Daily Detroit

Our feature conversation is about a Detroit-based company that's created a Minecraft world to teach personal finance called Fintropolis. Also, through their "Moguls" program is working with Big Sean to diversify the finance industry. My guest is Andrea Brimmer from Ally.

Stories around town:

Interim Detroit Police Chief James White tapped to become permanent

A new poll from EPIC/MRA and commissioned by the Freep shows (and you can read more results here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/08/22/whitmer-craig-michigan-governor-election-poll/8161789002/)

• Gretchen Whitmer and former DPD chief James Craig neck and neck
• Majority support for mask mandates, but not vaccine mandates

Also, non-essential land travel from Canada and Mexico stays suspended (important as a border city).

General Motors is recalling all the Chevy Bolts for battery issues.

Ford is doing well with pre-order reservations for the Ford Maverick small pickup truck.

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Today's rundown on a Friday, from the David Whitney Building across from Grand Circus Park:

- Longtime city activist, commentator and so much more Steve Hood has died. Go read a far better piece by someone remembering his friend here: https://deadlinedetroit.com/articles/28509/detroit_tv_host_and_activist_steve_hood_who_often_knew_the_real_story_in_politics_dies_at_58

- The World Economic Forum is opening an innovation centre in Detroit. Devon notes it's a big deal. We'll have a future episode focusing on it and what it all means.

- DTE Energy is now offering $100 credit for people still without power as of last Monday. Is it enough? Should there be more?

- Black Restaurant Week kicks off today. There are so many restaurants in so many places - many with curbside options - so go support some. https://fullofdetroitsoul.com/dbrw/restaurants

- The Red Hook opens their new location on Jos Campau at Jefferson, at the foot of the Dennis W. Archer Greenway today.

- In Grosse Pointe Park, Brine Oyster Bar is opening to give a little New Orleans flair. It replaces the long-standing Janet's Lunch.

- Don't forget there's the bourbon garden party in Grand Circus Park each Thursday. More: https://www.facebook.com/events/229049269094840/

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"Detroit in 50 Maps" is a new book out this November. Alex B. Hill is the author and our guest, talking about the ways to tell Detroit's story with maps and what we can learn.

Available for preorder here: https://beltpublishing.com/products/detroit-in-50-maps

Today's show covers three main topics:

00:42 - Fletcher Sharpe talks about Cal United and Detroit City FC's tie plus previews Saturday's game against SD 1904

02:32 - Jalen Green needs to sit down when it comes to Detroit-bashing. Devon O'Reilly joins Fletch to weigh in.

08:35- "Untold: Malice at the Palace" came out on Netflix. It's one of our listerners favorite topics, but it's in the news so we spend a few minutes on it. Devon labels it "propaganda." Fletcher was there.

15:41 - And finally, if you were in the stands and got Miguel Cabrera's 500th career home run ball, would you keep it?

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We have had a lot of bad weather lately in Metro Detroit. It's resulted in flooding, power outages, and wind damage.

So what to do? Brian Thomas and Justin Miller of Paul Davis restoration join Jer to talk about dealing with flood damage, how to minimize your chances of power outages, dealing with mold, and more. It's pack full of tips and information on what you can do yourself to deal with everything and when you should consider calling a pro.

If you want more info on our property restoration guests: https://east-michigan.pauldavis.com/

25:10 Then, three things you should know today.

• Former Representative Paul Mitchell has died.
• East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit is being resurfaced
• And Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is reopening the doors on COVID shots - this time for third doses for immunocompromised residents.

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Today: The city of Detroit's population is now 639,111 - a drop of 10.5% and far below what Census estimates had said.

800,000 in Metro Detroit without power and it will be days until it's restored.

A Coca-Cola bottling plant is closing on West Warren and the operations moving to Grand Rapids.

The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association has a new survey out showing how bad the labor shortage is for them.

Man About Town Devon O'Reilly checked out Supergeil and shares his thoughts and recommendations.

The Detroit Historical Museum has a special event this Sunday, "Body by Fisher."

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Show was delayed due to lack of power, but once we got the batteries plugged in, we were good to go.

Our stories:

410k Metro Detroit houses were out of power in a snap thanks to a harsh thunderstorm that cause a lot of damage Wednesday.

COVID cases have almost doubled in the city of Detroit and the city has strongly encourage indoor mask wearing. The city has a low vaccination rate. Statewide, we're pushing 1400 cases a day. Schools are going in all different directions, which is worrisome as the Delta variant impact children far more than Alpha did.

Howe's Bayou in Ferndale is closed until further notice for lack of staff, and Eater Detroit reports that Noodletopia has a robot server that acts like a cat.

Lear is going into the old Cadillac Stamping plant site on Detroit's east side.

The QLINE Streetcar returns to service in late September with promises to change.

The suburban bus system SMART has a new General Manager, who served in Cincinnati and a number of other cities.

Detroit's O'Hair Park was rededicated after $2 million in improvements. Jer also gives you a little Detroit history.

And finally - Smokey Bones is coming to Shelby Township. They call themselves "The Master of Meat." Are they? Have you been to one? We need intel!

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Today's show is mostly about developments around town.

- There are new plans for the State Fair Transit Center that would save the historic Dairy Cattle Building, but demolish all but the portico of the old Coliseum

- Marwood + Marston is coming to the North End, an $18.2 million residential development with affordable housing

- There's some progress over at the Eddystone. It overlooks Little Caesars Arena.

- Barcade (the actual name-brand Barcade) will open on Selden later this August.

- Is a business-focused hotel coming to downtown Ferndale?

- A possible Meijer in Macomb Township is facing stiff resistance from residents because of fears of lights, crime and sex trafficking that the grocery store might bring. https://www.macombdaily.com/2021/08/06/plans-for-macomb-township-meijer-move-ahead/

- And late-breaking news as we record the podcast, the founder of Garden Fresh Salsa, Jack Aronson, has died at 68.

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For the first time in 16 months, Man about town Devon O'Reilly is in studio to help talk about some interesting stories around town and highlight things to check out this weekend.

Stories:

COVID numbers are up in Metro Detroit: https://covidactnow.org/us/metro/detroit-warren-dearborn_mi/?s=21421067

Rocket Companies says employees need to be vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID tests

Smalls in Hamtramck, Magic Bag in Ferndale and Marble Bar in Detroit are leading the pack with requiring vaccination or proof of a negative test to enter. Is this the way of the future? Will what part of town the bar is in play a role in this?

Townhouse is reopening with a new look. Devon talked with the owner and here's pics: https://www.facebook.com/townhousedetroit/posts/4815531851806846

Jer waxes about the wax at Spotlite Detroit. It's at 2905 Beaufait Street. https://www.spotlitedetroit.com/ plus pictures on our Instagram, http://www.instagram.com/dailydetroit

The Detroit Smart Parking Lab is opening up on West Lafayette, in West Riverfront between Corktown and downtown. It's a neat thing that Devon gets into what exactly it is. But what you don't say is that it's in Corktown Shores. That doesn't exist.

The First Lady of Detroit Techno has died, K-Hand or Kelli Hand.

Then we get into fun things around town:

The Motor City Car Crawl is this weekend downtown. It's no auto show, but you'll be able to get your outdoor new car thing going if you're interested. https://naias.com/motor-city-car-crawl

The Hamtramck Music Festival is this weekend: http://2021.hamtramckmusicfest.com/

Detroit City FC opens their season at Keyworth Saturday (preview tomorrow with Fletcher on the show): https://tickets.detcityfc.com/events/dcfc-mens-80721

And for future weeks, check out the Grand Circus Bourbon Party is every Thursday.