Coalition hopes to reach first-time parents, non-traditional families, those who typically don’t file taxes and families with little income, limited English proficiency, education, and few social service connections.
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A.J. Jones is the Center for Michigan's longest-tenured staff member. As production and technology director, he supports both Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit, overseeing everything from the websites and app to IT and software. Before joining the Center, A.J. worked in communications and public relations and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emerson College in Boston. A.J. grew up in Troy and now lives in Howell.
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Podcast explores how Detroit lost Black representation in Congress
The BridgeDetroit newsroom and WDET collaborate on “What Had Happened Was,” a five-episode series on the first Congress in nearly 70 years without at least one Black Detroiter
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Federal jury sides with Black Detroit officer in excessive force case
Johnny Strickland was awarded $150,000 in a 2018 lawsuit against Detroit Police Department alleging race discrimination during an off-duty encounter with police colleagues.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
A Detroit gifting guide
Detroit’s Black Friday and Small Business Saturday guide on how to support local entrepreneurs, organizations and artists.
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Wayne County will use $100M in COVID aid to build up parks, workforce
The Wayne County Commission approved American Rescue Plan Act dollars for 14 projects in its communities and a massive investment in workforce development
Posted inTransportation
Detroit People Mover fare will soon be back in effect
The Detroit rail car system will resume charging for rides Oct. 31 after offering free service since spring following a lengthy shutdown prompted by COVID-19.
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Detroit police end landfill search for teen ‘savagely taken’ from family
A six-month police search for Zion Foster, a 17-year-old allegedly discarded in a dumpster ends without her remains being found.
Posted inEducation
Detroit public schools leader: ‘Coming to school matters’
In his sixth school year, Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said he’s focused on ways to boost enrollment, attendance and achievement.
Posted inHousing
‘Make It Home’ aids 239 more Detroiters in becoming homeowners
The Rocket Community Fund is kicking in $1M toward home repair assistance for eligible participants of a partnership program to help city renters become homeowners.
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Belle Isle Nature Center reopens with new exhibits, habitats
Nature center on Belle Isle reopens to following a March 2020 shutdown and $2.5 million in renovation work