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Great Lakes ports could get a boost as supply chains diversify
The fallout from Baltimore's deadly bridge collapse could result in more business for local ports.The big picture: The Port of Baltimore leads the nation for automobile shipments and handled 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo worth nearly $81 billion in 2023, the Washington Post reports.While recovery efforts for the bodies of four construction workers continue, the disaster has also disrupted supply chains across the country.Driving the news: Great Lakes ports can be viable long-term alternatives to East Coast ports, port officials in Detroit and Monroe tell Axios, as shipping companies and manufacturers consider diversifying their supply chains to handle such...
Detroit's most intriguing happy hour options
It could be said these are dark times β the stormy skies have been relentless, and the Moon is about to literally cover up the Sun.So we decided β¦ we all deserve a drink.The intrigue: What's more exciting than grabbing a cocktail after work? Getting a fun deal at a place with a particularly interesting happy hour menu.We rounded up some of the best happy hour options around.Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails: This cozy east-side restaurant in a revitalized building along East Jefferson Avenue has a 4-6pm happy hour Monday-Friday.Its $8 offerings include craft cocktails, wine, wings, Buffalo cauliflower, calamari and...
Things to do in Detroit this weekend: April 5-7
It's Opening Day weekend in Detroit, but with temperatures set to stay in the low 50s, you're going to want to bring a jacket.Here's what's happening:βΎοΈ Tigers Opening Day on Friday will feature daylong parties and festivals downtown, plus the opening of Gilly's Bar.First pitch is at 1:10pm; standing-room-only tickets, $99.π΅π· Bad Bunny's "Most Wanted Tour" is coming to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday at 8pm.Tickets start at $107.π° Detroit Zine Fest: Nearly 80 zine-makers will be selling stickers, prints and self-published booklets covering fine art, politics and more.Saturday from noon-6pm at the Jam Handy. Free!π€ PinkPantheress' Capable of Love...
The best time to sell your home in Metro Detroit
Data: Zillow; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsDetroit-area homes listed in June and July could fetch more money, per a new Zillow report.The big picture: May has long been the best month to list your house in the United States. But in 2023, sellers made the highest profits in the first two weeks of June, the Zillow study shows.This shift is largely due to mortgage rates, which cooled slightly in June and brought some buyers off the sidelines.The other side: Buyers, if you want to avoid peak pricing, consider shopping outside of the spring and summer months.What's next: Interest rate cuts aren't expected anytime soon, but if those rates do fall in 2024, we may have a second spring market.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Tigers bring hot start to Detroit's Opening Day
The Tigers are off to a hot start ahead of Friday's Opening Day at Comerica Park.Why it matters: Fans are desperate for winning baseball after last year's injury-riddled, 84-loss campaign.It's been a decade since the franchise has been to the postseason.State of play: Despite a 4-0 record, expectations are low as the team is one of baseball's youngest.For casuals looking to show some Tigers spirit this season, here's a cheat sheet to get ready for Detroit's Opening Day.βοΈ Star players: First baseman Spencer Torkelson and center fielder Riley Greene are the main draws. The Tigers are without future Hall of...
Deadline extended for Metro Detroit storm assistance
The deadline has been extended for homeowners and renters with damage caused during the Aug. 24-26 storms last year to apply for financial assistance from FEMA.The big picture: Residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties β plus some other counties across Michigan β now have until May 8 to apply.Between the lines: FEMA provides grant money for some needs not covered by insurance, including:Rental assistance for those forced to relocate due to storm damage.Personal property ruined in the storm.Hotel lodging."Basic" home repair.FEMA doesn't cover food spoiled due to electrical outages.How it works: Residents can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call (800) 621-3362. FEMA also has a video on how to apply.FEMA only accepts one application per household.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
DTW doesn't rank high for TSA complaints
Data: TSA via Data Liberation Project; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosDetroit Metro Airport has a lower-than-average rate of TSA complaints compared with other airports, per data from the transportation agency.Why it matters: Air passengers nationwide are reporting complaints at a higher rate than before the pandemic, according to an analysis by the Data Liberation Project.State of play: DTW ranked 49th in the country out of 103 major airports for the number of complaints per capita between January 2023 and January 2024.By the numbers: We logged 2,336 complaints in that year, for a rate of 15.76 complaints per 100,000 passengers.Comparatively, Newark β the...
Michigan ranks in nation's top third for women in municipal office
Data: Rutgers; Map: Axios VisualsMore than 35% of Michigan's municipal officeholders are women, according to a new report from the Center For American Women and Politics at Rutgers.That puts us at 16th in the nation.The big picture: Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's election in 2018, the state went from the middle of the pack to the top third in the nation in terms of getting women into local office.Zoom in: The nine-member Detroit City Council has a female majority. Other local women also hold important offices, including Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett.Michigan ranks 14th in state legislative representation, which the report also analyzed.Five of the seven Democrats who represent Michigan in the U.S. House are women.Zoom out: Colorado leads the nation (46.1%) for its share of women holding municipal office.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Gilly's sports bar to debut for Tigers' home opener
Gilly's Clubhouse, a Dan Gilbert-backed sports bar, opens downtown on Friday for the Tigers' home opener.The big picture: Gilly's and a lower-level bar called Saksey's are intended to honor the spirit and legacy of Nick Gilbert, Dan Gilbert's son who co-created the concepts. Nick Gilbert died last year at age 26 from neurofibromatosis.What to expect: Gilly's will start its tailgate party at 10am Friday, alongside other bars and venues downtown that will be getting in on the action.Gilly's also plans to host watch parties April 25-27 for the NFL Draft. Two more views of Gilly's.The vibe: The sports bar's offerings include a massive 120-square-foot TV, vintage interior design details and artwork from Detroit-based Davariz Broaden and Tyrrell Winston, per a news release. Nick Gilbert's brothers Grant Gilbert and AJ Gilbert helped with branding, merchandise and staff uniforms.The menu is wide-ranging, from coffee and fresh-pressed juice to burgers, wings and grain bowls.If you go: 1550 Woodward Ave. downtown. Hours are 11am-midnight Sunday-Thursday and 11am-2am Friday and Saturday.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Cass Corridor burger truck hits the spot
βπΌ Hey guys, it's Sam.The Burger Truck is known for its playful recipes, but the classic burger I ordered with double patties, cheese and pickles did not disappoint.State of play: The food truck on Cass Avenue across from Old Miami is one of the food truck chain's nine Metro Detroit locations.What to expect: Burgers with halal beef patties can come topped with Cheetos or Doritos, or even mozzarella.I went plain Jane and got the All-American burger, which was juicy and well-seasoned. The Cajun fries were fresh and crispy.If you go: 3929 Cass Ave.Open 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday and noon-9pm Sunday. The Burger Truck sits across from Old Miami in the Cass Community United Methodist Church lot.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Detroit businesses eager to benefit from NFL Draft
Local businesses are clamoring to work with the NFL Draft and benefit from the burst of economic activity that comes with it.Why it matters: Restaurants, clothing shops and other businesses all over the city are getting involved to make the April 25-27 draft an authentic Detroit experience.A lot of money is on the table. Organizers expect visitors to spend hundreds of millions; the NFL's budget for the event is $25 million.State of play: Some businesses have contracts for catering, janitorial and other services.Restaurants and merchants will set up in the event's downtown footprint at food trucks and pop-ups inside empty...
Detroit businesses eager to benefit from NFL Draft
Local businesses are clamoring to work with the NFL Draft and benefit from the burst of economic activity that comes with it.Why it matters: Restaurants, clothing shops and other businesses all over the city are getting involved to make the April 25-27 draft an authentic Detroit experience.A lot of money is on the table. Organizers expect visitors to spend hundreds of millions; the NFL's budget for the event is $25 million.State of play: Some businesses have contracts for catering, janitorial and other services.Restaurants and merchants will set up in the event's downtown footprint at food trucks and pop-ups inside empty...
Remembering Detroit's Mother Waddles`
When struggling Detroiters needed help, the Rev. Charleszetta "Mother" Waddles and her army of volunteers were there for nearly three decades.Why it matters: Waddles, whose name continues to reverberate throughout the area's social services community, helped uplift others with a sense of dignity and self-esteem.Flashback: The Mother Waddles Perpetual Mission offered free food and clothing, a free medical clinic, job counseling and even emergency funds β all by donations.Waddles began the mission at 3700 Gratiot Ave. in 1958 after convincing a landlord to let her open it from a vacant storefront, according to the Detroit Historical Society.She preached there every...
Nessel goes up against DTE's rate hike request
Attorney General Dana Nessel is looking to challenge DTE's rate increase request of $450 million.The big picture: Nessel routinely attempts to intervene in utility rate hike requests to save customers money, per a news release from her office.State of play: DTE's latest plea comes just four months after it was permitted to increase rates by another $368 million.Between the lines: The accumulation of hundred-million-dollar rate increases is unprecedented and unsustainable for ratepayers, the office's preliminary analysis found.What they're saying: "This latest rate hike request from DTE is, frankly, absurd," Nessel said in the release. "DTE is following their usual playbook, incessant and oppressive rate hike requests not grounded in reality, but rather based on the financial aspirations of their corporate shareholders."The other side: DTE says the increase is necessary to improve the electrical grid and make it more reliable, per the Free Press. It would allow DTE to find power outage locations more quickly, lower the number of outages by 30% and slice the length of time for outages in half.What's next: A pre-hearing is slated for April 26 in DTE's case.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
Remembering Detroit's Mother Waddles`
When struggling Detroiters needed help, the Rev. Charleszetta "Mother" Waddles and her army of volunteers were there for nearly three decades.Why it matters: Waddles, whose name continues to reverberate throughout the area's social services community, helped uplift others with a sense of dignity and self-esteem.Flashback: The Mother Waddles Perpetual Mission offered free food and clothing, a free medical clinic, job counseling and even emergency funds β all by donations.Waddles began the mission at 3700 Gratiot Ave. in 1958 after convincing a landlord to let her open it from a vacant storefront, according to the Detroit Historical Society.She preached there every...
Nessel goes up against DTE's rate hike request
Attorney General Dana Nessel is looking to challenge DTE's rate increase request of $450 million.The big picture: Nessel routinely attempts to intervene in utility rate hike requests to save customers money, per a news release from her office.State of play: DTE's latest plea comes just four months after it was permitted to increase rates by another $368 million.Between the lines: The accumulation of hundred-million-dollar rate increases is unprecedented and unsustainable for ratepayers, the office's preliminary analysis found.What they're saying: "This latest rate hike request from DTE is, frankly, absurd," Nessel said in the release. "DTE is following their usual playbook, incessant and oppressive rate hike requests not grounded in reality, but rather based on the financial aspirations of their corporate shareholders."The other side: DTE says the increase is necessary to improve the electrical grid and make it more reliable, per the Free Press. It would allow DTE to find power outage locations more quickly, lower the number of outages by 30% and slice the length of time for outages in half.What's next: A pre-hearing is slated for April 26 in DTE's case.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
FOIA Friday: Michigan public records reform advances
Michigan lawmakers are finally working to open themselves and the governor's office to Freedom of Information Act requests.Why it matters: Senate Bills 669 and 670 would end wholesale exemptions from public records requests that shield the governor, lieutenant governor and state lawmakers.The exemptions allow them to govern with less public scrutiny.Catch up quick: The state Senate's ethics committee approved the bills this month, teeing them up for a vote in the full Senate."This is the strongest version of the bills we've ever brought forward," bill sponsor Sen. Jeremy Moss tells Axios.Unlike past efforts that focused on subjecting the governor's office...
Most Michiganders don't attend religious services
Data: Household Pulse Survey; Note:Β Adults who say they never attend or attend less than once a year; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosThose attending this year's Easter services will be in the minority: A majority of Michigan adults don't go to church or religious services, a new analysis of U.S. Census data shows.Why it matters: More than three-quarters of Americans say religion's role in public life is shrinking, according to a recent study by Pew Research Center survey β the highest level since the group first started tracking such sentiment in 2001.By the numbers: 51% of Michigan adults say they never or seldom...
Little Caesars' viral Crazy Puffs are worth it
The new fast food item taking over the internet is a bite-sized spin on a local staple.Driving the news: Food influencers and reviewers are rushing to try Little Caesars' new Crazy Puffs after the Detroit-based pizza chain launched them March 11.The intrigue: The puffs are filled with cheese, stacked pieces of pepperoni and dough β "pockets of pizza perfection," Little Caesars claims.It's also a bargain: one four-pack costs $3.99.Yes, but: You might want to call in or order ahead online if you want them ready on arrival.π Sam's thought bubble: I went to a packed Little Caesars on Warren Avenue yesterday and waited about 30 minutes. My pepperoni puffs were hot and crisp but they came without seasoning.The missing garlic butter drizzle and dusting of oregano would have really made these special.Pro tip: Be careful biting into one, that pizza sauce will stain your shirt.Sign up for Axios Detroit for free.
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