The international dissolved Council 25’s elected board and took control of the council’s local operations and finances following an investigation.
Christine Ferretti
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Arrest made in connection with murder of Detroit synagogue leader
Samantha Woll was found fatally stabbed outside her Lafayette Park home on Oct. 21.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Lawmakers, DWSD break down details and status of water affordability bills
BridgeDetroit convened a Community Conversation to bring residents together to discuss affordable water with Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Director Gary Brown and Detroit Democrats State Sen. Stephane Chang and State Rep. Donavan McKinney.
Posted inHousing
Detroiters pack east side community center for housing help. What to know
BridgeDetroit this week convened its second “community conversation” with the Detroit Land Bank Authority, Wayne Metro Community Action Agency and the Eastside Community Network on all things housing.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit earmarks $2.5M more for Neighborhood Beautification Program grants
New infusion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will allow for three more rounds of the popular city program which awards mini grants of $500 to $15,000.
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Can Belle Isle travels be better? Weigh in
The DNR is accepting feedback through July 24 on a host of recommendations to make travel to and from the Detroit island park safer.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
JoAnn Watson, Detroit’s ‘Queen Mother’ and defining political leader, has died
Watson’s decades-long career in public service spanned from Detroit City Council to the United Nations.
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Ford Fireworks parking, closures and curfew. What to know
The Ford Fireworks get underway Monday just after 10 p.m. Here’s where to watch, park and how to navigate downtown. Also, what to avoid.
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Wayne County ends public health emergency in juvenile facility
Under the emergency, the country directed $10 million toward addressing needs in the facility and created an “incident command” led by Heath, Human, and Veterans Services Director Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Wayne County health leader works to reform juvenile justice
Abdul El-Sayed gives an update on the county’s progress with its troubled Juvenile Detention Facility and lays out priorities in his first 90 days.