Mayor to give residents say in spending Detroit budget in neighborhoods
Each of the seven City Council districts will receive a $250,000 allocation, which could be used on projects such as park improvements, recreational enhancements, beautification projects and other neighborhood needs.
Michigan Democrats promised lower costs. Here are 7 ideas (it won’t be easy)
Michigan Democrats dominated competitive races by appealing directly to voters’ pocketbooks. Now, the big question is whether they can deliver — and how soon after they take office in January.
Old Detroit school district pays off decade-long operating debt as board transfers millage
After voters approved a millage in August that will allow the Detroit school district to collect the revenue it needs to operate, the board authorized a summer tax levy beginning next July.
When to weigh in on the RenCen redevelopment plan, benefits
A public hearing is set for Nov. 12 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
Detroit selects five new honorary street signs. Here’s who made the list
A voice, a bluesman, an education giant, an Emmy-winner and a good neighbor: Meet your 2026 Secondary Street Sign awardees.
Video of horses boarding Detroit bus is real. DDOT is investigating
A spokesperson for the city of Detroit confirmed the authenticity of a video making the rounds on social media.
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