Key dates, deadlines and resources to help you navigate Michigan’s 2026 elections.
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Guides and evergreen information for Detroiters.
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.
Posted inElection 2026
Download: BridgeDetroit 2026 Voter Guide
Everything you need to know about how to vote in the August 2026 primary election in Detroit, Michigan.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Health and Welfare
Detroit activates cooling centers amid extreme heat
All Detroit Recreation Centers will remain open during normal operating hours to provide heat relief.
Posted inEducation
Search your school: DPSCD adds 5 new buildings with low enrollment, high costs
Five new schools have been added to a list of buildings the Detroit school district is monitoring that are experiencing challenges like high operating expenses, low enrollment and underutilization.
Posted inElection 2026
Voter guide 2026: Frequently asked questions about voting
Have questions about the primary and general elections in Michigan? We’ve got answers.
Posted inElection 2026
Voter guide 2026: How to vote in Michigan’s Primary election
Ballots are out for the 2026 Primary election in Michigan. Here’s what Detroiters need to know to make sure their vote counts!
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
GUIDE: What Detroit’s master plan means and how to have your say
With multiple planning phases and a chorus of voices informing the new plan, here’s a digestible guide for understanding the plan, chances to weigh in, who it affects, and next steps in the ongoing process.
Posted inEnvironment, Michigan Government
Guide: Michigan’s water affordability issue by the numbers
State and federal legislators have failed to pass water affordability legislation as federal funding for water systems has plummeted.
Posted inEducation, Explainers
Are you a Detroit parent looking for a new school? We have a guide for you.
Detroit has a little over 100 schools run by DPSCD and about 80 charter schools. Chalkbeat compiled expert tips to help parents navigate a complicated school choice system.