More effective solutions are needed for Detroit’s homeless families
Health and Welfare
Posted inEducation, Health and Welfare
Will affordable educator housing help northwest Michigan address its teacher shortage?
While the project will be Michigan’s first, other states have already embraced affordable educator housing.
Posted inEducation, Health and Welfare
DPSCD board members: Use vacant school buildings to provide shelter, housing for homeless families
More than 3,000 students in the Detroit school district have been identified as homeless. The actual number is likely much higher.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
Detroit mom called city for help before 2 kids froze in casino parking garage
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he’s seeking a city housing department review to determine what went wrong and what is needed to ensure nothing like this happens again.
Posted inArts & Culture, Health and Welfare
Detroit art group takes on harm reduction with Narcan, safe sex kits
Buffalo Prescott plans to launch its first vending machine with supplies from its “Casual Safe” initiative this spring near The Lincoln Factory, a bar in New Center.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Flu cases surging in Michigan. What to know and how to stay safe
Several schools across the state closed due to flu cases affecting students and staff. The illness has been on the rise across the US.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Detroit help desk for immigrants facing deportation reopens — for now
A service to help immigrants navigate immigration court was halted by President Donald Trump. A court ordered it temporarily reopened.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
‘Uncertainty’ for Michigan health officials amid Trump messaging blackout
The CDC, NIH and FDA — agencies that track disease and warn of health threats — have been ordered to suspend communications, at least until Saturday. Some worry about a continued blackout.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Warming centers are available across metro Detroit: Where to find them
The city of Detroit is operating more than 1,400 shelter and warming center beds with its partners.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Sick with norovirus? Do all of Michigan a favor: Stay home
Highly contagious noroviruses cause miserable symptoms, and infections have been on the uptick in recent weeks.