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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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Highland Park municipal building
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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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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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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Highland Park facing financial crisis, bankruptcy possible option

Quinn Klinefelter April 12, 2023

The city of Highland Park is teetering on the edge of a massive financial crisis. Local officials say the city...

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Wayne County Land Bank Executive Director Anthony Cartwright standing behind a podium next to Highland Park Mayor Hubert Yopp at the press conference on Monday
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Highland Park partners with Wayne County Land Bank on proposed $2.5 million anti-blight program

Nargis Rahman October 5, 2022

The city of Highland Park is partnering with the Wayne County Land Bank to address blight in the city. The...

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Historic image of Highland Park Ford Plant
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Highland Park launches oral history project

Laura Herberg May 20, 2022

The Highland Park Historic District Commission has begun an effort to collect oral histories from residents. A group of facilitators...

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Project Blue Light Officially Launches in Highland Park

Laura Herberg February 3, 2021

After more than a year in the making, Highland Park’s Project Blue Light officially launched on January 15, 2021.  As...

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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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Highland Park Residents May See Water Debt Forgiven In Class Action Settlement

Laura Herberg February 26, 2020

A five-year-old class action lawsuit alleging the City of Highland Park improperly handled water utility bills has been settled. If a...

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Shep Barber and Beauty Shop Highland Park storefronts LH
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In City Council Election, Highland Park Bets on Better Representation to Heal Divisions

Laura Herberg November 4, 2019

Highland Park This article was updated 11:16 a.m. 11/5/2019 Highland Park, Mich., like most municipalities in Wayne County, has had all...

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Highland Park Residents: Text WDET With Your Concerns About Water Quality

Shiraz Ahmed, Eleanore Catolico September 16, 2019

101.9 WDET is partnering with Outlier Media to introduce a texting service for Highland Park residents to identify gaps in...

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Highland Park Turns Attention to Water Line Repairs, Funding, After Lead Scare

Eleanore Catolico August 15, 2019

Eighteen homes have tested for elevated lead levels in the second round of testing in Highland Park, water department director Damon...

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