Daily Detroit

Hey all - this episode is kinda heavy.

We talk about the violence in Greektown over the weekend (and other parts of the city), and get into why it is a systemic and generational tragedy that is both rooted in and creates more trauma.

The deal for the Vanity Ballroom on East Jefferson fell through, so if it's going to be saved work needs to happen with quickness. GM's made the decision to delete Apple CarPlay - it's got a lot of people up in arms. We discuss why people just want to use what they want to use and just aren't that interested in yet another system.

And we leave out with a remembrance for the original studio dog who sadly passed on over the weekend. She was silently often in the background of most of the shows.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

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A very busy Monday. First, Fletcher and Jer head to Detroit's west side to meet up with Undisputed Middleweight Boxing Champion and Flint, Michigan native Claressa Shields to talk to her ahead of her bout, the first boxing match ever, at Little Caesars Arena. We talk everything from the match to favorite foods to what people need to know about Flint.

On the backside of the show we cover:

• Michigan Panthers opening day performance down in Houston
• Detroit City's tie vs. The Miami FC and look ahead to Sacramento Republic FC this weekend
• And the Jackson House, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. planned the march on Selma, will be moved from Alabama to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford in Dearborn.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

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We talk about where we've been including El Moore, Seasons - and realizing from some listeners people don't know what the Old Miami is. Plus, we answer a listener question on why growth matters in Metro Detroit and Michigan.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

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Today's show is in two parts. First, the historic stone eagle has landed. After the original was destroyed by lightning, it was decided to give the Hurlbut Gate at Detroit's Waterworks Park a glow-up by the Great Lakes Water Authority. I was there for the installation this morning and talked to Doug Atkinson about it.

Then, it's makerspace time. i3Detroit has been building community in Ferndale and now they've basically doubled their footprint with all kinds of new stuff for creative minds to work with, thanks to a grant from the MEDC. i3Detroit president Matt Arnold joins me to talk about it, and an upcoming grand opening of the space.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today!

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One of our favorite events of the year is Ferndale Pride - and it'll be here before you know it. And before then, there's a ton of fun events to check out as well. To get the 411 on this inclusive summer fun, Julia Music who heads it up is in studio.

Also, we'll see you there with our 10-foot plus tall Daily Detroit pride arch! Ferndale Pride website: https://www.ferndalepride.com/

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here.

They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today!

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By most metrics, Michigan and Metro Detroit are stagnant as far as population. Economically, we are slipping behind. Young talent continues to leave. Instead of wallowing in it, how to fix it?

It's going to take some change. A change in priorities of what we fund and support on the state level. A change in how we build and think about communities. And a realization that what got us here won't get us there.

Lou Glazer from Michigan Future joins me for a conversation that, agree or disagree, I think will make you think.

More: https://michiganfuture.org/

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here.

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The building Dutch Girl Donuts was in is being sold; Dwane Casey is out as head coach for the Detroit Pistons; Fletcher and listeners react; Plus we look at the pieces of the Detroit City FC season that just aren't fitting together to make a cohesive whole.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

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From the surprise closure of Jolly Pumpkin Dearborn to three projects in Grand Circus Park to a cheese wheel pasta pop-up, we've got your Friday covered.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today!

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It's Opening Day!

We talk about a number of stories around Metro Detroit, from bus service changes at SMART and DDOT, to a Grand Prix track concern, to a champion eater coming to Detroit to a link from a listener to petition to make Vernors the state pop.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows. Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here. They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.

Today's episode is in two parts.

First, a post-tour discussion with Robin Runyan from Urbanize Detroit on the historic Book Tower. The $300 million renovation is nearing completion, including residences, a hotel and more.

Then, to Keyworth for a post-match recap and look ahead as Detroit City FC got by Gold Star Detroit FC 1-0 in the US Open Cup. Fletcher Sharpe and Norris Howard joined me for that.

We do this show each and every weekday covering what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to shows.

Plus, our new round of etched Daily Detroit rocks glasses are here.

They're only for Patreon members, so support our work today! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit

As always - feedback, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.