. There have already been a number of car shows where people get together without permits, and things sometimes get out of hand. This has caused tension within the city. While some residents enjoy these gatherings, others prioritize safety and family-friendly neighborhoods.

As the Ford Fireworks are tonight - and you can check them out on Channel 4 - or if you're going down, it should be a fun experience. And there will be fireworks across the region from now until July 4. 

But fireworks can be stressful for our pets. As Fletcher works with dogs, and we can't really stop people from letting off big booms, we talk about a few tips to keep pets a bit calmer during this stressful time

And we end with some immaculate vibes from this weekend. Keyworth Stadium was electric for the Detroit City FC game against Pumas. The energy was incredible, with fans from around the country showing up. The game was intense, and even though Pumas lost, their fans kept cheering. It was a vibe we hadn't felt since before the pandemic, and makes us wonder about how long it makes sense to stay in the Open Cup vs. having international friendlies that can really pack the stands. 

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On your Daily Detroit, we went out to one of Detroit's historic parks, Palmer Park, to learn about the transformation that has been underway over the last few years.

Palmer Park Revitalization: Palmer Park has undergone significant changes, becoming a cornerstone of community benefit through infrastructure and natural enhancements. Jer takes us through the historical significance of this 281-acre park and its transformation journey. Located between Six Mile and Seven Mile on Woodward, this park is near the site of America's first concrete road, adding to its rich history.

Interview with Stacy Varner: I sat down in the park with Stacy Varner, President of People for Palmer Park, to discuss the ongoing projects and the long-term master plan for the park. From the restoration of Lake Francis to the maintenance of Wither Woods, Stacy highlights the community-driven efforts to make Palmer Park a sustainable and enjoyable space for all.

Environmental Efforts with Bobby Westerby: Next, we talk to Bobbi Westerby, CEO and President of Environmental Consulting and Technology (ECT), about the volunteer and design initiatives aimed at enhancing Palmer Park. Bobby shares insights into the environmental consulting field and the specific projects ECT has undertaken to restore and beautify the park.

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Welcome back from the holiday weekend. We're talking Detroit City FC as the regular season wraps up and a little mailbag on the Lions.

- A quick look back at the Louisville City FC game

- Fletcher Sharpe unpacks what happened with Monterey Bay, Laurence Wyke, The Tampa Bay Rowdies, the appealed suspension and the controversy. This could impact DCFC on the pitch because if the season ended right now Le Rouge would be headed to Tampa Bay.

- Stephen Carroll playing impacts who Fletcher picks to win on Saturday against The Miami FC.

Plus, a bit of mail. A listener wants to know why we don't talk about the Lions more. Remember that if you're biting kneecaps you're probably already on the ground.

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Today's feature conversation is with Doug Atkinson of the Great Lakes Water Authority, talking about the work being done to restore the Hurlbut Gate on East Jefferson outside Waterworks Park.

Then, we get into some stories around town and things to do in Metro Detroit.

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Your stories:

- President Trump is celebrating a deal over a revised North American trade deal with Canada and Mexico as returning the U.S. to a “manufacturing powerhouse.”

- Monday was the first day of a new work requirement for recipients of food stamps. About 67,000 recipients of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program who are considered able-bodied received a letter from the state informing them they have three months to find a job or lose those benefits.

- The timeline for the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now clear. The new international span between the United States and Canada over the Detroit River aims to open in 2024.

- A major law firm is announcing its plans to move to a satellite office in downtown Detroit. Warner Norcross + Judd will open a new office in the District Detroit on Woodward Avenue between Little Caesars Arena and the new Mike Ilitch School of Business. The firm will be the sole tenant of the building’s third floor, occupying about 30,000 square feet.

- A new analysis finds that legalizing marijuana could generate $130 million per year in new tax revenue. Voters on November 6th will weigh Proposal 1, which asks whether recreational marijuana should be legalized in Michigan.

- It turns out the state of Michigan was running what a judge called “an unjustifiable protectionist regime.” And that regime was denying out-of-state retailers from shipping wine to Michigan until a federal court ruling on Friday.

- BIRD BEE, a popular local boutique in Detroit’s Capitol Park that rose to prominence online, is opening up a sister store in the Scott apartment building in Brush Park.

- Thanks to a pair of volunteer groups, American Handball is coming back to Palmer Park. There will be a grand reopening of the courts this Saturday, October 6th.

- Crain Communications chairman Keith Crain has once again made waves with a column attacking that nefarious scourge of humanity, bike lanes. We discuss. 

Recorded on October 1, 2018.

Normally, Devon is in on Fridays but he grabbed a pour-over and headed into the studio for a Wednesday edition of the show.

We talk about District Detroit's incentives getting almost unanimous approval by city council - and even the dissent was clear to say they're pro-business and pro-development.

Plus, word is the Lions are considering a move from their Allen Park training facility and business headquarters. https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-considering-moving-team-headquarters-from-longtime-facility-in-allen-park.html

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This is your Daily Detroit podcast for September 6, 2018. Our feature conversation is with Greg Migliore of Autoblog, where we talk about Ford, Tesla, and what's happening in the car business after our headlines.

- Tigers fans were surprised on Wednesday night to see neither Mario Impemba or Rod Allen calling the game against the Chicago White Sox. First-reported by the Athletic, the altercation between the two Fox Sports Detroit broadcasters happened immediately after the Tigers’ 8-3 win in Chicago against the White Sox on Tuesday. An unnamed source who witnessed it said the incident was, quote, “severe.”

- Straight-ticket voting is no longer a thing in Michigan — at least for this November’s election. That’s where you have the option to check one box and have all of your votes go to candidates of that party down the ballot.

- Bloomberg reports that Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert is looking to exit the casino business… including his Jack Casino in Detroit. He’s already lined up two prominent banks - Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse - and Bloomberg says that Caesars Entertainment is among the possible bidders that have expressed interest in some of the properties. They recently completed a $1.7 billion deal in Indiana.

- Late-breaking news for fans of 1970s cinema: Legendary actor Burt Reynolds has died. He was 82.

- It’s going to be 90 days in jail for Former state senator Bert Johnson. U.S. District Judge Matthew Leitman handed down the sentence Thursday for stealing more than $23,000 from taxpayers through a ghost employee. That’s where the employee gets paid for a job they don’t have to show up for.

- The popular Union Woodshop barbecue restaurant in Clarkston is getting an outdoor mural courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts. 

- An Ann Arbor favorite, Frita Batidos, is coming to Detroit. The cuban restaurant will open a 2,400 square foot location on Columbia street just west of Woodward. The Detroit menu will be the same as its Ann Arbor location, but with a twist… an express menu for game days.

- The 3rd Annual City College Series to Benefit Detroit Public Schools K-5 is back. The University of Detroit Mercy men's and women's basketball team will host Wayne State in an exhibition charity game on November 3rd at Calihan Hall.

Today's show is brought to you by the letter F. Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit and Norris Howard joins us.

First, we talk the blockbuster purchase of the Fisher Building - what's involved, what it means going forward and more. Then we dive into a story where local Ferndale businesses are suing the city over a new proposed develoment that would eliminate a surface parking lot.

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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 calling in life. Mort Crim talks with Jer about the book, media today, how we could build trust to bridge divides, and of course, why he chose Detroit.

You can order a signed copy of the book here: https://mortcrimspeaks.com/product/anchored-a-journalists-search-for-truth-autographed/

Plus, a couple stories to know around town:

• Journalist Danny Fenster, who was imprisoned in Myanmar, is returning home
• I-75 work is done for the season, much to the relief of drivers

Cleveland. It’s a city that is often compared to Detroit, and not always for their positive attributes. And nothing against our Rust Belt cousin, but it turns out it’s one of the prime destinations for renters around metro Detroit who are looking to get out of town. And apparently there are a lot of people in that category.

A new “Renter Migration Report” from Apartment List says the Detroit area is No. 2 among the 25 largest metro areas for the share of renters who are searching for apartments in other regions, at 49.6%.

Conversely, just 21.9% of searches for rental units in the Detroit area come from outside the region, good for dead last. In addition to Cleveland, the top cities where Detroit-area renters are looking for rentals are Cincinnati and Grand Rapids.

“Detroit has suffered from a decades-long population loss, and although this loss has slowed in recent years, the area has yet to cement a full revival,” the report concludes. You can read it here.

Remember, this is the whole region — there are hot areas like downtown Detroit where they can’t seem to build units fast enough to meet demand. And Ferndale’s rents are rising.

So yeah, we’re coming up short against Cleveland, for God’s sake. Here’s what else we’re discussing today:

• There’s a penthouse loft apartment in Midtown Detroit listing for more than $1.4 million. Woah. [Freep]
• Drunk people are apparently stumbling out of bars in Royal Oak and into homes where they don’t live, and city officials are on the case. [Daily Tribune]
• The metal panels are coming off the exterior of Joe Louis Arena as part of ongoing demolition work. [Detroit News]

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Hey Friends! Here's what's happening around town.

- An update on day 22 of the GM/UAW Strike

- Lead has been found in the water in the suburbs of Birmingham and White Lake

- The Detroit Pistons open a shiny new practice facility

- Another one of the food stalls inside the Fort Street Galley in downtown Detroit says it plans to close up shop

- A new report says Detroit is one of the least green cities in America

- Jeff Daniels is going to play controversial former FBI director James Comey on screen

- I-275 has a major project coming

- And I-96/M-39 is getting an emergency repair because there are holes in the bridge

- You can support women experiencing homelessness at Canine To Five in Detroit or Ferndale

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Dr. Paul Thomas is back to talk Coronavirus and gives more details on the Big Tens’s testing plans and why he has reservations; plus more on Michigan's statewide situation with COVID-19.

Next, the North American International Auto Show has been moved again. Autoblog editor in chief Greg Migliore has more on why and what to expect.

And finally, as it is fall tournament season, Fletcher Sharpe updates us on Detroit City FC, the Michigan Stars, and a way to watch the matches on your TV for free.

Detroit’s the crucible of the car in America, but the city is trying to make the streets better for the people who live here.

That’s at the heart of a new program focused on those who walk, bike, take transit, or simply want their kids to have a safer neighborhood.

On top of the nice-to-haves, the reality is that 100,000 Detroit residents who are old enough to have drivers licenses do not; and a quarter of households have no access to a car. 

Caitlin Malloy-Marcon joins me from the Detroit Department of Public Works to talk about it.

You can find more about what they’re doing here:

Website: http://www.detroitmi.gov/streetsforpeople

Facebook: City of Detroit Department of Public Works

Instagram: @Detroit_DPW

Plus, stories to know around metro Detroit.

Welcome back to the week! On today’s podcast:

• The UAW and Fiat Chrysler have a tentative deal, meaning 7,900 more jobs and an additional $4.5 billion in investment.
• The Palace of Auburn Hills is being demolished.
• Trenton Mayor Kyle Stack has died.
• Beaumont Hospital has brought back their Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams. Register here to join.
• The first day of recreational marijuana sales has come and gone, here are the numbers.
• Downtown Hamtramck has free parking for the holidays, we talk about a few of our favorite stops.
• Montgomery, Alabama honors Rosa Parks with a statue downtown. Why don’t we have one? She moved here in 1957, after all.
• And Starr Allen-Pettway from Bethany Christian Services joins us to talk about the critical need for more foster homes, especially in Detroit. There are just two that are registered, and keeping kids near things they know is important.

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A big question out there for a lot of people has been as we’re getting vaccinations out and there’s some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is - how will I return to work? And what will that look like?

Major employers in the area usually set the tone as the benefits and structures they offer influence others. One of those, of course, is Ford. The Dearborn-based automaker announced Wednesday their return to work plans for its office workers.

Remember the concept of hybrid cars?

Well, now, it’s hybrid work models.

More than half of the 86,000 global Ford employees who have not returned in person yet will this summer.

But the office will look different than they left, and where they work will change. It’ll also impact the kinds of buildings and structures Ford uses going forward.

To unpack what that looks like, Jennifer Kolstad, the global design director of Ford Motor Company's built environments, joins me to talk about it.

We had a completely different show planned today, but the events in Washington D.C. - along with connections to Michigan - cast such a shadow we had to change gears.

To help us figure all of this out and what's next, Steve Friess from Newsweek and Hour Detroit joins us. It's a lively conversation during one of the most important days in the recent history of our republic.

You can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SteveFriess

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Due to news, our schedule gets flipped around. Devon O'Reilly joins in on a Thursday to talk about a couple of stories around town and a couple of places we've been.

Where we've been:

Devon went to check out the Detroit Vinyl Society, a new spot in Detroit's Paradise Valley and has some thoughts.

Jer went to Cafe Noir in Detroit's North End.

News stories:

The city of Detroit gained 1,852 people last year, according to the latest Census estimate. that's the first time since the 1950s that the city has not lost population. It's a bit of an emotional win.

What's next for Fairlane Town Center? A recent article raises questions about current owners and its future. 

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Coronavirus Updates (and Detroit City Hall opens for some in-person services)

Bronco launches

Lincoln Continental fades away

A Detroit City Council Staffer is dead in an apparent murder-suicide

A group erects a billboard outside of Livonia to call out police practices

Republicans lose challenge to the new anti-gerrymandering laws

Petition language approves to curtail Whitmer's executive power

And Sven has thoughts about Michigan's thumb and how to inject some economic life into the area.

Happy Friday! Three topics for today's show:

>> What we're drinking: Craig's Coffee. The independent shop recently opened on Peterboro near Cass, and Devon popped in to try it and bring some to the studio (NOT sponsored)

Thanks to today's sponsor, Castalia at Sfumato. https://www.castaliacocktails.com/

Stories:

>> There's a change in rail proposals that would connect Toledo, Cleveland, Metro Airport and Detroit via Amtrak. Literally, thanks Ohio - as it's part of a wider plan lobbied by one of their Senators. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/transportation/amtrak-proposal-would-link-detroit-dtw-toledo-cleveland

 https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/sherrod-brown-announces-first-step-expanding-amtrak-ohio

>> With the conversion of the Hammer and Nail building from apartments to an extended stay hotel, it's the perfect opportunity to discuss why developers may take the apartments they built off the market and convert them (commonly) to condominiums or extended stay hotels. Since the condo market in Detroit is pretty soft, extended hotel stay it is... and Devon even used to live in this building a few years ago.

More: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/12/05/midtown-detroit-office-tower-plaza-marriott-hotel/71811326007/

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Today's show is a conversation with Craig Fahle. His voice, if you’ve been following the Detroit conversation for awhile, should sound familiar to you. He’s a long-time radio host and now communications professional.

His newest thing for your ears is the VVK podcast, an occasional show that does deep dives into important and interesting issues.

Me and Craig have talked without microphones around a number of times, but this is the first time we’ve taken it on air.

And there’s a wide-range we cover when it comes to topics. Media today, finding common ground on gun control, mental health and a bit on the future of the Detroit.

This was recorded at the Mackinac Policy Conference, and thanks to producer Shianne for making sure it got to air.

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It’s almost the weekend!

On the show today:

Sven Gustafson breaks down what he’s been able to track down up on Mackinac Island about the Grand Hotel’s sale to a private equity firm, and talks about his experience working on the island

Fletcher Sharpe joins us in studio to talk about Detroit City FC’s epic win over Mexican first division Club Atlas, and previews this weekend’s match against the Milwaukee Torrent

And we chat with educator Justin Trombly as Waldorf schools are celebrating their 100th anniversary next week, and a Waldorf school has been a part of Detroit’s Indian Village for decades.

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We thought when we went into the office today, it'd be a short day. We were wrong.

Here's what to know around town:

I-75 is crumbling. Both the Northbound and Southbound lanes have major emergency repairs underway.

A highly dispiriting for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - The Detroit News reports that a former political aide to Warren Mayor Jim Fouts says the mayor called former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick the N-word on election night in 2007. More: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2019/01/21/warren-mayor-jim-fouts-called-kwame-kilpatrick-n-word-ex-aide-says/2636161002/

According to PropertyShark, the difference between the median home sale prices in Detroit’s neighborhoods and downtown is one of the largest in the nation. But we dig deeper into just how odd Detroit's real estate market is, with 15x less mortgages than the national average per 100,000 people. https://www.propertyshark.com/Real-Estate-Reports/2019/01/14/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-american-downtown-a-look-into-the-home-price-evolution-of-the-nations-urban-cores-in-the-decade-since-the-downturn/

A newly released court memo in the bribery case of Troy’s former city manager argues that Brian Kischnick had a “god complex” and ran a pay-to-play operation rivaling that of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2019/01/21/troy-city-manager-bribery-case/2632999002/

Henry Ford Health System plans to convert a vacant commercial building near its anchor hospital into an arts destination focused on offering youth and family programming and highlighting the talent of local artists. It’ll be called ArtBlock.

Michigan’s new Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, has filed a legal brief that seeks to settle a lawsuit challenging the Republican-drawn legislative and congressional districts. That could lead to new maps drawn for the 2020 election.

Last month we told you about Lincoln’s plan to make a limited number of Continental sedans fitted with suicide doors. Today, the company said all 80 models sold out within two days, despite a price tag north of $110,000.

Grammy-nominated rapper Nas will perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on March 5th.

Could Buddy’s Pizza be expanding to Grand Rapids?

In more food news… Ann Arbor based Seva has been named one of the best Vegetarian and Vegan restaurants in the country by Thrillist.

A longtime Detroit watering hole, The Detroiter Bar, will not be serving alcohol for 21 days.

And, the founder of Olga's Kitchen, Olga Laizon, has passed away. 

If you have questions or feedback for the show, hit us up at dailydetroit@gmail.com.

While Porter Burks was in mental crisis, the 22 year old black man was shot 19 times by Detroit Police on the city’s west side on October 2, 2022.

Police allege he was carrying a knife and went for officers. But video of the incident shows a lot of distance between burks and the police.

The incident has drawn national attention, protest, and raised questions about how should we respond to and care for people in these situations.

Importantly, there's also a $50 million lawsuit filed on behalf of the family against both the city of Detroit and the five officers involved. Attorney Geoffrey Fieger’s case alleges assault, battery, gross negligence, wanton and willful misconduct, violation of department policies — and violations of the freedom of information and persons with disabilities civil right acts.

To help sort this out, an attorney who I believe is an expert in the field, Vince Colella of Moss and Colella.

He joins me as we discuss police use of force, mental health, the state of the case as it is today, and some likely outcomes.

On Vince: https://www.mosscolella.com/team-members/vince-colella

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This is your Daily Detroit News Byte Podcast for February 27, 2018.

Our Detroit news stories today:

• Detroit has a new budget and that could mean more officers on the streets
• All of Detroit’s election day poll workers are to be re-tested
• A long time Detroit politician, Burton Leland, has died.
• You can get some ice cream to soothe your pothole woes.
• Big Sean and and Emagine team up to open a movie theatre in the city.
• A steel factory opens in the city of Detroit. 
• Autonomous vehicle news

And, we preview what's happening the next couple of days, including our booth at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Detroit Policy Conference (if you're going, say hi!) and an upcoming Daily Detroit Happy Hour Podcast with Hour Magazine & PARC, their restaurant of the year. 

Also, thanks to our sponsors! 

• MILO Digital
• Metro Detroit Podcaster Meetup March 8

We have our own Daily Detroit Drinks meetup this Thursday, March 1 at Two James. More here.

Happy Friday. On today’s show, Jer speaks with Detroit muralist Sheefy McFly — he’s the one who was arrested while doing a city-commissioned mural on a Detroit viaduct. He’s got a new mural that will be unveiled this weekend at the Mo Pop music festival on Detroit’s riverfront.

We also run down a few news stories from the past week:

• New affordable housing units are being planned in North Corktown aimed at “middle-income” residents. [Crain’s]
• A shooting at a west-side gas station over stolen potato chips has sparked protests urging residents to support black-owned businesses. [Warrendale Blog]
• Raccoons are terrorizing a neighborhood near Rouge Park! [WXYZ]
• And Wine Spectator spotlights dozens of Detroit-area restaurants for their wine lists as part of its 2019 Restaurant Awards.

Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you’re hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

On today's show:

- A big pledge from Wayne State to give free tuition to Detroit high school graduates

- The largest periodic table in the world 

- Lead in the water concerns spread to Dearborn Heights

- The Detroit Historic Museum is going to start charging, add Thursday hours

- A local language learning company, Mango Languages, is working to help save an almost-lost Native American language

- Orchestra Hall turns 100 years old

Welcome to your Wednesday edition of the show, with Jer and Fletcher!

On today's all-local podcast:

01:40 - Thanks Deadline Detroit for including us on Detroit’s Entertaining Podcast List: We are described as "calm, folksy, and fun." Fletcher is doesn't buy "folksy" for himself.

03:41 - Fletcher's Grilled Cheese Tips

05:17 - The Clique gets some deserved press [Read more on Bridge Detroit]

06:59 - Universal is Fletcher's go-to Coney Island pick:

08:59 - What Constitutes a True "Detroit Coney": There's so much more beyond just the Coney dog.

17:29 - Detroit Shock disappointment and Dan Gilbert: Discussion on WNBA expansion in Detroit

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What does it take to make a startup work in Detroit? Our conversation today is with Andrew Landau.

His Detroit-based e-commerce company, Jewel, was recently purchased by banking giant Capital One.

They’re going to stay, grow and hire in Detroit, even after the acquisition. We also talk about why he’s choosing the Motor City, and what tips he has for other entrepreneurs.

Oh, and they’re hiring.

Also on the show:

A wealthy suburban school district votes to close two schools amid racial tension.

There’s new life for the site of the old Hazel Park Race Track.

The cold truth is that Cold Truth, a popular soft-serve joint in Eastern Market, is temporarily closing. Also, The Villages Biergarten may be no more.

However, one of Detroit’s notorious dive bars, with a history they say is connected to the infamous Purple Gang, may be reopening this fall. 

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On today's show:

00:19 Indoor dining can resume at 25% capacity starting February 1, along with some other things. What are the details? And is it enough to keep restaurants going?

07:49 Detroit property values are rising, with more than a billion dollars in new residential value being created in the last couple years. And it's in almost all of Detroit's neighborhoods.

12:11 The Detroit Lions have a new coach with a press conference that got the attention of fans. 

13:38 Dilla's Delights closes. More from the friends of pod at Eater: https://detroit.eater.com/2021/1/14/22230971/dillas-delights-closed-downtown-detroit-doughnut-shop-j-dilla-uncle-herm

15:33 Coffee Down Under opens in downtown Detroit. We check in with the owner of the Australian-inspired espresso joint and get a first look at the space.

19:02 One Eyed Betty's is closing for renovations, but they may have fumbled the announcement. What's in store for the Ferndale eatery?

20:25 Old City Hall park in Dearborn is opening up to residents for comments on improvements. We get some history on one of Metro Detroit's older, more notable buildings.

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There's a story we often tell ourselves about the American economy, particularly when we talk about trade, manufacturing, and small business.

It is often simplified in political debates – one focused on bringing jobs back, on buying American, on protecting local industries through measures like tariffs.

But the reality, as lived by the people actually making things, sourcing ingredients, and meeting payroll, is often far more complex, tangled in global supply chains and buffeted by forces far beyond their control.

Homes, families, and livelihoods are at stake while people up top seem to be posting through it.

What does it really mean when tariffs are threatened, implemented, and changed creating uncertainty? How does a third-generation bakery navigate sourcing ingredients like chocolate, which simply isn't grown commercially in the US, or finding replacement parts for specialized European machinery?

What happens to prices, to cash flow, to the viability of a beloved local business when costs for everything from healthcare to shipping surge, and it feels like the people in elected office only care about the biggest, billionaire businesses?

My guest today, Joe Hakim, is the General Manager of Ackroyd's Scottish Bakery, a long-standing institution in the Detroit area.

And he's been doing something relatively unusual: using social media to be remarkably transparent about the granular, often frustrating, day-to-day realities of running his business while dealing with these pressures.

This isn't abstract economic theory for Joe. This is real life.

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Happy Election Day, Detroit! 

On today's show, we run down some news about long lines and voting machine hiccups across the region. Reports of long lines are widespread.

Elsewhere, Amazon HQ2 is said to be headed to the New York City and Washington D.C. areas as a split second headquarters. That's given critics plenty of fodder, as we discuss. Remember when Detroit and Windsor joined forces to bid on HQ2? We had a great Happy Hour episode breaking down our fair city's failure to crack the top 20. It's so worth a listen.

Officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation are hedging on an end date to the never-ending I-696 construction project.

An upcoming fundraiser dinner at the DIA celebrates the food and art of Italy.

And our own Shianne Nocerini gives us the lowdown on a delicious private dinner created by chef James Rigato at Mabel Gray.

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Southwest Detroit Restaurant Week is October 4-13, 2019 and it brings 24 restaurants to the table highlight food from a variety of Latin countries and regions.

Monica Casarez and Juan Carlos Dueweke Perez stopped by the studio to talk about this exciting event. More information here.

In other news:

• We share information about the impending demolition of the Detroit Saturday Night building and ask if yet more surface parking lots is the right thing to do in a downtown Detroit that has already devoted 40 percent of its space to parking
• And in news you’ll either be very excited for, or very not, there’s a hard seltzer event coming to Royal Oak in December.

Fletcher Sharpe is in, and here's the rundown:

01:07 - What can the Detroit Lions learn from watching the Super Bowl, as far as pieces they may need? Is Dan Campbell unfairly judged against SF coach Shanahan? 

09:55 - Fletcher went out to see the preview for the Michigan Panthers, and brings back what we need to know about the new merged league and more 

18:06 - The Pistons made some trade moves. Did they end up ahead?

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On today’s show:

Michigan became the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes.

There’s a crackdown on drivers and pedestrians with the goal of lowering pedestrian deaths, with both the cities of Detroit and Warren ranking near the top of the list for fatalities.

A $50 million proposed project to revamp the Motown Museum in Detroit took a step closer to becoming reality yesterday, with a $4 million gift from none other than Motown founder Berry Gordy.

Dally in the Alley returns this Saturday.

Jennyfer Crawford stopped by to talk about the Vintage Market happening this Sunday at Fort Wayne. More info here.

And, there are some stunning renderings of what the future of the historic Book Tower could look like.

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Como's, a longtime mainstay of downtown Ferndale, has been reimagined by Chef Zack Sklar.

The chef is doing something really cool in elevating pizza and having some creative takes on some old favorites.

But, really, how good is it out of the gate? 

Join us on the podcast for an unbiased first look at the place with one of our contributors, Randy Walker.

Please don't treat this conversation as a full review as places need some time to get their legs under them, but it is one of the hottest tickets in Ferndale. 

And yes, you should check this place out.

Also, Ferndale has some great patios. We talk about those, too. 

We have pictures of the tasty dining adventure up on Daily Detroit. 

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Show notes:

00:45 The Hate Has No Home Here rally supporting Black Lives Matter happened, in part, outside of Fletcher's front door. We were going to cover this on the show in a different way, but we ended up talking about about what happened in his community plus the bigger picture of a changing Southeast Michigan region as a whole.

10:58 The Detroit Pistons have continued woes as their season struggles.

18:01 Fletcher shouts out fellow UDM alum and a Detroit native, Steve Perry

19:17 The Detroit City FC Women's side is losing a familiar face to an international team

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Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte for Friday, January 19.

On the docket today:

• The State of Michigan is on the verge of changing public school funding to benefit charters
• Detroit didn't get Amazon HQ2 (We have a full episode on the topic over on the Daily Detroit Happy Hour): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-detroit-happy-hour/id1168444594?mt=2
• The city of Royal Oak is looking at their own bus system: http://www.dailydetroit.com/2018/01/18/survey-royal-oak-will-gauge-interest-city-operated-buses/
• Belle Isle State Park has a draft improvement plan
• Have you been hunting for meteors? Cranbrook has an event for you: https://science.cranbrook.edu/
• The Kresge Foundation is providing money for projects in Detroit's neighborhoods
• A conversation behind the efforts to attract mobility companies with Devon O'Reilly of the Detroit Regional Chamber

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We sit by the fire with the dog and talk all things Detroit - the year in review, the year ahead, some of our favorite stories and of course, well wishes and thanks for quite the year. 

Here's your Daily Detroit podcast recorded in the Paris of the Midwest on Monday Oct. 22:

Two Detroit funeral homes are under investigation after police found the remains of fetuses and a dead infant. One of the businesses — Perry Funeral Home — was closed by the state, with its mortuary license revoked.

Sven reports to us about his trip from Las Vegas, where Ford briefed dealers on its plans to make 75 percent of its product lineup all-new by 2020 and unleashed the new "Built Ford Proud" ad campaign starring Bryan Cranston, perhaps best known as Walter White from "Breaking Bad." Ford was trying to calm the nerves of a dealer base rattled by criticisms from Wall Street and auto analysts over a lack of clarity on new products and how exactly it intends to turn around its money-losing operations in foreign markets.

Across town, General Motors was named No. 1 for gender equity in a new ranking of publicly traded companies by Equileap, which monitors and gathers data on gender equality in companies. GM is led by a female CEO, Mary Barra, and recently promoted a woman to be chief financial officer.

The Tower Center, an often-overlooked shopping mall at Grand River and Greenfield on Detroit's west side, is getting a new anchor tenant. Forman Mills will celebrate its grand opening next month. It takes over the space last occupied by Montgomery Ward, which closed in 1986. The mall has seen a number of small, black-owned businesses open for business, thanks to low rents. 

Corktown is in line to get another new coffee shop. Lucky Detroit will open on the second floor above Detroit Barbers.

Local favorite Bucharest Grill is reopening downtown. The popular purveyor of shawarma will open at 436 W. Columbia Street with 130 seats and 24 beer taps.

You can now pay those painfully expensive parking tickets on the city's free Park Detroit mobile app.

And in giant pizza organization that owns two of our four professional sports teams news, Little Caesars has unveiled its new thin crust pizza nationwide. They'll go for $6 between 4 and 8 p.m. As we did with the 5-Meat Pizza back in the summer, plan on a live-on-the-pod taste test from your crack Daily Detroit team.

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