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AUGUST 13, 2025 candgnews.com
Macomb County and Grosse Pointe papers
Retired Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois, standing in front of the Alger Theatre on Detroit’s east side, talks about the city’s history on his podcast “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Photo by Erin Sanchez
Local podcast highlights historic gems ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
DETROIT — Retired Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois is a history buff, especially when it comes to Detroit landmarks and legends. He consistently researches historic buildings and interesting people that left their mark on the Motor City. He’s sharing his enthusiasm for history with others on a podcast called “Hidden in Plain Sight” available on various online sites, including Apple Podcasts, Simplecast and Facebook. Livernois, who retired last year, keeps each episode about 6-10 minutes in length, and the podcasts are prerecorded and usually released on Tuesdays. He’s been all over the city to visit various sites that make Detroit unique. Athletic figures, music icons, entrepreneurs, famous streets, artists, educators and more come alive when they’re “Hidden in Plain Sight.” Livernois was an English See PODCAST on page 10A
Photo provided by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Comedian and “Full House” actor Dave Coulier visits with several brothers from the Capuchin Soup Kitchen at a VIP Night. This year’s VIP Night is Aug. 21 at Hook in St. Clair Shores.
‘Benefit on the Bay’ continues to help Capuchin Soup Kitchen BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — When Michael Schodowski was studying tae kwon do to earn his black belt more than 40 years ago, another student invited him to visit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit after class one night.
“I didn’t know anything about it,” Schodowski said. “He drove me there and gave me a tour. I was taken aback from all the good work they do. I felt more appreciative about the things we take for granted.” After volunteering for several years, Schodowski — president of the company Shelving.com based in Madison Heights — See CAPUCHIN on page 4A