Since 2024, pregnant moms in Flint have been able to get $7,500 through the Rx Kids program. New research shows what happened next.
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Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit solar project transfers to DTE after vendor drops out
The $130 million solar neighborhood initiative — which kicked off in 2023 under former Mayor Mike Duggan — aims to turn about 165 acres of disinvested neighborhoods into solar arrays to offset how much energy is used at 127 municipal buildings across Detroit.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
Detroit releases report with plans to tackle community health issues
The Detroit Health Department releases its most comprehensive report detailing community health since 2018.
Posted inHousing
Why Detroiters still use risky land contracts to buy homes
A new report found about 1,000 recorded land contracts year-over-year since 2008 in Detroit.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroit City Council approves early curfew for 2026 Ford Fireworks
Last year, 156 juveniles were cited for violating the curfew in addition to 126 parents, according to Detroit police.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Sheffield releases 100+ page report on Detroiters quality of life issues
More than 8,000 residents responded to the Rise Higher Detroit survey — representing 39 of the city’s 46 ZIP codes.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing, Political and Public Policy Information
Tenants’ lawyers say Detroit court is handling evictions wrong
Attorneys for the Detroit Tenants Union sent a letter to the 36th District Court asking for institutional changes.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Police commissioner Darious Morris accuses cops, unions of defamation
Morris filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court on June 8 against the city of Detroit, the Detroit Police Department, two police unions and four officers, accusing them of defamation, libel and slander.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Transportation
Judge makes decision in suit challenging Wayne County transit millage
A group of Wayne County residents challenged a transit millage, saying officials were not transparent. Here’s what a judge had to say about it.
Posted inElection 2026, Political and Public Policy Information, Transportation
Wayne County transit millage explained: what it is, how much it costs
The Free Press recently spoke with officials from Wayne County, SMART and the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) about the proposed millage and how it will affect residents and taxpayers. Here is what to know: