Wayne County judge finds Detroit City Council obeyed its legal obligation to inform the public before approving a contract for police surveillance tools.
Malachi Barrett
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Notebook: Shooting inspires potential ban on gas station door locks
City Hall Reporter Malachi Barrett has your weekly roundup from Detroit’s City Council.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Ship happens: Cargo vessel freed after running aground on Belle Isle
A massive freighter gave Belle Isle Park visitors a surprise after running aground on the eastern shore of the island.
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Detroit mayor predicts ‘significant reduction’ in gun violence this summer
Mayor Mike Duggan said he’s confident Detroit will experience a drop in gun violence thanks to state and federal partnerships and new local initiatives.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit police eye expansion of license plate cameras
DPD is seeking a $5 million contact to buy more cameras which automatically take pictures of vehicles on public streets across Detroit.
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When nature calls on Belle Isle, visitors struggle to find a bathroom
BridgeDetroit visited Belle Isle bathrooms across the park. Here’s what we found.
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Notebook: Belle Isle tells geese to flock off
BridgeDetroit City Hall Reporter Malachi Barrett has your weekly recap from Detroit City Council.
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Thousands more Detroit alleyways to get attention through 2024
The city budgeted $5.6 million in the upcoming 2023-24 fiscal year in hopes of clearing 1,000 alleys, which would leave around 1,500 alleys to be tended to next year.
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Detroit’s lawyer says City Council doesn’t need to follow surveillance law
A lawsuit seeks to void multi-million dollar contracts for ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection technology used by the Detroit Police Department.
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Detroit has a new $8M tree cleanup program for homeowners
Hundreds of Detroiters already have joined the list for the tree removal program that will give first priority to seniors, veterans and residents with disabilities.