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 ..read more

Hi! It's Jer. Good morning from Downtown Detroit, where through Saturday it's going to be the center of the football universe. One of my friends was asking "what's the big deal with the NFL Draft, couldn't this be a Zoom call?" and yes, in theory — the event was much smaller in the past. But the NFL Draft is really about the pageantry and bringing fans of football from around the country. That's why I call it the "Comic Con of Sportsball." Fandom, coming together, over a common shared passion over a series of days. With food vendors, merch, entertainment, and more. People start to line up for ..read more

Today in a new game, "Pick 3," we determine what are our favorite breakfast spots in greater Downtown Detroit ahead of the NFL Draft (to answer listener Laura's question). Engineer Randy went to the newest dining ticket in Detroit, Vecino. He has thoughts in a first look at the modern Mexician cuisine spot. And, we talk about our brand new website and newsletter platform to improve how we serve all of you. Rundown: 01:24 - Randy checks out the newest restaruant in Midtown, Vecino. This isn't a full review but a "first look," with his thoughts from food to drinks to pricing. 09:39 - Our new ..read more

Today Fletcher Sharpe is in and we do a bit of a preview of the NFL Draft event situation. Plus, we discuss whether professional players should bet on sports at all, and the growing importance of gambling to the business of sports. The Detroit Tigers may not be able to coast with a .500 record and win the American League Central as the Cleveland Guardians are showing to be a stronger team, so the Tigers will have to step up with their bats. And Fletcher went to the Detroit City FC match against the Oakland Roots as city wins again in the USL Championship, 3-1. Also, if you're interested in me ..read more

Today's podcast seems to be brought to you by the letter "B." Producer Shianne is in the co-host chair and we cover everything from a favorite old White Stripes show being available online - to new supersized gas station speculation - to a new spot in Berkley - to a little love for the People Mover in light of the Draft street closures. 00:58 - White Stripes old show at the Magic Stick from 20+ years ago is available online 03:17 - Bucc-ee's speculation with a new billboard popping up in West Michigan. Jer's been, so he talks about it. Here's an article on the Bucc-ee's speculation. 11:02 ..read more

Devon O'Reilly is in on a Friday and we're talking about what's new and notable around town, with a focus on the tasty. Here's the show rundown: 02:02 - The Astro egg sandwich recipe has been released into the wild. A life-changing sandwich, you can get the recipe here. https://stilllifewithlemon.substack.com/p/astro-egg-sandwich 05:01 - Jer and Devon go to Gilly's and have their first impressions on Detroit's newest sports bar 13:18 - New boardwalk connecting to West Riverfront Park underway 14:58 - Edition Hotel coming to Detroit, Devon's RenCen take Also, if you're interested in meet ..read more

On Wednesday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his eleventh State of the City address. It was a rapid-fire list of wins, and areas where he wants to focus on the next year. But what is the state of our city, from a different perspective? What if we take a minute, or an hour in this case, and unpack what's happening in Michigan's largest city with a different lens?  Chase Cantrell - he heads up Building Community Value, lectures at the University of Michigan and is an active developer - brings that lens, and we work through different angles of the topics in the speech. Chase Cantr ..read more

We have a jam-packed episode for you today! Our feature conversation is with Rich Miller, Jr.  He's a NFL Draft prospect that went to Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Detroit. It's a fascinating conversation on his story. And Fletcher Sharpe has even more for you. Here's the rundown: 01:05 - The Pistons are looking for a new Head of Basketball Operations, but Troy Weaver is staying 03:00 - NFL Draft prospect Rich Miller Jr. joins us to talk about his time at MLK high School. Here are time stamps in the conversation portion:  04:37 - What made him choose to go to Buffalo for co ..read more

In a move that's got the whole Detroit region talking, General Motors is leaving the RenCen in 2025 to take up the upper floors of the office space at Hudson's Detroit.  But that leaves one of Detroit's most iconic buildings without a clear path. Bedrock and GM are going to work over the next year to think about what it looks like going forward, but we take a first take at it, and talk about some of the amenities we'd like to see - and what the city might need.  As always, feedback - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com. Or 313-789-3211.  The rundown: 01:46 - General Motors w ..read more

The spirit of entrepreneurship is strong in Detroit, but also - it takes resources to really get going. That's where, since 2011, the Hatch Detroit contest has come in. One of these 10 businesses we talk to today will walk away with $100,000 in cash from Comerica Bank to make their dreams happen in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck. Today, I talk to all of them in elevator pitch format. And then you get to decide by going to https://www.hatchdetroit.com/vote and picking up to four you think are worthy, each day through noon on April 18. Here's the rundown: 01:34 - Amarra Products ..read more