The plan aims to create a ‘recipe book’ for actions that community members can use to improve the Detroit River watershed.
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New Detroit resource center with food co-op opens in Brightmoor
The Abbott Resource Center featuring a food cooperative opened June 8 on Grand River in Detroit’s Brightmoor community.
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How tornado sirens operate in Michigan, and other ways to stay on alert
A category EF-1 tornado ripped through Livonia Wednesday afternoon following severe winds and thunderstorms. The tornado was not detected on the National Weather Service’s radar and city officials were not able to activate a tornado siren in time.
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Detroit icons launch series of Michigan Central festivities
After the 11-day reopening celebration wraps on June 16, Michigan Central will begin a phased reopening of the station over the next several months as restaurant, retail, and other commercial and community-focused partners open in the space.
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City debars, seeks $3.5M from ex-federal demo contractor amid critical land bank report
Detroit’s Office of Inspector General accuses the land bank of failing to enforce rules as the watchdog office issues a debarment for Den-Man Construction over unapproved backfill. The city filed a $3.5 million lawsuit Monday against the firm to recoup associated remediation costs.
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Michigan Central Station, Brian Blade, Coney Dogs, One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
Michigan Central Station’s restoration. Detroit Jazz Festival’s artist-in-residence Brian Blade. The origins of Michigan’s coney dogs. And, upcoming events.
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Biden campaign courts Black voters, warns Trump is ‘dangerous’
Events hosted in Detroit during the last several weeks are mobilizing politically active voters to connect with disillusioned friends and family members who may not vote.
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Detroit works to restore park after drainage project destroyed land
The resident-coined “meadow disaster” stemmed from a lack of awareness about the site’s natural significance and reinforces the importance of the city’s upcoming work to address weaknesses in its land use planning strategy.
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How to watch Detroit train station reopening concert, celebration
‘Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central,’ celebrating Detroit train station reopening, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night.
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BridgeDetroit 2024 Voter Guide: Everything you need to know about participating in elections
Everything voters need to know about voting in Detroit, state and federal elections.