As Democrats rally around El-Sayed, he’s still getting support from progressive stalwarts, including U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who is perhaps the best-known progressive politician in the nation.
Nushrat Rahman
Nushrat Rahman covers issues and obstacles that influence economic mobility, primarily in Detroit, for the Detroit Free Press and BridgeDetroit, as a corps member with Report for America, a national service program placing journalists in local newsrooms across the country.
Her beat includes coverage of housing, water affordability and issues important to small business owners – all areas she’s passionate about as a lifelong Detroiter. She has written for Hour Detroit, Model D and Tostada Magazine.
In 2018, Rahman was selected as one of 13 contributors for The Edit, a New York Times newsletter for college students and recent graduates. Rahman is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, where she dived into narrative and investigative reporting, and Wayne State University.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development, Political and Public Policy Information
Nonprofit to redevelop, own revamped RenCen. Gilbert pledges $1B
The unnamed nonprofit is slated to own and revamp the Renaissance Center and 35-acre east riverfront, amid an ongoing $2.2 billion redevelopment plan.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
167K Michiganders fell off SNAP since last summer
New work requirements and paperwork are making it harder for people to keep their food assistance benefits.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Transportation
Detroit to install more than 200 bus shelters, benches through 2027
The city will install about 100 new shelters and 120 benches through 2027. The additions are part of an ongoing plan to upgrade hundreds of bus stops.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Michigan’s home heating credit deadline is Sept. 30. Here’s how to claim it.
Seniors, veterans and people with disabilities who receive food benefits may qualify for extra benefits if they get more than $20 in heating credits.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Detroit soup kitchen will offer full-service meals in 2027
In a few months, Detroit will join 12 other locations across the globe with a Refettorio, including Harlem and San Francisco.
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
Judge dismisses tenant union’s lawsuit against 36th District Court
A Wayne County Circuit Court judge dismissed a lawsuit against the 36th District Court over how it handles eviction cases. The group plans to appeal.
Posted inTransportation
Report: DDOT wasted $40k in overtime pay driving employee to work
A city of Detroit Office of Inspector General investigation found the city’s transportation department wasted city resources while driving an employee.
Posted inDetroit Thrive
SNAP food replacement benefits deadline is Sept. 23. How to apply.
The deadline to request additional SNAP benefits following outages is Sept. 23.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Detroit home repair programs re-open: Who qualifies, how to apply
The city of Detroit will take applications for two home repair programs from Sept. 9 to Sept. 22.