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Insurance reforms were supposed to bring relief. Detroit drivers are still paying more because of where they live
The average cost of auto insurance in Detroit is $5,300 a year, more than any other big city in the country. Insurance reforms were supposed to bring relief. Detroit drivers are still paying more because of where they live · Outlier Media
Michigan’s ‘fair and reasonable’ reforms allowed car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods
An investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found lawmakers created loopholes big enough to drive through. Michigan’s ‘fair and reasonable’ reforms allowed car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods · Outlier Media
What the GOP is saying about Black votes and Black jobs
Detroit reliably votes Democratic, but Donald Trump's campaign is trying to put a dent in that support by courting the votes of Black men in particular. What the GOP is saying about Black votes and Black jobs · Outlier Media
Hoopfest, Bookfest, a Clark Park fest and more Detroit events
From finding a new novel at Bookfest to shooting hoops at Hoopfest and dancing to the orchestra at Clark Park, we’re here to fill up your social calendars. Hoopfest, Bookfest, a Clark Park fest and more Detroit events · Outlier Media
Planning commission approves Motown Museum expansion
Last week, Detroit City Council was split on the city’s proposed neighborhood solar initiative, and so were residents. With councilmembers asking for a legal review of the initiative, it remains uncertain whether anything will be approved before summer recess. Council goes on break July 31, and won’t return until after Labor Day. City Clerk Janice […] Planning commission approves Motown Museum expansion · Outlier Media
Proposal L would fund Detroit’s libraries for another 10 years. How much of that money will get diverted downtown?
“All these funds would have gone directly into our general fund and other services were they not diverted for the purpose of building up downtown,” said one critic of tax capture. Proposal L would fund Detroit’s libraries for another 10 years. How much of that money will get diverted downtown? · Outlier Media
How a dangerous corner store became a beacon of safety
The scene of a terrifying armed robbery 30 years ago is now headquarters for a New Era Community Connection, a grassroots organization dedicated to community safety. How a dangerous corner store became a beacon of safety · Outlier Media
The Dirt: Dan Gilbert poised to buy RenCen, demolish most of it
It’s looking more and more like a large portion of the Renaissance Center will be demolished. General Motors and Bedrock are figuring out what to do with the building once the carmaker’s employees move out. The Dirt: Dan Gilbert poised to buy RenCen, demolish most of it · Outlier Media
SW Detroit residents hold ‘community hearing’ to push back against police overreach
Detroit police faced backlash when officers detained and ticketed eight people during the Cinco de Mayo parade. About a month later, officers showed up at Garage Cultural and broke up auditions for SW Fest. SW Detroit residents hold ‘community hearing’ to push back against police overreach · Outlier Media
Things to do in Detroit this week: Hot DAM! Show, African World Festival and Kite Festival
Whether it's dancing at the DIA, networking on the Dequindre Cut or celebrating at Hart Plaza, there's plenty of things to do in Detroit. Things to do in Detroit this week: Hot DAM! Show, African World Festival and Kite Festival · Outlier Media
Meet A J Johnson, this month’s featured Documenter
Born and raised in Detroit, A J said she’s a longtime public advocate who started doing community work when she moved to the Hubbard Richard neighborhood in the late 1990s. Meet A J Johnson, this month’s featured Documenter · Outlier Media
When do parties cross the line? Detroit police clamp down after violent weekend
“We’re not going to have neighbors becoming hostages in their own homes this summer,” Mayor Mike Duggan said. When do parties cross the line? Detroit police clamp down after violent weekend · Outlier Media
Detroit spends lots of money and time on neighborhood plans — in the case of Cody Rouge, it’s paying off
The city’s neighborhood planning process may be the best way for residents to get what they want. And the plan for Cody Rouge may be the best example of doing it right. Detroit spends lots of money and time on neighborhood plans — in the case of Cody Rouge, it’s paying off · Outlier Media
The Dirt: Residents and advocacy groups continue to question I-375 plans
This week in Detroit development news, residents remain skeptical of the I-375 project, the Brodhead Armory redevelopment gets an extension and the Joe Louis Greenway gets a $20M grant The Dirt: Residents and advocacy groups continue to question I-375 plans · Outlier Media
Hope Starts Here: Detroit’s children enriched by network of resource groups addressing community-identified goals
"Detroit Champions for HOPE is trying to activate the power within as many parents as possible to be leaders of their own child’s learning and development. We make sure parents are aware of what resources are available to them and also ways to support their child’s development in their own home." Hope Starts Here: Detroit’s children enriched by network of resource groups addressing community-identified goals · Outlier Media
Detroit Fourth of July events: Unity Fest, Afrobeat parties and a jazz weekend bash
From cultural showings at Detroit African Caribbean Unity Fest to historical teachings at Not Our Independence Day, there’s plenty to do for the holiday, plus more ways to connect with fellow Detroiters this weekend. Detroit Fourth of July events: Unity Fest, Afrobeat parties and a jazz weekend bash · Outlier Media
How AI-generated misinformation threatens elections: What Detroiters need to know
Realistic AI-generated content is exceptionally easy to create but difficult to spot. Knowing how to detect the fake content — when possible — is an important first step. How AI-generated misinformation threatens elections: What Detroiters need to know · Outlier Media
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