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Brad Dick leaves Detroit for new job at Wayne State University
Oct 11, 2024 · Detroit’s Chief Operating Officer is leaving city government for a position at Wayne State University. Brad Dick, an East English Village resident, oversaw multiple city departments as the COO since March 2023 and previously led efforts to eliminate blight as group executive for services and infrastructure.
Michigan’s latest and last abortion report: A 3.7% increase
Jul 16, 2024 · Of 31,241 abortions performed in Michigan last year, 2,750, or nearly 9%, were sought by out-of-state residents — 11 fewer than last year. Of those 2,227 were residents from Ohio and Indiana. The latest detailed data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also will be the last.
Fact checking Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers debate
Oct 9, 2024 · GRAND RAPIDS — U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin shared a debate stage for the first time Tuesday night, sparring over the Michigan economy, electric vehicles and abortion while accusing each other of stretching the truth.
Why Fred Durhal wants to be Detroit’s next mayor
Oct 10, 2024 · Detroit City Council Member Fred Durhal III is running for mayor to bridge the gap between corporate interests and community needs. The former state lawmaker and first-term council member formed a campaign committee on Monday after months of quiet conversations with community leaders and advisers. He spoke with BridgeDetroit over the phone Monday for nearly an hour about his vision for the ...
Some Detroiters can’t get answers on sewer insurance plan
Jul 22, 2022 · American Water Resources provides protection contracts to residents in 43 states and Washington D.C. In addition to sewer and water line insurance, AWR provides other kinds of insurance like power surge protection. A May news release announcing the program said it is complementary to DWSD’s Basement Backup Protection Program, which is open to Detroiters in 11 eligible neighborhoods.
Rosette Market + Cafe opens in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood
Oct 11, 2024 · The owners of beloved coffee house and bookstore Kitab Cafe opened the doors to a new grocery and cafe Friday in the Corktown neighborhood. With its late hours and fresh affordable foods, Rosette Market + Cafe seeks to increase access to food in Detroit and will provide approximately 15 jobs.
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris to visit Detroit for early voting
Oct 13, 2024 · Detroit has received plenty of attention from presidential campaigns in the final weeks of the election. Former President Barack Obama is planning to visit Detroit on Oct. 22.. Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump spoke at the Detroit Economic Club on Oct. 10, where he discussed manufacturing policies but also warned the “whole country will end up being like Detroit” if ...
Nonprofit backing Mike Duggan's leadership sparks political interest
Oct 14, 2024 · A nonprofit organization formed to position Mayor Mike Duggan as a statewide leader could hint toward the longtime Detroit leader’s political future, pundits say.
Wayne County Jail sees dramatic population decline. Here’s why
Mar 14, 2023 · Wayne County’s Division 1 jail on Clinton Street houses male and female pretrial and sentenced inmates. The sheriff’s office says jail bookings have dropped by more than half since 2020 and the pandemic is only part of the reason why.