The Wayne County Treasurer’s Office will not be foreclosing on certain owner-occupied properties through next March.
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In increasing Black homeownership, mortgage denials are only one barrier
Homeownership is key to building Black wealth but Detroit buyers are challenged by more than mortgage denials.
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Report: Michigan families used monthly child tax credits on food, rent and bills
Michigan families used monthly child tax credits on food, rent, child care and bills. The “cash buffer” relieved financial stress, a new report finds.
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One Detroit – Ramadan Market, Gilda Snowden Art Memorial, Lighthouse Restoration
It was a normal weekend in March for many Westland residents this past weekend, but for the Muslim community in western Wayne County, preparations for Ramadan are underway through a new Ramadan market featuring more than 20 makers, artisans and entrepreneurs.
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A new proposal would offer legal representation for Detroiters facing eviction
A “right to counsel” ordinance would provide Detroiters facing eviction with legal defense in court, but city officials raised concerns.
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Why is Detroit struggling with its recreational pot ordinance?
A public hearing and subsequent vote on the recreational marijuana ordinance are anticipated at the council’s April 5 formal session.
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American Black Journal – Fisher Body Plant Redevelopment, Black Mothers Maternal Mortality Rate
One of Detroit’s long-abandoned auto plants, the Fisher Body Plant No. 21, may soon be transformed into housing and retail space.
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Detroit gets $58M federal grant for flood recovery and prevention
Detroit to use HUD disaster recovery grant to expand a program to stem basement backups.
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One Detroit – Ukraine Band DakhaBrakha, Kresge Eminent Artist, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
WRCJ 90.9FM Producer and host Peter Whorf sits down with Calderini to talk about the exciting changes that are coming for the symphony next season as well as the performances it still has left in its spring 2021-2022 season.
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Wayne County tax foreclosure deadline: What homeowners, tenants should know
Wayne County residents have until March 31 to pay back tax debt or get financial help to avoid foreclosure. Renters do not have to leave their homes.