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Detroit FY2025 budget hearings: What you need to know
The City Council has 46 budget hearings scheduled this month with hundreds of hours of testimony. We’re going to cover all of them.
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How to get free tuition from Michigan colleges and universities
Many Michigan colleges and universities offer guarantees that assure students won’t have to pay any out-of-pocket tuition costs.
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Inside Detroit’s efforts to boost swim competency
About 70% of Black children in Detroit don’t know how to swim. More free classes could be on the horizon under a five-year plan announced by Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
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New FAFSA form: What Michigan students need to know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form helps determine whether students are eligible for college loans, scholarships and grants. A new version of the FAFSA was just unveiled. Here’s what to know.
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Group bike riding in Detroit: How it began and how to join
A recent history and a list of free, public group bike rides in Detroit
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Evictions and Michigan law: What renters should know
An eviction notice lays out why a landlord wants someone to move. Here’s what Michigan law says about the process.
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Resources for Detroiters behind on property taxes: What to know
A Friday resource fair will help residents learn about their current and delinquent property taxes and programs to stay housed.
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Michigan automatic expungement: What convictions qualify, how to check
What to know about what happens now after Michigan became the latest state to employ an automatic expungement system designed to clear old criminal records without a court hearing.
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New program can help Detroiters get $25K in down payment aid. What to know
The initiative — funded by $6 million in federal pandemic relief aid — that would provide residents with up to $25,000 in down payment assistance toward a home in Detroit.