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The Metro: The case for more small-scale development projects in Detroit

Sam Corey, The Metro August 11, 2025

When people left Detroit, the city lost a lot of momentum for development. Over the past decade, encouraging growth has...

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Detroit's Chinatown is at Peterboro and Cass.
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The Metro: Detroit’s historic ‘Chinatown’ is making a comeback

The Metro, Cary Junior II, Nadia Ziyad, Jack Filbrandt July 18, 2025

Chinatown in Detroit was the destination for many Chinese immigrants who traveled to the city. Urban renewal and the construction...

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Hassan Beydoun, group executive of Economic Development for the city of Detroit.
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The Metro: Detroit’s ‘bold plan to cut red tape’ for small businesses

Sam Corey, The Metro, Robyn Vincent, Nadia Ziyad July 16, 2025

Detroit City Council recently approved changes to city ordinances to make the licensing process easier and less cumbersome for small...

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Detroit City Councilman and mayoral candidate Fred Durhal III.
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Durhal releases economic plan in bid for Detroit mayor

Russ McNamara June 20, 2025

We are less than two months away from the August primary in the race for Detroit Mayor.The top two vote...

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Houses in Detroit's Live6 neighborhood.
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MSU urban planning professor says Detroit’s next mayor should invest in neighborhoods

Bre'Anna Tinsley June 4, 2025

Detroit residents will be voting for a new Mayor this year, and one Michigan State University Professor has some ideas...

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The Woodbridge Estates apartment complex is located on the site of the former Jeffries Housing Projects near the Lodge Freeway in Midtown.
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The Metro: Kendall Werts shares lessons from growing up in Detroit’s Jeffries Projects

The Metro, Robyn Vincent May 15, 2025

Today on The Metro, we continue our conversation about the untold experiences of living in public housing on the heels...

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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit casinos report revenue uptick; restoration begins on Lee Plaza Hotel and more

Jerome Vaughn May 14, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, Detroit's casinos have reported a slight uptick in revenue last month. Plus, restoration has begun...

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The James Scott Memorial Fountain at Belle Isle State Park will undergo renovations this year.
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Detroit Evening Report: Belle Isle fountain closing for $6M in renovations

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 13, 2025

Belle Isle’s James Scott Memorial Fountain will undergo an 18-month, $6 million renovation beginning this weekend. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday, May 7, 2025 for the new affordable housing complex, The Residences at St. Matthew.
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Detroit Evening Report: City celebrates new affordable housing complex at St. Matthew School

Hernz Laguerre May 9, 2025

City leaders joined with community members and stakeholders on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of a new affordable housing...

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A sign that says "affordable housing now."
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The Metro: Detroit’s investments in affordable housing

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II, Tia Graham May 7, 2025

Americans are struggling to find affordable places to live. With the cost of living, gas and groceries going up, Detroit...

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A man rides a bike in Detroit's Russell Woods neighborhood.
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Detroit think tank leader says next mayor must grow city’s middle class

Quinn Klinefelter May 5, 2025

This year marks a time of transition in the city of Detroit. Voters will elect a new leader of the...

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Community developer MiSide Community Impact Network joined local leaders on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, located on 5800 Michigan Ave., Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: City leaders celebrate grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments

Hernz Laguerre April 18, 2025

Community members gathered with local leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of Campbell Street Apartments, a new $18...

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