Thank you to all the young people who took the time to talk to a small news team about what they want to see when they become the adults in the room.
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Join us! RSVP to ‘Billion Dollar Bills, Y’all’
Breaking down how Detroit’s budget works, what departments receive funding and staffing decisions within the mayor’s administration.
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Is your student’s school closing? We want to hear from you!
If you have a student going to one of these schools, please take this brief survey and share your information with us so reporters from Chalkbeat or Bridge can reach out to talk to you!
Posted inEducation
Letter from the Editor: We want to hear from youth!
We want to understand what young Detroiters care about and how they want to be reached. And we want to make sure their voices are reflected in our reporting.
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The Center for Michigan, Bridge’s publisher, highlights growth in annual report
The Center for Michigan released its annual report highlighting growth in individual donations, expanded audience reach and increased community engagement by Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
‘Transparency, accountability’ key to community policing and violence intervention
The best community violence intervention programs can build trust and maintain presence.
Posted inEnvironment
Community is key in Detroiters’ fight for environmental justice
The panel brought together passionate grassroots activists, advocates and organizers to discuss community-focused solutions.
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
Unpacking the Community Benefits Ordinance: Promise, process, and pitfalls
A vital concern voiced throughout was the burden placed on unpaid residents in this process.
Posted inEnvironment
Workshop of Democracy: Solutions for food sovereignty in Detroit
Panelists reinforced the necessity of planners and policymakers following the leads of community residents who are working to build equitable and resilient systems.
Posted inElection 2025
Detroit City Council at-large candidates discuss public safety, land bank, more at BridgeDetroit forum
Eight people are running, including both incumbents, Mary Waters and Coleman Young II. Two will move on past the primary.