Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court decided that counties cannot profit from tax foreclosure. A researcher at the Coalition for Property Tax Justice says overassesment is still an issue in Detroit.
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Detroit voters asked to approve a $250 million blight bond proposal
Proposal N could eliminate 22,000 blighted homes in Detroit. Will Detroiters be convinced that the city can run a fair, clean plan to kill blight?
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10 things Detroiters should know about DPD’s facial recognition policy
Detroit’s mayor, police chief and the county prosecutor say facial recognition technology is an important law enforcement tool and that guidelines for its use protect citizens.
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Urban innovators discuss change, community amid protests and pandemic
Urban Consulate and BridgeDetroit’s Orlando Bailey bring together urban innovators from Detroit and the nation for a cross-city exchange.
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One Detroit: Gov. Whitmer / Freep’s Nancy Kaffer
Governor Whitmer on mask enforcement and Detroit declares war on racism.
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American Black Journal: War on Racism / Arise! Detroit / Dell Pryor
New Detroit reveals a list of actions to stop racism. Plus, major changes for this year’s Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day. And, Detroit gallery owner Dell Pryor talks about her newest art exhibition.
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Podcast: Is DPD’s relationship with the community different from other cities?
“We need to continue to build momentum toward police change in our city.”
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Rethinking justice, Detroit attorney runs for Wayne County Prosecutor
A defense attorney typically represents a person charged with a crime, but Victoria Burton-Harris believes the role of Wayne County Prosecutor provides new opportunities to seek justice and safety.
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In solidarity: Indigenous communities join Detroit’s Black Lives Matter movement
In one powerful image, a Detroit photographer captures the moment of sweeping cultural change that is underway.
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Michigan’s eviction ban is ending, prompting fears of mass displacement
A moratorium on evictions is set to end Wednesday night. That has housing advocates on edge, as state officials have warned of up to 75,000 looming evictions.