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Created Equal: What Detroit’s credit bump says about the financial health of the city, residents 

Created Equal April 4, 2024

Detroit’s credit rating is moving up — nearly 10 years after the bankruptcy — which means government operations are normalizing...

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Detroit Evening Report: New study shows Detroit over-assessed its lowest-valued properties

Bre'Anna Tinsley March 26, 2024

Detroit City Council approved two resolutions this week to review the assessed values of homes under $35,000 in the city...

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A National Park Service grant awarded to the city of Detroit will fund a historic property survey of local sites related to Arab and Chaldean community history and the collection of local and family histories. 
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The Metro: Community history project in Detroit to collect Arab and Chaldean stories

The Metro February 28, 2024

Metro Detroit is home to one of the highest populations of Arab Americans in the United States. And recently, the...

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The Dick & Sandy Bauch Campus of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan is one of the first locations deemed a "certified tech hub."
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Detroit Evening Report: First eight ‘certified tech hubs’ unveiled in Detroit

Hernz Laguerre February 15, 2024

The city of Detroit has announced the opening of eight new "certified tech hubs" to help ensure residents have equitable...

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The Metro: Detroit City Council approves new district maps

The Metro February 8, 2024

The Detroit City Council voted 8-1 this week to approve new district maps As part of the city charter, new maps...

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CultureShift: Detroit’s ‘On The Clock’ tour aims to activate rec centers ahead of NFL Draft

Tia Graham January 26, 2024

The city of Detroit, in partnership with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission, is hosting a series of community...

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Detroit Today: Amusement taxes are common across the country. Why not in Detroit?

Detroit Today January 17, 2024

 As Detroiters ride the high from the Lions' first playoff victory in more than 30 years over the weekend,...

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State, federal and local partners, including Alia Harvey-Quinn from FORCE Detroit, pose with Detroit Police Chief James White at a press conference announcing a drop in violent crime in 2023.
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Does a record-low homicide count mean Detroiters are safer?

Briana Rice January 16, 2024

Officials took to a podium inside Detroit Police headquarters last Wednesday to tout a significant drop in crime. Mayor Mike...

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The Detroit Sports Commission and Visit Detroit celebrated the milestone of 150 days until the city of Detroit and its surrounding communities welcome the world for the 2024 NFL Draft from April 25-27.
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Detroit Evening Report: City to host ‘On The Clock Tour’ leading up to 2024 NFL Draft

Tia Graham January 9, 2024

Now through April, the city of Detroit will host a series of events with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports...

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Detroit Evening Report: DDOT bus drivers to receive pay raise under new deal

Nargis Rahman January 5, 2024

Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus drivers will see an immediate $3 per hour wage increase under a new deal...

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May Mobility’s automated shuttle, performing a driving intelligence test at a simulated pedestrian crossing.
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University of Michigan’s Mcity testing new automated shuttle coming to Detroit

Nia Harris December 29, 2023

The City of Detroit, University of Michigan and May Mobility are partnering to introduce a new, self-driving shuttle to the...

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Tow companies file lawsuit accusing Detroit police of running illegal tow operation

Jenny Sherman December 25, 2023

Six of the seven private towing companies contracted with the Detroit Police Department have filed a lawsuit in federal court...

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