More debt collection cases are filed against people in majority Black neighborhoods compared to those in predominantly white areas, a new report found.
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US Ecology violation fuels air and groundwater concerns for neighbors
Hazardous waste facility argues latest odor violation wasn’t warranted, but advocates are concerned about homes and groundwater.
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Detroit officers suspended over fatal shooting tied to mental health crisis
Detroit Police Chief James White cites ‘concern’ from early review police-involved shooting, recommends unpaid officer leave.
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Detroit jazz legacy on display with museum exhibit of national greats
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is showcasing Detroit’s jazz greats alongside a national exhibit of artists from across the country.
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Wayne State gets $11M to study impact of air pollution on birth outcomes
A new research program in Detroit will assess the impacts of air pollution and preterm birth.
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Detroit chief wants more mental health pros for crisis calls
James White said DPD is working on a strategy to have officers paired with mental health professions more often for crisis calls.
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What brought Detroit to the polls?
Detroiters describe how abortion rights, investments in infrastructure, public education and COVID policies helped shape the city’s election results.
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Huge wins for Democrats. They’re poised to retake Michigan Legislature
Democrats sweep statewide races, flip a congressional seat and appear to have won control of the Michigan Legislature. They may have Proposal 3 and the fight for abortion rights to thank for driving voter turnout.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins another four years over Tudor Dixon
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accepts a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden. Votes are still being counted, but the first-term Democrat has an insurmountable lead.
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How to vote in Detroit on Election Day 2022
Detroiters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to cast a ballot.