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The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue has been undergoing a major renovation and rehabilitation, underpinned by a growing Jewish community in Detroit.

Rabbi Ariana Silverman and Executive Director Rachel Rudman join me on the show to talk about all the work and the upcoming opening party.

Then, I share three things to know around town.

• Flooding from three inches of rain in five hours cripples Detroit Metro Airport and I-94 at 275
• Work begins in Belleville on the CAV lane, causing construction on I-94
• Plus, I can't let you go without something fun. There's a huge sidewalk sale this weekend in Midtown - https://www.citybirddetroit.com/pages/events

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Norris, Fletcher and Jer talk about the stories of the day.

00:48 - Jer saw an Instagram post about a rehabbed school into lofts in Berkley, MI - it's called The Ivy - and asked, why not Detroit? Shouldn't we be giving life to all these old school buildings? Why is it happening there (which, great!) but not also in the city of Detroit? Has the opportunity passed?

09:43 - Norris is all about new things, but some new maybe isn't so good. There's a tower that's got rents at $4k a month, and far more for a penthouse.

Is Detroit ready for clout addresses?

More background: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/08/22/detroit-drone-residences-water-square-pre-leasing

https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2023/08/22/asking-rents-former-joe-louis-arena-site/70649211007/

https://www.oconnordetroit.com/property/1645-leverette-street-2/

15:56 - Study shows greatly increased marijuana consumption among 18-30 year olds and binge drinking for those 31-50. Are we dealing with tough times? Did we always do it and just feel better talking about it? Fletcher and Norris discuss.

https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/trends-statistics/monitoring-future

20:28 -Michigan spends the most per capita on marijuana in the country https://www.crainsdetroit.com/analysis/michigan-cannabis-industry-track-top-3b-2023-sales

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Paul Elia is all about his hometown, so much so that he's recording his upcoming special at the Detroit House of Comedy.

We talk about what it's like to be in LA, why his mom got a Matt Rife shirt, the idea of Falafel coneys, what he misses, his work to bring some of that creative work back to Detroit... and more.

Tickets to his special, four performances across Oct. 13 and 14: https://dettickets.houseofcomedy.net/event/paul-elia-2023

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Today's guest is journalist Brian Allnutt, whose reporting for Planet Detroit about Detroit's Jefferson Chalmers area and specifically the canal district has not only gotten attention, but set out the issues well for the historic and unique area known as "The Venice of Detroit."

From the excerpt: "Climate gentrification" in cities like New Orleans and Miami has seen wealthier and whiter residents displace low-income residents and people of color in less flood-prone areas. But in Jefferson Chalmers, climate gentrification could mean that those with the resources to manage the risks and expense of living in a floodplain may replace those without them."

Read "Climate costs imperil Detroit's unique, diverse Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood" here: https://planetdetroit.org/2023/08/climate-costs-imperils-detroits-unique-diverse-jefferson-chalmers-neighborhood/

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Today's show is a combination of where we've been and some listener questions.

03:34 Devon's back from vacation and tried out Grand Traverse Distillery

05:43 - Jer's all about the Orange Spice espresso tonic over at The Congregation, and feels a little guilty about being excited about fall

07:40 - Devon tried the newly opened Ash Bar upstairs at the Siren Hotel

11:41 - A decently priced spot on the eastside to check out https://twitter.com/EJDevCo/status/1692224109378220121

14:33 A listener asks about the auto show - we talk a bit about it, but we're going to get some guests on about it

17:22 A listener wants to know tips about being car-free in Detroit / Metro Detroit. Both of us have lived for awhile without one, or sharing one car, and share what we've learned.

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Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit joins us to talk development, some fun places around town... and two types of woo.

02:03 - Pink Flamingo going strong

03:22 - Black Salt in Hamtramck

04:26 - Changes needed to I-375 plan to reflect today's reality

11:30 - The riverwalk is expanding again with a new section opening in October to connect to the Belle Isle (MacArthur) bridge

14:57 There are a bunch of plans for Belle Isle, we walk through them from two-way traffic to entrances to parking to more.

Thanks to today's show sponsor, Plum Health DPC: https://www.plumhealthdpc.com/

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Norris Howard is back and ready to go.

- We open the show talking about his recent trips to Toronto and Las Vegas and what he feels like Detroit could learn from especially Toronto

07:14 - Jer went to Cafe Sous Terre and was very impressed. It's great to see a place get so much early traction. Norris can't wait to go, and talks about why he loves to just hang out in Midtown

13:21 - There's money to redo the Hart Plaza and the steps to the Underground Railroad monument. We reminisce as we both remember when the Dodge Fountain worked, and talked about the overall state of the plaza and what should be next.

13:21 There's been a proposal to rename Hart Plaza to Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. Norris thinks we need to get more creative with who we honor in Detroit, and focus on honoring those from Detroit or Michigan.

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Did you know there's more than DTE Energy and Consumers when it comes to Michigan and Metro Detroit's power companies?

There's a difference between who does the generation and who runs the bigger grid.

The grid behind it all is ran by ITC Holdings - and I think it's a less-understood part of our infrastructure ecosystem, but just as important.

Maybe you've seen the signs on a high-voltage tower and wondered what they were. With high-voltage lines that send power across states, these are the metaphorical electric freeways and train lines that without, the system wouldn't work.

I learned a lot in this conversation with Simon Whitelocke - the President of ITC Michigan and Vice President of ITC Holdings - up at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

Whatever you think of the current electric power situation in Metro Detroit and in our state, knowing how it's set up matters.

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Fletcher Sharpe and Jer recorded this show at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.

Topics:

• The Lions won their first preseason game. Things to watch out for, and things to be positive about
• Jim Harbaugh seemingly escapes the coaching suspension, but it's no surprise
• A recently traded Tigers pitcher gets a no-no, adding to the list of Tigers pitchers that move on to other clubs and do well
• Detroit City FC loses 1-0 against Charleston Battery. The fans showed up huge for the team, but will the team show up with enough goals to make the playoffs?

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Hey and welcome to Friday! We made it. Today, Engineer Randy Walker and Producer Shianne Nocerini join in on a ton of food-focused stories around Metro Detroit.

01:55 - We went to the media preview of Brine Oyster House in Grosse Pointe Park. We share our first look at thtings.

08:58 - Our trivia stop at Atwater Brewery

10:05 - Back to Bricks pizza, just down the street from Brine. Good to see a place hold up so well since opening.

11:56 - Jer went to Sheetz, the super gas station chain that's coming soon to Metro Detroit and Michigan.

16:12 - Randy went to Cornerstone Barrelhouse in downtown Ferndale, the resurrected restaurant and bar that used to be in downtown Detroit.

18:30 - Popular local ice cream shop Treat Dreams is expanding

19:49 - Palazzo di Pizza in Royal Oak is going into bigger digs

21:03 - O'Flaherty's in Grosse Pointe Park is reopening after repairs from fire damage

21:37 - Chef Omar from Saffron De Twa competed on Chopped 23:35 - Where do you want our next happy hour to be? We have something to celebrate as finalists for the best News and Politics podcast in the country!

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