Detroit solar project transfers to DTE after vendor drops out
The $130 million solar neighborhood initiative — which kicked off in 2023 under former Mayor Mike Duggan — aims to turn about 165 acres of disinvested neighborhoods into solar arrays to offset how much energy is used at 127 municipal buildings across Detroit.
Detroit detained 180 minors for curfew violations during fireworks
The earlier curfew was set amid the broader national “teen takeover” trend, though it wasn’t new this year.
Detroit releases report with plans to tackle community health issues
The Detroit Health Department releases its most comprehensive report detailing community health since 2018.
Michigan forgives $200M in medical debt. Should it help prevent debt instead?
About about 690,000 Michigan residents have some form of medical debt. The state has put up $4.5 million to erase some of it.
Op-ed: Building a future where every child can swim
“We believe access to swim lessons and water safety education shouldn’t depend on whether a family can get to one of our parks.”
Deed fraud can cause vulnerable Detroiters to lose their homes – here’s why it’s hard to catch the thieves
In Detroit, deed fraud may be particularly prevalent because so many housing deals are made in cash and many properties owe back taxes.
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