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Posted inJobs & Economic Development
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.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Meet BridgeDetroit’s new reporter, Jasmine Snow
“I intend to do work that honors Detroit and Detroiters, reporting with and for you, rather than just about you.”
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Center for Michigan adds BridgeDetroit reporter, membership specialist
Jasmine C. Snow will take over coverage of the Detroit City Council, mayor’s office and police department.
Posted inEducation
First day excitement as metro Detroit students head back to school
Monday was the first day of school in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and many other school districts across Michigan.
Posted inEducation
DPSCD special education changes aim to help families. Did they?
The restructuring aimed to ensure every special education classroom was fully staffed and reduce travel time for families. But a year since DPSCD redesigned its special education department, reactions to the changes have been mixed.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Back to school in Michigan: 5 things parents need to know
The 2026-27 school year begins Aug. 24 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and many others across Michigan.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Housing
Are you behind on your property taxes? A Wayne County relief program is back.
The deadline to apply for a property tax exemption to qualify for reduced taxes is Nov. 6.
Posted inEducation
Detroit school board appoints 25-year-old youth advocate as its newest member
Jeremiah Steen is a community growth fellow at the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. He hopes to continue his work on workforce development on the DPSCD board.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech?
Would ballot campaign to ban large utilities like DTE from making political donations suppress free speech protected by the First Amendment, as critics claim? Here are the facts.