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LGBTQ+ center for seniors, Saffron De Twah comeback and public art history: This week in Detroit culture
Tasty eats and lots of arts in this week's Detroit culture roundup, from the anticipated reopening of Saffron De Twah to a public art history exhibit. The post LGBTQ+ center for seniors, Saffron De Twah comeback and public art history: This week in Detroit culture appeared first on Outlier Media.
In Detroit’s housing market, rentals may be outpacing owner-occupied properties
The growth in rental units has flipped the proportion of the rentals in the city, which are now 62% of the market. They were 43% of the market in 2021. The post In Detroit’s housing market, rentals may be outpacing owner-occupied properties appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: Scrapyard problems and pressing pause on the Future of Health
There’s a lot happening in neighborhoods and development in Detroit this week, from a deep dive on auto scrapyards to neighbors demanding better management of their apartment complex. The post The Dirt: Scrapyard problems and pressing pause on the Future of Health appeared first on Outlier Media.
Vote with confidence: Start with the issues
It can be overwhelming to decide where you stand on all the issues a public official influences. This guide will help you figure out your priorities. The post Vote with confidence: Start with the issues appeared first on Outlier Media.
Get to know the candidates: How to research the people on your ballot
Learn more about how to research the candidates on your ballot, so you're prepared to vote. The post Get to know the candidates: How to research the people on your ballot appeared first on Outlier Media.
How to look up a politician’s voting record and job performance
When a candidate has held public office before, you can learn a lot about how much that candidate has achieved and how they interact with other officials. The post How to look up a politician’s voting record and job performance appeared first on Outlier Media.
Who’s trying to sway my vote? How to follow the money in campaigns
Understanding how money flows through campaigns and how this influence works can make you a more confident voter. The post Who’s trying to sway my vote? How to follow the money in campaigns appeared first on Outlier Media.
What to know before you go to the polls in Detroit
If you're voting on Election Day, make a plan to vote, find your polling place and learn more about what you will find at the polls. The post What to know before you go to the polls in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Most Detroit police officers don’t live here, and most new recruits aren’t Black
Less than a quarter of sworn Detroit police officers live in the city, as of January. About half of current recruits are Black; by comparison, about 78% of Detroiters are Black. The post Most Detroit police officers don’t live here, and most new recruits aren’t Black appeared first on Outlier Media.
How Opal Grove Games is fostering a third place for Black gamers in Detroit
The idea for Opal Grove Games came from Aisha Blake’s experience as a Black female gamer. She went to multiple gaming conventions where she said she was often the only Black person and the only woman in the room. The post How Opal Grove Games is fostering a third place for Black gamers in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Divine Wisdom, Detroit Roller Derby and The Royce Wine School: What to do this weekend in Detroit
Even with football season behind us, there’s still a lot of competition in the air. Things to do this weekend include cheering on your team of choice during the final bout of Detroit’s roller derby season, coming out on top with your latte art skills and mastering your pottery wheel technique at Art in Motion. The post Divine Wisdom, Detroit Roller Derby and The Royce Wine School: What to do this weekend in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
A blueprint for taking action against Detroit’s ‘rogue’ landlords
The LPD report is refreshing in how seriously it engages with the problem of landlords who have built business models on ignoring property conditions and tenants. The post A blueprint for taking action against Detroit’s ‘rogue’ landlords appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: Manufactured housing, universal design and solar arrays
Design changes taking shape in Detroit, from a manufactured housing showcase to universal design at the Future of Health development. The post The Dirt: Manufactured housing, universal design and solar arrays appeared first on Outlier Media.
Gearing up for participating in Detroit budget season
At a budget workshop, Documenters learned that the water department’s budget is nearly double that of the police department! We may live in the Great Lakes State, but that water doesn’t flow for free. The post Gearing up for participating in Detroit budget season appeared first on Outlier Media.
Get Involved: Workshops, trainings and more civic engagement opportunities in Detroit
Detroit Documenters offer free workshops and training to anyone with a Documenters account. Sign up to become a Documenter, then register to join us and learn new skills! The post Get Involved: Workshops, trainings and more civic engagement opportunities in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
BOPC Watch: Commissioner tries to add unelected police insiders to committee. Chair says not so fast
The chair of the police oversight board’s Policy Committee announced last week that she added non-commissioners to her committee. But the chair of the board itself says it’s not a done deal. The post BOPC Watch: Commissioner tries to add unelected police insiders to committee. Chair says not so fast appeared first on Outlier Media.
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