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Dick Purtan Returns To The Airwaves To Raise Money To Feed The Hungry Plus 6 Things To Know

Dick Purtan Returns To The Airwaves To Raise Money To Feed The Hungry Plus 6 Things To Know

FromDaily Detroit


Dick Purtan Returns To The Airwaves To Raise Money To Feed The Hungry Plus 6 Things To Know

FromDaily Detroit

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Feb 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On today’s show, Jer tags along with the Salvation Army’s Bed and Bread truck, which delivers 3,800 meals each day to hungry Detroiters. He also speaks with former Detroit radio legend, Dick Purtan, about the upcoming Bed and Bread Club Radiothon, which runs Thursday through Friday on WJR-AM 760. Here’s what else is happening around town: A federal corruption probe could be expanding to Taylor, as FBI agents raided the City Hall and homes of Mayor Rick Sollars. There’s also a tip line set up at 313.965.4545. GM says it’s investing $20 million in its Romulus Powertrain Plant to expand capacity. The American Center of Mobility, a 500-acre-plus test bed for self-driving cars at Willow Run, announced a new CEO. Autorama suffers a setback in its plans to jump a “Smokey and the Bandit” replica car next month over the event’s history of using Confederate flags. New legislation could expand a state law banning texting while driving to any use of social media apps. And Bob Seger has added a third night at DTE Energy Music Theater to his farewell tour. It’ll be June 12. Thanks as always for listening, and tell a friend about Daily Detroit. Or, consider supporting us via Patreon.
Released:
Feb 19, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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Your Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit. This all local news & entertainment show pushes Detroit's conversation forward. We cover development happenings, city and suburb news, policy, where to go eat and drink, events around town, the tech and entrepreneurial scene, and more depending on the day's news. All brought to you by the smart and engaging team at Daily Detroit.