DWSD is going door-to-door to encourage low-income residents to sign up for programs that will help them pay off overdue water bills.
Malachi Barrett
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Neighborhood beautification projects are first use of Pistons tax fund
Nonprofit groups are encouraged to take advantage of $2.25 million for beautification projects in Detroit neighborhoods.
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Advocates spar with Detroit over terms of eviction legal aid
Detroiters are pushing for a free legal services program that requires lawyers to have demonstrated experience working with low-income residents on eviction cases.
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Residents in ‘forgotten’ Hope Village skeptical of city’s broadband plan
Detroiters said they need better internet service, but they’re waiting to see if the city makes good on its promises.
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Will fundraising define Detroit’s congressional race?
Campaign statements covering the first quarter of 2022 provide a look at how the candidates in Detroit’s 13th Congressional District race are gathering support.
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City Council approves 2022-23 budget, priorities for ARPA spending
City council votes to boost budget by $12.7 million to support programs for Detroit employees and overtaxed homeowners.
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Activists dispute city’s stance on refunding overtaxed residents
The city said it can’t reimburse overtaxed residents, but that’s not good enough for Detroiters who will ask AG to weigh in.
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Detroit’s plan for equal internet access starts with Hope Village
Digital access plan promises a path to lower monthly rates and higher speeds. A citywide plan is underway.
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City can’t repay overtaxed residents, attorney says
Detroiters are demanding a refund after being collectively overtaxed $600 million.
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Fund aims to help Black Detroit contractors compete
Motor City Contractor Fund to dole out $10M in financing, technology training to Detroit business owners.