“The Riot Report” documentary. President Joe Biden ends his 2024 presidential bid. Detroit piano prodigy BLKBOK. Plus, some upcoming weekend events.
Civic and Community Information
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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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Police & Public Safety
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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Transportation
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.
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Small Detroit landlords want more resources for repairs
Detroit landlords say the plan to change the city’s rental ordinance is a step in the right direction, but stressed property owners need more resources to make repairs.
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Detroiters react to potential for first Black female president
Vice President Kamala Harris has already garnered support from several prominent Democrats in Detroit after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race.
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Detroit library could add $3.2M to coffers if millage passes
If Proposal L isn’t approved by voters, the Detroit Public Library would be forced to shut its doors, officials said.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Southwest Detroiters take on wildfire smoke with DIY air filters
Residents join a ‘climate salon’ to build DIY air filters using box fans and furnace filters to address climate change.