Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced efforts to address concerns raised by senior residents about the often “deplorable conditions” they have been living in, she said.
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Advocates work to build support in Detroit for housing reforms
The statewide nonprofit, Abundant Housing Michigan, is advocating for a package of eight bills being put together by state Rep. Kristian Grant, D-Grand Rapids.
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago making stop at Detroit Opera House
Hubbard is the only concert dance company in the world authorized to add work from the late choreographer and filmmaker Bob Fosse to its repertory.
Posted inGuest Commentary, Health and Welfare
Hard-earned lessons from Detroit on how to protect the safety net for community partners in research
A WSU researcher shares the story of how a project participation stipend paid to Detroiters in HUD housing inadvertently triggered an increase in their rent.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Detroit council wants assurance that police data isn’t shared
District 7 City Council Member Denzel McCampbell requested a report on what city contractors sell or share data with third-party brokers.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit Police board member will ‘continue to serve’ despite social media scuffle
Attorneys for Darious Morris called a press conference to announce that Morris won’t be stepping down from the board, in part, due to a wave of support from community members.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Mary Sheffield’s power players pitch Detroit’s future
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield’s appointees for top roles in housing, public safety, legal and finance met with a City Council committee last week. Here’s what they said.
Posted inHousing
Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs − even as real estate values fall
The poverty rate of senior-headed households in Detroit is nearly twice as high as the rate statewide.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Op-Ed: How to rebuild Detroit’s distressed neighborhoods? Look to Southwest Detroit
Neighborhoods can be rebuilt for their residents if the city supports a community-based redevelopment corporation and assists in its planning.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Celebrating MLK Day with presentations, plays, rallies and more
Here are some of the MLK Day events happening in and around Detroit.