Bridge officials have pushed back the opening by 10 months, citing COVID-19 related delays.
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Islandview vertical farm back in business with new partners
Now focused solely on farming, Planted Detroit rehired 10 of the 70 workers it let go in August.
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Year in Review: Notable conversations and guests from 2023 | American Black Journal
As we head into the new year, American Black Journal revisits the thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.
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Tommy Garrett House to provide a space for unhoused artists in Detroit
The Right Productions partnered with health and human service agency Neighborhood Service Organization to establish the Tommy Garrett House in the Berg-Lasher neighborhood. The three-bedroom, 1,920-square-foot ranch can accommodate up to six artists. It’s set to open in early 2024.
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Michigan state parks system leads the nation in accessible recreation
Michigan now has more options for mobility-impaired people to access beaches and trails than any other state, after a yearslong effort to make parks more accessible.
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No free rides: Resident-only parking coming near LCA, event venues
Parking in certain new downtown zones with out a residential permit could mean a ticket come next year.
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Detroit gets festive with pop-up bars, concerts and more
Wondering what’s going on in Detroit this holiday season? Here’s a list to keep you busy.
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Detroiters share public transit frustrations, potential solutions
BridgeDetroit convened residents, transit experts and advocates to cap off its 2023 series of community conversations.
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Michigan population inches up as deaths fall and immigration climbs
Michigan’s population grew by nearly 4,000 people in 2023, the first increase since 2018. The state remains 10th most populated in the nation.
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Poverty rises in Michigan: State is now 13th nationwide
Statewide, 13.3 percent of residents are impoverished. In Lake, Mecosta and Wayne counties, the rate is 20 percent or more.