A long-time respite center for young people with disabilities — a ‘lifeline,’ says one mother — has announced it will close.
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New to running? Here are several routes to check out across metro Detroit
Want to run? Look no further than metro Detroit’s sprawling parks, trails and neighborhoods.
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Michigan public health agencies axe programs amid federal cuts
Public health agencies also expect to lose money from Medicaid cuts in the ‘big, beautiful bill.”
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Transportation troubles create a lonely reality for older Michiganders
Across Michigan, many older residents are trapped without transportation, unable to make medical appointments or run everyday errands.
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How a scrappy Google map tries to fill the gaps in Detroit homeless services
Homeless service providers said the map is a one-of-a-kind safety net, highlighting resources, amid worries about federal funding cuts.
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BridgeDetroit reporter Jena Brooker named to ProPublica’s nationwide network for local investigative reporting
Reporter Jena Brooker will work full-time on an in-depth investigative project focused on heavy industry in Detroit neighborhoods.
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Detroit roasts as heat index reaches 104 degrees: When will temps fall?
Meteorologists say a phenomenon known as a heat dome is responsible for the extreme temperatures across much of the country.
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Detroit offers cooling centers for residents amid extreme heat
The Detroit Health Department is partnering with the city’s rec centers to offer cooling sites for residents as temperatures are expected to soar in the coming days. Several recreation centers are staying open late, and public libraries offer refuge, too.
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Michigan health department rebrands DEI office
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has quietly renamed its minority health office at a time when DEI programs are being threatened.
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Caregiving: A Black Church in Detroit Virtual Town Hall | American Black Journal
In conjunction with the June 24th broadcast premiere of “Caregiving,” a PBS documentary by Academy Award-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, Detroit PBS will hold a live, virtual town hall on Monday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m., examining the challenges, needs and successes of being a caregiver.