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Hosts Adolph Mongo, Allan Lengel and Jim Nardone talk with Tammy Daniels, CEO of the Detroit Land Bank, about the challenges she faces and the criticism of her agency by mayoral candidates.They also speak with JeDonna Matthews Dinges, who was the target of a racist incident in Grosse Pointe Park involving a neighbor and Taylor City Council candidate Martin Drouillard. Co-host Eric Brown also joins the show in the second half. 

April 9, 2025 ~ Michele Hodges, Mayor of Grosse Pointe Park joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W Smith.

Today, we're diving into the vibrant summer scene in Detroit. Devon and Jer kick things off by discussing the new restaurant and bar scene, including the exciting opening of Easy Peasy, a new concept located in the old Cornerstone space downtown. They're now offering a lunch sushi program from Detroit Sushi, making it a must-visit spot. We also highlight the Monarch Club's fantastic cocktails and the importance of using reservation apps to snag last-minute tables at popular spots. Jer shares his recent experience at Coriander, a restaurant on the far east side of the city by the canals, which has upped its game with an excellent Marrow burger and a busy, vibrant atmosphere. For those with kids, Devon offers some tips on finding family-friendly restaurants in Detroit, emphasizing the need for space and a lively atmosphere. He mentions Supergeil as a great example of a kid-friendly spot with outdoor space. There's a new coffee shop opening at Post in Detroit on Kercheval near Grosse Pointe Park, adding to the growing list of cool daytime spots in the area. We also discuss the transformation of a Starbucks into a Lucky Coffee in the village of Grosse Pointe, expanding the brand's footprint. Summer events are in full swing, and we talk about the Brisa Bar in Campus Martius, which offers a casual vibe with small bites and tropical drinks. Capitol Park's new art installation and the upcoming Grand Circus Gala and Bourbon Garden are also on our radar, promising fun and unique experiences in the city. And in other news, Michigan has surpassed California to become the largest cannabis market in the United States by sales volume. We discuss the implications of this milestone and what it means for the state's economy and tax revenue. As always, we appreciate your feedback and support. You can reach us at dailydetroit@gmail.com or 313-789-3211. Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and consider supporting us on Patreon to keep local media thriving. Thanks for listening, and remember, you are somebody. We'll talk on Monday.

Lexi and Adam make one final bookstore trek to Shaw's Books in Grosse Pointe Park. Shaw's is a used and rare book store that is tight and windy and run by just the nicest gentleman, Hank. Hank tells us all about the history of the store, and just gives a fascinating insight into a business he is now a 40 year veteran of.   

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Jim Nardone talk with guests, Florida lawyer Richard Ryles, who fills us in on Gov. Ron DeSantis, and JeDonna Dinges, who is trying to get lawmakers to pass tougher hate crime legislation in Lansing after facing racial intimidation in Grosse Pointe Park. They also talk about the UAW strike and the auto show, and suspended MSU football Coach Mel Tucker. 

Hosts Jo Firestone & Manolo Moreno play listener-created games with callers!Games played: Captain Plan It submitted by Blake Blake from Raleigh, North Carolina, Where Am I? When Am I? Who Am I? submitted by MAD from Rochester, New York, and Cats and Dogs It's Raining submitted by Kyla McKenna & Max from Nova Scotia, CanadaCallers: Kelly & Eric from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Charlie from Austin, Texas; AJ from Denver, Colorado; Nathan from Moscow, Idaho; Connor from Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan; Charlie & Claire from Willoughby, OhioOutro theme by Brady Brown from Stillwater, OklahomaThis episode sponsored by:  Every Plate - Go to everyplate.com/podcast and enter code 49GAMESHOW to get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal!

Hey and welcome to Friday! We made it. Today, Engineer Randy Walker and Producer Shianne Nocerini join in on a ton of food-focused stories around Metro Detroit. 01:55 - We went to the media preview of Brine Oyster House in Grosse Pointe Park. We share our first look at thtings. 08:58 - Our trivia stop at Atwater Brewery  10:05 - Back to Bricks pizza, just down the street from Brine. Good to see a place hold up so well since opening. 11:56 - Jer went to Sheetz, the super gas station chain that's coming soon to Metro Detroit and Michigan. 16:12 - Randy went to Cornerstone Barrelhouse in downtown Ferndale, the resurrected restaurant and bar that used to be in downtown Detroit. 18:30 - Popular local ice cream shop Treat Dreams is expanding  19:49 - Palazzo di Pizza in Royal Oak is going into bigger digs 21:03 - O'Flaherty's in Grosse Pointe Park is reopening after repairs from fire damage 21:37 - Chef Omar from Saffron De Twa competed on Chopped 23:35 - Where do you want our next happy hour to be? We have something to celebrate as finalists for the best News and Politics podcast in the country! Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211 Thanks to today's sponsor, Castalia Cocktails - https://www.castaliacocktails.com/ Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2  And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

You all asked for more restaurant stuff, so here's a jam-packed episode with producer Shianne Nocerini, who makes a rare summer appearance.  01:18 Shianne visited Daily Drive In - now Daly Restaurant - in Livonia. For years it was one of the last drive-ins around, but she says it's still worth the visit after more than 50 years. 06:22 There's a new Food Truck Park coming to Oakland Mall next year. We discuss. And then, Detroit 75 Kitchen opening a spot in the old Sears Auto Center right there. 12:12 Khana! Can't wait for the finale on Food Network and to try the place. Yes, there was some on-air drama, but that's what reality TV is made of. We discuss.  16:39 The Dime Store brunch and restaurant spot in Downtown Detroit - is getting a second location in Rochester. The new location will be double the size and have a more full menu because of the bigger kitchen. 18:13 Continuing the trend of restaurants that open first downtown but expand into the suburbs, Pizza Cat looks like they're opening a new spot in Oak Park. 20:17 Bring in Grosse Pointe Park is opening very soon. We have the details, and can't wait to try it soon. Well, part of the team. Two of the team can't eat shellfish, so we'll be looking for a fish stick or something. But the pcitures are pretty! (Cover photo provided to press, shot by Nicole St. John) Shianne also shares why she'd love you to vote in the Podcast Awards for us - We are in the News and Politics category as well as People's Choice. https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup  Feedback as always - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211 Remember we're on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942?mt=2  And Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9  Thanks to our members: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Or those who do a one-time contribution: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit  

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivering his 10th State of the City speech last night.  He several topics -- including improving neighborhoods, removing blight, city development, reducing crime, and more.  Low water pressure appearing to pose a problem for firefighters battling a 4-alarm fire in Grosse Pointe Park this morning. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

On today's episode we had the privilege of speaking with Eric Jorgensen from Express Employment Professionals located in Grosse Pointe Park. Express Pros work with local businesses to provide them with the skilled workers that they require, and with local workers to find them meaningful careers. Today we talked about the current job market and what both employers and employees can anticipate during a job search for 2022. Learn more about Express Employment Professionals at https://www.expresspros.com or by calling 786-262-0022 Learn more about the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce at https://www.grossepointechamber.com/

On January 24, 2012, the body of Jane Bashara, a 56-year-old resident of ritzy Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, was found dead in the backseat of her Mercedes SUV in a seedy area of Detroit. The police first went to interview her husband, Bob Bashara, who came from an extremely prominent Lebanese family in the area. Bob denied anything to do with his wife's murder. Eventually, the finger was pointed at a man named Joe Gentz, a developmentally disabled handyman who worked for Bob. But as the police continued to investigate the case, they would discover that Bob's squeaky clean Rotary Club life was not as it seemed. Bob was involved in affairs, tax evasion, a secret BDSM lifestyle, had ties with the Italian Mafia, and definitely did not want a divorce from Jane; something Jane was pursuing. Investigators were certain Bob had something to do with his wife's death, but did he work alone? Or did he have an accomplice in Joe Gentz? And what had happened to Jane?Show Notes:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24611841-murder-in-grosse-pointe-parkThanks to our sponsor for this episode:HelpYouFind.Me: The secure way to share your important account details with your loved onesCheck out www.HelpYouFind.Me/michigan10 to save 10% off any purchase

In January 2012, Bob Bashara reports his wife Jane Bashara missing. Before the investigation begins, Jane is found murdered in her car in Detroit, Michigan. This investigation twisted and turned until it was almost unbelievable. This is the case of Jane Bashara's murder. Sources can be found on our website www.truecrimeoutloud.com

Matt Gaetz wants to Free Britney, Richard Sherman's 911 call, Millie Bobby Brown v. her ex, Emma the Farter, Chrissy Teigen returns, angry Justin Bieber, a Tom Labuda check-in, and Lyla! takes over.Home Run Derby star (and Drew's buddy), Dave Jauss, continues his celebration tour on Pardon My Take.Elisa Jordana is an "American Radio Personality" and Drew is not.Lyla is on the LOOSE today.The #1 artist in America wants all you youngsters out there to get the COVID shot.The #FreeBritney Movement rally has somehow become ever dumber with the addition of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.Check out this mini-bike accident.Drew is pumped for the new Hulu Paul McCartney 3, 2, 1 doc.Drew DOES NOT recommend Megan Fox's newest movie, Till Death, but Rotten Tomatoes does. Megan wants everybody (and Brian Austin Green's divorce lawyer) to know that she does drugs.Brian Austin Green is BACK on Cameo! Other new members of the Cameo Family include Sedona Prince, Avery Johnson and Dave Mustaine.A TikTok douche is sorry for kissing and telling about Millie Bobby Brown.We've received Ring Doorbell farts on the Bonerline. Thank you.Emma is making a killing just farting on OnlyFans.Valerie Bertinelli Part II: Jessie James Decker Edition. Why is there a subreddit dedicated to the Deckers?The residents of Grosse Pointe Park residents have had enough flooding and they are suing.Arts, Beats and Eats is back... and without having to food tickets. Drew knows the secret mystery band, but it's a secret.DrewFest-Palooza-Stock is one step closer to reality.Pete Davidson is getting rid of all his tattoos.Britney Spears actually gets a legal victory.Drew tries to weasel out of getting Tom Labuda a booth at Arts, Beats & Eats. We check in and learn about some of his recent medical woes.Richard Sherman has been arrested. His wife had to deal with a rude 911 operator.Justin Bieber yelled at his wife Hailie Baldwin.Nickelodeon TikTok racism.Not-a-Prince Harry and Meghan Markle finally start working on another Netflix "project" by asking Elton John for more help.NBA 2K FINALLY has a WNBA star on the cover. The next step is to actually sell a WNBA2K.Drew does a deep dive on Billy Squier and 'Rock Me Tonite'. We take a look at other TERRIBLE music videos.Chrissy Teigen returns to social media... to play the victim.Drew was a special guest on Radio Ink's How to Make Real Money Podcasting.Social media is dumb but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

July 14, 2021 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst, talks with Guy Gordon about the Grosse Pointe Park flood victims suing the Great Lakes Water Authority.

July 14, 2021 ~ Full Show. Economist Patrick Anderson discusses what's behind the current inflation and how long will it last? Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson reports on Grosse Pointe Park flood victims suing the Great Lakes Water Authority. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell calls for a strong regional infrastructure plan. Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses the ongoing battle between Royal Oak and local veterans over the city's war memorial. Shep, from Rose Pest Solutions on the recent uptick in fleas and mosquitos. Jaimie Clayton form Oakland Family Services discusses the increase in overdose deaths during COVID and which generation is the worst when it comes to tipping?

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Craig's guest is Darci McConnell, longtime communications professional and journalist, who was appointed to the Grosse Pointe Park City Council in November of 2020.  She is now seeking a full term on the council in this year's election.  McConnell's appointment made history last year as she is the first African-American to ever hold a position on the Grosse Pointe Park City Council.  The east side suburb has been in the news over the years for a number of reasons, including policing tactics,  and it's sometimes contentious relationship with it's neighbor Detroit.   

Welcome to GP Chamber Chats with the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce! On today's episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Mil Hurley from A Southern Gardener. Located in Grosse Pointe Park, A Southern Gardener services the gardens of the Pointes using natural and organic processes. The goal of A Southern Gardener is to provide clients with more than just a garden but a lifestyle, one in which the nature of the yard beckons the indoors out to inspire, entertain and enlighten. Let's dive in and learn more! Learn more about A Southern Gardener at http://www.asoutherngardener.com Learn more about the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce at https://www.grossepointechamber.com

Craig's guest is JeDonna Dinges of Grosse Pointe Park.  She is a local business owner, and has lived in the Pointes for over a decade.   Recently, her next door neighbor displayed a KKK flag in a window next to her home.   Craig and JeDonna discuss what led up to it, and what the response has been from city officials, and the neighborhood.   

In this episode we talk with Cynthia Douglas President of the Grosse Pointe Harper Woods NAACP and talk diversity and inclusion in the Pointes and Harper Woods as well as how to stay fit in the new year. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Our Guest today on the We Can Do Better Podcast is Ivery Toussant. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better. Harper Woods's newest council member has a goal to further assist in maintaining and improving its high standards as well as foster meaningful and mutually respectful dialogue between residents and city leaders. He believes that together we can continue making Harper Woods a better place to live and work, attracting and welcoming new and diverse talent.

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Dr. Daniel J. Hurley, CEO of the Michigan Association of State Universities, as they discuss the importance of higher education and how families can find the funds to attend. Public education is for the public good. Our higher education budget has remained stagnant for years, which is why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to boost funding, grants and scholarships for associate and bachelor degree programs. Michigan families shouldn't have to go broke when their kids attend a public university, and it's time for the state to step up its investment in our schools. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Listen in as Sen. Adam Hollier and Ferris State University President David L. Eisler talk about alternatives to traditional bachelor's degrees and how students can afford a college education. Ferris State University provides career opportunities to ready workers for a competitive global economy by offering more than 180 undergraduate and graduate majors. The ninth-largest university in the state, with campuses in Big Rapids, Grand Rapids and 19 off-campus locations across Michigan, FSU offers something for everyone. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

The HUDA Clinic in Detroit works to improve the lives of those in need through comprehensive health care, education and other resources. The services provided are free to underinsured or uninsured adults. Listen in as Sen. Adam Hollier and Eman Altairi, executive director of the HUDA Clinic, discuss the importance of accessible community health care. Working with volunteer specialists, graduate students and undergraduates, HUDA Clinic doctors provide many types of primary care and specialty services, including dental care, mental health counseling, podiatry and more. They also have a garden and grow fresh produce to help those with specific health conditions. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Brian Calley, former Lieutenant Governor and current President of the Small Business Association of Michigan as they discuss the importance of small businesses in Michigan. Small businesses in Michigan are more than just a business, they're the life of a community. How can Michigan help small businesses grow to reach the goals they set out to attain? How can the state connect small businesses with their community and with the rest of the state? Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Athletics are a vehicle to teach young men and women about valuable life skills such as teamwork and social responsibility. Listen in as Sen. Adam Hollier and Curtis Blackwell II, co-founder of Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy, discuss how the football academy develops young men who use the sport as inspiration for becoming better people. To succeed in the Academy, kids must take part in classroom activities alongside their football training. It doesn't just teach kids how to play football, it helps them succeed in the classroom and find football scholarships so they can get a college degree. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Listen in as Sen. Adam Hollier and Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director Dr. Agustin V. Arbulu discuss how to build an equitable and fair society right here in our district. Michigan is a very diverse state, which has resulted in all sorts of fantastic communities in Southwest Michigan. Unfortunately, with diversity can come discrimination. The Department of Civil Rights exists to teach communities about creating an equitable free from bias and to research claims of unlawful discrimination. If a person feels like they have been discriminated against in a way that violates the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act or the Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act, they can reach out to the department at Michigan.gov/MDCR. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Join Senators Adam Hollier and Jeremy Moss as they discuss Sunshine Week. Sunshine Week is a time about promoting policies and procedures to shine a light on government officials. It's a national movement to make sure that we have a government that is accountable to the people they serve. We need to strive to shine a light on Michigan's government, so we, the people, understand the decisions that are made on a daily basis so we can hold our elected officials accountable. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Earl Poleski, the executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), as they talk about critical housing issues facing Michigan residents. MSHDA works with middle- and low-income people around the state to buy and rent homes and apartments. Too often, these folks are overlooked or under-resourced, or worse, can be taken advantage of by unreliable lenders. How do we give everyone a fair shot at having a roof over their heads, and one they can afford to keep? Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Kym L. Worthy has been the Wayne County Prosecutor since 2004, when she became the first female African American to hold the position. In this episode, Prosecutor Worthy talks about serving the biggest prosecutor's office in the state and her initiatives to make Wayne County a better, safer place. These initiatives include police transparency and accountability, processing rape kits, and what the process will be to reopen the courts to jury trials. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

In this episode, Kerry Ebersole Singh, the Michigan Statewide Census Director, discusses how our state and federal governments are working to complete the 2020 Census. Every person who lives in the U.S. will be required to fill out a census form so we can get a complete and accurate count of the people living in our country. Between the months of March and July of 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will be counting all U.S. residents. The census is important for allocating your federal tax dollars and Congressional seats. YOU'RE INVITED Sen. Adam Hollier and Kerry Ebersole Singh are hosting a Telephone Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. By joining the call, you will be able to connect directly with your elected officials to learn about what is at stake, find out what is new about this Census, and ask questions about how you can get more involved. RSVP here. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun is the Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. She also serves as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's right-hand woman during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this podcast, Dr. Khaldun talks about the novel coronavirus, the risks associated with gathering in groups, masks, community mental health, racism as a public health crisis, and what it's like to work as a public health officer. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Join Senators Adam Hollier and Marshall Bullock, state senator for Allen Park, Detroit, Lincoln Park and Southgate. Hollier and Bullock discuss how to rebuild Detroit — and it starts with inspiring Detroit's youth. How can we teach and inspire children to be an active part of building the Detroit they want to see? The longevity of a city is determined by its residents. We can do better for ourselves, our children and the city of Detroit. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

HEPACO is an industry leader in environmental cleanup. In this episode, HEPACO's Detroit branch manager, Bill Welsh, discusses the new normal created by COVID-19, workplace safety and cleanliness, and cleanup efforts underway at the city's Riverside Park. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Jey'nce Poindexter is an activist, consultant and voice for people who are historically dismissed and undervalued. She works to advance a better quality of life and inclusion for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially for trans women of color. In this episode, Poindexter discusses equality, acceptance, discrimination, religion, COVID-19 and the work that needs to be done to fix the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Victoria Washington is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Detroit Dough, an edible cookie dough company, where she currently serves as chief operations officer. She's a single mom who managed to launch a business from her own backyard with minimal debt. In this episode, Washington talks about what it's like to start a black-owned company in Detroit, surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to start and run a food-based business in Michigan. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

When Republicans changed the unemployment laws in 2013, they created one of the most restrictive unemployment programs in the entire country. In this episode, Professor Rachael Kohl, leader of the Workers' Rights Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School, discusses some problems and solutions with Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency. The program works pro-bono and represents 200-300 Michiganders a year who have been wrongfully denied unemployment benefits. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Zaneta Adams is a lawyer and the Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. As director, Adams oversees the agency, which builds and sustains military readiness, in addition to caring and advocating for veterans. In this episode, Adams talks about her time serving in the U.S. Army, National Guard and Reserve; her work for women injured in combat; the current goals and resources of the agency; the Governor's Challenge to prevent suicide among military members, veterans and their families; and, how she and others can be positive and stay active during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Rachael Eubanks is the treasurer for the State of Michigan. In this episode, Eubanks talks about how she got started working in finance and at the state treasury, her role model, what role the treasury plays in our state government, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our state's economy. Eubank also shares what she's doing for self-care during these hard times; ideas that perhaps would help others as well. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Carlton D. Clyburn Jr. serves as the president of Highland Park's city council. In a region with so many big cities, Highland Park is characterized by a small-town mentality, and Clyburn is working hard to move the community forward. In this episode, he talks about city developments underway, Highland Park's restaurants, new city ordinances, a fitness grant, and what he — and other residents can do — for self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Matt Gillard from the School Finance Research Collaborative as they discuss funding Michigan's public schools. The School Finance Research Collaborative is a group of business leaders and education experts from across the state who know that when our schools succeed, Michigan succeeds. Our K-12 public schools need solutions — for children in every zip code — to be successful, and the opportunity to pursue higher education should be an affordable option within reach. Improving Michigan's economy starts with laying a solid foundation for our children to succeed at school. The opportunity for a child to not only choose their own path, but also afford it, is paramount to our state's future. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

The Avalon Village is a sustainable eco-village being built in Highland Park, Mich., led by guest Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris. The village consists of 20 parcels of land and 4 houses where everything is built with recycled materials and green infrastructure. Created for female entrepreneurs, the village is highlighted by a village hall and buildings made of shipping containers, with the project's next phase being the construction of the Homework House, which is expected to open in September 2019. It will be a place for children to go after school to do their homework, eat a meal, take a shower, or wash their clothes. YOU'RE INVITED: On Saturday, June 29, 2019, Sen. Hollier invites residents to join him from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for The Eastside Family Reunion, a free day of community fun. Activities planned include games, bounce houses, an obstacle course, water balloon fights, trivia, health screenings by Henry Ford Hospital staff, bike giveaways, and the chance to see a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the National Guard. There will be a tribute honoring the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, and the Michigan State Police will be bringing their SWAT gear, including a dive team and a drone. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

In Michigan, students who are not proficient readers by third grade can be held back, or retained, and not promoted to fourth grade. Listen in as Sens. Adam Hollier and Dayna Polehanki, a former teacher, discuss the state's third-grade reading law and what it's like to be a teacher in 2019. Studies have shown that retention hurts kids, is costly and discriminates against low-income families. There are many viable alternatives to teaching literacy, including additional supports such as more funding and literacy coaches, but at what impact to our students' long-term achievement? Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Healthy Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods is a community well-being initiative that focuses on social, emotional, physical and spiritual health for residents of all ages. In this episode, Dr. Asha Shajahan, the medical director of community health at Grosse Pointe Beaumont Hospital, and Suzy Berschback, the Healthy Communities Manager for Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods at Beaumont Health, discuss how Beaumont's Healthy Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods' program bring healthy living, physical exercise and nutrition to the these communities. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Welcoming Everyone Grosse Pointe (We GP) is a community-based organization that was founded after the 2016 election to resist attacks on civil and human rights. We GP provides opportunities for social engagement, community building, political engagement and activism. On June 22, 2019, We GP will host their third annual Grosse Pointe Pride March, beginning at Grosse Pointe High School at 10 a.m. and ending at Maire Elementary School. The event will include a community choir and a small gathering with food trucks, with a portion of the proceeds supporting Outserve, an organization that provides resources for LGBTQ military service members. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Join Senators Adam Hollier and Erika Geiss as they discuss parental leave, family medical leave, pay equity and the cost of childcare on the first episode of the #WeCanDoBetter podcast. Many families find themselves in situations where they can't take care of their children or senior family members. These economic justice tools allow families to take care of their loved ones while also keeping up on bills. We must take a creative and holistic view to solve problems of economic justice in our state and around the country. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Join Senator Adam Hollier and Michigan Department of Transportation Director Paul Ajegba as they discuss funding and fixing Michigan roads. It's no secret that Michigan currently has some of the worst roads in the nation, and they won't fix themselves. Director Ajegba makes the case that the state needs more money if we want to fix the roads. It's time we fix the damn roads — and do it right. There are no half measures. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

In this episode of the podcast, Senator Hollier sits down to chat with Robin Kinney of Motor City Woman Podcast. Topics discuses are the future of podcasting, uplifting marginalized voices in broadcasting, and self-care in pandemic times. The mission of Motor City Woman is to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups in the broadcasting and podcasting industries. Motor City Woman uses the tagline “We produce media that matters”. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

We Can Do Better Podcast (Khalilah Burt Gaston) Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

In this episode of the We Can Do Better Podcast we welcome guest Rodney W. Jacobs for a discussion on how policing needs to change in the aftermath of the racial upheval of the summer of 2020. The death of George Floyd sparked conversations on defunding the Police, Mr. Jacobs sheds some light on how to make policing better. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better. Rodney W. Jacobs, Jr. is the Assistant Director for the City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP). The Civil Investigative Panel is a civilian oversight city department tasked with investigating abusive police practices within the City of Miami. Some of his responsibilities include overseeing investigations and community relations/policing initiatives. Mr. Jacobs is also a military intelligence lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Mr. Jacobs has worked for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission where he assisted in litigating class action discrimination cases against Chipotle, Bloomberg and Bank of America. Further, he has worked for New York State Attorney General's office, the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General, and served as judicial intern for the Honorable Walter H. Rice on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Zaneta Adams is a lawyer and the Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. As director, Adams oversees the agency, which builds and sustains military readiness, in addition to caring and advocating for veterans. In this episode, Adams talks about her time serving in the U.S. Army, National Guard and Reserve; her work for women injured in combat; the current goals and resources of the agency; the Governor’s Challenge to prevent suicide among military members, veterans and their families; and, how she and others can be positive and stay active during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Rachael Eubanks is the treasurer for the State of Michigan. In this episode, Eubanks talks about how she got started working in finance and at the state treasury, her role model, what role the treasury plays in our state government, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our state’s economy. Eubank also shares what she’s doing for self-care during these hard times; ideas that perhaps would help others as well. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Carlton D. Clyburn Jr. serves as the president of Highland Park’s city council. In a region with so many big cities, Highland Park is characterized by a small-town mentality, and Clyburn is working hard to move the community forward. In this episode, he talks about city developments underway, Highland Park’s restaurants, new city ordinances, a fitness grant, and what he — and other residents can do — for self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Jey’nce Poindexter is an activist, consultant and voice for people who are historically dismissed and undervalued. She works to advance a better quality of life and inclusion for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially for trans women of color. In this episode, Poindexter discusses equality, acceptance, discrimination, religion, COVID-19 and the work that needs to be done to fix the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Donna and Orlando sit down with a coalition of activists pushing for Grosse Pointe Park to open the borders to Detroiters. Graig Donnelly, Bianca Garcia, and Frank Joyce joins them for a spirited discussion about spatial segregation, racism, collaboration and healing.

Victoria Washington is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Detroit Dough, an edible cookie dough company, where she currently serves as chief operations officer. She’s a single mom who managed to launch a business from her own backyard with minimal debt. In this episode, Washington talks about what it’s like to start a black-owned company in Detroit, surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to start and run a food-based business in Michigan. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Today on Stateside , President Donald Trump raised doubts about the integrity of elections Tuesday night during the first presidential debate of 2020. We hear from a member of a Michigan coalition fighting those claims. Also, physical barriers between Grosse Pointe Park and Detroit have aggravated racial and social tensions over the years. We’ll hear from two activists who want to see them torn down. And finally, paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim talks about how his discoveries in the Sahara have See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun is the Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. She also serves as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s right-hand woman during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this podcast, Dr. Khaldun talks about the novel coronavirus, the risks associated with gathering in groups, masks, community mental health, racism as a public health crisis, and what it’s like to work as a public health officer. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

Kym L. Worthy has been the Wayne County Prosecutor since 2004, when she became the first female African American to hold the position. In this episode, Prosecutor Worthy talks about serving the biggest prosecutor’s office in the state and her initiatives to make Wayne County a better, safer place. These initiatives include police transparency and accountability, processing rape kits, and what the process will be to reopen the courts to jury trials. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

When Republicans changed the unemployment laws in 2013, they created one of the most restrictive unemployment programs in the entire country. In this episode, Professor Rachael Kohl, leader of the Workers’ Rights Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School, discusses some problems and solutions with Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency. The program works pro-bono and represents 200-300 Michiganders a year who have been wrongfully denied unemployment benefits. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents residents of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

HEPACO is an industry leader in environmental cleanup. In this episode, HEPACO’s Detroit branch manager, Bill Welsh, discusses the new normal created by COVID-19, workplace safety and cleanliness, and cleanup efforts underway at the city’s Riverside Park. Sen. Adam Hollier (D–Detroit) represents citizens of the 2nd District in Wayne County that includes the cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park, and the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores. He is an avid problem solver and is leading Michigan to do better.

January 2012, the body of Grosse Pointe Park resident Jane Bashara is found in her Mercedes SUV. The vehicle abandoned in a Detroit alley miles from her home. This episode covers the arrests, confessions, trial and all the twists and turns in this distressing case.  Source list available on our website at www.AlreadyGonePodcast.com  You can follow the show on Twitter and on Facebook  Please support the show by visiting our sponsor, Better Help. Visit www.betterhelp.com/gone and use code GONE at checkout for 10% off your first month.  #Michigan #Detroit #Murder #BDSM  Support the show.

January 2012, the body of Grosse Pointe Park resident Jane Bashara is found in her Mercedes SUV. The vehicle abandoned in a Detroit alleyway. Investigators into her murder will find a twisted story of love, lies, brutality and betrayal.  Source list available on our website at www.AlreadyGonePodcast.com  You can follow the show on Twitter and on Facebook  Please support the show by visiting our sponsor, Better Help. Visit www.betterhelp.com/gone and use code GONE at checkout for 10% off your first month.  Looking to expand your playlist? Check out The Trail Went Cold hosted by Robin Warder.  #Michigan #Detroit #Murder #BDSM  Support the show.

// Episode 44 show notes What comes to mind when you hear that someone had a “mountaintop experience”? Maybe you think about Moses, who hiked back down the mountainside literally glowing because he had been in the presence of God. Or Peter, James, and John—the inner circle of Jesus—who saw Jesus in His true, divine nature as he was transfigured right in front of them. You might recall that was an event that impacted Peter so deeply that he wanted to camp out and build a few memorials for Jesus, Elijah, and Moses. The point is this, we regard mountaintop experiences as those moments when God moves in such a mighty and unexpected way, that, at least figuratively, we come back glowing like Moses or wanting to build a memorial like Peter. And while a mountaintop experience can take place anywhere, for some people, such an event actually takes place on a mountaintop. Take for example my guest today—First Class Cadet Brigit Jogan, a senior at the United States Coast Guard Academy. During her time at Rocky Mountain High this past summer, Brigit hiked the summit of Mount Antero in Colorado’s Collegiate Peaks, and it was during that physical climb to the mountaintop that she experienced the Spirit of God moving in a mighty way. Today, Brigit is going to talk about that experience as she shares her story. // What we talked about Here’s an outline of the questions Brigit answered this episode: Tell me about where you’re from, and why the Coast Guard?  As you look back over your time at the Coast Guard Academy, what’s academy life been like for you? What are some things you’ve learned about yourself, and what are some challenges you’ve faced?  Share a little about your spiritual journey. When did you accept Jesus and begin following Him? What’s it like being a Cadet and also being a Christian? Are there difficulties you’ve experienced when it comes to integrating your faith into your life in the Coast Guard?  Talk about your involvement in OCF at the Coast Guard Academy—how you first heard about OCF and why you decided to give it a try and then stay involved? Talk more about what it is you do with the ministry team.  Tell me more about your Rocky Mountain High experience. What was it like? What sorts of things would best equip you to live out your calling as someone who is very early in her military career? If listeners were going to take away only one thing from our conversation today, what would you hope that it would be?  // About my guest  Originally from Grosse Pointe Park, MI, Brigit Jogan is currently a 1/c cadet (senior) at the United States Coast Guard Academy. She participates actively in OCF as cadet president, studies electrical engineering, swims distance freestyle, and frequently shares terrible jokes with those unfortunate enough to be in earshot. Her other hobbies include completing adult coloring books and looking at pictures of her beautiful dog, Phinn. In the future, she hopes to continue her education through the Coast Guard and to continue to stay very involved with ministry, with whatever adventures that entails.  

The nonprofit Jefferson East Inc. has been working since the 1990s to redevelop Detroit’s hard-bitten Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood and business district, located on the far east end of Jefferson Avenue near the border with Grosse Pointe Park. Recently, the organization and its for-profit real estate development arm East Jefferson Development Corp., held a weeklong community workshop to solicit ideas from residents about what they want to see in their neighborhood. On today’s episode, we speak with EJDevCo CEO Derric Scott and Jefferson East Chief Exec Josh Elling about what the organization learned from the process, how it’s working with would-be tenants to best serve the immediate needs of the neighborhood, and how the for-profit development unit helps expand what the organization can accomplish. Scott says East Jefferson Development Corp. owns or controls 87% of the properties located within Jefferson-Chalmers, a once-thriving business district that stretches along Jefferson from Lenox Street to Alter Road. The district is filled with some incredible architecture, but also many vacant and blighted buildings. It’s also home to the first protected bike lanes in the city. Residents who came out to the workshops expressed a desire for things including a new first-run movie theater, a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, and a redevelopment of the formerly whites-only Vanity Ballroom as an inclusive mixed-use asset to the community. Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you’re hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

JoAnne's daughter Lauren is getting ready to leave for college and mom is getting emotional. JoAnne talks with us about how's she feeling as she takes her daughter to college up in East Lansing at Michigan State. We talk with Chef Trenton Chamberlain about his new farm to pizza oven restaurant called The Bricks in Grosse Pointe Park. It's a very cool concept. He works with a farm in Metamora and he gets everything from grains to veggies to make his pizza and pasta! Stephen updates us on Scarlet's Playground and how they are almost done with this amazing project. We talk with Frank who owns Ideal Contracting, who donated pretty much the entire construction part of the project. He's a truly awesome person.

Tonight at 9PM EST, we're off to Grosse Pointe Park (near Detroit for those who don't know) to visit with Julie and Rana (RJ), owners of Recolte Meads. Recolte Meads has been open for about 2 years, and opened their tasting room on April 23 this year. Julie has been making mead for several years. Back before she started making mead, she had a tenant who couldn’t make rent, and in the course of her story, mentioned that her dad owned an apiary. And Julie had her tenant pay her rent in honey! She ended up with 8 five gallon pails of the golden nectar, and *voila* she started making mead, in 5 gallon batches. Julie has been in the beer and brewing business for over 25 years. She did both hands on and other related jobs in the industry, and learned a lot from the folks doing the brewing. She also owned a brewery that had a license to make wine and mead (which they did), though the focus was mostly on the beer. She started seeing the mead industry grow, and wanted to expand mead sales. After she left the brewery, she was approached by a friend to open another brewery in downtown Detroit. She suggested a meadery instead, since there were so many breweries out there. The friend had never had mead, so he stopped by to do some tasting of Julie’s meads. At this point she had been making mead for about 2 years. So, her friend, impressed with mead, agreed to do a meadery. But Julie ended up talking it over with her BFF Rana (RJ) and they decided to partner up and start their own meadery. They planned, Youtubed and Googled the heck out of starting a production facility, and finally created a business plan that worked for them. They opened their production facility 2 years ago in Sterling Heights, and have been producing mead since that time. When they were in the building process, they were told that having the meadery downtown wasn’t going to happen due to cost to build being beyond the budget. So, they changed their business plan to start distribution as soon as their mead was ready. And they did all this while working full time jobs at the hospital! Julie is a Surgical Tech and RJ is a Certified Sterile Processing Tech. And Julie is raising 4 kids! That’s dedication!! So, once they decided to distribute, and were in the process, they got a call from that same friend, asking them to look at a space in a building they’d just bought in Grosse Point Park. Julie and RJ did, and fell in love. And, that changed things, and they decided to hold off distribution while they got the tasting room ready, and opened their new tasting room April 23. They are using Michigan wildflower honey, and local fruits in their meads. Recolte is French for ‘harvest’, so it’s a good name for this venture. They are serving food (you should *see* the pics they post on their Facebook feed! delish!), and have evening events and board games at the tasting room. They even have a record player (retro!) and encourage guests to bring their favorite albums to spin on a weekly event. They are planning to sell bricks in their front wall to raise money for a local non-profit and to help with equipment purchasing. We'll be talking with them about their adventures as meadery owners, and digging into what their doing with their meads, and what they've learned about making great mead. This player will show the most recent show, and when we're live, will play the live feed. If you are calling in, please turn off the player sound, so we don't get feedback. Click here to see a playable list of all our episodes! If you want to ask your mead making questions, you can call us at 803-443-MEAD (6323) or send us a question via email, or via Twitter @GotmeadNow and we'll tackle it online! 9PM EDT/6PM PDT Join us on live chat during the show Bring your questions and your mead, and let's talk mead! You can call us at 803-443-MEAD (6323), or Skype us at meadwench (please friend me first and say you're a listener, I get tons of Skype spam), or tweet to @gotmeadnow.

Welcome to a bonus Friday edition of your Daily Detroit. Today, we discuss the sad news that Axle Brewing will shutter its Livernois Taproom June 30th, barely two years after it first opened. Dave Phillips, one-half of Podcast Detroit and the IT in the D podcast, and himself a former partner in a failed craft brewery, joins us to discuss how difficult it is to succeed in an uber-competitive sector, where even established brands have to fight for shelf space, and drinkers like me fret about overabundance. Axle President Dan Riley told the Freep the brand doesn’t have the scale or cost structure to see a “clear path” to turning a profit. Elsewhere: Detroit may be dealing with a serial killer after three women believed to be prostitutes were found dead in abandoned homes on the city’s east side. Tipsters are asked to call (313) 596-2260. [Detroit News] There’s an update on Dan Gilbert, nearly two weeks after the billionaire real estate developer suffered a stroke. Detroit’s Public Lighting Authority is starting to replace those malfunctioned LED streetlights while a lawsuit against the company that made them proceeds. Hatch Detroit has doubled its prize to $100,000 for aspiring business startups looking to open brick-and-mortar storefronts in the city. Fresh Wagon, a bus service connecting Detroit neighborhoods to Eastern Market, has shut down. Grosse Pointe Park is getting a new pizza joint called The Bricks. And happy National Doughnut Day! We bring you some truly ridiculous trivia. Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you’re hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

On January 25, 2012, in the wealthy suburb of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, successful marketing executive Jane Bashara, 56, was found strangled to death in a Mercedes-Benz SUV in a Detroit alleyway.  In March 2012, a mentally impaired handyman named Joe Gentz was arrested and charged with first degree murder after telling police that Jane’s […]

On January 25, 2012, in the wealthy suburb of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, successful marketing executive Jane Bashara, 56, was found strangled to death in a Mercedes-Benz SUV in a Detroit alleyway.  In March 2012, a mentally impaired handyman named Joe Gentz was arrested and charged with first degree murder after telling police that Jane’s […]

On January 25, 2012, in the wealthy suburb of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, successful marketing executive Jane Bashara, 56, was found strangled to death in a Mercedes-Benz SUV in a Detroit alleyway.  In March 2012, a mentally impaired handyman named Joe Gentz was arrested and charged with first degree murder after telling police that Jane’s […]

This is your Daily Detroit News Byte For Wednesday, April 18th, 2018. Affordable apartments for seniors are being renovated in two historic buildings downtown Officials say the new Gordie Howe International Bridge is on track to begin construction this year Grosse Pointe Park is getting a record shop And we talk with Rachelle Bonelli about Gleaners and their Million Meal Match Campaign

When Jane Bashara was found strangled to death in the back of her SUV nobody knew what to make of it. Things like this simply didn't happen in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, a wealthy community of million-dollar homes. The Bashara's, now empty nesters in their mid 50's, also were not the type of people who were found murdered in a parking lot. They were the type of people who volunteered for charity when they weren't hanging out at the country club.No one suspected that there were deep dark secrets between them that would end in murder.

Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network was a guest on The Cliff Russell Show 910am The Superstation Detroit and discussed Ida B. Wells, Queen Nanny of Jamaica, the Nat Turner Rebellion, Columbus' Voyages and The Great African Women In History, Weekend Lecture and LIVE International WEBINAR. "Great African Women In History: The Mothers Of Civilization LECTURE & LIVE WEBINAR" with Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network. (WATCH VIDEO) https://youtu.be/GSo0QqsnlnM.   Lecture in DETROIT, Sat. 2-11-17, 3pm-7pm at The Jungle Juice Bar, 14929 Charlevoix St., Grosse Pointe Park, MI.   LIVE WEBINAR: Sun. 2-12-17, 3pm-5pm EST. View the WEBINAR from around the world. Register for the WEBINAR at http://www.theblackhistoryschool.com/public-course?courseid=great-african-women-in-history---the-mothers-civilization.      Visit for more information on the lecture and www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com and for DVDs, podcasts articles by Michael Imhotep. (WATCH VIDEO) https://youtu.be/GSo0QqsnlnM.  

Investigative reporter, and author of Nobody's Women, Steve Miller makes a thoroughly researched inquiry into a murder that rocked the privileged world of Grosse Pointe, Michigan.Bob Bashara: husband, father, Rotary Club president and community leader.Bob Bashara: slumlord, philanderer and BDSM enthusiast.Did he also hire a hit on his wife?Jane Bashara lived in Grosse Pointe Park, one of Metro Detroit’s wealthiest communities, when she was strangled to death in her own garage by local handyman Joe Gentz. When Joe turned himself in, he told the cops everything— including how he was hired for a hit by Jane’s husband. His payment: $2,000 and a used Cadillac.Born into one of Michigan’s elite families, Bob was sweeping out the back alley of a property he owned when his wife was being killed. He made sure the bartenders at the Hard Luck Lounge saw him there at the time of her murder. He’d often brought girlfriends by the same bar, and for the last year had been seen with one Rachel Gillett—riding around town in her convertible, even showing up at BDSM events in the suburbs of Detroit. .When Joe Gentz confessed, his 67 IQ and barfly reputation made him less than credible. Bob successfully denied any part in his wife’s murder. But he couldn’t deny his attempt to have Joe killed in prison. MURDER IN GROSSE POINTE PARK-Privilege, Adultery and the Killing of Jane Bashara-Steve Miller 

Britta’s family moved to Anchorage from Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan in 2008. She fell in love with Alaska.

Friday, May 11 at 10p/9c A mother of two is found dead in her Mercedes. Her husband, a respected resident in their affluent town of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan denies any involvement in the death. One week later, the couple's handyman confesses to murder and is eventually arrested for murder and conspiracy to murder. But, it takes two people to conspire. After discovering his secret life in the alternative sex community, police wonder if the husband had any involvement. DennisMurphy reports.