The $8 million pilot program, funded by the state of Michigan, is expected to help more than 320 Michigan families and individuals buy homes.
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.
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Warming centers in Detroit: Where to find them as temperatures plummet
Here’s a rundown of resources to stay out of the cold and snow, according to news releases from the city and the Pope Francis Center.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan lawmakers see promise in cash aid program. Where it’s expanding
Bipartisan lawmakers support no-strings-attached cash aid program for expectant moms and babies as it expands across Michigan.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Accounting errors have cost Wayne County libraries millions
Some Wayne County libraries received an influx of funding, others were underpaid.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Police: Employee of court officer shot during eviction on Detroit’s west side
The individual, who was shot twice, is in stable condition at a local hospital, according to a statement Detroit Police Department released Wednesday evening.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
Detroit mom called city for help before 2 kids froze in casino parking garage
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he’s seeking a city housing department review to determine what went wrong and what is needed to ensure nothing like this happens again.
Posted inBusiness, Jobs & Economic Development
Survey: More than half of Detroit arena workers live paycheck to paycheck
On average, earnings ranged from roughly $14 an hour for gameday and cleaning staff, to $20 for maintenance workers and nearly $26 for stagehands.
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How Detroiters can get free tax prep help
Here’s how residents can get cash payments by filing taxes.
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Downtown Detroit’s Skillman library to reopen after renovations
The Skillman branch of the Detroit Public Library will be renovated and reopened after being shuttered since the pandemic.
Posted inHousing
Gorman’s will pick up furniture donations for free in metro Detroit
For the second year, Gorman’s is collecting gently used furniture and unused household items across metro Detroit for three area nonprofits.