Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 12th and final balanced budget to Detroit City Council.
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Woman-owned outdoor clothing brand launches in Detroit
Sara Chen’s Pangoo Apparel is delivering its first batch of climbing pants made specifically for women.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Duggan promises 24 hour housing hotline after kids die in casino parking garage
The seven-point plan includes expanding the hours of a housing help line to 24 hours and seven days a week, beginning efforts to find families in vehicles, and treating every call that involves children as an emergency.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
State of the State: Takeaways, fact-checks from Gretchen Whitmer’s speech
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called for a roads fix, education funding, housing and more — while making questionable claims about jobs and a tipped wage deal.
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JB’s Bites: Mardi Gras food🎉
Jena has your Detroit guide to Fat Tuesday. Plus, the latest food news and eats.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Detroit reparations work needs more time
Malachi Barrett has the latest from City Council: A state of emergency extension for Southwest Detroit flooding, misdemeanors for city bus misconduct, a new mayoral candidate and more.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Police & Public Safety
Biking on the road is legal. That hasn’t stopped police from ticketing riders
Detroit bicyclists report being wrongfully stopped while biking and obeying laws.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Why Solomon Kinloch is running for Detroit mayor in 2025
The 51-year-old leader of Triumph Church launched his long-anticipated mayoral campaign last week with a high-profile event at The Fox Theatre. He plans to release a four-year plan that outlines his ambitions for a prospective first term.
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit school principal gets to keep home in unusual title fraud settlement
Deed fraud allowed multiple owners of one Detroit home. After four years of litigation Mario Lemons has become the rightful owner of the property on West Outer Drive.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to call for legislation restricting student cell phone use
The governor is expected to make the announcement during her State of the State Address Wednesday night.