Detroit’s recreational marijuana ordinance was shaped to carve out ownership in the pot market for Black and Brown residents but a new lawsuit could unravel that effort.
Bryce Huffman
Bryce Huffman is a reporter for BridgeDetroit. He was formerly a reporter for Michigan Radio, and host of the podcast, Same Same Different.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroiters say housing, public transit options in short supply at first BridgeDetroit town hall
BridgeDetroit and Detroit is Different held the first of eight community town halls to gather input from residents about the issues they face in northwest Detroit. The information will be used to shape reporting.
Posted inEnvironment
Asphalt plant still can’t be built in Detroit because of pollution worries
Grandmont-Rosedale residents came together to oppose an asphalt plant in their residential community – again.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit cops to deploy more cameras to ID vehicles
The technology will enable crime center analysts to search by geographic area and by the make, model and body style of vehicles as well as the presence of racks or bumper stickers and vehicle history.
Posted inTransportation
Higher definition cameras could curb freeway shootings, Detroit chief says
White said if the department gets access to higher quality freeway cameras, they would only be used to fight part one violent crimes, which includes fatal and non-fatal shootings.
Posted inTransportation
City Council wants driver bonuses, low-income fare for DDOT riders
DDOT has held public input sessions in recent weeks to discuss how it should spend $51 million in federal rescue dollars.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit Parks and Rec is staffing up for summer
The City of Detroit’s Parks and Recreation department is hoping to hire Detroiters as lifeguards, play leaders and more for summer jobs in their neighborhoods.
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Detroit restarts Municipal ID program
The city-issued ID cards can help residents without a state ID get library cards, medical care and sign up for utility accounts.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Tell us, Detroit – are you being heard?
Please join BridgeDetroit for our town hall meetings held across the city in each City Council district from mid-May through July.
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Lyoya’s death sheds light on struggles to adjust to Black American life
African refugees and Michigan groups that aid in resettlement agree more education is needed around racism and policing