Currently, the police department does not have an approved policy for drone use.
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Posted inEducation, Election 2026, Michigan Government
Where Michigan governor candidates stand on schools, literacy
Candidates have made bold promises to address dismal reading scores and fix schools across the state. Are they realistic?
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment, Quality of Life
Detroit parks are getting a boost. What to know
Mayor Mary Sheffield’s administration said the 11 projects were shaped with input from block clubs, neighborhood associations, schools, businesses and organizations that use the parks.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development, Transportation
Canada celebrates Gordie Howe bridge opening — without Michigan — amid tariff riff
Canadian officials celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, honoring the Detroit Red Wings legend and marking the completion of a project more than two decades in the making.
Posted inHousing, Michigan Government
Michigan bans big investors from buying more homes. Will it work?
A new Michigan law limits how many homes private equity firms can legally own.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Here are the 35 people running for the Detroit school board
With five open seats and 35 candidates, the November election has the potential to change the direction of the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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.