Michigan’s minimum and sub-minimum wages will increase on Jan. 1, 2026. Not everyone is happy about that.
Resident Resources
Guides and evergreen information for Detroiters.
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.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
What is happening with SNAP? Here’s what Michigan residents should know
Families in Michigan receiving federal food assistance benefits could see partial payments this month, but it’s unclear when that will happen.
Posted inElection 2025
BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: Who is running for Board of Police Commissioners
Here are the candidates who have filed to run for Board of Police Commissioners:
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know about voting in Detroit’s Nov. 4 election
Detroit voters will select a mayor, an entirely new City Council, 7 members of the Board of Police Commissioners and city clerk.