Holiday-themed events and activities happening in and around Detroit this weekend.
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Christmas trees are going fast in Michigan. Head’s up, procrastinators
Michigan ranks third in the nation for the most Christmas trees harvested each year, but finding the perfect tree can be challenging because more families are putting their trees up earlier in the year.
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Snowy weather to hit parts of Michigan as Thanksgiving travel rush begins
A record number of Michiganders are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. The chance of running into snow increases as you travel further up the state.
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Pope Francis Center, Detroit Phoenix Center expand efforts to end homelessness in Detroit | American Black Journal
Pope Francis Center, Detroit Phoenix Center talk efforts to end homelessness in Detroit.
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One Detroit and The Detroit News examine potential solutions to decrease maternal deaths in Michigan | One Detroit
One Detroit and The Detroit News examine potential solutions to Michigan maternal deaths.
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Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden the first Black woman, youngest justice in court’s history | American Black Journal
Kyra Harris Bolden talks being the first Black woman in Michigan Supreme Court history.
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Detroit reparations task force disavows leader’s rogue policy report
Task force co-chair submits policy recommendations to Detroit’s City Council. Fellow members say it does not reflect their work and shouldn’t be considered an official document from the group.
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Guide: How to use the new Detroit police accountability dashboard
The Board of Police Commissioners’ new dashboard has launched; Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to use the new tool.
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Detroit offers pregnant mothers free rides to prenatal, after care
The $1.2 million program, offered in partnership with Uber Health, a HIPAA-enabled platform that provides non-emergency medical transportation, is also available to mothers who need rides to their healthcare providers within one year of the baby’s birth.
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Detroiters: Take this step to remain in DWSD’s water affordability plan
Detroiters enrolled in the Lifeline Plan to reduce water bills must verify income eligibility by the end of the month to continue benefits.