The Knight Foundation is focused on Detroit’s North End, and longtime residents will lead the community’s plan for development.
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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Detroit police board votes against giving public more time to weigh in
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, which has civilian oversight of the police department, voted against extending the public comment period, raising concerns about limiting access and public input.
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Detroiters want more investment in people, not police
Despite calls to defund the Detroit Police Department, the mayor’s budget proposal calls for an increase in spending.
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Detroit mayoral candidate Anthony Adams offers his own State of the City
Mayoral candidate Anthony Adams announced his bid for mayor in January. After his opponent’s State of the City address last night, the longtime Detroiter offers his own priorities for Detroit.
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Detroiters demand police put brakes on drag racing, speeding in neighborhoods
Residents are so fed up, they threaten to ‘shut down’ neighborhood streets because of speeding and reckless driving.
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Detroit advocate sees grassroots organizing as a path to change for residents
Ken Whittaker, a born and raised Detroiter, is now the executive director of Michigan United. Whittaker has been involved in political campaigns since 2004, and most recently helped organize during the 2020 presidential race.
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COVID guidelines force Detroit restaurateurs to get creative
Michigan’s COVID guidelines have pushed Detroit restaurants to the brink and forced them to rethink everything.
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How the story of a pioneer Black Detroit doctor relates to disparities today
Detroit Dr. Remus Robinson began fighting racism and health disparities in health care almost a century ago, but Black Detroiters are still dealing with those issues today.
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‘Deep understanding’ makes Gloria House Detroit’s ideal next poet laureate
Detroit poets, activists and artists have developed a campaign to help make Gloria House, or “Mama Aneb,” the city’s next poet laureate.
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Detroit chefs support city and celebrate legacy of Black food
During Black History month, three food entrepreneurs set out to strengthen local food systems, help Black food businesses struggling in the pandemic and explore recipes from the African diaspora. Taste the Diaspora Detroit’s meals sold out immediately. Here’s what’s next.