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Detroit opened its first warming center in the 1980s. It’s the temporary fix that never went away
Warming centers are not new in Detroit, and neither are calls to provide permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness. The post Detroit opened its first warming center in the 1980s. It’s the temporary fix that never went away appeared first on Outlier Media.
Artist Sydney G. James on Detroit’s mural scene, advocating for opportunities in the arts
Detroit artist Sydney G. James says she’s been an artist her whole life. A self-described “Girl Raised in Detroit,” James earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts at the College for Creative Studies in 2001 before moving to Los Angeles in 2004 to work as a visual artist in TV and filmmaking. The post Artist Sydney G. James on Detroit’s mural scene, advocating for opportunities in the arts appeared first on Outlier Media.
‘Black Panther’ costume exhibit, giving a pioneering Black supermodel her due, pianist’s new album and more Detroit culture highlights
Check out an underrated coffee shop up for guessing, plus two gallery shows worth a detour, a culturally relevant film to stream, some hamburger history and an artists’ protest. The post ‘Black Panther’ costume exhibit, giving a pioneering Black supermodel her due, pianist’s new album and more Detroit culture highlights appeared first on Outlier Media.
What to do in Detroit this week: Tree lighting, holiday markets, mole contest
Get festive at cozy holiday markets and the downtown tree lighting, embrace your inner kid at a Cantastoria extravaganza, taste prize-winning mole and find plenty of art and film to keep you busy all weekend long. The post What to do in Detroit this week: Tree lighting, holiday markets, mole contest appeared first on Outlier Media.
How Outlier Media covers democracy in Detroit
Outlier Media covers the way local and regional government officials make decisions and how communities make their concerns known. This, along with reports on public meetings by Detroit Documenters, is how we cover the way Detroiters do democracy. Now, we’re expanding this work and explaining this upcoming coverage. Just as we explained our process of […] The post How Outlier Media covers democracy in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
‘Nosediving for three years’: Detroit Housing Commission’s failures continue
Sandra Henriquez, the CEO of the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), knew earlier this year that her organization was falling short of her expectations, federal standards and goals set by its Board of Commissioners. The post ‘Nosediving for three years’: Detroit Housing Commission’s failures continue appeared first on Outlier Media.
One good building: Historic Music Hall getting $122 million expansion
The Motown Museum isn’t the only one of Detroit’s historic music attractions getting a major expansion. The post One good building: Historic Music Hall getting $122 million expansion appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: The niche economists who love Duggan
Mayor Mike Duggan has become a hero to adherents of a niche economic philosophy that believes a single tax on land could fix most of society’s woes. The post The Dirt: The niche economists who love Duggan appeared first on Outlier Media.
MDOT taps the brakes after more resident pushback on I-375 plan
At public meetings in Detroit last week, residents spoke up about housing discrimination and officials finalized plans to engage immigrant populations in the city. The post MDOT taps the brakes after more resident pushback on I-375 plan appeared first on Outlier Media.
How Detroit casino workers are betting on themselves with a first-ever strike
Kolada Richardson returned to work cleaning hotel rooms at Detroit’s MGM Grand in May 2021 after more than a year off the job. When the casinos closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she weathered unemployment only to find that her job had gone from tough to brutal. The post How Detroit casino workers are betting on themselves with a first-ever strike appeared first on Outlier Media.
Caught up in hot labor autumn? What to know about workplace organizing in Detroit
Two labor experts say management pushback, potential fees and a lengthy process could deter collective bargaining efforts. The post Caught up in hot labor autumn? What to know about workplace organizing in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Bone broth meets Pilates, video games on wheels and more in Detroit culture and community news
The city’s entrepreneurs and creatives are making moves this week. The post Bone broth meets Pilates, video games on wheels and more in Detroit culture and community news appeared first on Outlier Media.
What to do this week: Let’s Do Dinner Detroit, GIS Day, psychedelic comedy and more
From art and activism to fine dining and mapmaking, here’s what to do around town through Nov. 16. The post What to do this week: Let’s Do Dinner Detroit, GIS Day, psychedelic comedy and more appeared first on Outlier Media.
Where to give and get help in Detroit this holiday season
It’s time for holiday cheer and perhaps some holiday-related financial stress. There are plenty of ways to get or give a little bit of help around Detroit. The post Where to give and get help in Detroit this holiday season appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: District Detroit limps toward groundbreaking
District Detroit still needs to purchase land before it breaks ground, but what do potential Comerica Park upgrades have to do with it? Plus, dollar store crackdown and more development news. The post The Dirt: District Detroit limps toward groundbreaking appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroit Housing Commission has stopped making inspection reports public after recent failures
Nearly every property owned by the city’s largest provider of affordable housing, the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), failed inspections the last time it made scores public. That was more than two years ago. The post Detroit Housing Commission has stopped making inspection reports public after recent failures appeared first on Outlier Media.
One good map: A parcel-level view of changing taxes in Detroit
Here’s a map showing how Mayor Mike Duggan’s proposed Land Value Tax Plan would affect residential parcels across Detroit. The post One good map: A parcel-level view of changing taxes in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
2 councilmembers talk priorities with Detroit Documenters
When Documenters set out to interview councilmembers in August, we did not anticipate the project would take more than two months. The post 2 councilmembers talk priorities with Detroit Documenters appeared first on Outlier Media.
Meet Heather Alder, this month’s Featured Documenter
Heather Alder said Detroit Documenters “gives another outlet for people to see stuff they may not normally see,” and if they can’t attend a meeting, the notes are there for them to read. The post Meet Heather Alder, this month’s Featured Documenter appeared first on Outlier Media.
BOPC Watch: A spot on the board for an anti-corruption star
The board heard an update on potential new member Rory Gamble. A former president of the United Auto Workers, Gamble is credited with saving the union. Commissioners also heard from Police Chief James White that violent crime is down. The post BOPC Watch: A spot on the board for an anti-corruption star appeared first on Outlier Media.
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