Norris Howard is in, and we talk about a rash of racist billboards that recently popped up in town and how it shows there's more work to do around the topic. Source news stories we talk about: Detroit News:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/american-islamic-group-leaders-condemn-hitler-racist-billboards-in-southeast-michigan/73426966007/  Metro Times:  https://www.metrotimes.com/news/racist-messages-splashed-across-billboards-in-metro-detroit-on-hitlers-birthday-36078810  As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Racist billboards are a reminder how much work there's still to do

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The news broke just after we recorded yesterday's show that Detroit City FC intends to build a 14,000 seat stadium in Corktown, near Michigan and 20th streets. Fletcher Sharpe, Norris Howard and I discuss what we know, what we don't, and then the pair get into a conversation speculating about the future of soccer in Detroit - and bring up the uncomfortable topic for some, MLS in Detroit. On Monday we'll know more hard details. But for now, enjoy the speculation and would love to know what you think. Our all-local daily podcast is on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Or wherever you listen to shows.   Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211. 

A new pro soccer stadium for Detroit (and some speculation)

Due to news, our schedule gets flipped around. Devon O'Reilly joins in on a Thursday to talk about a couple of stories around town and a couple of places we've been. Where we've been: Devon went to check out the Detroit Vinyl Society, a new spot in Detroit's Paradise Valley and has some thoughts. Jer went to Cafe Noir in Detroit's North End. News stories: The city of Detroit gained 1,852 people last year, according to the latest Census estimate. that's the first time since the 1950s that the city has not lost population. It's a bit of an emotional win. What's next for Fairlane Town Center? A recent article raises questions about current owners and its future.  Our all-local daily podcast is on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Or wherever you listen to shows. Please be gentle as this is our first foray into video after more than 1,400 episodes as an audio only podcast and there's still things to be worked out and improved on. Not every episode will be full video like this, we're still figuring it out and how much people respond to this vs. the audio only clips. If you want to see the video version: https://youtu.be/B5m5H2lBZ2c?si=-zRfaVZgXmq6JdtH Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Detroit gains population // Fairlane falls behind // Visiting Detroit Vinyl Society and Cafe Noir

Fletcher Sharpe is in and we're talking about some of the interesting sports - and sweet - stories around town. 01:16 - Dutch Girl Donuts are back Baby! 04:38 - Detroit Piston's disapointing draft lottery spot 12:02 - Michigan Panthers clinch a playoff spot 14:25 - Phoenix Rising, DCFC draw Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Dutch Girl returns // Pistons draft disappointment // Panthers make playoffs

Norris Howard is in for an epsiode full of stories that didn't exist less than 24 hours ago. 00:38 - The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO is put on leave over allegations of financial mismanagement, including a call for criminal charges. We discuss, as the Riverfront has been one of those organizations that has kept going through lots of hardships in the city. Crain's Detroit -  https://www.crainsdetroit.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/detroit-riverfront-conservancy-puts-cfo-leave-amid-probe Detroit News - https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/05/14/detroit-riverfront-conservancy-cfo-on-leave-amid-financial-probe/73685685007/  06:06 - Detroit sues over the Census count, looking to change how it's done - and access millions of dollars. Outlier Media:  https://outliermedia.org/detroit-census-lawsuit-population-undercount-mayor-duggan/ 10:55 - Should we think about right-sizing our infrastructure for the city and region we are now?  21:32 - People names PAO the most beautiful restaurant in America (and Michigan) -  https://people.com/the-50-most-beautiful-restaurants-in-america-2024-8641001 Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Riverfront Conservancy CFO being investigated // Detroit sues over Census count // One of the most beautiful restaurants in America

For 14 years, Ferndale Pride has been bringing people across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum (and their allies) to West Nine Mile Road. The 2024 edition of Ferndale Pride on Saturday, June 1 will bring together thousands of people in what is one of the major centers of life for the community - with entertainment, dancing, vendors, special events and more.  Julia Music is key to organizing all of this, and joins us in studio to preview the events before and during Pride, as well as share some history about this gathering.  Remember, we'll be out there - so say hi!  More info on Ferndale Pride: https://ferndalepride.com/ Photo credit: TJ Samuels: https://www.instagram.com/uberhubris/ Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

Racist billboards are a reminder how much work there's still to do

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