The building has a new owner working to restore it and a neighborhood being asked to imagine what comes next.
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Sheffield taps longtime Detroiter to serve as business, workforce chief
Olga Stella is the latest in a string of newly-appointed department heads aimed at fulfilling the mayor’s agenda on economic growth and revitalization.
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Bedrock tells Detroiters its RenCen plan is ‘the only path forward’
Tuesday’s meeting also included a vote by attendees for two neighborhood representatives to serve on the nine-member Neighborhood Advisory Committee, which will negotiate with the developers for a Community Benefits agreement.
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New food hub taking root in Detroit’s North End
The building, located at Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, is the first of several food resiliency hubs that the emerging nonprofit Detroit Food LOOP plans to create to give Detroiters more control over their own food systems.
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After facing layoffs, Black women knew who to turn to for support: Black women
The 19th spoke with four Black women who lost their jobs in the past year and have since landed new roles. Here’s what they, and experts, had to say.
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Residents challenge timeline, vision at first Renaissance Center benefits meeting
Residents, advocates and other stakeholders weighed in Tuesday with concerns over the project scope and timeline and the need for transit, equitable housing and opportunities for Black-owned businesses.
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Renaissance Center redevelopment plan is making its official debut
General Motors and Dan Gilbert’s real estate firm Bedrock, who have teamed up for the development project, are scheduled to present their plan for remaking the iconic 1970s complex Aug. 18 during the first meeting of what is expected to be a months-long Community Benefits process.
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Unemployed workers must show 2 more work searches or risk losing benefits
The new requirement, which began July 19, is part of changes to Michigan’s unemployment law. Claimants must document increased work searches.
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Michigan is spending $150M on one-time ‘educator’ bonuses. Here’s how it works
Michigan starting teacher pay is near the bottom while average teacher pay is middle of the pack. One lawmaker says the bonuses can help offset rising costs.
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Detroit has a shortage of national retailers. What can officials do to attract more chains to the city?
Although attracting retail brands remains a struggle for Detroit, UM researchers write on how city leaders can take on multiple approaches to address this issue.