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These 10 numbers reveal Detroit’s air pollution problem
Breathing, a fundamental fact of life, is tinged with risk in any industrial city. And Detroit has embraced industry and highways — key sources of air pollution — more tightly than most. The post These 10 numbers reveal Detroit’s air pollution problem appeared first on Outlier Media.
BOPC Watch: Things that simply cannot be disclosed
Correction: This story has been modified since it’s initial publication. It was Police Chief James White, not Deputy Chief Franklin Hayes, speaking with Moore. We regret the error. The Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) has recently been pushing the Detroit Police Department (DPD) for increased access to information and transparency. Thursday’s meeting remained largely civil […] The post BOPC Watch: Things that simply cannot be disclosed appeared first on Outlier Media.
This week in Detroit: an auto history win and Aretha Franklin’s couch will case ends
In the voice of Mariah Carey, our beloved queen of the holiday season, “It’s time!” The winter gift-giving and gathering season is officially here. There are plenty of things to do around Detroit to get you in the holiday spirit. Looking to do more than just empty your bank account this season? There are also […] The post This week in Detroit: an auto history win and Aretha Franklin’s couch will case ends appeared first on Outlier Media.
How Detroit roads risk the safety of the city’s youngest commuters
Arlyssa Heard lived only a short distance away from her son’s school when he attended Marygrove High School on the city’s westside. Her son had to commute less than two miles by bike, but she was always worried about his safety. The post How Detroit roads risk the safety of the city’s youngest commuters appeared first on Outlier Media.
The uphill battle to track ‘wandering officers’ in Michigan heads to court
We spoke with Steve Neavling, an investigative journalist at the Metro Times, about the importance of building a national database of officers, and the impact it could have on the public’s trust in law enforcement. The post The uphill battle to track ‘wandering officers’ in Michigan heads to court appeared first on Outlier Media.
Mama Shu has a shot at CNN Hero of the Year, but her Avalon Village is 15 years in the making
With three sons to grieve, Mama Shu could’ve isolated herself. But she persevered, spreading beauty and positivity through Highland Park. The post Mama Shu has a shot at CNN Hero of the Year, but her Avalon Village is 15 years in the making appeared first on Outlier Media.
Noel Night, Detroit Urban Craft Fair and everything to do this weekend
The days are getting shorter, but Detroit’s lighting up the night. Holiday and arts extravaganza Noel Night comes to Midtown this weekend, as does that mega-fair for one-of-a-kind gifts, Detroit Urban Craft Fair. The post Noel Night, Detroit Urban Craft Fair and everything to do this weekend appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroiters face countless housing emergencies each day. One hotline wants to solve them all
Most callers have issues that aren’t quick to resolve and require a more hands-on approach. People that HUD doesn’t recognize as homeless, like those sleeping on a couch in a friend’s or family member’s home, won’t qualify for a shelter. The post Detroiters face countless housing emergencies each day. One hotline wants to solve them all appeared first on Outlier Media.
One interesting thing: What are those blue street signs in Detroit?
Secondary street signs are placed at certain intersections to pay tribute to deceased and “notable” Detroiters. For example, part of Lafayette Avenue between St. Aubin and Beaubien streets is named after former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin. The post One interesting thing: What are those blue street signs in Detroit? appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: The office market hits keep on coming
There’s a new law on the books in Michigan that gives tenants the right to know when issues in their building threaten their safety, the office market outlook continues to look grim, and the University of Michigan has set a groundbreaking for its Center for Innovation. The post The Dirt: The office market hits keep on coming appeared first on Outlier Media.
Cease-fire, property tax reform and more from Detroit City Council’s final meeting of the year
Detroit City Council covered a ton of topics in its final meeting of the year, which clocked in at almost 10 hours. The post Cease-fire, property tax reform and more from Detroit City Council’s final meeting of the year appeared first on Outlier Media.
Looking back at Detroit’s school for pregnant teens
Catherine Ferguson Academy was a public high school in Detroit for pregnant girls and teen mothers that officially operated from 1986 through 2014. The post Looking back at Detroit’s school for pregnant teens appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroit desperately seeks an affordable housing plan
Detroit still needs more affordable housing, and it needs a plan to get there. Those are the conclusions of each of two recently released reports analyzing Detroit’s homeless support systems and affordable housing landscape. The post Detroit desperately seeks an affordable housing plan appeared first on Outlier Media.
Coming down? Historic Grosfield Building gets emergency demolition order
Property records indicate the building has been vacant for around two decades. Several development proposals have been floated for it in recent years, including a loft conversion and restaurant in 2018. The post Coming down? Historic Grosfield Building gets emergency demolition order appeared first on Outlier Media.
This week in Detroit development: A win for property tax reform
This week in Detroit development, property tax justice advocates scored a major win in City Council, which passed an ordinance to make tax assessments more transparent and easier to appeal. Elsewhere, the City of Detroit continues to struggle to hire enough bus drivers as performance lags, and Brush Park residents contest a new low-income housing […] The post This week in Detroit development: A win for property tax reform appeared first on Outlier Media.
Bruiser Thanksgiving, Michael vs. Prince dance party and more Detroit events through the holiday weekend
Run, brunch, dance or volunteer all through the week — Thanksgiving can mean food and family, or high-key parties and low-key gatherings. (Please transport yourself safely, especially on Wednesday night.) Stick around for dancing, shopping and art-making over the weekend, and have yourself a holiday filled with gratitude and merriment. Read on for our picks […] The post Bruiser Thanksgiving, Michael vs. Prince dance party and more Detroit events through the holiday weekend appeared first on Outlier Media.
Five maps, five options for Detroit council redistricting
Last week, Detroit City Council looked at some very important maps: five different options for the city’s council redistricting. Check ’em out below to see if your district could change. Also last week, the council discussed — and heard dozens of public comments about — a potential resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and […] The post Five maps, five options for Detroit council redistricting appeared first on Outlier Media.
We spent 50 hours riding the bus around Detroit. Here’s what we found
A few weeks ago, Documenters spent close to a combined 50 hours on the city’s 10 most popular routes and tracked persistent problems like on-time performance, how reliable the tracking apps for determining when buses will arrive are, and whether buses showed up at all. The post We spent 50 hours riding the bus around Detroit. Here’s what we found appeared first on Outlier Media.
This week around Detroit: Louisiana Creole Gumbo is making moves and a beloved museum is at risk
It’s a busy Friday in the city — the Detroit Casino Council announced it has reached a tentative deal with Detroit’s three casinos. Workers, who have been on the picket line for more than a month, will continue striking until the deal has been ratified. The post This week around Detroit: Louisiana Creole Gumbo is making moves and a beloved museum is at risk appeared first on Outlier Media.
BOPC Watch: release the video!
The Policy Committee of the Board of Police Commissioners tonight recommended draft language for a city ordinance that would mandate the release of video footage and audio recordings when a person is injured or killed by police use of force. Linda Bernard and Ricardo Moore were the commissioners present. They were supported by the commission […] The post BOPC Watch: release the video! appeared first on Outlier Media.
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