A coalition for police transparency is amplifying its call for a federal probe into policing tactics in the city as the Biden administration ramps up funding for law enforcement throughout the country, including Detroit
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 inTransportation
Electric buses start rolling in Detroit
The four buses are expected to be used on DDOT routes throughout the city and won’t result in higher fares for riders.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Lawsuit could revoke measures to create equity in recreational pot market
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.
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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.