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Officials want Detroiters’ input on how to spend public money on environment
The federal, state, and city governments are seeking Detroiters ideas on environmentally beneficial projects for the community.
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Detroiters express support for strict anti-littering bill
Proposed legislation would increase penalties for dumping large amounts of trash.
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New Detroit Continuum of Care board member was convicted of sex crime
Alan Rosetto was elected in November and remains on the board that serves vulnerable and homeless individuals
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Some young African Americans are moving away from the church toward individualized faith | Black Church in Detroit
Some young African Americans are moving away from the church. Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of the younger generations.
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The Tigers donated $2M worth of tickets to Detroit groups. Only half were used.
A DDA committee received a Monday update on how the free ticket program fared in 2023, the first year in more than two decades that a formal deal determined how tickets should be distributed.
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After signaling ‘dilemma,’ Detroit reparations task force member still serving
The new project manager for Detroit’s reparations task force confirms one member weighing stepping down is still serving and efforts are underway to build relationships with the group’s remaining appointees.
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Detroit’s struggling reparations task force faces 2 more resignations
Two members of Detroit’s reparations task force announced their intentions to step away on the eve of its first-year anniversary.
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State of the State, Jollibee opening, Detroit Youth Choir, Lions Superfans, Weekend events | One Detroit
Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State address, Jollibee opens in Michigan, a Detroit Youth Choir Disney+ docuseries, Lions superfans and upcoming events.
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Detroit attorney fighting to shut down concrete crusher has credentials questioned
Despite hundreds of blight tickets, the city, represented by Detroit Law Department Chief of Staff Jason Harrison, was denied in its attempt to revoke a land use permit for the concrete crusher.