In Southwest Detroit, Clark Park stands as a testament to community resilience, evolving from a site of drug activity and violence into a vibrant neighborhood hub. This transformation, driven by grassroots initiatives and city collaborations, highlights the power of community-centered policing, though it sparks debate over police roles in public spaces.
Isabelle Tavares
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
EPA offers Clean Air Act exemptions from Trump, and one of metro Detroit’s top polluters applies
EES Coke Battery, Carmeuse Lime, Cleveland-Cliffs-owned Dearborn Works, and DTE Energy’s Monroe Power Plant are among the polluting facilities eligible to apply for Clean Air Act exemptions, according to a coalition of environmental groups.
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Chemical odors in Southwest Detroit trigger April air quality complaints
The odor complaints highlight an everyday problem in Southwest Detroit, where pollution from vehicles and industrial sources on both sides of the Detroit River takes a toll on residents’ health and quality of life.
Posted inEnvironment
Smartphones become tool in Detroit’s flood fight: ‘Sometimes the streets are almost entirely water’
The Flood Focus app uses data collected by residents to create maps and reports for advocacy in areas that face persistent flooding.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit’s truck route ordinance: Will it finally bring relief to Southwest?
The proposed ordinance identifies “issue routes” in Southwest Detroit. These are streets with known or expected truck traffic in sensitive areas, like homes, schools, parks, and community centers.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Southwest Detroit residents take stand against ICE crackdown: ‘Our presence enriches this country
Tuesday’s rally demands dignity for immigrant families while providing protection strategies and mutual aid resources.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Southwest Detroit flood repairs will take 6 weeks ‘minimum’
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said there’s a six-step process to get families back into their homes.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
‘Everything is ruined’: Southwest Detroiters cope with flood aftermath
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan urged residents to file insurance claims as soon as possible, emphasizing that the Great Lakes Water Authority and Detroit’s water department will cover any uninsured costs.
Posted inEnvironment, Jobs & Economic Development
Craftsmanship meets storytelling at LiTO resale shop in southwest Detroit
Yvonne “Heaven” Montero, founder of LiTO in Southwest Detroit, has turned her passion for vintage fashion into a thriving resale business, emphasizing craftsmanship and storytelling.
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Detroit immigrant community braces for heightened ICE activity under Trump
Undocumented immigrants have constitutional rights, including rights to due process and legal counsel and against unreasonable search and seizure.