A coalition for police transparency is amplifying its call for a federal probe into policing tactics in the city as the Biden administration ramps up funding for law enforcement throughout the country, including Detroit
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Housing costs take bulk of paycheck for thousands of Detroiters, survey shows
About 39,000 Detroit households are spending more than half of their income on housing costs — exceeding what’s considered affordable, a survey finds.
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Texas school shooting prompts Detroit district to take fresh look at security measures
Vitti recommends against metal detectors for all schools, citing concern about ‘prison type of environment.’
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Federal bill would help defend communities from pollution
The federal legislation would help Detroiters overburdened by pollution.
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Detroiters urge City Council to reject $7M contract with ShotSpotter
The controversial gun surveillance program would be funded with federal ARPA funds. A group of residents urged council members to vote ‘no.’
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Study examines impacts of ‘systemic’ evictions on Black households
A study on Detroit’s housing conditions was commissioned to evaluate the benefits of an eviction legal aid program. It argues the city’s renters are facing a crisis.
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Lawsuit could revoke measures to create equity in recreational pot market
Detroit’s recreational marijuana ordinance was shaped to carve out ownership in the pot market for Black and Brown residents but a new lawsuit could unravel that effort.
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Neighborhood groups can soon apply for vacant land improvement funds
Detroit’s Neighborhood Beautification Program will offer grants for clean-up activities, community gardens and public space improvements. Applications will open this summer.
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Detroit cops to deploy more cameras to ID vehicles
The technology will enable crime center analysts to search by geographic area and by the make, model and body style of vehicles as well as the presence of racks or bumper stickers and vehicle history.
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Rainy season is coming. Here’s what you can do to prepare.
Apply for new city programs, purchase insurance and disconnect downspouts.