The safety net meant to connect vulnerable Detroiters to shelter is under scrutiny after two children appear to have frozen to death.
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Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Pastor Solomon Kinloch announces 2025 bid for Detroit mayor
Kinloch, 51, became pastor of Triumph Church in 1998 and oversaw rapid expansion for the Detroit-based Christian church. He leads a regional congregation of 35,000 members spanning eight locations from Detroit to Flint.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Funeral services begin for 2 children who froze in Detroit casino parking garage
Deputy Mayor Melia Howard, who was at the public viewing on Wednesday, identified the children as 2-year-old A’millah Currie and 9-year-old Darnell Currie.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroit’s all vegan Dooped Donuts shuts down
Eastern Market Brewing Co. said its vegan donut shop is “paused for now” to focus on beer production.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Southwest Detroit flood leaves big questions
Malachi Barrett has the City Council recap: Southwest Detroit flooding aid, a new police chief, an eviction protection proposal, and more.
Posted inHousing
New statewide program offers $25K loans for first-gen homebuyers
The $8 million pilot program, funded by the state of Michigan, is expected to help more than 320 Michigan families and individuals buy homes.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Education
Detroit seniors gain skills for an evolving digital age
St. Patrick Senior Center, a long-time community pillar, offers a mix of tech support and classes to overcome digital skills gap
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Southwest Detroit homes damaged in ‘massive’ water main break will be fixed by city
Crews successfully removed 54 adults, 22 children and 12 pets from the impacted homes in the iced-over neighborhood.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan lawmakers see promise in cash aid program. Where it’s expanding
Bipartisan lawmakers support no-strings-attached cash aid program for expectant moms and babies as it expands across Michigan.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development, Political and Public Policy Information
Whitmer roads tax plan may drive marijuana shops out of business, experts say
Michigan’s marijuana industry is struggling with low prices and can’t absorb a 32% wholesale tax to fund road repairs, industry leaders say.