After more than 100 days of police brutality protests in Detroit in the wake of George Floyd’s 2020 murder at the hands of Minneapolis police, Detroit’s police board reformed its use-of-force policy. However, this year’s data reveal the incidents of police violence in the city have increased – again.
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.
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Will a new television show help reduce crime in Detroit?
Do you have information about drifting and drag racing, robberies and other crimes in your neighborhood? In an effort that police hope will prevent residents from being desensitized by crime, the Detroit police are paying for your information and launching a new television show.
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Detroit restaurant that survived the pandemic, rebuilds after fire
Zell’s Corner, on Detroit’s east side, caught fire last week, but the owner – whose business replaced a liquor store in the neighborhood in 2016 – remains optimistic.
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Detroit hosts its own winter games this weekend
Two family-friendly winter festivals are coming to Detroit this weekend, with everything from hockey, dancing, ice skating, sledding and more – and almost all of the events are free.
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Prop N demolitions begin in District 3 as residents rebuild
The East Davison Village neighborhood in Detroit is stabilizing after years of vacancy and foreclosure upheaval. The City is demolishing old structures while residents are rebuilding.
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Detroit seeks to use ARPA funds to expand gun surveillance program
Detroit seeks to use ARPA funds to expand gun surveillance program: The Duggan administration will seek City Council approval to use federal COVID-recovery aid to fund ShotSpotter, a controversial gun-surveillance technology.
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Overtaxed Detroiters expect to be repaid
Despite rising home prices and stabilizing taxable property values, Detroiters who lost homes to tax foreclosure – or who have struggled to pay – say they still want reparations for past overassesments.
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Here’s what police plan to do about surge in Detroit sexual assaults
Detroit saw a surge in sexual assault cases during the pandemic, and police expect the number to continue to increase as they ask more survivors to come forward. Police are also allocating more resources to the Special Victims Units and improving outreach to the community, but some say more needs to be done.
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Detroit’s youth soccer league is back and bigger than ever
The City of Detroit is looking for coaches and youth to join their spring soccer league. Registration for players began this week.
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How do Detroiters REALLY feel about bike lanes?
When bike lanes were installed in Detroit, reviews were mixed. More than five years later, residents have a new set of concerns and critiques.