On Dec. 21, volunteers will deliver holiday-themed food boxes to hundreds of low-income seniors struggling to afford the basics.
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 inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Prosecutor: Bailiff who killed man during eviction ‘justified’
The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said a bailiff who fatally shot a man during an eviction in July acted in self defense.
Posted inDetroit Thrive
Thrive: Don’t skip these Detroit area book shops
Nushrat Rahman has your guide to must-see Detroit area book shops. Plus, the latest on grants for legacy businesses, free rides to medical appointments for pregnant moms, water affordability and immigration.
Posted inArts & Culture
Six Detroit area bookstores to visit this holiday season
All across Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park, indie bookstores are finding ways to open and stay open.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
Immigrant rights group: Noncitizens can take these steps ahead of Trump presidency
Here are some specific steps that the legal services nonprofit Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) recommends noncitizens do now.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Housing
Detroiters: Take this step to remain in DWSD’s water affordability plan
Detroiters enrolled in the Lifeline Plan to reduce water bills must verify income eligibility by the end of the month to continue benefits.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump plans ‘mass deportations’ on day 1. What it could mean for Detroiters
Agencies serving and resettling immigrants in Detroit are preparing for the worst as Trump wins a second term in the Oval Office.
Posted inHousing
How owners whose properties were auctioned can get foreclosure profits
After a Michigan Supreme Court ruling, here’s how former property owners can make claims for profits from tax foreclosure sales.
Posted inHousing
Detroit City Council approves two major housing proposals
One Detroit ordinance ramps up affordable housing financing and another overhauls the city’s rental ordinance.
Posted inDetroit Thrive
Detroit Thrive: Renters become homeowners
Housing is an issue top of mind for voters across the country and in Detroit. Nushrat Rahman shares new details on some critical programs.