A federal grant will help fund a program to test autonomous public transportation services in Detroit.
Malachi Barrett
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Could pandemic relief aid be used to help Detroit retirees?
A Detroit councilman says a new report from the council’s policy staff is a “starting point” for conversations on providing relief to retirees.
Posted inTransportation
New parking changes to reserve spots for Midtown residents
Detroit is creating new parking zones where residents can park in exclusive on-street spaces after 5 p.m.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
Notebook: No gas for you
Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council including the prospect of pandemic funds for retirees, a temporary ban on fueling unregistered ATVs at gas stations and a golf course discount.
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Detroit set to receive $210M from largest-ever Michigan budget
Detroit projects focus on infrastructure improvements, cultural institutions and housing developments.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Oversight board wants footage from police-involved shootings to be public
Residents are asked to weigh in on new policy changes that would require footage from officer-involved shootings to be released within five days.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Sex worker scandal adds to frustration with Detroit police oversight body
Bryan Ferguson, former chairman of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, resigns after allegedly being caught with a sex worker. But the board’s problems run much deeper.
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Celebration of life arrangements set for JoAnn Watson
A service at Fellowship Chapel is scheduled for 11 a.m. on July 22 for Detroiters who wish to celebrate Watson’s life.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
Notebook: Honey, I shrunk the units
Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council including I-375, family housing needs, parking zones and a marijuana debate.
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JoAnn Watson, Detroit’s ‘Queen Mother’ and defining political leader, has died
Watson’s decades-long career in public service spanned from Detroit City Council to the United Nations.