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The Metro: What Detroit’s next mayor should run on

Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey, The Metro April 24, 2025

For the first time since he won the role 12 years ago, Mayor Mike Duggan will not be on the...

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The Metro: Is owning a home still part of the American dream?

The Metro, Cary Junior II, John Filbrandt January 13, 2025

Owning a home has been a symbol of achievement in this country for generations. It’s the most common way to...

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Birth Detroit recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for its new Birth Center at 8575 Heritage Place in Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s first freestanding birthing center opens; Detroit Future City Equity Forum + more

Nargis Rahman October 22, 2024

Tonight on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit Future City's upcoming Equity Forum; Detroit's new (and only) freestanding birthing center...

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The Metro: New DSO contract increases pay, creates more inclusive audition process

The Metro March 5, 2024

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra agreed to a new three-year contract last month. Agreements in the contract will increase the guaranteed compensation...

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Detroit Evening Report: More than 5,500 family homes in Detroit passed down without legal documentation, report finds

Nargis Rahman March 4, 2024

A new report from Detroit Future City revealed that over 5,500 inherited properties in Detroit could end up in legal...

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Houses in the city of Detroit.
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Detroit Today: The case for small dollar mortgages in Detroit

Detroit Today December 5, 2023

 A mortgage loan is more than just a pathway to homeownership, it's a building block of economic equity, neighborhood...

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"The Fist" monument to boxer Joe Louis in downtown Detroit.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Perception warming to investing in Detroit since bankruptcy

Sam Corey, Detroit Today November 17, 2022

Detroit’s 2013 bankruptcy hurt the city in numerous ways. One of them was by making it harder for the city...

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A Guide To Vacant Land Is Coming Soon

Pat Batcheller March 11, 2015

Detroit Future City Detroit has thousands of vacant properties that could be re-used in many way, from new business ventures to parks...

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