From manufacturing and installing EV charging stations to hiring workers of color, these Detoiters are paving the way for an equitable transition to EVs.
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Are Detroiters being heard on historic investment in neighborhoods?
Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway – a proposed 27.5-mile biking and walking path – will span five council districts but some residents say they feel left out.
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Detroiters ask congressional panel for more protections from pollution
Congressional field hearing held in Detroit to collect testimony on impacts of pollution in vulnerable communities.
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Forgotten Harvest CEO Kirk Mayes to step down at end of 2022
Mayes, CEO of the expanding food rescue nonprofit, plans to stay in the role until the end of the year.
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Biden student loan forgiveness plan: What it means for Michigan
Michigan has about 1.4 million student loan borrowers. Borrowers with federal loans who have incomes below $125,000 will get up $10,000 in loans canceled; up to $20,000 if they had Pell Grants.
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Groups urge commission to reject DTE rate hike, citing ‘utility redlining’
The Michigan Public Service Commission must issue a final decision on the proposed 8.8% rate increase by Nov. 21.
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Detroit seeks to rein in scooter chaos
Detroit weighs scooter law, employs curfew to prevent obstruction of streets and dangerous riding. Some scooter companies don’t even let riders leave downtown.
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Stakes are high for Detroit renters living in foreclosed homes
There are about 1,000 renter occupied homes in Detroit headed to Wayne County’s tax foreclosure auction this fall. Here’s what tenants should know.
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Audit: Water department misused credit cards for gifts, hotel stays
Inspector general audit flags ‘questionable purchases’ with corporate credit cards and a risk of abuse for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.
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Detroiters spent $49M on demolition. Where did the money go?
East side and southwest Detroit get bulk of early demolitions under Proposal N. Some residents want more transparency on costs and which companies are landing the work.