BridgeDetroit contributor Olivia Lewis reflects on our transition to in-person engagement, policing, inclusive development and the will of Detroit’s voters.
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Law guarantees information freedom, but it’s not always accessible
BridgeDetroit’s Malachi Barrett takes a look back at attempts to get public records through FOIA requests filed in 2022.
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Only 6% of Detroit’s pandemic relief has been spent. See what’s next
Detroit got $827 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars. See how it has been spent so far and the other city projects on the horizon.
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A point of gratitude
BridgeDetroit’s Orlando Bailey reflects on our newsroom engagement in 2022 and plans to build continued community connection next year.
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Who wants to decide Detroit’s reparations plan?
Detroit has 75 applicants for a reparations task force and the City Council is expected to narrow the list in 2023.
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Memorial honors 31 Detroiters who died while homeless
The service in Detroit was a part of the national Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.
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Detroit’s 2022 topics: Tax justice, land use and gun violence
BridgeDetroit contributor Bryce Huffman weighs in on some of his most memorable coverage of the year, and shares plans for his future.
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City shuts down concrete crushing proposal for Core City
The city’s building department received 100 emails opposing a permit being sought to crush concrete on Lawton and more than 1,000 residents signed on to a petition against it.
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Opinion: Federal program to get Detroiters online needs city support
Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program could eliminate the digital divide in Detroit but residents must first know how to sign up.
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One Detroit – Mayor Duggan capital plans, Black Church holiday help, Gift of Art holiday exhibit
One Detroit Producer Will Glover gets an update from BridgeDetroit reporter Malachi Barrett, who’s been closely following Mayor Duggan’s capital plans.