Residents whose homes, cars and property were damaged during a water transmission line break in February have until April 3 to file a claim.
Health and Welfare
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Cash payment program for moms and babies to expand to Pontiac in May
Expectant moms in Pontiac will be eligible for $1,500 while pregnant and another $500 for the first six months of their baby’s life.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Detroit-area veterans sought for suicide prevention campaign
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is currently casting for photo sessions on April 4 and 5 in Detroit.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan food banks hit by Trump funding freeze to local farmers
Katy Trudeau, president and CEO at Eastern Market in Detroit, told Bridge that there will be a major impact on her free food program if funding isn’t freed up within four to six weeks.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Op-Ed: We must continue investing in water infrastructure
Investing in safe water and updating the infrastructure that keeps our water clean results in major health and economic dividends.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
‘Fear, anxiety’ for Michigan Ukrainian refugees as Trump considers deportation
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees in Michigan are in limbo as President Donald Trump questions the “humanitarian parole” program that allowed them to flee their war-torn country.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Jobs & Economic Development
‘I just did surgery on myself.’ Michigan dentist shortage leaves some in lurch
Michigan needs at least 400 new dentists and even more dental hygienists to overcome a shortage that has some Michiganders waiting weeks or months to get care.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Climate change could trigger more water main breaks like Southwest Detroit disaster
Increasingly volatile winter temperatures and prolonged summer heat may be creating problems for Detroit’s aging water infrastructure.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Southwest Detroit residents take stand against ICE crackdown: ‘Our presence enriches this country
Tuesday’s rally demands dignity for immigrant families while providing protection strategies and mutual aid resources.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Health and Welfare
Detroit bans marijuana ads near schools
The ordinance takes effect immediately. Any existing ads that violate the ordinance must come down in 60 days.