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The Metro: Highland Park is replacing its 115-year-old water system

Jack Filbrandt, The Metro April 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.The Detroit Documenters play a crucial role in improving our access to...

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The Metro: A closer look at Highland Park City Council 

The Metro, Lauren Myers February 24, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Detroit Documenters train and pay residents to attend and cover...

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Hood Village, an urban survival and outdoor camping experience for kids, runs Aug. 30-Sept. 1 inside Avalon Village, Highland Park.
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Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park’s ‘Mama Shu’ talks Avalon Village, Hood Camp

Sascha Raiyn December 31, 2024

This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this...

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Hood Village, an urban survival and outdoor camping experience for kids, runs Aug. 30-Sept. 1 inside Avalon Village, Highland Park.
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‘Hood Camp’ teaching local youth survival skills in the hood

Bre'Anna Tinsley August 29, 2024

It’s called Hood Camp: Urban Survival for Today’s Youth."We call it Hood Camp because it is a camp that’s in...

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Highland Park Fire Department fully staffed for the first time in 40 years

John Filbrandt May 14, 2024

For the first time in 40 years, the city of Highland Park’s Fire Department is fully staffed.  That’s a significant...

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Sepia Coffee Project founder Martell Mason has attracted investors from around the country to support the idea of bringing specialty coffee to Highland Park.
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Black-led Sepia Coffee Project aims to bring specialty coffee to Highland Park

Sascha Raiyn March 1, 2024

Martell Mason has worked in the coffee trade all over the world. But when he returned to his native Highland...

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The Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration helped broker a tentative deal between the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and Highland Park last month to end a 10-year dispute over unpaid water bills.
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Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces new program to help Highland Park residents pay water bills

Tia Graham November 21, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a new residential assistance program for Highland Park residents who need help to pay water...

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Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park, GLWA reach deal to extend negotiations over $24M water debt

Jerome Vaughn, Juma Sei June 6, 2023

Highland Park City Council members have approved an interim agreement with the Great Lakes Water Authority over its $24 million...

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The Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration helped broker a tentative deal between the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and Highland Park last month to end a 10-year dispute over unpaid water bills.
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Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park enters mediation talks with GLWA over $24 million water debt

Jerome Vaughn May 9, 2023

Highland Park is entering mediation talks with the Great Lakes Water Authority to work out a plan to pay off...

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Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park mayor declares state of emergency over $24 million debt

Jerome Vaughn May 2, 2023

Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald has declared a state of emergency as the city faces a financial crisis.Listen and Subscribe...

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Detroit Today: Why Highland Park wants to enter bankruptcy

Detroit Today April 25, 2023

In a recent 3-2 resolution, Highland Park’s city council voted to request the small city of 8900 residents enter Chapter...

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The Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration helped broker a tentative deal between the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and Highland Park last month to end a 10-year dispute over unpaid water bills.
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Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park seeks Whitmer’s approval to file for bankruptcy over water debt

Jerome Vaughn April 18, 2023

Highland Park city leaders are asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for approval to file for municipal bankruptcy.Listen and Subscribe to the...

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