Districts struggle to meet the needs of English learners with higher proficiency levels, advocates say. There is still no dedicated funding for students expanding their English language comprehension.
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Detroit mayor announces $2.2M city investment in 7 new after-school sites
The funding will allow GOAL Line Detroit to serve around 1,000 more students. The nonprofit also provides transportation from city schools to the programs.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit council wants to know: What are the alternatives to DTE?
As Detroit’s main source of power and gas, DTE has come under fire repeatedly since the power merger in 2001. Residents and several council members say that needs to change.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Detroit home repair programs re-open: Who qualifies, how to apply
The city of Detroit will take applications for two home repair programs from Sept. 9 to Sept. 22.
Posted inArts & Culture, Culture Canvas
Detroit’s Season Fair shows off contemporary art at local, international levels
Taking place Sept. 11-13, the second annual Season Fair will feature international, national and local galleries and work from Detroit-based artists.
Posted inElection 2026
Fact check: No evidence Abdul El-Sayed ‘pledged support’ to Muslim Brotherhood
In Michigan’s US Senate race, Republican Mike Rogers claimed without evidence that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ‘pledged his support’ to the Muslim Brotherhood. Here are the facts.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
EF2 tornado touchdown confirmed on Detroit’s east side; one injured
Detroiters on the city’s east side are now cleaning up after a tornado touched down on the east side Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a path of downed trees and power lines, and damaged buildings.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Jobs & Economic Development
Hotel Yorba’s Next Chapter Is Still Unwritten — And Detroiters Want a Say
The building has a new owner working to restore it and a neighborhood being asked to imagine what comes next.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Afternoon storms add to power outages; potential tornado touchdown on Detroit’s east side
The National Weather Service reported widespread property damage, downed trees and power lines, stranded vehicles and flooding across Southeast Michigan.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Police oversight board won’t end virtual public comment
If approved, the motion would have eliminated comments made over Zoom and phone, hurting access for those with disabilities, advocates said.