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Detroiters, rowers call to save historic Belle Isle Boat House
Changing plans for Chandler Park, graffiti removal, lead prevention and more in this week’s local gov digest The post Detroiters, rowers call to save historic Belle Isle Boat House appeared first on Outlier Media.
A massive Detroit mural series — where are the Detroit artists?
Artists here are worried about being passed over for bigger commissions like these murals. They say they should be given first or at least equal opportunity to apply for the work, especially when city funds are being used. The post A massive Detroit mural series — where are the Detroit artists? appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroit Transportation Corp. has a transparency problem, and it knows it
Last week, we highlighted some questions we had about the Detroit Transportation Corp. (DTC), the agency in charge of The People Mover and the city’s transit police. Some staff at the agency were paying attention, and by the end of the week, we were on a Zoom call with DTC’s General Manager Robert Cramer. The post Detroit Transportation Corp. has a transparency problem, and it knows it appeared first on Outlier Media.
BOPC Watch: Shedding light on domestic violence issues in Detroit
This week’s Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) meeting featured a discussion on domestic violence prevention. The post BOPC Watch: Shedding light on domestic violence issues in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
This week around Detroit: Chicago-style hot dogs move into coney territory
Catch up on the stories you missed this week, from Chicago hot dogs moving in on metro Detroit to the latest legislation combating child lead exposure. The post This week around Detroit: Chicago-style hot dogs move into coney territory appeared first on Outlier Media.
Letter from Outlier: How we are — and are not — covering global conflict
We always try to be transparent about how we make choices about Outlier’s news coverage. For our day-to-day, it’s very clear. We follow the need and work to fill information gaps, which keeps most of our reporting focused on housing, utilities and transportation. We also respond when issues arise that are likely to cause harm […] The post Letter from Outlier: How we are — and are not — covering global conflict appeared first on Outlier Media.
‘Why did it take so long?’ Detroit rappers unpack the news of the arrest of Tupac Shakur’s alleged murderer
Two Detroit rappers were young when Tupac Shakur died, but still remember the day like it was yesterday. Fatt Father and Miz Korona said they were relieved after news broke of an arrest in the murder of Shakur, but they are still awaiting the full story. The post ‘Why did it take so long?’ Detroit rappers unpack the news of the arrest of Tupac Shakur’s alleged murderer appeared first on Outlier Media.
Rewind: A history of Devil’s Night in Detroit
Destructive pranks associated with the yearly tradition have declined since what seems like a peak in the 1980s and ’90s when novices and professional arsonists were setting homes on fire. Let’s rewind and look at the history of Devil’s Night in Detroit, and the city’s response to the phenomenon. The post Rewind: A history of Devil’s Night in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
BYOBag: The case for banning single-use plastic in Detroit
Detroit officials are mounting an effort to ban plastic bags and other single-use plastics, which cause harm to health, the environment and infrastructure. The post BYOBag: The case for banning single-use plastic in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Black-owned grocery store, oral histories, Motown Museum plan and more Detroit culture highlights
A new business opening and an effort to put stories from a bulldozed neighborhood in the record. Plus, a new secret spot The post Black-owned grocery store, oral histories, Motown Museum plan and more Detroit culture highlights appeared first on Outlier Media.
What to do in Detroit this week: Uniroyal Promenade opening, shopping while drinking and where to watch the U-M vs. MSU game
Our top picks for things to do in and around Detroit through Oct. 25: Uniroyal Promenade opening, shopping while drinking and where to watch the U-M vs. MSU game. The post What to do in Detroit this week: Uniroyal Promenade opening, shopping while drinking and where to watch the U-M vs. MSU game appeared first on Outlier Media.
Explore Detroit with Outlier!
From neighborhood legacies to artist spaces, safe spaces and all the redevelopment promises in between, Outlier is filling information, accountability and connection gaps in Detroit. The post Explore Detroit with Outlier! appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroit architects’ favorite Detroit buildings
The variety of buildings in Detroit is awe-inspiring: majestic Art Deco skyscrapers, ornate Gothic structures and serene modern buildings. The post Detroit architects’ favorite Detroit buildings appeared first on Outlier Media.
What’s next for Duggan’s land value tax plan?
Mayor Mike Duggan’s land value tax proposal is facing stiff resistance. Last week the bill stalled in the Democrat-controlled state legislature. Four Detroit City Council members are still criticizing the idea. The post What’s next for Duggan’s land value tax plan? appeared first on Outlier Media.
Coming down: The end of an iconic University of Detroit Mercy building
The University of Detroit Mercy is demolishing the iconic Fisher Administration Building because undertaking the repairs and renovations to bring it up to modern standards was more expensive than demolition, according to the university. The post Coming down: The end of an iconic University of Detroit Mercy building appeared first on Outlier Media.
This week in Detroit development: Brightmoor residents still waiting and a new home for fairgrounds band shell
This week in Detroit development news, we’re checking in on Brightmoor residents who say they were promised a chance to buy their home but have instead faced years of delays. Plus, the Michigan Legislature may expand the rights of renters with vouchers, southeast Michigan agencies are behind in preparing the region for the increased volume […] The post This week in Detroit development: Brightmoor residents still waiting and a new home for fairgrounds band shell appeared first on Outlier Media.
A Detroiter’s guide to the air we breathe
Byron Keys has learned to look at air quality data on his phone before leaving the house like some people check the weather. Asthma can make breathing a struggle for him even on a clear day, but he’s especially careful when the air is heavily polluted. If it’s smoggy, he tends to stay home. The post A Detroiter’s guide to the air we breathe appeared first on Outlier Media.
Local gov digest: Hookah bars, land value tax, Henry Ford Health community benefits
Catch up on what happened at public meetings in and around Detroit, from pressure on hookah bars, to the land value tax and moving forward with the Henry Ford Health community benefits process. The post Local gov digest: Hookah bars, land value tax, Henry Ford Health community benefits appeared first on Outlier Media.
What’s happening at the Detroit Transportation Corp.?
Detroit Documenters have been trying to attend meetings of the Detroit Transportation Corp. (DTC) board of directors for more than six months. The DTC operates the Detroit People Mover and employs the city’s transit police officers. Every time Documenters have been assigned to attend and report back, the meeting ends up being canceled. The board […] The post What’s happening at the Detroit Transportation Corp.? appeared first on Outlier Media.
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