City council votes to boost budget by $12.7 million to support programs for Detroit employees and overtaxed homeowners.
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One Detroit – Detroit Riverfront Greenway, Flooding Aid, Summer Jobs Program, Music for Ukraine
One Detroit contributor AJ Walker takes viewers to the groundbreaking of the long-awaited greenway project to hear how the new pathway will benefit the city’s residents and visitors.
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Patrick Lyoya’s parents: Our hearts are broken. Grand Rapids mourns as well.
A family that fled war in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they found ‘genocide’ against Black men in America. In Grand Rapids, frustration, sadness mount after years of demands for police change fail to prevent tragedy.
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Activists dispute city’s stance on refunding overtaxed residents
The city said it can’t reimburse overtaxed residents, but that’s not good enough for Detroiters who will ask AG to weigh in.
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Detroit’s plan for equal internet access starts with Hope Village
Digital access plan promises a path to lower monthly rates and higher speeds. A citywide plan is underway.
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Grand Rapids police faced years of racial bias complaints before fatal shooting
For five years, police in Michigan’s second-largest city have faced scrutiny over its treatment of Black residents and implemented several reforms.
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Grand Rapids Police release video on deadly shooting of Patrick Lyoya
African immigrant Patrick Lyoya was shot in the back of the head by an officer during a scuffle on April 4 following a traffic stop over a license plate.
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Detroit council urges DTE to restore moratorium on utility shutoffs
The council’s request follows a March report by Outlier and ProPublica that broke down how DTE dealt with residents struggling with energy affordability during COVID-19.
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One Detroit – Gilda Snowden Memorial Exhibit, Kresge Detroit Film Series, Remembering Anne Parsons
In celebration of Women’s History Month, “American Black Journal” producer AJ Walker takes viewers to the Gilda Snowden Memorial Art Exhibit opening to see the works from local artists on display this year.
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City can’t repay overtaxed residents, attorney says
Detroiters are demanding a refund after being collectively overtaxed $600 million.