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Malachi Barrett

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Posted inTransportation

Detroit plans self-driving shuttle for seniors, residents with disabilities

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett July 24, 2023 3:38 pmJuly 24, 2023 3:38 pm

A federal grant will help fund a program to test autonomous public transportation services in Detroit.

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Posted inCivic and Community Information

Could pandemic relief aid be used to help Detroit retirees?

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett July 24, 2023 6:00 amJuly 21, 2023 4:32 pm

A Detroit councilman says a new report from the council’s policy staff is a “starting point” for conversations on providing relief to retirees.

park here sign on a street corner
Posted inTransportation

New parking changes to reserve spots for Midtown residents

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett July 22, 2023 7:00 amJuly 21, 2023 3:55 pm

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

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett July 19, 2023 2:17 pmJuly 19, 2023 2:17 pm

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.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on a stage
Posted inCivic and Community Information

Detroit set to receive $210M from largest-ever Michigan budget

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett and Kayleigh Lickliter July 17, 2023 6:00 amJuly 14, 2023 11:42 am

Detroit projects focus on infrastructure improvements, cultural institutions and housing developments.

QuanTez Pressley sitting at a table
Posted inPolice & Public Safety

Oversight board wants footage from police-involved shootings to be public

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett July 14, 2023 6:05 pmJuly 15, 2023 9:46 am

Residents are asked to weigh in on new policy changes that would require footage from officer-involved shootings to be released within five days.

Bryan Ferguson
Posted inPolice & Public Safety

Sex worker scandal adds to frustration with Detroit police oversight body

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett July 14, 2023 11:53 amJuly 14, 2023 11:58 am

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.

Rev. JoAnn Watson speaking into microphone
Posted inCivic and Community Information

Celebration of life arrangements set for JoAnn Watson

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett July 12, 2023 5:32 pmJuly 12, 2023 5:32 pm

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

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett July 12, 2023 8:02 amJuly 12, 2023 8:02 am

Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council including I-375, family housing needs, parking zones and a marijuana debate.

Posted inCivic and Community Information

JoAnn Watson, Detroit’s ‘Queen Mother’ and defining political leader, has died

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Malachi Barrett and Christine Ferretti July 10, 2023 7:15 pmJuly 10, 2023 7:19 pm

Watson’s decades-long career in public service spanned from Detroit City Council to the United Nations.

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