Malachi has the latest updates from City Council: Phase II of master planning, Brodhead Armory redevelopment, the push for an anti-speculation law, and potential fees to keep chickens and ducks.
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Rogell Park transformation advances
The now-shuttered Rogell Golf Course first opened in Detroit in 1914 as a nine-hole course at the former Phoenix Country Club. The park will be developed on 98 acres on site located at 18600 Berg Road.
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Who’s on the Detroit candidate list?
Malachi Barrett has a rundown of who has pulled or filed nominating petitions so far for Detroit’s 2025 election. The filing deadline is April 22.
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What’s next for the Detroit riverfront?
Malachi has the City Council recap: What’s next for prime riverfront land, historic fountain repairs, a Black-owned farm expansion and more.
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RenCen rebirth ‘impossible’ with historic protection
Malachi Barrett has the latest from Detroit City Council: No historic designation study for the RenCen, new EV charging sites and potential legal action over stalled Herman Kiefer.
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Detroit bans marijuana ads near schools
The ordinance takes effect immediately. Any existing ads that violate the ordinance must come down in 60 days.
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Detroit reparations work needs more time
Malachi Barrett has the latest from City Council: A state of emergency extension for Southwest Detroit flooding, misdemeanors for city bus misconduct, a new mayoral candidate and more.
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City settles blight lawsuits with prominent Detroit land owner
Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett said the settlement with Dennis Kafallinos was negotiated over five months and represents “a significant win” for the city.
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Detroit City Council approves tow rate hike
Rate changes would only affect police-authorized tows – situations when police dispatch a tow company to remove stolen and abandoned cars and clean up crash scenes.
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Southwest Detroit flood leaves big questions
Malachi Barrett has the City Council recap: Southwest Detroit flooding aid, a new police chief, an eviction protection proposal, and more.