A new analysis on the impact of an unexpected bill for low-income residents could help make the case for a guaranteed income pilot in Detroit.
Malachi Barrett
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Parking ticket discount misses Detroiters bypassing high insurance
Residents can save on parking fines if their vehicles are registered in Detroit, but some forgo the chance by registering in other cities or skipping auto insurance altogether.
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Is ShotSpotter effective? Data on Detroit technology fuels debate
Police say gunshot detection technology is a key tool to curb shootings. Critics say the impact is unproven.
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‘No safe place’ from mass shootings? Detroiters left weary
Violent crime is down, but Detroit experienced nine mass shootings this year.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Council delays decision on controversial plan for health inspection signage
Black-owned restaurants say council’s proposed ordinance could hurt businesses still struggling to recover from the pandemic, but some city officials argue it’s a move toward transparency.
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Detroit offers refuge from heat, extended power outages
Seven recreation centers will be open Friday and Saturday for people to keep cool and charge their electronics.
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How Detroiters can report downed trees, power lines and outages
DTE Energy says 80% of customers should have power restored by Thursday evening. In Detroit, the city has received more than 150 calls about downed trees and debris.
Posted inEnvironment
Detroiters ask congressional panel for more protections from pollution
Congressional field hearing held in Detroit to collect testimony on impacts of pollution in vulnerable communities.
Posted inTransportation
Detroit seeks to rein in scooter chaos
Detroit weighs scooter law, employs curfew to prevent obstruction of streets and dangerous riding. Some scooter companies don’t even let riders leave downtown.
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Audit: Water department misused credit cards for gifts, hotel stays
Inspector general audit flags ‘questionable purchases’ with corporate credit cards and a risk of abuse for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.