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Posted inArts & Culture

It’s the ‘Next Chapter’ for East English Village

Avatar photo by Jena Brooker September 14, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 13, 2023 5:06 pm

Next Chapter Books has found a home at 16555 E. Warren after operating as a pop-up in the Alger Theater. A soft opening is set for next week and a coffee shop should open by fall.

man filling out paperwork
Posted inCivic and Community Information

Detroit’s homeless hotline expands hours, plans to launch in-person services

Nushrat Rahman by Nushrat Rahman September 13, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 12, 2023 4:07 pm

The main hotline for people facing homelessness in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park has expanded its hours and plans to add in-person services.

Posted inArts & Culture

InsideOut brings celebration of poetry to Detroit riverfront

by Micah Walker September 12, 2023 12:58 pmSeptember 12, 2023 1:05 pm

InsideOut Literary Arts is hosting its second poetry and music festival If the River Could Sing: A Celebration of Writing and River with InsideOut 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Robert Valade Park.

Tonya Hogan sitting on a couch
Posted inHousing

From shelter to home — how one woman climbed out of homelessness

Nushrat Rahman by Nushrat Rahman and photos by Sarahbeth Maney September 12, 2023 12:57 pmSeptember 12, 2023 12:57 pm

Detroit is seeing a growing number of women and families becoming homeless. Here’s why one woman went into a shelter and what it took to get out.

outside of The Blue Bird Inn
Posted inArts & Culture

Blue Bird Inn restoration aims to entertain new generation of Detroiters

by Micah Walker September 8, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 7, 2023 5:36 pm

The nonprofit Detroit Sound Conservancy will host a groundbreaking ceremony and barbecue Sunday to kick off a rehabilitation project that seeks to restore the club to its former glory and incorporate new features, too.

Charles A. Dickerson III
Posted inHousing

New fundraising to begin for affordable housing in Detroit

Arielle Kass headshot by Arielle Kass September 7, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 7, 2023 7:59 am

Detroit Housing for the Future Fund will spend $58 million a year ahead of schedule. The push for a new round of funding is coming soon.

factory outside
Posted inEnvironment

Stellantis: ‘There was never a problem with the air’

Avatar photo by Jena Brooker September 6, 2023 4:03 pmSeptember 7, 2023 3:40 pm

The company seeks to assure the public the air is safe, despite more than 100 complaints to the state.

people loading into bus
Posted inTransportation

With a new director coming soon, what’s the state of DDOT?

Avatar photo by Bryce Huffman September 6, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 5, 2023 12:38 pm

Detroit Department of Transportation leader Mikel Oglesby is leaving at the close of October, prompting some advocates and union officials to worry about DDOT’s future. Oglesby and city leaders say plans will stay on track.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Mary Sheffield considers run for Detroit mayor in 2025

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 5, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 1, 2023 3:40 pm

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield formed a campaign committee but hasn’t yet announced whether she will run for mayor in 2025.

Posted inCivic and Community Information

Laura Dickerson continues family tradition of union work as UAW regional director

by Micah Walker September 4, 2023 6:00 amSeptember 1, 2023 5:38 pm

Dickerson, 53, of Farmington Hills, is carrying on her father’s passion for helping others with her role as Region 1A director for the UAW. She is the first Black woman to be in the position.

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