The contract will largely address the backlog of more than 6,300 sidewalks identified for repair as of Jan. 1, 2026.
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‘Teen takeovers’ show need for safe youth spaces. Here’s what Detroit’s doing
The city is gearing up for the rollout of new programs and resources to better connect with young people and is working to engage with City Council, business leaders and other stakeholders in and around the downtown with the hopes of carving out even more opportunities.
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Gleaners saw a 9 million pound gap in donated food last year
Gleaners Community Food Bank has seen high demand amid a big reduction in donated food, according to the organization’s new leader.
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Taxes, trucks and teen spaces top Gabriela Santiago-Romero’s priority list
Santiago-Romero said she’s promoting the concept and other revenue-generation strategies in an effort to better respond to the everyday needs of Detroiters.
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Michigan Supreme Court moves to curb courthouse immigration arrests
A new Michigan Supreme Court rule aims to bar civil arrests — including immigration arrests of suspected noncitizens — at state and local courthouses.
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Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections
The decision, by weakening the Voting Rights Act, could make it easier for states to draw partisan gerrymanders of their congressional districts that reduce the power of minorities.
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DPCSD: Savings from mayor’s free student bus passes could fund after-school programs at three sites
Mayor Mary Sheffield asked DPSCD to use the funds it would no longer spend on student bus passes to expand out-of-school programs. The district’s board will have the final say.
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Detroit community group launches study of data center development: ‘It’s really important that we do this soon’
Eastside Community Network launches study group to develop policy recommendations on data centers before they arrive in Detroit neighborhoods.
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Detroit district says it will not renew Barack Obama Leadership Academy’s charter despite protests
DPSCD officials have criticized the school’s academic results and financial track record. The charter school educates 300 students and is seeking a new authorizer to stay open.
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Emergency ambulance contracts in limbo, risking Detroit response time delay
DFD Deputy Chief Derek Hillman said that an impact would be felt “across the board” for delays on the city’s most urgent emergency calls.