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.
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 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.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Detroit aims to bring 9K rentals to code; starts site for complaints
Detroit officials are committed to increasing rental safety compliance from 14% to 25% within a year.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Housing
Are you behind on your property taxes? A Wayne County relief program is back.
The deadline to apply for a property tax exemption to qualify for reduced taxes is Nov. 6.
Posted inEducation, Transportation
Free bus rides for Detroit students to continue in new school year
A program offering free bus rides for Detroit school children will operate through the 2026-27 school year. Plus, a rideshare pilot will launch Monday for 150 students at four schools.