Daily Detroit

Today, we talk about a horse on a Detroit city bus, our (and your) very mixed reactions to the new PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League) Detroit Clutch logo and nickname, what the WNBA team could learn from it, and why Jer gets into the anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald (and Norris is a hard pass), plus thanking our Veterans. No show tomorrow for the holiday, see you on Thursday. Feedback as always - [email protected] or 313-789-3211. Local media is made possible by our members on Patreon! Join today.

What does it take to get more of the things we want in our neighborhoods? People tell me all the time they want more grocery stores, local businesses, and better services in the city of Detroit. Mac Farr's answer starts with more neighbors. But he's clear that growth also means helping the people who already live here stay. I sat down with the executive director of the Villages Community Development Corporation to talk about this stretch of Detroit's east side, from Mack to the river, between Mount Elliott and St. Jean. We get into why the organization is pro-growth, and how that fits with preserving affordable housing and helping families keep their homes. Mac shares the work behind Keep It in the Family, a program that helps residents straighten out inherited property ownership so they can access home repair assistance and pass their homes on. We also talk about what's happening in East Village and Little Village, why development moves differently just a few blocks away in Islandview, and how longtime neighbors came up with the new North Village name. Plus, we dig into the city processes that make life harder for small developers and business owners. If you need an army of lawyers and consultants just to get through the system, who gets a chance to build? And we close with Mac's suggestion for an afternoon exploring the Villages by bike. Find the Villages CDC's newsletter and development information at https://www.thevillagesofdetroit.com/ If you haven't told a friend about the show, be sure to! Word of the mouth is the best way to push Detroit's conversation forward. Daily Detroit is made possible by our members. Support local media at patreon.com/dailydetroit.

Detroit bus stops deserve more than a stick in the ground. Dinner shouldn't require a second mortgage. And coffee shop chairs shouldn't punish you for sitting in them. We're opening the mailbag for a supersized Saturday edition of Daily Detroit. The "Prince of Brightmoor" Norris Howard joins me to tackle your questions, respond to some criticism, and make the case for shawarma's rightful place alongside Coneys and Detroit-style pizza. On the agenda: A listener takes issue with our interview with Detroit high school student because it didn't show the whole picture. We explain why hearing directly from young people was the point. Better transit takes more than buses. We talk shelters, suburban advocacy, and why your city council needs to hear from you. Keep the trains moving. Your thoughts on People Mover expansion, connecting to Michigan Central, and the ongoing problem of people parking on the QLine tracks. What changed our minds this election? Norris shares what he saw traveling Michigan. Premium rent, not-so-premium living. A former resident of an embattled building shares his experience, and Norris has some thoughts of his own. Cheap and cheerful matters! We hear you on affordable recommendations, even with Michelin coming to town. Comfortable seating makes me want to spend money: We answer a listener question on what makes for a good coffeeshop. Where we'd take visiting friends for their next Detroit meal, and why shawarma belongs in the starting lineup after coneys and Detroit-style pizza. Got a question, a place we should visit, or something you think we missed? Email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 313-789-3211. Local media needs local support. Help keep Daily Detroit going at patreon.com/dailydetroit

Abdul El-Sayed wins, Democrats take control in Lansing, and our panel unpacks what Michigan's election results mean as part of a blue tsunami that crossed the country in the midterm elections... and what comes next on your Daily Detroit. Jer Staes, Norris Howard, Chris Moyer, and Devon O'Reilly gather for a post-election roundtable on Michigan's results, the voters behind them, and what Democrats will need to deliver to keep that support. Norris makes his case for why Detroit's support for El-Sayed shouldn't have been a surprise. Chris revisits what he missed in his pre-election outlook. And Devon shares what he heard in Dearborn, where enthusiasm for El-Sayed crossed some familiar political lines. Plus: transit, money in politics, data centers, and why a winning coalition isn't a permanent one. Then we close with something everyone at the table has opinions about: where to get shawarma around Metro Detroit. On this episode: El-Sayed's win and the conversation around Detroit voters Dearborn turnout, representation, and voters who don't fit neatly into party categories Michigan's Democratic trifecta and the pressure to deliver Money in politics, data centers, and congressional races The panel's shawarma and other local food favorites Feedback: [email protected] or 313-789-3211 Support independent local media: patreon.com/DailyDetroit

Norris Howard and I unpack a massive election eve bombshell as U.S. Representative Haley Stevens makes a last-minute turn against fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to endorse Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate. Who knew we'd have a November surprise, and that it'd look just like a wrestling storyline. We break down the immediate fallout across Michigan politics, the massive fundraising backlash, and what this high-stakes political drama means for local voters. Plus, we pay tribute to the legendary Juan Atkins, the Belleville Three pioneer and undisputed originator of Detroit techno, following his sudden passing at age 64. Feedback as always: [email protected] or 313-789-3211. Support our work on Patreon!