Food banks and pantries in metro Detroit are reporting longer lines and more families seeking help as prices at the grocery store and gas pump soar.
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City Council approves 2022-23 budget, priorities for ARPA spending
City council votes to boost budget by $12.7 million to support programs for Detroit employees and overtaxed homeowners.
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Detroit’s plan for equal internet access starts with Hope Village
Digital access plan promises a path to lower monthly rates and higher speeds. A citywide plan is underway.
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Grand Rapids Police release video on deadly shooting of Patrick Lyoya
African immigrant Patrick Lyoya was shot in the back of the head by an officer during a scuffle on April 4 following a traffic stop over a license plate.
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Detroit council urges DTE to restore moratorium on utility shutoffs
The council’s request follows a March report by Outlier and ProPublica that broke down how DTE dealt with residents struggling with energy affordability during COVID-19.
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City can’t repay overtaxed residents, attorney says
Detroiters are demanding a refund after being collectively overtaxed $600 million.
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Could 3D housing be in Detroit’s future?
The pilot build of a single-family home in Detroit’s Islandview is anticipated to be the first state-funded, 3D-printed house constructed in Michigan
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DDOT wants more surveillance on city buses
The concept has been floated as an improved safety measure during public input sessions as the department decides how it should spend $51 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Evictions make it harder for Michigan families to find housing, advocates say
Eviction cases can leave long-lasting scars on families, making it more difficult for them to find future housing. A bipartisan bill wants to change.
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Council approves law to give Detroiters shot at adult-use marijuana sales
Under an ordinance adopted Tuesday, up to 100 adult-use licenses will be granted in Detroit.