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‘I’m A Blessing’: Detroit-based nonprofit serves community needs while lifting spirits
Read full article: ‘I’m A Blessing’: Detroit-based nonprofit serves community needs while lifting spiritsWe Are One Community Unity is an organization working to impact some of the city’s most vulnerable residents including the homeless, the underserved, those struggling to make ends meet, or anyone who just needs a helping hand.
Life-sized sculptures in Detroit’s Mexicantown neighborhood celebrate culture through public art
Read full article: Life-sized sculptures in Detroit’s Mexicantown neighborhood celebrate culture through public artFive colorful sculptures, crafted from car parts and metal, are now lining the street. They include a big cat, a wolf, a dog, a donkey, and a giraffe.
Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison appointed as interim police chief
Read full article: Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison appointed as interim police chiefDeputy Mayor Todd Bettison has been appointed as the interim Detroit police chief following Chief James White’s decision to step down and lead the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.
Detroit inspires nationwide nonprofits to reimagine public spaces in their communities
Read full article: Detroit inspires nationwide nonprofits to reimagine public spaces in their communitiesA group of nonprofits and innovators from cities nationwide gathered in Detroit to tour some of the once-neglected spaces and buildings that have been reimagined into gems of the city.
Detroit voters began casting their ballots during early voting period on Saturday
Read full article: Detroit voters began casting their ballots during early voting period on SaturdayThe November election is less than three weeks away and Saturday marked the first day of in-person early voting in Detroit.
‘Find out what’s going on’: Growing number of Detroiters demand answers about foul odor
Read full article: ‘Find out what’s going on’: Growing number of Detroiters demand answers about foul odorResidents on Detroit’s east side are increasingly voicing concerns about a persistent and foul odor lingering in their neighborhood.
Parents outraged over blighted building near Nolan School in Detroit
Read full article: Parents outraged over blighted building near Nolan School in DetroitParents and school leaders at Nolan Elementary-Middle School are outraged by the dilapidated state of the nearby abandoned St. Rita’s building, which poses safety concerns.
Here are the 6 Community Violence Intervention groups in Detroit and what they do
Read full article: Here are the 6 Community Violence Intervention groups in Detroit and what they doYou might have heard that the city of Detroit partners with six Community Violence Intervention groups -- but who are they and what do they do?
‘It’s a game changer’ -- Free public Wi-Fi offered at 5 parks across Detroit
Read full article: ‘It’s a game changer’ -- Free public Wi-Fi offered at 5 parks across DetroitThere are families in communities across the City of Detroit who don’t have convenient access to the internet right now. That’s a big problem. It’s also a challenge the city and its partners are working to tackle.
Greenview-Wadsworth Park opens on Detroit’s west side after years of renovations
Read full article: Greenview-Wadsworth Park opens on Detroit’s west side after years of renovationsAfter years of transformation, the newly renovated Greenview-Wadsworth Park on Detroit’s west side is now open to visitors.
Empowering Detroit: Revitalization program sparks transformation in Motor City communities
Read full article: Empowering Detroit: Revitalization program sparks transformation in Motor City communitiesIn the heart of Detroit, where resilience meets opportunity, a transformative initiative is reshaping the landscape of the city, one neighborhood at a time.
Detroit City FC acquires abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital for new stadium project
Read full article: Detroit City FC acquires abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital for new stadium projectFollowing the move to Corktown, Detroit will be one of the very few cities that has MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and United Soccer League teams playing in stadiums within its city boundaries.
Entrepreneurs gather for annual business conference to support small businesses in Detroit
Read full article: Entrepreneurs gather for annual business conference to support small businesses in DetroitThe halls were busy at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit as hundreds of small business owners gathered for the Detroit Means Business Summit.
‘Toys R Us, bruh’: Why many aren’t impressed with Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ sign
Read full article: ‘Toys R Us, bruh’: Why many aren’t impressed with Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ signThe city of Detroit installed its own version of the “Hollywood” sign before the NFL draft, and, well, it’s fair to say some people aren’t impressed.
Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ sign is up, but some aren’t impressed: Here’s why
Read full article: Detroit’s new ‘Hollywood’ sign is up, but some aren’t impressed: Here’s whyAhead of the NFL Draft in Detroit, the city installed its own “Hollywood” style sign along I-94, for visitors to see as they entered the area.
Free autonomous shuttle coming to Downtown Detroit this summer: What to know
Read full article: Free autonomous shuttle coming to Downtown Detroit this summer: What to knowA new autonomous vehicle shuttle service that will run from one end of Downtown Detroit to another is set to launch this summer, officials announced Tuesday.
Detroit neighborhood gathers to celebrate $1.5 million in improvements at Balduck Park
Read full article: Detroit neighborhood gathers to celebrate $1.5 million in improvements at Balduck ParkThe improvements include new walkways, expanded playgrounds, signage and lighting, a picnic shelter, a dog park, new trees, and enhancements to the community hill.
Detroit credit rating reaches investment grade after years of struggle
Read full article: Detroit credit rating reaches investment grade after years of struggleIt has been 10 years and eight months since the City of Detroit pulled the rip-cord and filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in United States History.
8 tech hubs, interactive map to help residents access digital literacy resources arriving in Detroit
Read full article: 8 tech hubs, interactive map to help residents access digital literacy resources arriving in DetroitDetroit has announced its first eight certified tech hubs and a new interactive map to help residents access digital literacy resources.
What to know about new Detroit residential parking zones
Read full article: What to know about new Detroit residential parking zonesThe New Year is bringing new parking changes in some areas across the City of Detroit. New Residential Parking Zones are going into effect across parts of Midtown, beginning January 2.
2 men charged for criminal enterprises, defrauding federal TARP Program and city of Detroit
Read full article: 2 men charged for criminal enterprises, defrauding federal TARP Program and city of DetroitDavid Jeremy Gillespie, 39, of Detroit, and David Holman, 48, of Metamora, were each charged with multiple felonies for allegedly conducting separate criminal enterprises to defraud the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) of funds available to contractors conducting demolitions for areas hit the hardest by the financial crisis, which included the cities of Detroit and Flint.
Questionnaire: Detroit asks neighbors how it should manage growing geese, deer populations
Read full article: Questionnaire: Detroit asks neighbors how it should manage growing geese, deer populationsA growing population of geese and deer has the City of Detroit looking into ways to potentially manage wildlife in certain areas.
‘There’s still more to do’: Detroit mayor discusses optimism, tackling community initiatives
Read full article: ‘There’s still more to do’: Detroit mayor discusses optimism, tackling community initiativesEven with a lot of community programs and progress in some areas, there are still some residents across the City of Detroit asking, “What about my neighborhood?”
‘We want to feel like you care about us’: Flooding issues plague neighborhood on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: ‘We want to feel like you care about us’: Flooding issues plague neighborhood on Detroit’s west sideSome neighbors on Detroit's west side said they are fed up with flooding on their street.
Collard Green Cook-Off event aims to improve access to fresh foods in Detroit
Read full article: Collard Green Cook-Off event aims to improve access to fresh foods in DetroitAn organization called Detroit is Different is working to raise awareness through an event centered around a popular vegetable in many homes. It’s hosting the inaugural Collard Green Cook-Off.
‘He jumped on me while trying to evict me’: Tenant says landlord attacked him on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: ‘He jumped on me while trying to evict me’: Tenant says landlord attacked him on Detroit’s west sideAfter speaking up about the conditions at the Four Corners Apartments on Telegraph Road on Detroit's west side, Kenneth Pruitt says he was attacked by his property owner, Michael Eiseman, last month.
Pregnant woman's arrest in carjacking case spurs call to end Detroit police facial recognition
Read full article: Pregnant woman's arrest in carjacking case spurs call to end Detroit police facial recognitionA Detroit woman who was arrested in connection with a suspected robbery and carjacking when she was eight months pregnant is suing the city and one of its police officers for what she says is an over- reliance on facial recognition technology.
Newest Local 4 anchor Demond Fernandez talks about his 1st week living in Detroit, what he’s learned
Read full article: Newest Local 4 anchor Demond Fernandez talks about his 1st week living in Detroit, what he’s learnedI’m so excited to be in the City of Detroit, right now. The neighbors and residents across this area have been so welcoming.
Detroit receives over $3 billion from investors in return to bond market
Read full article: Detroit receives over $3 billion from investors in return to bond marketThe money comes from 67 different investors, around 30 times more orders than the city needed for its Proposal N plan that will address vacant house through renovation and demolition.
‘I’m getting water to flush my toilet’: Water main break cause problems for residents in Detroit
Read full article: ‘I’m getting water to flush my toilet’: Water main break cause problems for residents in DetroitResidents living on Snowden Street said they've been dealing with continuous water main breaks, with one as recent as the Fourth of July.
City of Detroit looks to build 250-acre solar farm to power municipal buildings
Read full article: City of Detroit looks to build 250-acre solar farm to power municipal buildingsThe City of Detroit has put out requests for information from solar developers to see what the possibilities were to construct 250 acres of solar panels in order to power all city buildings.
Man who spent 16 years in prison for crime he didn’t commit files lawsuit against City of Detroit
Read full article: Man who spent 16 years in prison for crime he didn’t commit files lawsuit against City of DetroitAt 19 years old, Kenneth Nixon was sentenced to life in prison without parole for an arson murder case. Nearly 16 years later, in 2021, he was exonerated.
‘We are turning this city from blight to beauty’: Roosevelt Park in Corktown reopens after renovations
Read full article: ‘We are turning this city from blight to beauty’: Roosevelt Park in Corktown reopens after renovationsThe 13-acre park now features picnic tables, swinging benches, paved walking paths, benches, grass, and flowers.
Southwest Detroit’s main street receives accreditation for commitment to economic, community development
Read full article: Southwest Detroit’s main street receives accreditation for commitment to economic, community developmentA main street in a Detroit neighborhood has been accredited for meeting the goals of the Main Street America program.
Detroit launches housing services office to help families at risk of homelessness find homes
Read full article: Detroit launches housing services office to help families at risk of homelessness find homesThe Detroit Housing Services Office is aimed at helping with everything from finding a home to filling out critical documents
Detroit to repave 81 miles of major, residential roads in 2023: See the list here
Read full article: Detroit to repave 81 miles of major, residential roads in 2023: See the list hereA major overhaul is coming to several Detroit roads, sidewalks and corridors this year under a new $95 million infrastructure project.
Detroit sues to get ‘dangerous’ Mammoth building demolished
Read full article: Detroit sues to get ‘dangerous’ Mammoth building demolished“Dangerous eyesore” is how the City of Detroit describes a former retail building on the southeast corner of Grand River Avenue and Greenfield Road, while taking steps to get it torn down.
Detroit launches new tree removal program: How residents can apply for help
Read full article: Detroit launches new tree removal program: How residents can apply for helpThe City of Detroit is launching a new program to remove dangerous and diseased trees, even on private property. Eight million dollars has been set aside to address what's become a big issue in neighborhoods across the city.
Detroit sets aside $8M for new program to remove dangerous, diseased trees near homes
Read full article: Detroit sets aside $8M for new program to remove dangerous, diseased trees near homesThe City of Detroit is launching a new program to remove dangerous and diseased trees, even on private property. Eight million dollars has been set aside to address what's become a big issue in neighborhoods across the city.
Detroit Lions swerve fanbase with head-scratching decision on day 1 of NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions swerve fanbase with head-scratching decision on day 1 of NFL draftThe Detroit Lions swerved their fanbase as the organization made one of the most head-scratching decisions ever during day one of the NFL draft.
Detroit hosts first community meeting to protect historic ‘Sweet House’ on city’s east side
Read full article: Detroit hosts first community meeting to protect historic ‘Sweet House’ on city’s east sideA big piece of American history sits in a Detroit neighborhood on the eastside at the home of Dr. Ossian Sweet and Gladys Sweet. Their story was the center of a national housing discrimination movement nearly 100 years ago.
Mother of 2 files lawsuit against Detroit, Michigan DNR for injuries caused by Belle Isle Giant Slide
Read full article: Mother of 2 files lawsuit against Detroit, Michigan DNR for injuries caused by Belle Isle Giant SlideIt turned into a viral sensation for all of the wrong reasons, and now the Belle Isle Giant Slide that sent riders flying is the target of a lawsuit.
Here’s how most Detroit EMS units returned to service after 4-month shutdown
Read full article: Here’s how most Detroit EMS units returned to service after 4-month shutdownWhenever we expose a problem, we want to make sure we also show you if and when the situation improves. And what a difference a week has made for Detroit EMS.
MDOT emphasizes importance of input from Detroit residents in I-375 redesign process
Read full article: MDOT emphasizes importance of input from Detroit residents in I-375 redesign processIt’s the highway that displaced two historically Black communities in Detroit, and Wednesday night, the plan to re-imagine I-375 is getting one step closer to reality.
City leaders, community groups, police considering options to address violence in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: City leaders, community groups, police considering options to address violence in Downtown DetroitSix shootings over the weekend in and around Greektown and the Riverfront have the City of Detroit exploring all options.
Former Detroit police lieutenant sentenced to over 2 years for taking bribes from towing industry
Read full article: Former Detroit police lieutenant sentenced to over 2 years for taking bribes from towing industryJohn F. Kennedy, 57, of Rochester Hills, at one point commanded the Detroit Police Department’s Integrity Unity, a division of the department’s Internal Affairs Division, and was responsible for investigating reports of law violations and professional misconduct by police officers and other city employees.
Detroit officials speak out on unprovoked shootings in Detroit that took place over the weekend
Read full article: Detroit officials speak out on unprovoked shootings in Detroit that took place over the weekendDespite already having a heavy police presence, it was not enough to prevent the fatal shootings that took place in Greektown. The Detroit Police Department spoke out on Monday saying they are fed up with the violence.
23 new murals set to go up in Detroit as artists take their designs to scale
Read full article: 23 new murals set to go up in Detroit as artists take their designs to scaleThe City of Detroit holds the No. 4 spot on the list of cities with the best street art. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan hopes the latest series of works will push the city to the top spot.
Detroit home owner heartbroken after her house was damaged by contractors during demolition next door
Read full article: Detroit home owner heartbroken after her house was damaged by contractors during demolition next doorA lifelong Detroiter has contacted Help Me Hank after contractors damaged her home during a demolition next door.
New program helps Detroit residents get $25K down payment on new home
Read full article: New program helps Detroit residents get $25K down payment on new homeIt’s the most significant barrier to reaching the dream of home ownership, but there’s help for Detroiters struggling to find the money for that big down payment.
Detroit City Council approves more incentives for Olympia around Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit City Council approves more incentives for Olympia around Little Caesars ArenaDetroit City Council narrowly approved a plan to provide more state incentives to Olympia Development for projects around Little Caesars Arena.