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Posted inArts & Culture, Culture Canvas
Filmmaker pays tribute to long-closed LGBTQ space with ‘Heaven in Detroit’
More than 30 years after Club Heaven closed its doors, Chris “Inpaq” Sutton directed and co-wrote “Heaven in Detroit: A Sanctuary of Sound.”
Posted inArts & Culture
Juneteenth in the D: Where to celebrate the legacy of freedom
The Juneteenth Jubilee will bring residents, business owners, artists and community leaders together on June 19-20 for an event focused on honoring the past while investing in the future.
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 inMichigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
Bernie Sanders-backed challenger takes on Thanedar in 13th District race
BridgeDetroit contacted all of the candidates in the 13th District House primary, which is one of two seats representing Detroit in Congress. Here’s what they said.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
GUIDE: What Detroit’s master plan means and how to have your say
With multiple planning phases and a chorus of voices informing the new plan, here’s a digestible guide for understanding the plan, chances to weigh in, who it affects, and next steps in the ongoing process.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Michigan Blue Cross to limit mental health benefit. Will thousands lose care?
Beginning March 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will no longer pay for counseling services provided in a private office by limited license providers.
Posted inEducation
As demolition nears, Cooley High alumni make plea to preserve school’s legacy
Some alums who spoke at meetings organized by the Detroit school district say they want to see more of the historic building saved.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit is spending millions on gunshot detection tech – is it an effective tool in the fight against violent crime?
Divya Ramjee and Tian An Wong are part of a team of researchers who studied the effectiveness of gunshot detection technology in Detroit during its first two years.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
GLWA wins zoning approval for new Jefferson Chalmers pump station
The Tuesday approvals are the final steps in the work getting underway for the Freud Pump Station Improvement Project.