The Detroit Public Schools Community District board gave final approval to a two-year contract with members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, which includes teachers and other education staff in the district.
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Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit settles suit against realty group owing $460K in blight tickets
The action comes after the city filed a lawsuit late last year in Wayne County Circuit Court against Munoz, of Detroit International Holding LLC and Munoz Realty Inc., and several of his companies and associates over blighted conditions that threatened the health and safety of residents.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Jobs & Economic Development
Sheffield taps former Bedrock exec to attract national retailers
Addofio Addo will lead Detroit’s retail strategy to bring national and regional brands to neighborhood commercial corridors.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Here’s what you need to know before you vote on DPSCD’s tax proposal
Voters on Aug. 4 will decide the fate of a DPSCD tax proposal that, if approved, will ensure the district has needed operating revenue.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Op-Ed: The air our children breathe shouldn’t be up for debate
Asthma hospitalizations on the east side of Detroit are nearly 10 times higher than the rest of the state and continue to rise.
Posted inElection 2026, Health and Welfare, Michigan Government
Guide: How Michigan’s process for setting DTE, Consumers rates factors into midterms
In general, Michigan electric utilities struggle with their infrastructure for the same reason water systems have – fewer customers paying to maintain a grid built for far more of them, according to the MPSC.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroit’s Concert of Colors enters new era in first festival without founder
Concert of Colors returns July 15-19, with special tribute for late founder, Ismael Ahmen, and performers Sheila E. and Steel Pulse headlining the world music festival. Plus, other summer concerts and events.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit neighbors push back on east side oil facility reopening proposal
Aevitas plans to rebuild and restore operations, intending to begin the construction process on July 20, 2026. But first it must receive approvals both from the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Detroit begins drafting data center regulations
As the policy effort gets underway, city planning and building officials are also working to determine what types of small-scale facilities are already operating in Detroit.
Posted inArts & Culture
5 Detroit-centered books to add to your summer reading list
Whether you’re preparing for a summer book club or looking for a beach-day read, BridgeDetroit has got you covered with these five recently released books written by Detroit authors or with a thematic connection to the city.