Detroit has seen nine mass shootings this year alone and heightened frustrations among residents fearful of public spaces or leaving their homes.
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
Nonprofit develops award for Black leaders advancing racial justice
Three “trailblazers” in Michigan will be honored, with the top prize being $10,000 in grant money. Two other awardees will get $2,500.
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Detroit embarks on new planning study for Joe Louis Greenway
Two-year study to evaluate economic impact, land use and policies to beautify future and existing developments along the greenway route.
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Inspector general drops interim suspension for Detroit demo contractor
Investigation reveals Inner City Contracting did not falsify documentation to get Detroit-based company preference in demolition work.
Posted inEmergencies and Risks (COVID-19)
Eligible Detroiters can get new COVID-19 boosters starting Saturday
Bivalent boosters guard against newer and more contagious COVID variants like Omicron BA.4 and BA.5.
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Skillman seeks Detroit youth to help guide priorities
The President’s Youth Council informs Skillman Foundation investments to ensure the greatest impact on Detroit’s children.
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Police oversight board plans to take up WSU report on its flaws
Detroit Board of Police Commissioners asked last year for the “independent review” of use of the force and citizen complaint data as a means of improving police accountability.
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Detroit to take applications for adult-use marijuana licenses
Detroit will issue 60 licenses, half will go to social equity candidates, or residents who have lived in the city for at least a decade or those in neighborhoods disproportionately affected by the criminalization of pot.
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Oversight board wants Detroit youth to help with police accountability
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners is accepting applications for a new Youth Advisory Panel for ages 14-24. The body will help young people know their rights and oversee city policing.
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Are Detroiters being heard on historic investment in neighborhoods?
Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway – a proposed 27.5-mile biking and walking path – will span five council districts but some residents say they feel left out.