Join us as we dive into everything from transportation updates - like a possible new multi-modal transit hub at the campus of Michigan Central that would connect Chicago to Toronto through Detroit, to replacing an accident-prone intersection on the east side, and even pondering the best foods to eat while driving.

Plus, find out why you should never eat 24 strips of bacon in one sitting.

Whether you're a lifelong Detroiter or new and curious about the city and region, Daily Detroit is your go-to source for staying informed and entertained.

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Today, we're talking about rats. They've been in the news a lot lately - whether at the center of a ongoing downtown coney feud or suburban communities wrestling with the problem. So what actually works? What don't we know? Dr. Bobby Corrigan is a rodentologist who has spent his life learning and learning to control these animals.

A timestamp breakdown:

0:56 Rat Prevalence: Global pest, Not just Detroit

1:31 Adaptability of Rats

1:52 Cultural View of Rats

2:27 What makes them so successful?

3:15 Do rats get a bad rap?

3:29 How Rats have given us another 20-30 years of life 

4:03 Unfortunate side effect of rats

4:40 Key Rat Attractants

6:26 "No Food, No Rats" Principle

7:00 How often are pests in a certain area?

7:50 Role of Food: Source of pervasive pests.

8:28 Attractants: Gardens and Tomatoes

10:40 Structure and materials: Best to Keep Rats Out?

12:52 Urban Density and Neighbor Impact

14:21 Suburban Rat Prevention

15:43 Proper Firewood Location

16:14 Pesticide Control Effectiveness

18:46 Are Cats effective in rat control?

20:31 Dr. Bobby Corrigan's favorite thing about rats!

21:02 Rats are Loyal

22:12 Learning more with Dr. Corrigan

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On your Friday editon of Daily Detroit:

Jer spotlights The Mug, a cozy new coffee shop in the budding Piety Hill neighborhood, just north of Downtown.

Then, Devon dishes on a revamped spot in the heart of Downtown: Soraya. Soraya is located where Maru sushi used to be in downtown Detroit.

Plus, hear about the buzz around the GW Home concept that Gardner White is doing in the old UnderArmour location on Woodward.

Then we talk about the surcharges that some restaurants are adding to bills to deal with increasing costs. Are these changes fair to customers, or even a sutainable business model?

Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day.

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On today’s edition - we talk with former city council president and recent non-profit executive at The Heat and Warmth Fund, Saunteel Jenkins. She’s running for mayor of the great city of Detroit, and we’re going to get into a number of issues that matter. 

More detailed shownotes and transcript to come on our website.

Today's show is in three parts - 

Detroit might return to the WNBA, thanks to a star-studded lineup of heavy hitters in sports and business. We discuss.

Jack Flaherty returns to the Detroit Tigers

and Dan Campbell has a new offensive and defensive coordiantor. Fletcher Sharpe gives his takes on the picks. 

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In this episode, Jer talks with Dena Walker, the manager, and Mickey Lyons, a frequent guest and local historian, about the iconic Detroit bar, The Old Miami.

Celebrating its 45th anniversary, The Old Miami is described as a “dog park for humans,” a unique dive bar that has become a fixture in the Cass Corridor. 

A place with a spirit of zero judgment, it embraces of a diverse crowd of regulars, artists, musicians, and tourists, and how it has survived and thrived for so many years.

Dena shares how the bar embraces the Detroit vibe and history, where nothing feels pretentious.

The episode also covers Old Miami's place in the community and its 45th anniversary celebration featuring a luge festival benefiting Little Blessings, a horse therapy ranch for veterans, on Saturday. 

More details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFbJfEQvebt/

What to know and where to go in Metro Detroit! We talk about a ton of things - from trying Vecino and an Archery cafe, to visiting an old favorite in Kouzina.

Plus we get into some news - how the University of Michigan is expanding in Detroit and why it's important to connect Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Your listener feedback on I-75 cap plans.

 And of course, address the cone-troversy between American and Lafayette and shout out the neighborhood coneys we love.

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In this episode of Daily Detroit, I talk with Dan Horn, Vice President of Mobility for Franco Integrated Communications, about the impact of conferences and events in Detroit and Metro Detroit. 

We explore the importance of these gatherings beyond just trade shows, highlighting their crucial role in economic development, connecting businesses, and advancing key industries like mobility.

We get into the variety of conferences held in the region, from the Detroit Auto Show to industry-specific events, and how they serve as a platform for collaboration, sharing expertise, and building partnerships.

We talk about the economic boost these conferences provide to the region through hotel bookings, dining, and other local spending, while simultaneously attracting investment and talent.

It is stressed how these events encourage in-person interactions to strengthen relationships and create opportunities that cannot be achieved through virtual communication alone.

Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day.

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