The deadline to start the process of getting any leftover money from property tax foreclosures in Wayne County is July 1.
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Study finds fewer Flint newborns died after Rx Kids started
Since 2024, pregnant moms in Flint have been able to get $7,500 through the Rx Kids program. New research shows what happened next.
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Detroit teachers’ union approves tentative 2-year contract with school district
The new contract includes performance bonuses for attendance agents, higher maximum teacher salaries, and requirements around how many students with autism can be placed in general education homerooms.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit solar project transfers to DTE after vendor drops out
The $130 million solar neighborhood initiative — which kicked off in 2023 under former Mayor Mike Duggan — aims to turn about 165 acres of disinvested neighborhoods into solar arrays to offset how much energy is used at 127 municipal buildings across Detroit.
Posted inHousing
Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves
In Detroit, deed fraud may be particularly prevalent because so many housing deals are made in cash and many properties owe back taxes.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘Celebrate together’: DSO and Southwest Detroit unite for Clark Park Festival
Clark Park Arts Festival brings the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, local artists, and culture together in Southwest Detroit.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Op-Ed: Poverty elimination is a growth strategy. Now Detroit needs a wealth-building strategy.
“Underinvested communities are not simply places of need; they represent investment opportunities.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Culture Canvas
Filmmaker pays tribute to long-closed LGBTQ space with ‘Heaven in Detroit’
More than 30 years after Club Heaven closed its doors, Chris “Inpaq” Sutton directed and co-wrote “Heaven in Detroit: A Sanctuary of Sound.”
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Juneteenth in the D: Where to celebrate the legacy of freedom
The Juneteenth Jubilee will bring residents, business owners, artists and community leaders together on June 19-20 for an event focused on honoring the past while investing in the future.
Posted inHousing
Why Detroiters still use risky land contracts to buy homes
A new report found about 1,000 recorded land contracts year-over-year since 2008 in Detroit.