The initiative offers a practical solution to blight, a pathway to energy efficiency, wealth creation through new jobs, and a promise of a brighter, more equitable future, the author writes.
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Wayne County voters asked to renew parks millage. Here’s how it impacts Detroit
Wayne County residents in the Aug. 6 primary election are being asked to renew Proposal P, a millage that funds operations, maintenance and upgrades across the county’s 5,600-acre park system.
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Hip-hop legend KRS-One to perform at Highland Park’s Avalon Village
The legendary rapper will headlining an outdoor concert Tuesday at Avalon Village, a nonprofit restoring a block in the Detroit enclave by creating spaces and offering support for the community.
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Michigan Aug. 6 primary: What to know about absentee ballots, early voting
With the Michigan primary fast approaching, election officials recommend you return absentee ballots in person rather than by mail. Here’s what else you need to know.
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‘The Riot Report,’ President Joe Biden drops out, Pianist BLKBOK, Weekend Events | One Detroit
“The Riot Report” documentary. President Joe Biden ends his 2024 presidential bid. Detroit piano prodigy BLKBOK. Plus, some upcoming weekend events.
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Metro Detroiters open up about the impacts of DTE Energy shut-offs
Detroit residents gather for a “collective imagining” of what community-owned power could look like.
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Michigan hands-free driving law year one: 19,000 tickets, fewer crashes
Michigan implemented a law in 2023 to crack down on distracted driving. Preliminary data suggests that it’s working.
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Maternal mortality rates for Black mothers, United Way Summer Discovery program | American Black Journal
Examine the impact of rising maternal mortality rates on Black mothers in Michigan. Plus, United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Summer Discovery program.
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Detroit Institute of Bagels sold to Philip Kafka, abruptly closes
Several employees quit after the sale; Kafka fired the rest and shut the business down indefinitely.
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Covering I-75 aligns with plans to connect downtown, District Detroit
A six-month planning study is underway to consider the implications of capping I-75, essentially turning it into a tunnel beneath new real estate that could host public parks, commercial and housing developments, and new transit options.