With five open seats and 35 candidates, the November election has the potential to change the direction of the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment, Health and Welfare
Detroit paying average of $36K to remove, replace ‘dirty’ dirt
Just over 100 properties have been excavated so far over the eight-month process; another 450-plus properties still need to be addressed.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Detroit school board’s chair and vice chair will not seek reelection in November
LaTrice McClendon and Corletta Vaughn were disqualified from the Nov. 3 ballot due to unpaid county campaign fees. McClendon said she already decided to withdraw. Vaughn decided Tuesday not to run.
Posted inBusiness, Environment
City denies land-use approval for east side oil recycling facility
Aevitas is responsible for years of documented air quality and odor complaints from community residents in surrounding neighborhoods.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
Council, police oversight board press DPD on detention center heat concerns
DPD told city officials that they have no record of illnesses tied to the heat and that portable air coolers and frequent access to water and ice are among the efforts being employed during the heat wave.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Joe Louis Greenway brings hopes for investment — and concerns about affordability
The city and other supporters say the project will further stability in the area, but there’s some concern about an influx of big-box stores, niche luxury and pricing out long-term and low-income residents.
Posted inEducation
DPSCD board approves new teacher contract that includes pay raises, AI policy
The Detroit Public Schools Community District board gave final approval to a two-year contract with members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, which includes teachers and other education staff in the district.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit settles suit against realty group owing $460K in blight tickets
The action comes after the city filed a lawsuit late last year in Wayne County Circuit Court against Munoz, of Detroit International Holding LLC and Munoz Realty Inc., and several of his companies and associates over blighted conditions that threatened the health and safety of residents.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Jobs & Economic Development
Sheffield taps former Bedrock exec to attract national retailers
Addofio Addo will lead Detroit’s retail strategy to bring national and regional brands to neighborhood commercial corridors.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Here’s what you need to know before you vote on DPSCD’s tax proposal
Voters on Aug. 4 will decide the fate of a DPSCD tax proposal that, if approved, will ensure the district has needed operating revenue.