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Hundreds of Homes Flooded in Southwest Detroit. What now?
Feb 18 2025 • 15 mins
This episode of Daily Detroit dives deep into the devastating flooding that impacted Southwest Detroit, with hundreds of homes affected.
Reporter Malachi Barrett from Bridge Detroit joins host Jer Staes to provide an on-the-ground perspective and critical insights into the disaster.
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An Apple Store is coming. What retail should Detroit get next?
Feb 17 2025 • 21 mins
We first reported locally that yes, an Apple Store is coming to downtown Detroit. But what does it mean? What could happen next? And how could downtown Detroit fit into not only the city but the region's shopping scene?
Key points:
(0:42): The Apple Store as a sign of progress and economic impact.
(3:18): Reimagining Downtown Detroit as a regional shopping destination, not just a neighborhood hub.
(5:15): Identifying key destination retail brands that could attract visitors (Lego, Sephora, etc.).
(8:35): The challenges of creating a viable ecosystem for small businesses, and the difficulties for businesses to survive - and why more foot traffic outside of games matters.
(10:38): Discussing the need for more parking options in downtown to boost retail traffic.
(16:25): Listener suggestions and thoughts on potential attractions and retail opportunities.
Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day. Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942
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New Life For Iconic Dearborn Hotel, New Cocktail Bar Soon, and Snow Days
Feb 14 2025 • 18 mins
Happy Valentine's Day! Jer and Devon made it into the studio through the snow to record something for just for you.
On the show:
0:55 - 4:37: Valentine's Day weekend plans, early dinner advantages, and how to feel about Valentine's Day if you are single. Also discussing "Galentine's Day and Bro-entine's" events.
4:38 - 7:11: Discussing the snow and snow days in Detroit. It feels like we have way more of them now.
7:12 - 17:22: Discussion about the redevelopment project of the golden former Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn.
17:23 - 22:51: Discussion of the East Side's new cocktail bar called "Father Forgive Me."
22:52 - 24:18: Mark your calendars, 3/13 day, our first ever Daily Detroit trivia night!
Roses are red, violets are blue, and we can't make this podcast without you: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit
Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Detroit every day.
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