Union members with the Detroit Casino Council voted Saturday to ratify a new contract with MGM after 47 days on strike.
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Michigan Central is collecting a lot of data. Can we trust it?
A new initiative at Michigan Central seeks to increase technology and data transparency at the Corktown hub.
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Two members of reparations task force resign within first year
There are three vacancies on Detroit’s first reparations committee after one member died and two others resigned.
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DTE monthly rates to jump by 6.4% on Dec. 15 to fund clean energy
The Michigan Public Service Commission approves a $368 million increase on Friday. The utility says it needs to raise rates to improve, diversify service.
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FAME program, Family Caregivers Month, Native American Heritage Month, Weekend events | One Detroit
A look at Washtenaw Community College’s FAME program. Conversations for Family Caregivers Month and Native American Heritage Month. Plus, weekend events.
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Detroit Public Library patrons can do more than borrow books
About 20 percent of Detroiters and Highland Park residents have a Detroit library card. The Detroit Public Library wants to get 41,000 more people signed up.
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Detroit opens up warming centers, respite spots. Where to find them
Residents who need a reprieve from frigid temperatures can go to these shelters, recreation centers and libraries.
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Shifting faith: Growing trend of young Black Americans are embracing spirituality over religion | Black Church in Detroit
A growing trend of young Black Americans are embracing spirituality over religion. Orlando Bailey talks with three ministers about evolving faith practices.
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Opinion: The next mayor of Detroit should be a Gen X Black woman
Detroit needs candidates who believe in and fit the profile, and residents need to support them, finance them, promote them, and proactively build the pipeline of the next generation of leaders, the authors write.
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Detroit homeowners can get help applying for 2023 property tax relief
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Detroiters struggling to pay their yearly property taxes can apply for a poverty tax exemption through early next month. Eligible homeowners have until Dec. 11 to sign up for the City of Detroit’s […]