Tolls for the soon-to-open Gordie Howe International Bridge will start out cheaper than the privately-owned Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. And discounts will make them even cheaper.
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Feds won’t fund Detroit road diets
Deputy Director of Complete Streets Christina Peltier said a federal grant agreement prevents Detroit from removing lanes or reducing traffic capacity on Gratiot Avenue.
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Hundreds of Detroit employees could see summer wage boost
In July, about 900 city of Detroit employees could see their wages rise to $21.45 an hour, or $44,616 a year.
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Sheffield’s $3B budget boosts spending for housing, buses, late-night rec centers
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield’s first proposed budget focuses on building stronger and safer neighborhoods, investing in youth and small businesses, reducing poverty and supporting the most vulnerable residents.
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New ‘evolution’ for Detroit Department of Neighborhoods
Bryan Peckinpaugh said his main goal as the new director of the Department of Neighborhoods is to advance outreach so residents are aware of all the services Detroit offers and improve the customer experience so residents can take advantage of them.
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Denzel McCampbell wants direct democracy to drive council decisions
McCampbell, one of two newly-elected members of the council, hopes to demonstrate how direct democracy and collective action can empower residents.
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Funk legend George Clinton and Grammy Award-winning producer Maurice ‘Pirahnahead’ Herd reflect on recording music at Detroit’s United Sound Studios | One Detroit
United Sound Systems Recording Studios of Detroit opened its doors to many artists including Charlie Parker, The Miracles, Bob Seger, and Eminem.
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Detroit is offering two free home repair programs. Do you qualify?
The application window runs from March 9 to March 22. Households must qualify and funding is limited.
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Discussing the outlook for small businesses with Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The LEE Group | American Black Journal
Host Stephen Henderson sits down with integrated marketing consultant Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The LEE Group and a Detroit PBS board member, to talk about how small business owners can plan for the rest of the year.
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Fake 36th District Court toll texts scam; court offers amnesty
The real 36th District Court just announced it will run a courtwide amnesty program from March 9 through April 2.