The panel brought together passionate grassroots activists, advocates and organizers to discuss community-focused solutions.
Resident Resources
Guides and evergreen information for Detroiters.
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
Unpacking the Community Benefits Ordinance: Promise, process, and pitfalls
A vital concern voiced throughout was the burden placed on unpaid residents in this process.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan’s minimum wage is going up in 2026. Here’s why
Michigan’s minimum and sub-minimum wages will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. Not everyone is happy about that.
Posted inEnvironment
Workshop of Democracy: Solutions for food sovereignty in Detroit
Panelists reinforced the necessity of planners and policymakers following the leads of community residents who are working to build equitable and resilient systems.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit Police Department has mountains of crime data. Here’s how to navigate it
Navigating the data is complicated. Here’s what you need to know for how to access and interpret crime statistics released by Detroit police.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Federal food assistance in Michigan pauses again after U.S. Supreme Court weighs in
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said that the ruling forced the department to pause benefits.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
5 takeaways from Detroit’s 2025 election
The election is over and Mary Sheffield will be the city’s next mayor. Here’s what we learned on Election Night.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Need food during SNAP uncertainty? Use this Detroit map to get help.
The interactive Detroit map, launched amid uncertainty surrounding food benefits, features 93 pantries and officials expect that to grow.
Posted inElection 2025
Who won Detroit City Council races? The latest results in 2025 election
Here are city council election outcomes based on unofficial results reported on the city of Detroit’s election site
Posted inElection 2025
Election Tracker: Detroit needs ‘a trustworthy leader to take the helm’
Detroiters are voting! Come back for the latest updates on the race.