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FeedBest of Detroit 2008
We all value a good inside tip. And thanks to the readers of Hour Detroit, this issue offers a welcome roster of suggestions on where to go and what to do for a great time in our own hometown. In all, 1,500 reader surveys were tallied. The winning list follows. Enjoy.
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MEDIA
Traffic reporter:
Jackie Paige, Fox 2.
Local radio station:
Channel 95.5, channel955.com.
Local radio news:
WWJ 950-AM, wwj.com.
Local news Web site:
Clickondetroit.com.
Locally generated Web site:
Clickondetroit.com.
Local TV anchor:
Carmen Harlan, Channel 4 WDIV.
Local TV newscast:
Channel 4 WDIV,
clickondetroit.com.
Local TV personality destined for prime time (tie):
Rhonda Walker, Channel 4 WDIV.
Karen Drew, Channel 4 WDIV.
Local talk-radio host (three-way tie):
Drew & Mike, 101.1 WRIF-FM.
Jim Harper, Magic 105.1-FM.
Paul W. Smith, 760 WJR-AM.
Local sportscaster:
Bernie Smilovitz, Channel 4 WDIV.
Local newspaper:
Detroit Free Press, freep.com.
Local weather forecast:
Chuck Gaidica, Channel 4 WDIV.
Local radio DJ:
Mojo, Channel 95.5.
Radio voice (tie):
Paul W. Smith, WJR 760-AM.
Jim Harper, Magic 105.1-FM.
Local radio station with the best playlist:
93.1 DOUG-FM, 931dougfm.com.
Local newspaper columnist:
Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press.
MUSIC
Jazz club:
Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, Detroit; 313-345-6300, bakerskeyboardlounge.com.
Place to hear bands:
The Magic Bag, Ferndale; 248-544-3030, themagicbag.com.
Used vinyl/CD store:
Record Time, Roseville; 586- 775-1550, recordtime.com.
Concert venue:
DTE Music Theatre; Clarkston, palace.net.
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