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.
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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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.
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Reporter Bryce Huffman 2021: A year in review
BridgeDetroit’s Bryce Huffman reviews his 2021 reporting, which started with understanding residents’ priorities and closed with a renewed focus on hyperlocal journalism.
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How Detroit’s community benefits process is failing east side residents
Detroiters living near the Stellantis plant on the city’s east side say the community benefit process must be strengthened to provide environmental protections.
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Detroit Police Commissioner Martin Jones dies at 58
Martin Jones, vice chairman of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, died Thursday, according to BOPC staff. Jones had served on the board since July 2020, when Mayor Mike Duggan appointed him to the role. He was 58.
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Detroit plans 3 more streetscape projects for Corktown, West and East Warren
The City is planning to upgrade three more streetscapes across Detroit by making them more pedestrian-friendly and smoothing access to the city’s commercial corridors.
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Deadline to avoid penalty for driving without insurance is Dec. 31
Mayor Mike Duggan urged Detroit drivers who don’t have auto insurance to get coverage by the end of the year — or risk paying a whole lot more.
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Here are 3 Detroit businesses to support this holiday season
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday kick off the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Here are a few Detroit-based businesses to support and other resources to help you shop locally.