On today’s episode of the Daily Detroit Podcast for Friday, March 13, 2020.

More closures tied to the Coronavirus response, from all of the schools in the state to cultural institutions like the Detroit Institute of Arts.

John Hertel, the general manager of SMART (The Suburban Bus system) has resigned - and then ousted by the board - causing an unexpected leadership change.

Starting in late March the Michigan Department of Transportation will be working on about nine miles of 8 Mile road. Work is estimated to run through the fall.

Ferndale hotspot Imperial will be opening a second location, this time in Detroit.

Finally, Sven Gustafson talks with Julie Schneider the Deputy Director of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department to talk about the new initiative that will help preserve affordable housing in the city.

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