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Shakespeare in Detroit is celebrating 10 years of creating theatre and helping unleash the creativity of Detroit.

Sam White, who heads up the theatre company, joined us to talk about what she's learned over the last decade, what it means to take Detroit with you and always come back home wherever you go, and what Detroit uniquely has to offer.

As part of this celebration, they're doing a summer presentation of "Tempest," using the words of Shakespeare and inspired by Techno genius Juan Atkins who is coming to opening night.

The show is free and will be on August 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 2023 at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit.

Learn more about Shakespeare in Detroit and the upcoming program: https://www.shakespeareindetroit.com/tickets

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Lots of topics to talk about. Norris Howard is out, he'll be back later - Devon O'Reilly and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer.

00:58 - Tigers longtime broadcaster Jim Price has died

04:05 - Sixto Diaz Rodriguez of searching for Sugarman documentary fame also passed away

08:41 - We're finalists (top ten) for the best News and Politics podcast in the country

12:09 - Where we've been - Columbus, playing soccer at COPA, and Devon has a new office at the day job

22:57 - Detroit City FC preview vs. Charleston Battery

24:27 - It's not just a Baltimore announcer that's been suspended. Other teams do bush league behavior, too. Fletcher tells one story.

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Roosevelt Park sprawls in front of Michigan Central Station in Detroit and it's seen a real renaissance.

Now, you know that Ford was redoing Michigan Central, but there's been a lot of work between the community, the city and designers to give new life to this corner of Michigan Avenue.

Patrick Droze and Jon Kramer from OHM Advisors joined me at the park to talk about the improvements, the design, and how it all came together whether it's the plants, the paths, the BBQs, the trees, and more.

OHM Advisors: https://www.ohm-advisors.com/

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Hello Friday! Devon O'Reilly is on the line and we talk about a few things around metro Detroit.

01:51 - The owner of the beloved Mati's Deli, Lou Weinstein, has died. The shop is closed for now for bereavement. Devon's been going to the deli for years.

04:13 - Where has Devon been? He tried the coastal Italian place Tiliani that recently opened in West Dearborn. He shared all his tasty thoughts.

07:39 - Should a 32 hour work week be the norm? The UAW, as one of the goals of current talks between the union and the Detroit 3 automakers, wants a 32 hour work week. What do you think?

13:19 - Fixin's Soul Kitchen is coming to Detroit. Founded by Ex-NBA star and former Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, it's going to open in Detroit's Paradise Valley either in mid December or early next year. This should help add some restaurant and retail life to a beautiful street that doesn't have as much activity as it should.

17:55 - Sanders is bring back their toppings, including fudge and caramel. Production had been halted for awhile.

19:08 - Black Cherry Vernors is back everywhere, to Devon's dismay.

As a reminder, we're on a summer schedule the next week, with shows Monday, Wednesday and Friday instead of our normal five days a week.

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What historic buildings do we save? When is it demolition by neglect? What about the idea that some Detroiters feel like they were left behind when communities hit the suburbs en masse?

The demolition of 3134 Cass in Detroit's former Chinatown has gotten national attention and a lot of people talking.

NBC News:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna97302

Jer and Norris go back and forth on it from different perspectives - one, more aligned to saving it, and another that would rather see it and buildings like it torn down for something new.

This won't be the last time we talk about this issue, as your perspectives are important.

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Recorded at Comerica Park, it's your Daily Detroit!

Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and Jer talk about the vibe of more than 21,000 people coming to Detroit for international soccer.

Sevilla FC and Crystal Palace FC brought out the fans and the city made a positive impression on the clubs.

Sevilla defeated CPFC 2-1 in sudden death penalty kicks, but both clubs came away positive about the friendly.

It shows sky is the limit on soccer in our area, as this match outdrew many Tigers games in recent years.

Fletcher and Norris discuss the importance of marketing individual players for sports, not just the crest.

Then, we turn our attention locally and get into some Detroit City FC talk.

• Vincenzo Candela parted ways with the club, as he was signed on as a top player from League 1 but found almost no minutes for Le Rouge.
• Fletcher was right about Dario Suarez, to the chagrin of many fans.
• Detroit drew with Oakland 1-1.
• And we look ahead and make playoff prediction chances as even with a better offense DCFC is very much on the bubble.

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Today Devon O'Reilly joins Jer and we have two.. well, two and a half topics.

In an extended version of "Where we've been," we talk about trying Detroit 75 Kitchen in Southwest Detroit and food trucks in general in Metro Detroit. After all, that guy is all over my TikTok and Instagram.

Then, Devon gets into his discovery of Mitsos, a greek food place, in Eastern Market.

14:52 Finally, on the week of Detroit's 322nd birthday, we put it out there to our listeners and fans: Money being no object, what would your gift to Detroit be?

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Today we focus on one topic - Metro Detroit's bus driver shortage.

It's at crisis levels, with some of the worst on-time performance in the country between Detroit's Department of Transportation and SMART.

The issue? A lack of bus drivers, leaving thousands of people stranded or late regularly.

Since the pandemic, it's been very hard to attract and keep bus drivers, and service hasn't been the same since 2019.

This shortage is due in large part, according to a new report from Transportation Riders United, low pay. Nearby cities like Ann Arbor pay almost $30 an hour to start, while in Detroit it's $15 and SMART it's just over $16 for a training wage.

Not to mention other jobs with the same qualifications in the private sector that pay more.

We talk about what could be done about it, and how TRU wants Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Oakland County Exec Dave Coulter, Wayne County Exec Warren Evans, and Macomb County Exec Mark Hackel to get involved.

Transportation Riders United: https://www.detroittransit.org/

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Norris Howard is on the line, and we've got three main topics we're talking about.

02:57 There's a bunch of updates in Detroit's cannabis situation.

• The city council approved shortening the distance between establishments.
• A number of new licenses will be issued.
• And, Chris Webber is backing out of a $175 million deal.

13:09 The Chevy Bolt will be back! GM changes its mind on one of the most affordable EVs out there.

18:26 The Crystal Palace v Sevilla match is this weekend! Tickets are still available and there's a big tailgate happening on Columbia Street starting at 2pm on Saturday. Me and Norris talk about it and why Norris loves "the beautiful game" so much.

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You all asked for more restaurant stuff, so here's a jam-packed episode with producer Shianne Nocerini, who makes a rare summer appearance.

01:18 Shianne visited Daily Drive In - now Daly Restaurant - in Livonia. For years it was one of the last drive-ins around, but she says it's still worth the visit after more than 50 years.

06:22 There's a new Food Truck Park coming to Oakland Mall next year. We discuss. And then, Detroit 75 Kitchen opening a spot in the old Sears Auto Center right there.

12:12 Khana! Can't wait for the finale on Food Network and to try the place. Yes, there was some on-air drama, but that's what reality TV is made of. We discuss.

16:39 The Dime Store brunch and restaurant spot in Downtown Detroit - is getting a second location in Rochester. The new location will be double the size and have a more full menu because of the bigger kitchen.

18:13 Continuing the trend of restaurants that open first downtown but expand into the suburbs, Pizza Cat looks like they're opening a new spot in Oak Park.

20:17 Bring in Grosse Pointe Park is opening very soon. We have the details, and can't wait to try it soon. Well, part of the team. Two of the team can't eat shellfish, so we'll be looking for a fish stick or something. But the pcitures are pretty! (Cover photo provided to press, shot by Nicole St. John)

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