Detroit woman’s experience of growing up when abortions were illegal and why the Supreme Court’s ruling creates an urgent economic concern for Black women.
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Detroit offers neighborhood rec centers, libraries amid extreme heat
Detroit Health Department urges residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and to be on the lookout for signs of heat exhaustion.
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Feds partner with Detroit to reduce gun violence in high-crime neighborhoods
The “hot spot” strategy began on Memorial Day and will last through Labor Day in September.
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Get out on the Detroit River
Kayaking, sailing, and rowing classes are a few options.
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Wayne County Community College leader wins national award
Curtis Ivery, Wayne County Community College Chancellor, gets inaugural award for his role in growing and managing the multi-campus institution.
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Detroit’s second-ranking cop, Todd Bettison, appointed deputy mayor
Bettison, a 27-year veteran of Detroit’s police force, has served as second in command to Detroit Police Chief James White, overseeing the department’s administrative functions and community relations.
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BridgeDetroit Town Halls – Your platform to be heard
What do you need from the Detroit city government? In your neighborhood? BridgeDetroit wants to hear from you.
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Work begins on greenway to connect southwest Detroit neighborhoods with riverfront
The $8M greenway, a partnership between the city of Detroit and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. and Walters Family foundations, Michigan Central and state transportation and parks agencies, will be completed in the fall.
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DTE shutoffs for nonpayment soared for Detroit customers amid pandemic
In 2021, DTE disconnected accounts 178,200 times for nonpayment, its highest annual number of service disconnections since 2016.
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As Detroiters hope for flood reimbursement, the political fallout begins
Thousands of Detroiters are filing flood damage claims across four agencies now that FEMA has announced an environmental emergency. At the same time, leadership is resigning or being asked to step down.