A truck route ordinance in Southwest Detroit has stalled for years. Meanwhile, 18-wheelers rumble past parks and schools.
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Posted inCivic and Community Information
Where to find free, low-cost computers in Detroit
From refurbished computers to tech help, here’s how to get equipped for the school year.
Posted inHousing
How to get the best deal on homeowners insurance in Detroit
Too expensive to insure your home? You’re not alone — but there are strategies that can help.
Posted inHousing
Crypto real estate company RealT collected millions from investors for Detroit properties it doesn’t own
Tenants, experts and investors worry the enterprise might be a scam dressed up as tech innovation
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2025
Which Detroit mayoral candidate most aligns with your priorities? Take this quiz and find out
You’ll be matched with candidates who share your views about housing, safety and more.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
How Trump administration uses expedited removal to fast-track deportations without court hearings
The policy effectively turns low-level immigration officers into judges with little oversight.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit courthouse arrests spark outcry over aggressive federal deportation tactics
Trump administration initiative targets recent arrivals, leaves immigrants trapped, says immigrant rights advocate
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2025
Detroit’s community advisory councils: What are they, and why don’t you have one?
All 7 council districts could have a CAC, tasked with elevating residents’ concerns to city hall. Only 3 do
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit 2025-2026 budget hearings: What you need to know
Staffers with BridgeDetroit, Detroit Documenters and Outlier Media will offer summaries and key points from each of the hearings.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Housing
Wayne County deadline for tax foreclosure, auction profit claims extended to April 8 after bomb threat
Treasurer Eric Sabree moved the high-stakes deadlines back a week after his office was shuttered on its busiest day of the year.