Detroit Democrats knew Shri Thanedar would win if they didn’t unite around one candidate. It happened anyway.
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Thanedar assures Black Detroiters: ‘This seat is owned by the people’
State Rep. Shri Thanedar, winner of a crowded primary for Michigan’s 13th District, discusses reparations, Black representation and the influence of special interests in elections.
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EV chargers in Detroit go where ‘money is,’ leaving Black neighborhoods out
Michigan’s EV charging infrastructure is distributed unevenly. In Detroit, charging stations are clustered downtown and in Midtown — areas with larger numbers of white residents.
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No Black Democrats survived races for Congress: What it means for Detroit
Detroit is all but assured to lose Black representation in Congress for the first time in 70 years.
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Tudor Dixon: What to know about the Republican taking on Michigan Gov. Whitmer
She’s conservative, targets school ‘indoctrination’ and wants to slash taxes. Here’s what to know about Tudor Dixon, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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Detroit’s Election Commission to take up proposed marijuana ballot measure
City Charter allows Detroit 60 days to enact the proposal as a new ordinance or have the Election Commission determine whether the language can lawfully be placed on the ballot.
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Could health inspection status hurt Detroit’s small businesses?
Patrons could see a restaurant’s inspection status before walking inside, but some businesses worry the proposed color-coded system could have unforeseen consequences.
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Millions of dollars in rental assistance drying up — and could bring evictions in Michigan
Millions in rent aid was a game changer for vulnerable families across the state. As those dollars dry up, eviction filings are expected to rise.
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Detroit’s second chance to preserve the legacy of a civil rights hero
The land bank is accepting proposals to rehabilitate or reimagine the former home of Sarah Elizabeth Ray and the neighboring vacant lot that housed the youth center she founded.
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Security ‘beefed up 100%’ at Detroit absentee counting board after 2020 chaos
Detroit’s Central Counting Board is only accessible to election workers, poll challengers and media observers.