Detroit has seen nine mass shootings this year alone and heightened frustrations among residents fearful of public spaces or leaving their homes.
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One of Detroit’s most powerful families is displacing east side residents
The Moroun empire is quietly buying up properties in Detroit’s Cadillac Heights neighborhood on the east side
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Detroit lawsuit challenges ‘racially-biased undercount’ of population
Detroit’s population estimates have a major impact on federal funding and political power.
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How Detroit plans to end ‘traffic violence epidemic’
Traffic fatalities and injuries are increasing at a rapid rate as Detroit officials plan improvements to slow down cars and make streets safer
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Detroit native Jalonne White-Newsome is Biden’s top advisor on environment
Years of environmental advocacy and leadership lead Detroiter to top role in the White House
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Detroit has more homeowners than renters. But who’s buying?
For the first time in a decade, census estimates suggest there are more homeowners in Detroit than renters. It comes as more white residents are moving in and Black residents have moved out.
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Michiganders with disabilities in poverty, struggling to afford basics
Nearly half of people with disabilities in Michigan faced financial hurdles in 2019, living in poverty or struggling to make ends meet. Here’s why.
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Parking ticket discount misses Detroiters bypassing high insurance
Residents can save on parking fines if their vehicles are registered in Detroit, but some forgo the chance by registering in other cities or skipping auto insurance altogether.
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Proposed railway merger heightens pollution concerns for Detroit
Canadian Pacific’s plan would bring 62% more trucks and 70% more rail cars to a rail terminal on Detroit’s west side.
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Is ShotSpotter effective? Data on Detroit technology fuels debate
Police say gunshot detection technology is a key tool to curb shootings. Critics say the impact is unproven.