As many of 300 more Detroiters can apply for the next round of a down payment assistance program providing up to $25,000 to help purchase a home.
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Why is the Detroit Police Department using lasso-like restraints?
Detroit is among the more than 1,100 agencies worldwide using BolaWrap but disability rights and racial justice advocates are skeptical about funding this new tool.
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African American religious music, 17th annual Silence the Violence march | American Black Journal
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the power of African American religious music. Plus, the 17th annual Silence the Violence march and rally.
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Congressional candidate fired from Detroit Law Department
Shakira Lynn Hawkins was terminated from Detroit’s Law Department Wednesday based on a federal law that prevents government employees from running for office.
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In Michigan, SNAP theft has gone up 32%
The state of Michigan has already spent 32% more this year to replace food assistance benefits stolen off of EBT cards.
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Wayne County to hold mortgage and deed fraud townhall for homeowners
The event is from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Greater Burnette Baptist Church located at 16801 Schoolcraft Road in Detroit.
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Design Core Detroit awards $115K to community sustainability projects
Seven groups were awarded money for projects including solar-powered DJ sets and a community kitchen powered by biofuel.
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Join a virtual conversation on Detroit’s ‘quest for reparations’
BridgeDetroit and Detroit PBS’ American Black Journal will host a virtual June 26 town hall on reparations.
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Detroit announces first 3 neighborhoods for city solar plan
DTE slated to develop half of the city’s solar projects. Residents in other possible project areas would be given a chance to sell homes.
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Why Shakira Hawkins is running for Congress in Michigan’s 13th District
The attorney for Detroit’s Law Department and former director of a domestic violence shelter, is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, and City Council Member Mary Waters in the Aug. 6 Democratic primary.