Detroit is planting 75,000 new trees in city neighborhoods with plans to grow 300 new jobs in five years.
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 inJobs & Economic Development
Building a legacy in Detroit for Black-owned spirits
Black liquor companies face barriers in access to capital, navigating an industry dominated by white men, and learning the legal aspects of distribution.
Posted inAudio, Transportation
Detroit’s buses are rolling, but are they reliable?
BridgeDetroit’s Bryce Huffman took the Mack Avenue bus along with District 4 Councilwoman Latisha Johnson to get rider feedback on DDOT’s biggest challenges.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Starting pay for Detroit police officers to rise by $10K under tentative deal
Detroit’s police force set to get significant raises, boost in starting pay under a set of tentative contracts headed to union members.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Here’s what Detroit’s police chief is doing in the neighborhoods
Police Chief James White is walking a mile in city communities each week. Listen to find out where and why.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit has plenty of land. Do residents have equal access?
Discussions are ramping up over strategies to best serve Detroit and ensure long-time residents have a stake in ownership, vision for vacant land.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Detroit leaders urge action on gun violence to ‘bring relief to our babies’
Detroit has seen nine mass shootings this year alone and heightened frustrations among residents fearful of public spaces or leaving their homes.
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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
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.