Authorities located the body of two-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith on July 5 in a field near Irwin Avenue days after her mother was allegedly stabbed by Rashad Maleek Trice. Police say the Detroit man took off with the child, sparking an Amber Alert.
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Demands for cleanup at contaminated Michigan industrial site. ‘Job is not done’
With another phase of cleanup starting at the former McLouth Steel plant in Downriver area near Detroit, the state is adding a new area of concern after a spring fish kill and contaminant plume.
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Detroit district to add more school-based health centers
In addition to physical and behavioral health services, health hubs also will provide dental services, vision and hearing screenings, and other health-related services.
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New partnership will bring improvements to 8 under resourced Detroit parks
The Gilbert Family Foundation and Green Living Science have teamed up to support community members activating their local parks.
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Ann Arbor is launching a guaranteed income program. What that means
Ann Arbor joins the growing number of cities piloting guaranteed income programs, providing cash payments to lower income families.
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QLINE’s limitations reflect regional transit failures holding back Detroiters
Despite its limitations, the downtown streetcar is becoming more reliable. Some transit advocates are considering its role in plans for a regional network.
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Detroit’s cost for automotive growth: Generational displacement
Chrysler’s decades of expansion, pollution pose continued risks for resident health and displacement in east side community.
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Bates Academy cuts ‘premier’ music program and beloved teacher
DPSCD music teacher Kay Thomas is one of three teachers being transferred out of Bates Academy due to budget cuts. Thomas argues that in her case other factors are at play.
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Detroit school officials slow to act on Moses Field abuse, parents allege
The district says it learned of the incidents in January. Parents say they weren’t notified promptly and plan to sue.
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Detroit district gets better at identifying homeless students, but study points to big undercount
Detroit Public Schools Community District officials have emphasized building relationships and awareness with students and families experiencing housing insecurity.