More than 10,800 Detroiters applied for the City of Detroit’s new water affordability plan since the program launched this summer.
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I was given a house – but it already belonged to a Detroit family
When I put the house on the market, I uncovered the story of a Black woman losing her home to municipal greed.
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Composting in Detroit gets a boost from the Philippines
Organizers formed a long-distance partnership with a Filipino nonprofit to bring composting to their community.
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Detroiter honors ‘spirit keepers’ of families through art
Artist Sabrina Nelson pays tribute to her matriarchs and has invited a collection of others to do the same through her exhibition, “I Had a Prayin’ Grandmother.”
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City won’t close Jefferson Chalmers canals, but resident penalties may ensue
The city will immediately repair its 17 city-owned seawalls but residents are on their own.
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Detroit finalizes plan to clear out neighborhood, redevelop airport
After decades of underinvestment, Detroit’s airport is about to see major changes.
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New tool could help Detroiters challenge property taxes
Detroiters can use a new tool to gauge if their home might be overassessed and get information to challenge their property’s assessed value.
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Here’s where candidates for the Detroit school board stand on education issues
The candidates for the Detroit school board weigh in on chronic absenteeism, mental health, and enrollment losses.
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Police will listen for gunfire in more Detroit neighborhoods
Months of public debate end with a decision: ShotSpotter is expanding gunshot surveillance sensors across Detroit.
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Made in Detroit: Fundraising app to navigate causes, political campaigns
Detroiters plan to debut ‘EvenScore’ after inaugural Michigan Tech Week in Detroit.