Podcasts about Southeast Michigan

Living in Michigan has a lot to love, but there are also some seriously annoying things nobody seems to warn you about before moving here. In this video, I'm breaking down some of the things I hate about living in Michigan and Metro Detroit—from Michigan roads, construction and driving to small-town quirks, weather, local development and other everyday frustrations you don't always hear about in relocation videos. If you're considering moving to Michigan, Metro Detroit, Southeast Michigan, or relocating to suburbs around Detroit, this is the other side of Michigan living you should know before making the move. As a Michigan Realtor who lives and works throughout Metro Detroit, I'll give you a local perspective on what it's actually like to live here—the good, the bad, and the stuff that just makes you ask, “BUT WHY?!”

The BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings! Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wing's for joining us as we provide Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan local high school sports coverage!Coming up:  Over/Under Reactions, Brady Maxwell PotW, Maumee picks up win #1, Showdown in Ross-Vegas and Tailgate debuts in BCSN Erie with St. Francis vs Perkins. Follow Brandan Carnes on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CarnesBrandanFollow Justin Feldkamp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFeldkampFollow Mason Lowry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLowryBCSNFollow BCSN on our Social Media:- https://twitter.com/BCSNsports- https://www.facebook.com/bcsnsports- https://www.instagram.com/bcsnsports/- https://www.tiktok.com/@bcsnsports- https://www.youtube.com/bcsnsportsCheck out our website: https://www.bcsnnation.com/podcastThe BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings. 

There's a part of Southeast Michigan that almost nobody talks about, even though it sits right between some of the most desirable and recognizable places in the region.In this video, I'm breaking down the hidden central pocket between Brighton, Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Novi, Northville, South Lyon, Green Oak Township, Salem Township, Northfield Township and the surrounding areas, and why it can make so much sense for people relocating to Michigan.This area gives you access to multiple parts of Southeast Michigan without forcing you to choose just one. Depending on where you land, you can be within reach of Ann Arbor, Detroit Metro Airport, Downtown Detroit, I 96, US 23, M 14 and I 275, while still having options ranging from condos and starter homes to newer construction, acreage and multi million dollar estates.In this video, we cover:• Where this hidden center of Southeast Michigan actually is• Why relocators often overlook it• Home prices from the entry level all the way to luxury estates• South Lyon, Green Oak, Lyon Township, Northfield Township and more• Commute times to Ann Arbor, Detroit and the airport• Where you can find more land and breathing room• The tradeoffs of living between several major communities instead of directly inside one• Why this area can be one of the most flexible places to live in Southeast MichiganIf you're moving to Michigan and you're comparing Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Novi, Northville, Brighton or the surrounding communities, this is an area worth putting on your radar.

August 27, 2026 ~ Nicole Sherard Freeman, President and CEO, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings! Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wing's for joining us as we provide Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan local high school sports coverage!Coming up:  Takeaways from Week One, Napoleon and Maumee set to clash, Perrysburg gets a test and the Titans and Generals renew their rivalry in our Game of the WeekFollow Brandan Carnes on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CarnesBrandanFollow Justin Feldkamp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFeldkampFollow Mason Lowry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLowryBCSNFollow BCSN on our Social Media:- https://twitter.com/BCSNsports- https://www.facebook.com/bcsnsports- https://www.instagram.com/bcsnsports/- https://www.tiktok.com/@bcsnsports- https://www.youtube.com/bcsnsportsCheck out our website: https://www.bcsnnation.com/podcastThe BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings. 

The BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings! Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wing's for joining us as we provide Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan local high school sports coverage!Coming up:  Season 5 kicks off with our Football Preview Special and our first Game of the Week matchup with Wapakoneta vs ClayFollow Brandan Carnes on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CarnesBrandanFollow Justin Feldkamp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFeldkampFollow Mason Lowry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLowryBCSNFollow BCSN on our Social Media:- https://twitter.com/BCSNsports- https://www.facebook.com/bcsnsports- https://www.instagram.com/bcsnsports/- https://www.tiktok.com/@bcsnsports- https://www.youtube.com/bcsnsportsCheck out our website: https://www.bcsnnation.com/podcastThe BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings. 

Uploaded June 25th, reloaded July 10th. Chris Holman welcomes Melanie Foose, Supervisor of EGLE's Great Lakes Management Unit, and Sam Noffke, Aquatic Biology Specialist with EGLE. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, the EPA, and community partners recently announced $10 million in funding to continue restoring the Detroit River. Talk us through the history of the Detroit River, how it's used today, and how much work has gone into cleaning it up. The $10 million includes $6.5 million from the EPA and $3.5 million from the state of Michigan. What will that funding be used for exactly? Projects like this one take a lot of collaboration. Who are some of the local, state, and federal partners working together? Why is continued work on the Detroit River important for communities across Southeast Michigan? So what is next for the Detroit River? Any additional projects on the horizon? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Recently, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $10 million in funding to support continued restoration and remediation efforts of the Detroit River. The announcement was made during a press conference at the William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, a site that reflects the transformation and recovery taking place along Detroit's waterfront. “The Detroit River is one of Michigan's most important natural and economic resources, and this investment marks another major step forward in restoring its health and protecting its future,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “Through strong partnerships at the federal, state, local levels, we are making real progress cleaning up contamination, restoring critical habitat reconnecting communities to the river. This funding ensures that momentum continues.” The EPA is providing $6.5 million of the total, with an additional $3.5 million in state match supported through Michigan's Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund. The funding comes under the Great Lakes Legacy Act, a bipartisan federal cost-share program aimed at addressing sediment contamination in the Great Lakes. The funding will be used to study and plan cleanup work along the Detroit River, including removing contaminated sediment from the riverbed and restoring natural habitats near Harbortown and other sections of the river. The restoration work aims to improve water quality, restore habitat, expand safe public access to the river for the communities that live, work, recreate along Detroit's waterfront. Since 2012, EGLE and EPA have worked collaboratively to identify known contamination sites throughout the Detroit River AOC, which extends the full length of the river and impacts communities including Detroit, River Rouge, Ecorse, Wyandotte, Grosse Ile, Trenton, and Gibraltar. The funding announced today will help continue efforts to address Beneficial Use Impairments (BUIs), environmental indicators established by the International Joint Commission to measure ecological degradation within Areas of Concern. Restoring the Detroit River remains a collaborative effort involving local, state, federal partners, including NOAA Fisheries, Friends of the Detroit River, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Geological Survey, US Army Corps of Engineers, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Detroit Historical Society, the Belle Isle Conservancy, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and the Detroit Zoological Society.

On today's show, Norris Howard and I are talking about the massive debate over data centers sweeping Southeast Michigan. From moratoriums to legal battles to recall efforts, local communities are raising real questions about energy, water, and land use. We also talk through the University of Michigan selecting an Ypsilanti Township site for a $1.25 billion supercomputer project with Los Alamos National Lab, the response from longtime Rep. Debbie Dingell, and why the city of Detroit's power grid makes hyperscale data centers a tough sell without huge infrastructure investment. Plus, we address the large amont of listener feedback we received after our recent primary election coverage. We hear you, and we discuss how we're bringing on more guest voices ahead of November to make sure the full range of local viewpoints is represented — as the state of Michigan as a whole voted one way, but Metro Detroit clearly voted another. Finally, we toast a Detroit journalism legend: WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn, who is retiring after many years of guiding local public radio. Norris shares what Jerome's mentorship meant for his own career. REMINDER: Our Summer Studio Open House is this Saturday, August 15, from 10a to 1p at TechTown! Come by for free coffee, free donuts, and great conversation with the Daily Detroit crew. Please RSVP on Eventbrite if you can so we have a headcount. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/studio-summer-open-house-and-detroit-community-coffee-tickets-1995592904096?aff=oddtdtcreator Feedback or thoughts? Drop us a line at dailydetroit@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 313-789-3211.

August 11, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Lisa McClain discusses her upcoming job fair at Oakland University and the opportunities available for job seekers across Southeast Michigan. She explains why workforce development remains a top priority and what attendees can expect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frank gives his 2026 Southeast Michigan high school football preview!

Aug. 7, 2026 ~ Dr. Matthew Sims, director of infectious diseases research at Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan, joins the show to discuss the first mRNA-based flu shot approved by the FDA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Authenticity has always been at the heart of Albert Mughannem's business. In this episode of the REDX Podcast, Albert, founder of Team Mughannem Real Estate in Southeast Michigan, shares how his journey from professional chef and restaurant manager to real estate professional shaped his service-first philosophy. After returning to real estate seven years ago, Albert built a thriving business alongside his wife, Teresa, specializing in probate, inherited properties, and helping clients navigate major life transitions with empathy and compassion. Throughout the conversation, he explains why genuine relationships, not sales tactics, have become the foundation of his long-term success.Albert dives into the mindset behind consistent prospecting, sharing why every agent eventually needs to look beyond their sphere of influence to create sustainable growth. He explains why he believes the best script is often "no script," emphasizing authentic conversations, active listening, and understanding a prospect's true motivation. Albert also discusses how he uses AI as a research assistant before prospecting calls while cautioning agents against sacrificing authenticity for automation. From handling rejection and creating a balanced daily routine to building trust with homeowners facing emotional life transitions, Albert provides practical advice that agents can immediately apply. Whether you're new to prospecting or looking to create deeper client relationships, this episode offers timeless strategies for building a business centered on service, consistency, and genuine human connection.Here's What You'll Discover in This Episode...• Why serving people, not selling them is the foundation of a successful real estate business.• How Albert transitioned from professional chef to building a thriving real estate career.• Why prospecting is essential for growing beyond your sphere of influence.• What Albert means when he says the best script is often "no script."• How active listening creates stronger conversations and more appointments.• Why empathy is especially important when helping clients through major life transitions.• How Albert uses AI to research prospects without replacing authentic relationships.• What daily habits help him stay consistent while avoiding burnout.• Why rejection shouldn't stop you from making the next phone call.• How one REDX call turned into a signed listing agreement within 30 minutes.JUMP TO THESE TOPICS00:00 –

August 4, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd are joined by Detroit News Auto Critic Henry Payne to discuss his latest article, "Rivian Opens First Metro Detroit Charger as Volume R2 Hits Showrooms." They explore Rivian's growing footprint in Southeast Michigan, what the new charging station means for EV drivers, and how the highly anticipated R2 could impact the electric vehicle market and the company's future growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is now a good time to move to Metro Detroit? In this video, I break down the latest Southeast Michigan housing market data using Realcomp MLS numbers through May 2026 and explain what it actually means for buyers, sellers, and relocation clients considering a move to Michigan.Inventory is rising across Metro Detroit, buyer leverage is starting to improve, and each county is telling a very different story. Wayne County offers some of the strongest affordability in the region, Oakland County remains one of the most established suburban markets, Macomb County is showing some of the strongest growth, Washtenaw County continues to command a premium around Ann Arbor, and Livingston and St. Clair County offer more space and lifestyle tradeoffs.If you're relocating to Michigan from another state, this video will help you understand where your money may go further, which counties fit different lifestyles, and why Metro Detroit is not one single housing market. The right move depends on your budget, commute, schools, lifestyle, and long-term goals — not just what shows up first on Zillow.

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Where Michigan Is Growing (and Where the Price Data Makes No Sense)Michigan added about 56,000 people since 2020, but 26 of our 83 counties actually lost population over that same stretch. The fastest growing county in the state? Not Oakland. Not Kent. It is Lake County, a place most lifelong Michiganders could not find on a map. Meanwhile, one of Michigan's biggest cities added a grand total of six residents last year.In this episode, I break down the newest U.S. Census Bureau estimates covering 2020 through 2025 and lay my own MLS price data over the top of them, and the results genuinely surprised me. The fastest growing township in Michigan saw home prices go DOWN. All ten of the fastest shrinking communities in the state, every single one in Wayne County, saw home prices go UP, including one that jumped roughly 40 percent in three years.You will hear:Why Kent County and Grand Rapids are leading Michigan in raw population growth, and what that means for buyers competing there. Why northern Michigan is growing at more than double the state's rate while the Traverse City region faces a shortage of roughly 30,000 housing units by 2027. Why Lyon Township, the fastest growing community in the entire state, saw its median price dip while Inkster, the fastest shrinking, posted the strongest price growth in this whole episode. The three variables you have to read together (population, supply, and price tier) before you trust any headline about the Michigan housing market. Plus a real story about a relocating family who almost let a "top ten places to live" list steer them away from exactly what they wanted.Whether you are relocating to Michigan from out of state, moving within Southeast Michigan, or just trying to make sense of conflicting housing headlines, this episode gives you the full picture instead of half the board.Grab my free 74-page Michigan Relocation Guide below. It breaks all of this down county by county, including cost of living, taxes, and communities across the state.CONTACT ME

Send us Fan MailPhilanthropy can strengthen communities by investing not only in nonprofit programs, but also in the entrepreneurs, business-support organizations, and local infrastructure that drives economic mobility. How philanthropy supports small business growth is becoming a key question for foundations, nonprofit leaders, and communities seeking stronger local economies. Wafa Dinaro, Executive Director of the New Economy Initiative, explains how philanthropic capital can help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, create jobs, and strengthen neighborhoods.Founded in 2007 with an initial $100 million philanthropic commitment, the New Economy Initiative was designed to help diversify Southeast Michigan's economy. Nearly two decades later, the collaborative continues to evolve, now supporting approximately 800 to 1,200 businesses each year through nonprofit partners, mentorship, technical assistance, and innovative access to capital.Wafa explains that funding alone is rarely enough. Entrepreneurs may appear to have a capital problem when the deeper barrier is incomplete financial records, uncertain pricing, weak margins, or limited operational knowledge.As she tells , “Ideas and entrepreneurs and really innovators are distributed equally, but resources aren't always distributed equally.”This conversation with Wafa examines how philanthropy can fund the business-support infrastructure that traditional financing often overlooks. Through its nonprofit network, NEI connects entrepreneurs with mentors who can review their books, strengthen operations, prepare them for financing, and help them scale.Wafa also introduces the Michigan Small Business Helper, a centralized resource that connects entrepreneurs with regional nonprofits, how-to guides, financial assistance, retail training, and direct support. Behind the platform, NEI can follow the entrepreneur's journey and identify which combinations of services are producing stronger revenue and business outcomes.The larger lesson extends well beyond Detroit. Nonprofits and foundations can serve as conveners, intermediaries, data partners, and catalysts through building systems that allow businesses and communities to become more resilient.“Entrepreneurship is such a core pillar of building neighborhoods, building communities, and rebuilding entire communities.” Key Takeaways:Capital becomes more effective when paired with financial, operational, and industry-specific guidance.Philanthropic intermediaries can pilot programs that conventional funders may consider too uncertain.Centralized resource platforms reduce confusion and help entrepreneurs find relevant assistance faster.Tracking an entrepreneur's journey can reveal which nonprofit partnerships produce measurable business growth.Flexible funding allows organizations to respond to disruptions such as pandemics, tariffs, and technological change.Local businesses contribute to job creation, neighborhood vitality, generational wealth, and population retention.00:00:00 Philanthropy Meets Small Business Development00:01:14 The Origins of the New Economy Initiative00:03:33 Expanding Beyond Technology and Innovation00:05:52 Why Philanthropy Must Be Willing to Experiment00:08:02 Capital Is Not Always the Real Barrier00:10:21 Building Trusted Mentorship for Entrepreneurs00:13:20 Creating the Michigan Small Business Helper00:15:57 Planning for Change Without Predicting Everything00:17:50 Supporting 800 to 1,200 Businesses Each Year00:20:07 Entrepreneurship as Neighborhood Development00:22:56 Preparing for AI and a More Digital Economy00:25:49 Maintaining Funder Confidence Through Change#EconomicDevelopment #NonprofitLeadership #TheNonprofitShowFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

It's happening TODAY!⁣⁣⁣⁣The first-ever Toledo Area Theatre Fest is here, and it's shaping up to be an incredible day celebrating local theatre.⁣⁣⁣⁣Join theatre companies from across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan for live performances, interactive workshops, food trucks, vendors, games, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to discover everything our local theatre community has to offer.⁣⁣⁣⁣Toledo Area Theatre Fest⁣⁣Saturday, July 11, 2026⁣⁣10:00 AM – 7:00 PM⁣⁣⁣⁣Ohio Theatre & Children's Theatre Workshop⁣⁣3114 Lagrange St.⁣⁣Toledo, Ohio⁣⁣⁣⁣Whether you're a performer, volunteer, theatre lover, or just looking for something fun to do today, stop by and experience the very first Toledo Area Theatre Fest. We hope to see you there!⁣⁣

Sports are more than competition; they are a catalyst for economic development, community pride, and national visibility.The Detroit Sports Commission works year-round to attract elite amateur and professional sporting events that generate tourism, create jobs, showcase world-class venues, and strengthen Southeast Michigan's economy. On this episode we're joined by Dave Beachnau, Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA® Men's Final Four®. Dave talks about leading the local planning, coordination, and execution for the 2027 NCAA Men's Final Four at Ford Field, working closely with the NCAA, civic leaders, and more. As a previous Executive Director of the Detroit Sports Commission, he discusses how metro Detroit continues to shine as one of America's premier destinations for major sporting events.

Recorded live on June 27, 2026 on 97.1 FM, this episode of the Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate & Business Show brings you powerful insights on Southeast Michigan real estate and the impact of professional home staging on your bottom line.Our guests:✨ Christin Bracken – Real Estate OneA full-time Realtor with 20+ years of experience serving Southeast Michigan, top-producing agent, and Certified Divorce Real Estate Specialist (CDRE). Christin shares how she helps first-time buyers, sellers, investors, and families navigate every season of life with clarity, care, and expert market knowledge.✨ Michael Rowley – Impact Home Staging ExpertsOwner & President of Michigan's largest home staging company, continuing the legacy started by his late wife, Darla Rowley. With 22+ years in the business, Michael explains how his team has staged more homes than anyone in the state—partnering with Realtors, builders, investors, and homeowners to maximize value and help listings shine.In this episode, we cover:✅ Winning strategies in today's SE Michigan real estate market✅ How professional staging boosts perceived value and speeds up sales✅ Practical tips for sellers to prepare homes that stand out online and in person✅ Advice for buyers and investors competing in Metro Detroit and surrounding areas✅ How expert guidance can help during major life transitions, including divorce and downsizingIf you're a Southeast Michigan homeowner, buyer, investor, or real estate professional, this conversation is packed with actionable tips to help you position your property—and your offers—for success.Subscribe for more real estate, mortgage, and home-selling insights, and catch future episodes of the Hardcore Mortgage Real Estate & Business Show on 97.1 FM.#HardcoreMortgageShow #RealEstateOne #ImpactHomeStaging #SEMichiganRealEstate #MetroDetroitHomes #HomeStaging #RealEstateTips #InvestmentProperties #FirstTimeHomebuyer #RealEstateRadio #MortgageAndRealEstate #BusinessShow #MichiganRealEstate

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Linda Little, President & CEO, NSO, Detroit's Neighborhood Service Organization, Detroit, MI. Affordable housing is often discussed as a social issue, but it also has major economic implications. From a business perspective, why should employers, developers, and community leaders be paying close attention to this conversation? Detroit and Southeast Michigan continue to attract investment and redevelopment projects. How important is housing availability and affordability to sustaining that economic growth and attracting talent? The summit brings together developers, nonprofits, educators, policymakers, and business leaders. What are some of the most promising partnerships or collaborative approaches that can help increase housing supply while keeping it affordable? Many organizations are struggling with rising construction costs, financing challenges, and limited housing inventory. What practical solutions do you expect summit participants to discuss for overcoming those barriers? Looking ahead, what would success look like coming out of this summit, and what actions can the business community take to help create more housing opportunities across Detroit and Southeast Michigan? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ WCCCD, NSO Hosting Hometown Summit: A Vision For Affordable Housing, July 1 in Detroit Featuring keynote from former HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, the free event brings together policymakers, developers, nonprofits, and community leaders to advance solutions for the future of housing in Detroit and beyond DETROIT, Mich. — Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) and Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) will host Hometown Summit: A Vision for Affordable Housing on Wednesday, July 1, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at WCCCD's Northwest Campus, 8200 Outer Drive West in Detroit. The event will bring together regional leaders to address one of Detroit's most pressing challenges — ensuring access to safe, stable and affordable housing. The solutions-focused summit will feature keynote remarks from Marcia L. Fudge, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and will convene decision-makers from government, housing development, education, philanthropy, the nonprofit sector and community organizations to discuss practical strategies for expanding housing opportunities across the region. The summit will begin with welcome remarks from Little and Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, chancellor of Wayne County Community College District, followed by the keynote address from Secretary Fudge. Programming will include three panel discussions examining affordable housing from multiple perspectives: The event is free and open to the public, though advance registration is encouraged due to limited seating. Event Details Hometown Summit: A Vision for Affordable Housing Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Lunch and networking begin at 11 a.m.) Location: Wayne County Community College District – Northwest Campus, 8200 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI 48219 Cost: Free RSVP: For more information and to register, visit the event registration page. About Neighborhood Service Organization Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) is a Detroit-based nonprofit dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals and families achieve stability through housing, behavioral health, homelessness prevention, youth services and community-based support programs. About Wayne County Community College District Wayne County Community College District is Michigan's largest urban community college district, providing accessible, high-quality educational opportunities and workforce development programs that strengthen individuals, families and communities throughout Wayne County.

The BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings! Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wing's for joining us as we provide Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan local high school sports coverage!Coming up:  Wrapping up Season 4 with State Baseball, Perkins' State Title and Bruce & Justin's First Team All-BCSNFollow Brandan Carnes on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CarnesBrandanFollow Justin Feldkamp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFeldkampFollow BCSN on our Social Media:- https://twitter.com/BCSNsports- https://www.facebook.com/bcsnsports- https://www.instagram.com/bcsnsports/- https://www.tiktok.com/@bcsnsports- https://www.youtube.com/bcsnsportsCheck out our website: https://www.bcsnnation.com/podcastThe BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings. 

For years, Toledo's theatre community has been growing. More companies. More productions. More opportunities. But also more competition for audiences, volunteers, performers, and support.What if there was one event that brought everyone together?In this episode, we sit down with Toledo Area Theatre Fest founder and president Anber Wilkes to talk about the first-ever Toledo Area Theatre Fest happening July 11, 2026. We discuss how a casual conversation among theatre friends turned into a community-wide event featuring live performances, workshops, vendors, food trucks, games, prizes, and opportunities to connect with theatre companies from across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.We also dive into:• How the idea for Theatre Fest was born• Why local theatre needs this event now more than ever• The workshops, performances, and activities planned for the day• Building a stronger, more connected theatre community• What organizers hope Theatre Fest becomes in the years aheadWhether you're a performer, director, technician, volunteer, or someone who's always wanted to get involved in theatre, this episode is your inside look at what could become Toledo's newest arts tradition.Get tickets: https://toledoareatheatrefest.ludus.comThe Toledo Area Theatre FestJuly 11, 202610:00 AM – 7:00 PMOhio Theatre & Children's Theatre Workshop3114 Lagrange St.Toledo, OhioListen now and find out why this is much more than just another theatre event. It's the beginning of something bigger.

How are investors still closing commercial real estate deals in today's market? In this episode of Mornings with Joel CRE Podcast, Joel Miller sits down with Larry Gotcher, Owner and Broker of Resource Realty Group, a commercial real estate firm closing over $100 million annually across Southeast Michigan. Larry shares his perspective on creative financing, seller participation, investing in resilient markets like Ann Arbor, and why many investors focus too much on cash flow and not enough on long term value. Learn more about Resource Realty Group: https://resourcerealtygroupmi.com/ Presented by Wall Street Capital Partners: https://wallstreetcapitalpartners.net/ Subscribe to Mornings with Joel CRE Podcast for weekly conversations on commercial real estate, investing, development, and capital markets.

The BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings! Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wing's for joining us as we provide Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan local high school sports coverage!Coming up:  Putting a bow on Softball Season with Regional & State Recaps and First Team All-BCSN lists from Alyssa and JustinFollow Brandan Carnes on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CarnesBrandanFollow Justin Feldkamp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFeldkampFollow BCSN on our Social Media:- https://twitter.com/BCSNsports- https://www.facebook.com/bcsnsports- https://www.instagram.com/bcsnsports/- https://www.tiktok.com/@bcsnsports- https://www.youtube.com/bcsnsportsCheck out our website: https://www.bcsnnation.com/podcastThe BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings. 

Joanna Whaley has lived in Southeast Michigan her whole life and is now running for State Representative for House District 2 to serve her community. She earned her Bacherlor's Degree in Arts Management from Eastern Michigan University, attended the University of Michigan for Clinical Pastoral Education and a Clinical Pastoral Education Residency, and received her Master of Arts in Theology and Theological Studies from Wartburg Theological Seminary. As a transgender woman running to represent every member of the district, a clinical spiritual care provider in local hospitals, and a parent, some of her top issues include civil liberties, economic fairness, healthcare access, and public safety. Joanna and her family make their home in Detroit, Michigan. 

Khalil Hachem discussed the economic outlook and the high prices we face after the war with Iran with Dr. Vivek Singh, He is a Full Professor of Finance at The University of Michigan-Dearborn. Brian Kemian discussed estate sales and how they work. He owns an estate sale company in Southeast Michigan.

The BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings! Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wing's for joining us as we provide Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan local high school sports coverage!Coming up: Jase Bowen makes his MLB debut, recapping seasons for NWO teams and looking ahead to Clay and Perrysburg's Regional SemifinalsFollow Brandan Carnes on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CarnesBrandanFollow Justin Feldkamp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFeldkampFollow BCSN on our Social Media:- https://twitter.com/BCSNsports- https://www.facebook.com/bcsnsports- https://www.instagram.com/bcsnsports/- https://www.tiktok.com/@bcsnsports- https://www.youtube.com/bcsnsportsCheck out our website: https://www.bcsnnation.com/podcastThe BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings. 

Detroit sits under two major migratory flyways, making it one of the best places in North America to see birds on the move. Gretchen Abrams from the Detroit Bird Alliance joins us to preview the first Pheasant Flock Party coming up this weekend, talk spark birds (the birds that first get you into birding), and share how vacant lots turned meadows are helping wildlife across the city. Detroit Bird Alliance: https://www.detroitbirdalliance.org Pheasant Flock Party event listing (Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pheasant-flock-party-tickets-1987392430258 As always, feedback is welcome - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211.  Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get shows. 

Personalized healthcare, functional medicine, chiropractic care, root-cause care, nutrition coaching, lifestyle medicine, nervous system health, hormone health, chronic fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, gut health, and whole-person wellness are becoming major healthcare topics as more people search for answers beyond traditional symptom-based care.

The BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings! Thank you to Buffalo Wild Wing's for joining us as we provide Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan local high school sports coverage!Coming up: Making Coach/Player of the Year picks, recapping seasons and looking forward to who is still fighting! Follow Brandan Carnes on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CarnesBrandanFollow Justin Feldkamp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFeldkampFollow BCSN on our Social Media:- https://twitter.com/BCSNsports- https://www.facebook.com/bcsnsports- https://www.instagram.com/bcsnsports/- https://www.tiktok.com/@bcsnsports- https://www.youtube.com/bcsnsportsCheck out our website: https://www.bcsnnation.com/podcastThe BCSN Nation Podcast is Powered by Buffalo Wild Wings. 

Hunger isn't a distant problem, it's often a quiet one. Host Rich Helppie sits down with Angela Moloney, President and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan, to unpack what food insecurity looks like today and why solving it takes more than good intentions. We connect the dots between nutrition and health care, learning and school performance, and the basic dignity of having enough to eat. Angela explains how a modern food bank actually works: sourcing food at scale, moving it through refrigerated warehouses, and getting it out through pantries, schools, churches, and direct-to-family options like community mobile distributions. We talk about the shift from “just calories” to healthy, nutritious food, including the big push for fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy. We also dig into culturally competent food, making sure neighbors receive foods they want and know how to cook, with attention to needs like kosher and halal. If you've ever wondered whether giving really makes an impact, we go straight at stewardship, transparency, and how accountability works across audits and partner checks. We also discuss uncertainty when government programs and policies shift, why local solutions matter, and how national partners fit into the picture. Angela leaves us with a challenge: hunger is complex, but it can be solved through donations, volunteering, and real collaboration across health care, food systems, and community groups. If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with someone local, and leave a review so more people can find practical ways to fight hunger where they live.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

How does parental divorce impact adult relationships later in life? In this eye-opening interview, Kent Darcie shares his personal journey from experiencing parental divorce to becoming a dedicated advocate and resource for adults and couples affected by it. Whether you are dating, preparing for marriage, or looking to strengthen your current relationship, this episode offers practical guidance on healing, specialized premarital preparation, and building a healthy marriage rooted in faith.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The Hidden Impact: How parental divorce silently affects trust, communication, and vulnerability in adult relationships. Tailored Premarital Counseling: Why standard premarital prep often overlooks the unique hurdles faced by adults with divorced parents. Emotional Reprogramming: Practical steps for identifying, healing, and changing negative beliefs and emotional wounds left behind by divorce. Building a Strong Foundation: How to use biblical principles and intentional conversations to establish a thriving, healthy marriage. Equipping Families & Churches: Available resources and support networks designed for children and adults of divorce.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Hope4ADP.com Choose a Better Path (Book) Divorce Care Program Divorce Care for Kids TTD365 Membership– Were you not able to join us at TTD this year? Don’t miss out on the encouragement. Listen to all sessions through our membership!    ABOUT THE GUEST:  Kent Darcie, founder of Adult Children of Divorce Ministries, is committed to breaking the cycle of divorce among adults with divorced parents. Kent received his Masters in Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He authored “Choose a Better Path: Overcoming the impact of Your Parents' Divorce which is a devotional that helps adults with divorced parents identify and process issues (i.e. anger, mistrust, fear of abandonment, father hunger) created by their parents' divorce. Since 2004, Kent has written and spoken extensively on the impact of parental divorce that continues after their kids are grown. He is also addressing the latest wrinkle in parental divorce, Gray Divorce, which occurs after the children have grown. Kent's newest book is “Preparing to Say ‘I do’ When Parents said ‘I don't’: A Premarital Guide for Adults with Divorced Parents”. Kent has been married to his high-school sweetheart, Kathy, for over 40 years. They have three adult children and live in Southeast Michigan.     PODCAST SPONSOR: The need of the hour is not simply more educated people—but grounded leaders. We need men and women with the courage to stand for truth in a culture that's drifting. At Bob Jones University, we live that out through the BJU Promise—to prepare each student to pursue a higher calling. We anchor students in truth through a biblical worldview across every discipline. We mentor them in wisdom through faculty who invest personally in their growth. And we strengthen their faith through intentional discipleship, meaningful community, and daily opportunities to walk with Christ. It's why homeschool families love BJU—over 30% of our students come from homeschool backgrounds and they would love to meet you and share what God is doing at Bob Jones University. Schedule your visit at BJU.EDU.  

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Most people searching for the best place to live in Metro Detroit are asking the wrong question.It's not just “What city is the best?”It's:

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May 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses two black bear sightings in Southeast Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Song: Love Wears the Crown Music by: Maggie Wheeler   Song Learning Time Stamps: Start of teaching: 00:03:19 Start of reprise: 00:27:13   Notes: I'm visiting Carol Bardenstein and TatiAnah Thunberg, and Carol shares a song by Maggie Wheeler. "Love Wears the Crown" felt to Carol like the perfect song for a No Kings march, and as she teaches it to us, she talks a little about the ways she adapted it for singing in crowds without time to learn nuance... and TatiAnah and I learn it on the spot. I play with harmonies (some more successfully than others, natch!) -- and we reprise it with Carol's whole song circle, so if you're ready to join a crowd, it's time! I loved hearing about the ways these two songleaders are being led by love into interweaving their work and including folk in their circles. There's bounty here!   Songwriter Info: Maggie Wheeler is best known in the U.S and internationally for her extensive work as an actress in film, television, and voice-over and most notably as the character of Janice on NBC's hit series Friends. Maggie is a passionate singer, songwriter, choir director and workshop facilitator, teaching her vocal workshop Singing In The Stream for over 30 years. It is Maggie's belief and experience that by singing together we build community, counteract loneliness, become inspired and energized and feel more deeply connected to others and to ourselves. Maggie is a prolific songwriter with a catalog of powerful and timely songs that have been sung by choirs and singing communities worldwide. Her original music for choirs and communities is available on Bandcamp, Apple Music and other music platforms. Carol Bardenstein is a beloved local song-catcher and song leader of numerous community song-circles and singing workshops/retreats, based in Ann Arbor, sharing her singing there, elsewhere in Southeast Michigan, and beyond! She also facilitates song circles for meaningful life-cycle events and milestones, as well as song healing for bedside, and hospice singing. More recently, she has become very involved in local iterations of the Singing Resistance movement bubbling up from the streets of Minneapolis, inspired to help facilitate the emerging synergy between community singing and singing resistance in rising to meet these times in heartful and empowering ways. Carol discovered heart-centered singing with others as a deep and transformative spirit portal some 15 years ago, and she's been singing her heart out and in with others, facilitating many different kinds of song circles ever since! Grief, joy and everything in between, and all that you are, are warmly invited into her song circles, for expression, connection and communion in heart and song.   Contact Carol for information about her offerings via email at cbardens@umich.edu. TatiAnah Thunberg, LMSW (she/hers) is a somatic psychotherapist, singer, song catcher, expressive and improvisational artist, and a seasoned experiential facilitator with more than thirty years of experience guiding transformative group practice. Her work centers the voice as a path to belonging—an embodied, relational exploration of presence, creativity, and communal care. She is the founder of Spirit Moves LLC and co-founder of the Vocal Wilds Collective, Supper & Sing Community Jam, Ensemble Night, the Vocal Lab, Creatrix Lab, and TAZ, all circles of artists dedicated to the art of embodied improvisation in Ann Arbor, Michigan.   Sharing Info: The song is free to share but Maggie always welcomes financial and/or networking support if/when folks are so moved.   Links: https://www.goldenbridgechoir.com https://maggiewheeler.bandcamp.com/album/the-crow-calls  https://maggiewheeler.bandcamp.com/album/the-world-is-turning  https://music.apple.com/us/album/walk-with-me/1441718449  SongFest with Maggie Wheeler in 2026: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/songfest  Maggie says: "This song was inspired by a talk given by cultural historian Josh Kun. He spoke about a composition for 50 trumpets titled 'Walls Will Fall - The 49 Trumpets of Jericho' by Mazen Kerbaj.  The musicians gathered in a defunct water reservoir in Berlin. Mazen says, 'According to the old testament, Jericho's walls collapsed under the sound of seven trumpeters, blowing their horns for seven days while circling around the city. Far from the religious background of the story, it is the idea of music breaking walls and barriers that is central to this composition.' The participating trumpet players came from from Australia, Austria, Cuba, Denmark, England, Germany, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Somalia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, Turkey and the United States.  This story and this work deeply inspired me. I wrote LOVE WEARS THE CROWN  to invoke the power of music, the power of voices gathered to dissolve barriers, and to dismantle the walls of hatred and injustice." https://mazenkerbaj.bandcamp.com/album/walls-will-fall-the-49-trumpets-of-jericho  TatiAnah's websites: https://www.VocalWilds.com https://www.SpiritMoves.Us   Nuts & Bolts: 2:2, minor, unison with call and response section, optional harmonies   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

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If you're thinking about moving to Michigan and feel like everything you see is the same suburban neighborhoods — this podcast is going to open your eyes.In this podcast, I break down a part of Southeast Michigan that almost nobody talks about — a rural corridor in Macomb County and St. Clair County that offers something completely different from the typical Metro Detroit lifestyle. We're talking about areas like Armada, Almont, Memphis, Riley Township, and beyond — where you can find acreage, privacy, and space that most buyers don't even realize exists this close to the city.But here's the truth — this lifestyle is NOT for everyone.I walk you through what it's actually like living out here, including:– Home prices and what you really get for your money– Property taxes and school district breakdowns– Commute times to Metro Detroit– The pros AND the real cons of rural living– Why some buyers love it… and why others leaveIf you're someone who wants land, quiet, and a slower pace of life — this might be one of the best areas in Michigan you've never considered.

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WhoDan Skelton, President and Chief Operating Officer of Blue Mountain, OntarioRecorded onJune 26, 2025About Blue Mountain, OntarioClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Alterra Mountain CompanyLocated in: The Blue Mountains, Ontario, CanadaYear founded: 1941Pass affiliations: Unlimited on Ikon and Ikon BaseBase elevation: 229 feet/750 metersSummit elevation: 1,480 feet/451 metersVertical drop: 730 feet/223 metersSkiable acres: 364 acres/147 hectaresAverage annual snowfall: 154 inches/391 centimetersTrail count: 43Lift count: 11 (5 six-packs, 1 fixed-grip quad, 1 triple, 4 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Blue Mountain, Ontario's lift fleet)Why I interviewed him: A Very Dumb Story About a Very Dumb Person, Volume IIn the winter of 1995-96, I developed Vertical Fever, a syndrome in which the afflicted believes, in a way that is beyond reason and immune from contrary arguments, that the skiing will be better if the ski hill is taller.This was a problem. Because in 1995, I lived, as I had all my life up to that point, in Michigan. Specifically, Sanford, a flat town in a flat county in what may be the flattest region of the country, the Tri-Cities area of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Fortunately for a skier, Michigan is cold and full of ski areas. Unfortunately, these ski areas are small or short or both. The tallest of the 33 ski areas inventoried on the 1995 Michigan Downhill Skiing Guide is Boyne Highlands, which then and today promotes a probably made-up vertical drop of 550 feet. Right across the street was 427-vertical-foot Nub's Nob, one of six Lower Peninsula ski areas to exceed 400 vertical, along with Caberfae (485 feet), Shanty Creek Schuss Mountain (450 feet), Sugar Loaf (500 feet), and Boyne Mountain (495 feet).I'd skied all of these and I'd skied them all many times since my first real ski season, which was the previous winter, 1994-95. But once I'd stopped summersaulting down the hill and learned to carve and to land jumps, I grew bored. Skiing in 1995 was not like skiing in 2026. Terrain parks were rare and, anyway, off limits to skiers. Jumping was forbidden. There were signs all over saying so. Everything was groomed and everything was about carving turns, even though grooming was inconsistent and the shaped skis that would transform the average skier into a carver were years away from mass market distribution.So I scoured maps and guidebooks for ski areas of any size in any direction that I could reasonably drive to. To the south lay Ohio and Indiana. Useless. To the north, at the far western end of the Upper Peninsula, lay several 600-ish footers (Mount Bohemia did not open until 2000), but Michigan is a deceptively large state made larger by the inconvenience of driving around gigantic lakes – those UP ski areas were 10 hours away. But also to the north, east instead of west and just over the Canadian border, lay Searchmont: 750 vertical feet of ungladed bananas skiing, with little cliffs and rocks and glades all over. It was a glorious real-life validation of the less-stuffy Canadian ski-area management culture that I'd read about in Skiing and Powder. And it was only a four-hour drive each way, an easy daytrip on the cruise-control-empty interstates of northern Michigan. This is what a Canadian 700-plus-footer is like, I decided, and I searched for more of them.That's when I became obsessed with Blue Mountain, this mysterious guidebook mapdot floating south of Lake Huron. Stat-line, as listed in contemporary guide books: 720 vertical feet, 13 chairlifts and two T-bars, 920 skiable acres (this was, um, not accurate). A Midwest hack, a backdoor to a secret mini-New England unknown to Michiganders. As with Searchmont, I would rise at 4 and arrive by lifts-on and soar all day among the woodsy wide-open drop-step terrain of Ontario yahoo skiing.Yeah it didn't work out like that. The first time I tried to drive to Blue Mountain, I wound up at Mount Brighton, 273 miles away in Southeast Michigan. A blizzard had forced course correction to a more achievable destination. But the second time, I made it. Here's how it went, per a journal entry I wrote few days later:Monday, March 25th, 1996 – 11:53 p.m.Let's just call Friday the day that didn't quite flow. In fact, it didn't flow like no day on skis ever hasn't. First off, I only slept four hours. Normally , I wouldn't give a f**k, but that was directly following three hours the night before, which didn't help my status in an already exhausting week. Then there was the drive. I figured four, maybe five hours at the most, 250 miles, give or take. Wrong. I only realized this somewhere well over the Canadian border. Six hours, 350 miles. Then there's the mountain.I knew Blue was big, but I was not, I'll admit, in any way, shape, or form prepared for what I found Friday. The place is enormous by Midwest standards, though not as mammoth as I'd originally thought coming up the road, scoping out the two private resorts. Notice I said “enormous,” not necessarily “good.” Which is sad, cause, for one thing, they're trying pretty hard to make a good hill, and, #2, I drove a long f****n' way to get there. The whole thing bore a striking resemblance to western skiing – enormous base lodges, hugely wide runs, high-speed chairs. Which I suppose makes it ideal for families. Then there's the fifty miles or so of safety fence, zero ungroomed runs, and as many jumps as a Fat Albert convention. This, I surmise, makes it extremely unideal for Stuarts. In fact, I really didn't enjoy it at all. It was bland, repetitive, and almost sickening in its nature. I was tired, pissed, and lonely. The highlight of the day was jumping off the cornice which was the subject of much inner conflict. But I did it, and I'm glad, and then I drove home, and I'm glad for that too.I only skied four-and-a-half hours. My ticket was good til' ten, but I considered a lot of things. For starters, it only cost me twenty bucks; second, I told Clint I was gonna make it a point to get out of there by four [to hang out], so I sorta tried; third, I'd skied the whole f****n' place anyhow, and I really didn't feel like getting home at four AM. It's not like I didn't ski well, cause I was actually carving and reacting magnificently (to the terrain, not the carving). I was fluid, but I needed more variety, and they just didn't deliver.It would have been nice to have the internet in 1996 (it existed, but almost no one used it, partly because there was almost nothing on it, including driving directions, maps, or trailmaps).Great endorsement of Blue Mountain, Stu. You managed to convince people not to go and make the people who do ski there feel bad about it all at once. Slow clap for aggressive transparency.But my message here is hardly “Blue Mountain sucks don't go.” Blue Mountain is, as it was 30 years ago, exactly what it needs to be: a rapid-fire lap machine optimized to provide a consistent ski experience to the residents of Canada's densest metro area, Toronto. Blue is, historically and probably still, the third-busiest ski area in Canada after Tremblant and Whistler. It is a low-altitude, variable-weather, high-volume business tasked with the twin burdens of being the sole public outpost for recreational skiing in a ridgeline of upscale private clubs and being a profitable enterprise. It is, from a dollar-generating and Ikon Pass-dispersal-to-the-West point of view, probably one of Alterra's most important ski areas.The problem, then, is not that every ski area isn't like Searchmont. The problem is that, in 1996, I thought every ski area should be like Searchmont. It was like walking into a pizza parlor and complaining that they didn't sell tacos. I was young and dumb, and it didn't occur to me until arrival that a 700-ish-vertical-foot ski area dangling off the far eastern end of the Lake Superior wilderness (Searchmont), would, by custom and by necessity, offer a far different ski experience than a 700-ish-vertical-foot satellite orbiting metro Toronto (Blue). I thought every ski area should be for me and for people like me, like the people I read about in ski magazines who toured B.C. in rusty pickup trucks and never took bathroom breaks and who viewed skiing as a constant level-up challenge.Thirty years later, I view Blue Mountain differently, for two reasons. The first is that I'm sure that Blue, like nearly all North American ski areas, is a more interesting mountain in 2026 than it was in 1996. Freeski culture and snowboarding really did loosen up skiing's stodgier tendencies, most visibly with the widespread building of come-one-come-all terrain parks. The second is that I no longer approach ski areas by asking if they are the best possible experience for me, but if they are the best possible version of themselves for the demographic of skiers who are most likely to ski there. And with Blue – which I will admit, I never visited again - the answer appears to be, always and ever upward, yes.What we talked aboutOh Ontario; being a Canadian ski area owned by a U.S. company; “one of the beauties of being part of Alterra is our emphasis on honoring and preserving the uniqueness of each resort and each mountain community”; Blue Mountain's Reserve Pass; fixing up Blue's disordered lift mazes; growing up at the base of Blue Mountain; the amazing evolution of ski area technology; Blue's wacky, charismatic founder; preserving the mountain's independent character after it's been absorbed by a conglomerate; Blue in the ‘70s; building Blue's snowmaking system; big leaps forward in snowmaking during the 1990s; the rise of HKD; Alterra's point of view on snowmaking; the hit-or-miss Lake Huron and Georgian Bay lake-effect snowbelts; snowmaking in the era of climate change; how snow-depth technology impacts snowmaking volumes; living through the transition from independence to Intrawest and ultimately to Alterra; how the village transformed Blue; “we come to the table scrappy, inventive, entrepreneurial” to this company of mega-resort destinations; the impact of the Ikon Pass; Blue's amazing lift fleet and how the six-pack became the mountain's workhorse; building chairlifts in-house; 15,000 skiers on Blue's busiest days; “we're not going to cut any new trails, so we gotta squeeze every little bit out and make sure we have a balanced experience”; whether Blue could upgrade to an eight-place lift; operating as the only substantial public ski area amid a huge number of private ski areas; and Blue's history owning and operating the neighboring Georgian Peaks ski area.What I got wrongI mentioned that HKD President Charles Santry had told the same side of a story that Skelton shared on a previous podcast recording, which he had. The problem is that as of now, I still haven't released that pod with Santry. Stand by.Podcast NotesOn IntrawestA brief history of Intrawest:On “Rusty” in the Alterra/Ikon transitionSkelton was referring to Rusty Gregory, Alterra CEO from 2018 to '22.On Blue's 1980 trailmapThe Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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Samantha Shriber does a live recap from the Michigan Democratic Party's April 19 endorsement convention inside Detroit's Huntington Place (1:00).  Also, earlier this month MIRS joined the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Southeast Michigan for a ride-along on the QLine, Detroit's 3.3 mile-long streetcar system. Ben Stupka, the RTA's executive director, talks about what's next for public transit in Metro Detroit (2:42).  Attorney General Dana Nessel updates MIRS on the U.S. Department of Justice's request for November 2024 ballots, ballot receipts and envelopes in Wayne County. Nessel is denouncing the request along with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (27:27). 

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The HONEST truth about living in Clinton Charter Township, Michigan! If you're thinking about moving to Clinton Township Michigan, this video breaks down everything you need to know before making a decision. From home prices and property taxes to schools, location, commute times, and what daily life actually feels like, this is a complete, honest look at living in Clinton Township in Metro Detroit.Clinton Township is one of the most affordable areas in Southeast Michigan, offering more space and value compared to nearby cities in Macomb County and Oakland County. In this video, I explain what your money gets you, how Clinton Township compares to the overall Michigan housing market, and why so many buyers are starting to consider this area.I also cover Michigan property taxes, millage rates, and school districts like Chippewa Valley, L'Anse Creuse, Fraser, Clintondale, and Mount Clemens so you understand how your monthly costs can actually change after purchasing a home.

Driving global investment to Detroit: What does it take to position a region for global competitiveness in today's economy?In this episode, we sit down with Maureen Donohue Krauss, Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) CEO, to explore how Southeast Michigan is attracting investment, growing jobs, and competing on the world stage. Maureen shares insights on the region's strategy to win major projects, including the initiatives – VIP by DRP and Global Epicenter of Mobility. From advanced manufacturing and mobility to emerging technologies, she highlights how Metro Detroit is leveraging its legacy strengths while building for the future.

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