Daily Detroit

Today, two things. Well, more than two. But we're talking to two people.

First, Erin Allen from the Detroit Podcast Festival joins me to preview that event, highlighting creators and sharing knowledge right here in the Motor City.

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Then, the big fall NISA soccer tournament starts tonight. Fletcher sharpe breaks down what's ahead for Detroit city FC this week vs. the Michigan Stars and Oakland Roots, as well as weighs in on the retirement of Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire.

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Today's show is in three parts.

First, some updates around town.

We've lost Tip Toe Shoe Repair for now due to a fire, but Lafayette Coney Island kept serving. The Free Press building as new life as apartments. And construction has begun on the new Baker college building in downtown Royal Oak.

Then, former first lady Michelle Obama is collaborating with a Detroit native and founder of The Lip Bar, Melissa Butler. Their goal? To increase voter registration, get voters to the polls, and change the culture around voting. Melissa joins me to talk about it.

And, Janet Tyler from TEDxDetroit previews the virtual event September 30 that is focused on ideas worth spreading. And, it's free.

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Since the 1960s, the Michigan Opera Theater has been serving metro Detroit, bringing not only impressive productions of opera, but music and dance to the Motor City.

Recently, they have hired a new artistic director, Yuval Sharon.

He has a fresh take on what can be done both inside and outside of the performance hall walls.

So for your Daily Detroit on Thursday, September 17th, 2020, we talk about the present and future of this Detroit institution, being mindful of the number of challenges and opportunities of today.

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Kirsten Ussery from Detroit Vegan Soul and Vittoria Katanski of Hatch Detroit join us to talk about the reopening of the restaurant's east side location and what the non-profit Hatch is up to considering there's not a contest this year.

Then, Fletcher Sharpe gives us the inside line on roster changes ahead of the fall tournament for Detroit City FC, and we talk about Big Ten football making the decision to play.

But first, there will be more bumps in the road ahead for the City of Detroit. But these bumps will be welcomed by many residents, as they are speed cushions on residential streets.

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On today's show:

• Latest COVID-19 numbers around the state
• The city of Detroit's budget is going to be balanced, but there have been some cuts and rainy day fund usage. Also, bonds are being sold for improvements.
• Dan Gilbert's Bedrock has bought the former Sakthi Automotive campus in Detroit. We have details.
• Home values in Oakland and Macomb counties are way up over the last five years, far above statewide averages. Wayne is too, but pacing below the state's pace.
• Amazon is hiring thousands in Michigan, starting at $15 an hour.

Then, a couple of conversations.

With wildfires and air quality in the news, the American Lung Association has a new report out that talks about the impact on the local air of switching to electric cars.

You might not realize it because we're not as smoggy as some cities, but our air pollution situation in metro Detroit isn't good, and a big part of that is all the vehicles we drive. Ken Fletcher from the ALA has more.

Then, in these divisive times, how does one navigate political conversations at work? Should you even engage? Trisha Plovie from Robert Half joins me for some tips and localized statistics on how metro Detroiters feel about the subject.

There's new COVID-19 numbers and reporting, including in schools and universities, with the area around Michigan State in a "crisis" situation.

A co-founder of the Detroit tech darling StockX has left the company as it ramps up to possibly go public.

Four Detroit area pizza joints make it into the top in the country.

And then Fletcher Sharpe joins Jer to talk Lions and Detroit City FC news.

The NISA fall tournament featuring Detroit City FC and the MichiganSstars will be hosted right here in town. He has what we know so far.

So from the tree-lined North End this is your Daily Detroit.

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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On today's show:

Karen Dybis talks about drive-in eats around town and in Michigan. We talk about Daly Drive-In; Clydes; Grand Diner, A&W and more. Here's the full piece on drive-in-restaurants.

Fletcher Sharpe talks Detroit City FC's 0-0 draw with the New York Cosmos and the playoff chances of the team. Also, the Tigers are Tigering and the Lions have a new pickup in Adrian Peterson.

Also, things to know around town:

Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric J. Smith pleads guilty

I-94 is gonna be a mess this weekend between I-696 and I-75

And the legendary Detroit Stars player Norman "Turkey" Stearnes is honored with the field the Hall of Famer played on being named after him in Hamtramck.

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On today's show, we dive into election security. And not what the rhetoric in the public focuses on. It turns out the things we actually need to worry about aren't the ones getting the most press.

Our guest is Hour Detroit's News and Features Editor Steve Friess, talking about that and his most recent piece focusing on the challenges and the places where we should be optimistic here in Michigan. Link: https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/is-voting-secure-in-michigan-cybersecurity-expert-alex-halderman-cautiously-optimistic/

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But first, a couple things to know around town.

-Detroit Institute of Bagels is bageling no more. Eater Detroit: https://detroit.eater.com/2020/9/9/21429001/detroit-institute-of-bagels-closed-restaurant-property-for-sale-corktown-pandemic

-The Michigan Opera Theater has a new Creative Director and a really cool performance coming up, out of their garage.

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On your daily detroit:

When it comes to getting customers, what is old is new again.

The vending machine returns but this time a bit fancier and with beauty supplies.

I talk with lavish box founder Leslie Williams about her creation that's open for business in the New Center.

And Detroit City FC is nearing the end of their regular season. Fletcher sharpe fills us in on New Amsterdam FC, a new player acquisition and the upcoming New York Cosmos match.

But first, what to know around metro Detroit on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

- Latest COVID-19 updates

- Prepare for "election week," not "election day"

- GM isn't returning until the end of June, in 2021. So yeah.

- There have been 100 days of protests. There's been an injunction on the DPD, and Chief James Craig says "it changes nothing. Also: Yes, I live in the city. I feel safe. Please. Suburban friends. Stop calling me about it. It's fine.

- GM is taking an 11% share of electric and hydrogen car designer Nikola

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