The signs are showing up in different places: new tournaments and leagues, new courts, the return of professional tennis to the area, and a waitlist for the city’s youth lessons.
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‘I did nothing wrong’ and won’t resign, Bettison says amid police board support vote
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners formally threw its support behind Detroit Police chief amid an inspector general investigation into his conduct.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit Inspector General investigating police chief after action on social media posts
Police Chief Todd Bettison has come under fire in recent weeks after interactions with a local activist who posted potentially compromising photos of Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield.
Posted inTransportation
Report: DDOT wasted $40k in overtime pay driving employee to work
A city of Detroit Office of Inspector General investigation found the city’s transportation department wasted city resources while driving an employee.
Posted inDetroit Thrive
SNAP food replacement benefits deadline is Sept. 23. How to apply.
The deadline to request additional SNAP benefits following outages is Sept. 23.
Posted inEducation, Guest Commentary
How teachers and parents can collaborate to help Michigan’s 1.4M students succeed
One of the most powerful influences on how these students will perform exists outside the classroom: the quality of the partnerships that schools and families establish with each other.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Michigan increased funding for English learners by $12.5M. Advocates say a big gap persists.
Districts struggle to meet the needs of English learners with higher proficiency levels, advocates say. There is still no dedicated funding for students expanding their English language comprehension.
Posted inEducation, Transportation
Detroit mayor announces $2.2M city investment in 7 new after-school sites
The funding will allow GOAL Line Detroit to serve around 1,000 more students. The nonprofit also provides transportation from city schools to the programs.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit council wants to know: What are the alternatives to DTE?
As Detroit’s main source of power and gas, DTE has come under fire repeatedly since the power merger in 2001. Residents and several council members say that needs to change.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Detroit home repair programs re-open: Who qualifies, how to apply
The city of Detroit will take applications for two home repair programs from Sept. 9 to Sept. 22.