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A Welcome to Banglatown sign on Conant Street on the border of Detroit and Hamtramck on August 20, 2021.

BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 3

by Nushrat Rahman October 7, 2025 6:03 amOctober 7, 2025 9:13 am

Residents of District 3 want their next council person to participate more in the community, provide resources for seniors and more.

Antonio Cosme, an organizer with Black to the Land Coalition, points to a bird on a walk through the woods of Palmer Park on June 4, 2022.

BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 2

by Nushrat Rahman October 7, 2025 6:02 am

Residents want their next council person to prioritize parks, uplift neighborhood champions and support small businesses.

A band performs at the East Canfield Pavillion Art Park during the 2023 Sidewalk Festival. The event returns Friday and Saturday at Eliza Howell Park.

BridgeDetroit Voter Guide: What to know about City Council District 1

by Malachi Barrett October 7, 2025 6:01 am

Affordable housing, blight cleanup, expanded transit options and community development are among the areas of interest for residents.

Business, Environment

$225K in new grants available for Detroit farmers

by Jena Brooker September 29, 2025 3:03 pmOctober 10, 2025 12:05 pm

Applications for grants from Eastern Market Partnership and the City of Detroit are now open to Detroit farmers.

There are limited resources for affordable laptops and tablets in Detroit.

Civic and Community Information

Where to find free, low-cost computers in Detroit

by SaMya Overall, Outlier Media September 13, 2025 6:00 am

From refurbished computers to tech help, here’s how to get equipped for the school year.

Candidates for two at-large Detroit City Council seats spoke at a BridgeDetroit forum on July 21, 2025 at Eastern Market's Shed 5. BridgeDetroit reporter Malachi Barrett, far right, moderated.

Detroit City Council at-large candidates discuss public safety, land bank, more at BridgeDetroit forum

by Malachi Barrett July 31, 2025 9:56 pmAugust 1, 2025 1:21 pm

Eight people are running, including both incumbents, Mary Waters and Coleman Young II. Two will move on past the primary.

Mayoral candidates speak during a forum with BridgeDetroit and the Detroit Parks Coalition on July 24, 2025.

What Detroit mayoral candidates say on housing, safety, taxes and neighborhoods

by Malachi Barrett July 31, 2025 5:45 am

Here’s an overview of what each candidate stands for and what they’ve said about three key issues identified by voters.

Combining home and auto coverage through the same provider can help reduce your insurance rates.

How to get the best deal on homeowners insurance in Detroit

by Aaron Mondry, Outlier Media July 30, 2025 8:00 am

Too expensive to insure your home? You’re not alone — but there are strategies that can help.

Some of the people running for District 7 City Council and write-ins at a BridgeDetroit Meet the Candidates event at Brennan Rec Center in Rouge Park.

Election 2025, Political and Public Policy Information

BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: Meet the candidates running for District 7

by Kayleigh Lickliter July 23, 2025 6:00 amAugust 1, 2025 12:42 pm

One person from District 7 is elected to Detroit City Council. Here’s who is running for the seat on August 5.

Some of the District 5 candidates speak at a Meet the Candidates event with BridgeDetroit at Shed 5 of Eastern Market.

Election 2025, Political and Public Policy Information

BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: Meet the candidates running for District 5

by Kayleigh Lickliter July 22, 2025 6:00 am

One person from District 5 is elected to Detroit City Council. Here’s who is running for the seat on August 5.