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Woodward Throwbacks’ design book, $1.5 million for Detroit artists and more culture highlights
On the culture docket this week: Budding designers dream up the cars of the future, 10 Detroit artists receive much-needed funding and a local breakfast eatery halts deliveries due to alleged theft. The post Woodward Throwbacks’ design book, $1.5 million for Detroit artists and more culture highlights appeared first on Outlier Media.
313 Day, Oscars preview party and Day of Fashion: Things to do in Detroit this week
With this warm weather, there’s no need for your overcoats on the virtual red carpet this weekend, Detroiters! Oscars weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of ways to feel the excitement of Hollywood’s most glamorous awards weekend. The post 313 Day, Oscars preview party and Day of Fashion: Things to do in Detroit this week appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: Making construction moves in Detroit
There are some construction updates across the city, including a possible miracle on Woodward Avenue, with some optional but expensive merch. The post The Dirt: Making construction moves in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Inside the deed fraud scam that’s rocking Detroit’s fragile housing ecosystem
United Community Housing Coalition has worked for decades to protect Detroiters from losing their homes to tax foreclosure, eviction and the kind of predatory behavior Zina Morgan is accused of. The post Inside the deed fraud scam that’s rocking Detroit’s fragile housing ecosystem appeared first on Outlier Media.
Meet one of the City of Detroit’s sign language interpreters
If you attend a meeting for the City of Detroit or watch one online, you’re likely to see a few sign language interpreters conveying what’s happening in the meeting for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The post Meet one of the City of Detroit’s sign language interpreters appeared first on Outlier Media.
Many Detroiters facing eviction have the right to free legal help. That doesn’t mean they know it
Documenters dropped in on the Office of Eviction Defense Right to Counsel meeting, where local leaders, residents and even judges spoke out on the continued need to help Detroiters facing eviction. The post Many Detroiters facing eviction have the right to free legal help. That doesn’t mean they know it appeared first on Outlier Media.
Meet Hannah Mathers, this month’s Featured Documenter
After taking notes at a few public meetings, Han quickly realized that even in smaller local government bodies like the SMART Board of Directors, “big decisions are being made with lots of money.” The post Meet Hannah Mathers, this month’s Featured Documenter appeared first on Outlier Media.
BOPC Watch: A new report on improperly closed complaints and a better process going forward
The chief investigator for the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners presented the latest proposal to speed up solving a backlog of more than 1,600 citizen complaint investigations against police officers and personnel. The post BOPC Watch: A new report on improperly closed complaints and a better process going forward appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroiter Imani Mixon tells the city’s ‘urgent and essential’ culture stories on her terms
Detroit journalist Imani Mixon has written, recorded and filmed many pieces in her roughly 10 years in the industry, tapping into the city’s culture and sound for deep dives on Aaliyah, R&B’s evolution and techno’s history, to name a few. To her, the most important stories are the ones that center local Black women artists. The post Detroiter Imani Mixon tells the city’s ‘urgent and essential’ culture stories on her terms appeared first on Outlier Media.
Hamtramck Blowout, Michigan Mysteries and wine tasting: What to do this week around Detroit
Offerings this week include exploring Michigan’s mysteries, viewing films from the Golden Era and rubbing elbows with gallerinas and literary denizens alike. The post Hamtramck Blowout, Michigan Mysteries and wine tasting: What to do this week around Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Highland Park misses deadline to sign water debt agreement, again
Highland Park renter Marquise Rutledge said it’s unfortunate that the settlement agreement means increasing water bills for residents but he gets why that has to happen. “They gotta make they s--- back somehow,” he said. The post Highland Park misses deadline to sign water debt agreement, again appeared first on Outlier Media.
One good corner grocery store and an anchor for generations
At the narrow corner of Cadieux Road and Lanark Street on Detroit’s far eastside, an unremarkable, red brick building presents itself to the world like a diamond. The post One good corner grocery store and an anchor for generations appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: Getting to work on too much empty office space
We already have more office space than we need in Detroit, and yet more is on the way, some of it with public subsidies. Other office projects around the city are being scrapped altogether or even demolished. The post The Dirt: Getting to work on too much empty office space appeared first on Outlier Media.
Highland Park could miss deadline to sign water debt agreement, again
Highland Park renter Marquise Rutledge said it’s unfortunate that the settlement agreement means increasing water bills for residents but he gets why that has to happen. “They gotta make they s--- back somehow,” he said. The post Highland Park could miss deadline to sign water debt agreement, again appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroit expands help for flood-prone neighborhoods like Jefferson Chalmers
At an event on Saturday, public officials told Detroit’s District 4 residents about efforts to help neighborhoods prone to flooding, particularly Jefferson Chalmers. Now that climate change is making floods more frequent and severe, residents are finding out if the city’s infrastructure and assistance programs can adjust. The post Detroit expands help for flood-prone neighborhoods like Jefferson Chalmers appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroiters weigh in on community history, Brightmoor safety and Future of Health project
About midway through a project to revitalize the Brightmoor neighborhood, planners held a focus group about street safety and mobility. The post Detroiters weigh in on community history, Brightmoor safety and Future of Health project appeared first on Outlier Media.
BOPC Watch: Board moves Detroit Police Department budget proposal forward despite unanswered questions
The Detroit Police Department budget for fiscal year 2025 got the stamp of approval it needed to make its way to Mayor Mike Duggan’s desk. Commissioners asked questions about the budget proposal. Most, but not all, of their questions were answered. The post BOPC Watch: Board moves Detroit Police Department budget proposal forward despite unanswered questions appeared first on Outlier Media.
Rewind: From 1980s ‘tough on crime’ laws to Michigan’s juvenile justice system today
Yesteryear’s sensationalized media coverage of crime committed by young people was typically followed by a “tough on crime” response by leaders, particularly during the 1980s when violent juvenile crime and youth gang activity was on the rise. The post Rewind: From 1980s ‘tough on crime’ laws to Michigan’s juvenile justice system today appeared first on Outlier Media.
How to read the fine print on your weed label (and why you probably should)
Every weed product sold in a dispensary comes with a label showing that it was checked for mold, heavy metals and potency. All that testing is supposed to ensure that what you read on the package is what you get. But controversy has simmered for years over accusations that some potency numbers are inflated. The post How to read the fine print on your weed label (and why you probably should) appeared first on Outlier Media.
A Dillaworld weekend and more events in Detroit
Aimed precisely at the intersection of Black history and musical contributions, the spotlight will be shining even brighter on Detroiter James Dewitt Yancey this week, also known as J Dilla. The post A Dillaworld weekend and more events in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
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