Funding directed to the district in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic allows for short and long-term upgrades to DPSCD buildings.
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Detroit public schools have $125M plan to cope with ‘extreme’ weather
Vitti said the district is also negotiating a plan to end the next school year earlier to avoid weather concerns and provide a more consistent flow of learning.
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Prospects for Detroit working families ‘dimmed’ in last decade, study finds
Jobs for Detroiters without college degrees are growing slower than low-paying positions.
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Duggan: I outed name of FBI informant, but didn’t know it was confidential
The mayor and former prosecutor says he revealed the name of an informant in a federal corruption probe to protect the city. He says he had no knowledge the informant was confidential.
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Coalition opposes more federal money for Detroit policing
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.