Beyond the Headlines: Dearborn's Real Story & Detroit's Holiday Highlights

Update: 2025-11-21

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This episode of Daily Detroit with Jer Staes and Devon O'Reilly covers:

Thanksgiving vibes: Jer and Devon kick off with light banter on their favorite Thanksgiving sides
Where we've been: Devon shares his experience at the new Ford World Headquarters grand opening in Dearborn, highlighting the innovative "glass spaceship" campus, family legacy, and downtown impact. This includes the historic Dearborn Inn and its newly redone literary-themed cottages.
Where we've been, pt 2, holiday happenings: Jer describes the festive transformation of Michigan Central Station for "Winter at the Station," complete with interactive video walls and seasonal events, making it a must-visit holiday destination in Corktown.
Community and connection: We encourage listeners to explore diverse neighborhoods and businesses across Metro Detroit! Get to know your neighbors!
Facing serious news: The conversation shifts to recent protests in Dearborn, debunking harmful myths (notably, the false "Sharia law" narrative) and reflecting on the robust, peaceful, and united local response. Devon, recently elected to City Council, shares some hsitory and context about Dearborn's resilience and diversity — as outsiders coming around with factually false ideas is nothing new.
We end with calls for stores from listeners in communities across the region. After all, Daily Detroit has the core value of localism.