Gas is around $5 per gallon but in Detroit bus service isn’t being considered as a reliable alternative to driving, transit advocates say.
Bryce Huffman
Bryce Huffman is BridgeDetroit's Engagement Editor. He was a part of the original BridgeDetroit newsroom when it launched back in 2020. Before that he was a reporter and podcast host for Michigan Public (formerly Michigan Radio). Bryce is also a screenwriter/filmmaker and a poet. When he's not working, he is watching or talking about movies or watching one of his favorite Detroit sports teams.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Apple Developer Academy opens door to tech industry for Detroiters
The Apple Developer Academy in Detroit was the first in the country and runs in partnership with Apple, Michigan State University and the Gilbert Family Foundation.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Westsiders say block clubs, neighborhood associations shape ‘our’ community
District 7 residents cite strong community ties, concerns over water infrastructure, affordable internet and blight.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit mother heals through stories of departed son
Constance “Connie” Spight’s book, Dear Brandon: Letters to my Departed Son, was published in February through Archway Publishing.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Transit options, impacts of pollution top focus in southwest Detroit
District 6 residents detailed barriers to transportation and other unfavorable conditions that disrupt their lives during a Tuesday night town hall hosted by BridgeDetroit and Detroit is Different.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Legacy and opportunity are in abundance on Harper business strip
Business owners in the area say the corridor is on the “up and up,” despite less attention from the city than they would like.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
District 5 residents want schools, object to ‘imposed’ development
Besides a shortage of schools and rec centers, residents in Detroit’s District 5 say they are defensive about new development because they often feel that it’s done without their input.
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Death of young girl prompts weapons crackdown in violent neighborhoods
Detroit police are targeting known violent offenders this week in sections of the city’s east and west side.
Posted inTransportation
Construction begins on $8.2M East Warren streetscape
The design balances the need for parking with the desire for a public space where people can host events.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Police oversight board weighs in on Detroit ShotSpotter expansion
Debate over audio surveillance in Detroit continues as figures on both sides work to gather supporters.