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On today's show:

In Michigan, drug overdoses kill more people than traffic and gun deaths combined. Nearly 2,700 people died from overdoses in 2017, and more than 1,900 of those deaths were because of opioids. But there's a new coalition that's been put together fund treating this problem.

Michigan is beating Ohio.. this time for getting a headquarters of a company to move here.

In downtown Detroit, the Green Room Salad Bar says it's found a new home after being evicted from the Ford Building on Congress back in the spring.

Ferndale restaurant The Conserva says it's planning to close after two years in business.

The House of Vans pop-up festival is coming to Detroit for a four-day stretch January 24th through the 27th.

Listeners to this show know that Detroit's food and booze scene has been growing like crazy as of late. So much so, it now has its own awards. That's the Golden Jigger, a creation of Nick Britsky of Nick Drinks. The winners are a who's who of hospitality around town. We talk with Nick Britsky and Booze Bunny about it. A complete list of winners: http://www.nickdrinks.com/2018/12/10/golden-jigger-awards-2018-recap/

It's a sad day for Detroiters who were fan of the TV show of the same name. Comedy Central today opted against bringing the buddy comedy "Detroiters" back for a third season, co-star Sam Richardson announced via Twitter.

On today's show, we wax nostalgic about the beloved but short-lived show. Jer speaks with David Demuth, president and CEO of Southfield-based Doner, the real-life ad agency that was the arch-nemesis of the show's fictional Cramblin Duvet advertising firm. How'd the show settle on Doner as its foil?

Elsewhere, we report on the other news that has Detroit talking — that HopCat is doing away with its popular Crack Fries out of deference to the reality that crack is a horribly addictive drug that has devastated families and whole neighborhoods in places like Detroit. The actual fries and recipe will remain, however. Which leads us to talk about our favorite fries.

Yes, our show today gets absurd, fast.

Elsewhere, we run down:

• A new snow-plowing protocol in the notoriously under-plowed city of Detroit
• A planned expansion of Oakland Community College's downtown Royal Oak campus (the Daily Tribune has the full story)
• The Detroit auto show inks a seven-year deal keeping it at Cobo through 2026
• And some holiday fun including Santa Claus, beer tasting and classic arcade video games are coming to the Fisher Building lobby on Saturday.

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Happy Monday, worker drones! On today's show:

Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund gets a $35 million infusion from seven companies in what's said to be the largest corporate donation to Detroit neighborhoods, ever.

The city will splash the cash in seven new east- and westside neighborhoods to strengthen housing and commercial districts. It's part of Mayor Duggan's "20-minute neighborhoods" initiative, which aims to redevelop neighborhoods into places where residents can walk or bike to do their errands, get to transit and visit a park within 20 minutes.

Elsewhere, downtown Royal Oak is getting a new taco joint. Columbus, Ohio-based Condado Tacos aims to open next spring.

And last but not least, we speak with Rick Sperling, who has announced his retirement after what will be nearly 27 years leading Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit. Sperling talks about how the nonprofit arts and youth-development outfit has evolved from when he founded it in 1992 and what he's most proud of.

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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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There are a lot of people doing good work in Detroit. Folks that put their shoulder to the wheel and are making things happen and making the community better.

But often, those folks don't get as much recognition. That's why Ryan Landau and Re:Purpose, a Detroit-based firm, started the Purpose Awards.

Ryan joins us on the show to to talk about them, why he's doing it, and who should apply (there are also some great prizes, too. Who wouldn't want a stay at the Foundation Hotel?)

If you want to get in on the action and nominate yourself, a friend or a coworker, visit: https://repurpose.co/michigan-purpose-awards

On today's show:

Jer was back at Michigan Central Station today and checked in on the progress of the restoration and renovation as phase one kicks off.

The Michigan Legislature is taking up a set of controversial bills, most with the aim of blunting the voice of voters, watering down successful ballot initiatives and taking power away from the incoming Democrats.

The Fillmore is getting a new marquee and it's the talk of the town, and maybe for not the right reasons. Sven adds history and context. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/acronymofficial/posts/1924719857564493

Ridesharing service Lyft has released the most popular destinations in Detroit. We break them down.

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In a very special episode of the podcast recorded on Noel Night at the Podcast Detroit studios in the Detroit Shipping Company, we run down the Detroit contributions to the L.A. Auto Show and an electric car company that emerged from obscurity to being the focus of all the buzz.

Jeep made a major splash with their new Gladiator, Rivian turned heads with their vehicles and Sven, Nuri, Randy and the team break down some of the major changes ahead for the economy due to electrification, including the elimination of things like oil changes.

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Big fancy towers downtown get all the press, but today we take you to Detroit's North End neighborhood and check out a revitalization project on John R between Kenilworth and Westminster.

There was $100,000 of exterior work on the building they are in and the streetscape they're located on. The before and after pictures are in one word, unbelievable. We have those photos up on the Daily Detroit website.

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On today's show, we talk about the news that Hard Rock closed. Also, the bike share service MoGo shared a new report of ridership and usage.

The Winter Blast is expanding and has a new sponsor. Shianne has all the details.

And, two Detroit area restaurants get nods from Esquire magazine for being among the best new restaurants in America. Congrats to Voyager and Lady of the House.

This show was recorded on November 28, 2018.

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On today's show:

President Trump is taking aim at GM's electric car incentives that were going to sunset anyway

Ford's incentives for their $740 million Corktown campus are approved

Shield's is opening in Midtown - https://www.metrotimes.com/table-and-bar/archives/2018/11/26/detroit-style-pizza-maker-shields-is-opening-a-midtown-location

The historic building that until recently was home to Cheli's Chili Bar was sold to the Ilitches

Detroit's getting a new Welcome Center

And Shianne Nocerini gives you her picks for Noel Night, that's now expanded into daytime.

This show was recorded on November 27, 2018.

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