For Black women, a ban on abortion could mean a 33% jump in maternal mortality. In majority-Black Detroit, an end to the constitutional right is expected to create worse outcomes.
Christine Ferretti
Posted inTransportation
DDOT drivers who show up for work to get quarterly bonuses
The bonus program is expected to cost the city up to $2 million and it would be funded through existing revenues.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Council expected to vote on fireworks curfew
Detroit’s fireworks will return June 27 after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event may restart with a curfew for unaccompanied minors.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit home repair hotline gets more than 244K calls
Gilbert Family Foundation says 5,689 people are effectively in line for aid from the $20 million fund.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Shocked back to life: Detroit Water Warrior’s survival story
Monica Lewis-Patrick said there were no warning signs of the genetic condition that stopped her heart.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Crime in Detroit takes center stage at Mackinac talk
Police chief says elevating the city’s struggles with crime was important on the statewide stage, some council members disagree.
Posted inEducation
Vitti said $700M buildings investment will ease inequity in Detroit
Funding directed to the district in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic allows for short and long-term upgrades to DPSCD buildings.
Posted inEmergencies and Risks (COVID-19)
Detroit opens COVID testing site with option for antiviral treatment
Detroiters who test positive at the city’s “Test-to-treat” site can be evaluated there and if eligible will receive free antiviral medication.
Posted inEmergencies and Risks (COVID-19)
Detroit health official urges caution amid anticipated spike in COVID-19
Detroit health officials say 50% of eligible Detroiters are vaccinated for COVID-19 and just 20% have received booster shots.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit approves plan to give workers paid parental leave
The city intends to launch its paid parental leave program on Jan. 1.