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Detroit dust ordinance heads to City Council for final approval

Anelle Scott May 16, 2024

A proposed ordinance to limit "fugitive dust" in Detroit and create more stringent air quality rules for commercial facilities is...

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Mark Savaya Leaf and Bud Billboard on Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, May 10, 2024.
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Detroit Councilwoman Calloway is calling for a ban on cannabis billboards

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 10, 2024

Detroit City Council member Angela Whitfield Calloway is asking for the city to limit the number of cannabis billboards allowed...

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The Black-led and community-owned Detroit People's Food Co-op held its grand opening on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Detroit's North End neighborhood.
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Detroit Evening Report: People’s Food Co-op opens; Detroit unveils historic preservation plan and more

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 2, 2024

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the opening of Detroit People's Food Co-op, Detroit City...

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Mayor Mike Duggan shared his proposed budget plan for fiscal year 2025 with Detroit City Council at a meeting on March 7, 2024.
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The Metro: Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal shares highlights from 2025 fiscal budget

The Metro April 15, 2024

Detroit City Council approved the mayor's $2.7 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year last week. Every dollar allocated in the...

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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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The Metro: Detroit nonprofit newsrooms providing budget hearing breakdown

The Metro March 26, 2024

Budget hearings provide insight into the critical functions of city departments. This month alone, Detroit City Council has 46 budget...

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The Metro: Detroit expands program to prevent basement flooding

The Metro March 8, 2024

Detroit experienced one of the warmest winters on record. More extreme weather events, caused by climate change, will continue to...

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Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero speaks to Mayor Mike Duggan during his FY25 budget proposal on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: Duggan presents 2025 fiscal year budget to Detroit City Council

Sascha Raiyn, Alex McLenon March 7, 2024

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan presented a $2.76 billion budget plan to city council on Thursday.The proposal includes $20 million for...

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Concept art of Henry Ford Health's expansion project in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.
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Detroit City Council approves tax breaks, community benefits for Future of Health development

Alex McLenon February 28, 2024

Detroit City Council has approved community benefits and around $300 million in tax incentives for the Future of Health development,...

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The Metro: New report analyzes Detroit’s economic development strategies

The Metro February 21, 2024

The Detroit City Council recently tasked the Citizens Research Council of Michigan with analyzing Detroit’s economic development policies. They’ve released...

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FILE — Blighted homes in Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Land Bank Authority negotiating new contract with the city

Hernz Laguerre February 8, 2024

The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is negotiating a new deal with the city after its 2020 contract expired at...

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Detroit Councilwoman Mary Water announced her campaign to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
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Councilwoman Mary Waters enters 13th District congressional race

Alex McLenon February 8, 2024

Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Waters is entering the race to represent Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in Washington. Running as a...

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