RealT has stopped weekly payouts to investors and owes the city millions of dollars.
Civic and Community Information
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UM Detroit Center aims to tackle city’s challenges. You’re invited
The Workshop of Democracy series aims to uplift the successful efforts of Detroit’s grassroots groups at tackling the city’s toughest issues.
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Transition Tracker: Mayor Sheffield names Freedom House CEO to lead immigrant affairs
BridgeDetroit is watching as Mary Sheffield transitions into the mayor’s office. Come back for updates.
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Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ is back at the Detroit Opera House | American Black Journal
Disney’s “The Lion King,” the world’s number one musical, has returned to the Detroit Opera House for its sixth residency. It runs through April 5.
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Changes sought to relieve bottleneck in popular Detroit street naming program
Historic Preservation Planner Janice Tillmon is urging the City Council to consider changes – like raising the cap on winners or limiting new applications – as a growing number of candidates compete for a tight pool of awards.
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Historian Dan Austin launches fund to preserve Detroit’s past and help build its future
The Austin Past & Future Fund is an endowment for the architectural history website, HistoricDetroit.org, and will raise money to offer college scholarships to Detroit youth.
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Staff change, our commitment to Detroit
After four years at BridgeDetroit covering city government, Malachi Barrett is preparing for a new kind of public service.
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Staff update: Malachi’s next chapter
This year marks my 10th as a reporter. It’s a nice round number that helps me feel content to step back and try something new.
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The legacy of ceramics artist Marie Woo, 2020 Kresge Eminent Artist | One Detroit
A reflection on artist Marie Woo, who passed away recently at age 97.
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Leader of the organization ‘Encourage Me I’m Young’ discusses programs designed to empower African American children | American Black Journal
“Encourage Me I’m Young (EMIY)” is a local nonprofit that focuses on empowering African American boys and restoring families.