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Detroit’s master plan kick-off, Core City downzoning and more local government updates
Detroiters demand funding for Right to Counsel programs and the Office of Disability Affairs — and more we heard at local public meetings. Outlier Media · Detroit’s master plan kick-off, Core City downzoning and more local government updates
One good building: Roostertail, once a staple of Detroit’s music scene, featured on reality show
The historic riverfront venue was a staple of the city’s music scene in the ’60s and ’70s, hosting lavish events and concerts for hugely famous musicians: The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, Elton John and Tony Bennett. Outlier Media · One good building: Roostertail, once a staple of Detroit’s music scene, featured on reality show
After five years and failing grades, Detroit Housing Commission head retiring
After Sandra Henriquez’s five-year tenure, the city’s public housing agency is underperforming across many key areas, especially management of its programs that provide thousands of affordable units to largely low-income households. Outlier Media · After five years and failing grades, Detroit Housing Commission head retiring
How Detroit’s transportation gaps fuel loneliness
When transit gaps lead to gaps in social connection, they become a public health problem, fueling what the U.S. surgeon general calls an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation.” Outlier Media · How Detroit’s transportation gaps fuel loneliness
How the eclipse helped Detroiters connect with each other
Whether you crowded around the solar telescopes set out for public use on Wayne State’s campus, took in the partial eclipse from Belle Isle, or braved the traffic on I-75 to catch the whole enchilada, you could be sure you weren’t alone. Outlier Media · How the eclipse helped Detroiters connect with each other
State of the City Watch Party, Freep Film Festival and more things to do in Detroit
Outlier Media is hosting a State of the City Watch Party on April 17, the Freep Film Festival is here and more events in Detroit this week. Outlier Media · State of the City Watch Party, Freep Film Festival and more things to do in Detroit
One good building: David Whitney’s owners pour $20M into renovating historic skyscraper
One of Detroit’s oldest and most significant skyscrapers got a refresh just a decade after its redevelopment. One good building: David Whitney’s owners pour $20M into renovating historic skyscraper · by Aaron Mondry · Outlier Media
The Dirt: Detroit speculators could see huge windfall in tax foreclosure case
There was lots of news this week with the potential for seismic impacts on housing locally. The Dirt: Detroit speculators could see huge windfall in tax foreclosure case · by Aaron Mondry · Outlier Media
Q&A: Yazeed Moore on ‘shoe leather philanthropy’ and building collective movements in Detroit
Yazeed Moore, newly appointed director of Michigan programs at W.K. Kellogg Foundation, describes his lifelong investment into philanthropy as a “birthright,” watching his mother babysit the neighborhood kids and provide resources for the people around her. Q&A: Yazeed Moore on ‘shoe leather philanthropy’ and building collective movements in Detroit · by Sponsored Content · Outlier Media
BOPC Watch: Four commissioners get a D for attendance so far this year
Four members of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners missed at least six of the first 12 full board meetings this year. An Outlier Media analysis found that Commissioner Jesus Hernandez missed seven meetings and three other commissioners each missed six. BOPC Watch: Four commissioners get a D for attendance so far this year · Outlier Media
Detroit braces for massive security presence during NFL draft weekend: What you need to know
With the NFL draft expected to draw about 400,000 people to Hart Plaza and Campus Martius Park, how will the city manage crowds and mitigate safety concerns? Detroit braces for massive security presence during NFL draft weekend: What you need to know · Outlier Media
Rewind: The push to diversify the Detroit Police Department
One of Mayor Coleman Young’s focuses during his time in office was diversifying the Detroit Police Department to make the force more representative of the city’s population. Rewind: The push to diversify the Detroit Police Department · Outlier Media
Detroit teens can apply to join a summer photography camp — for free
Camera equipment is provided and the camps are free, open to high school students either living or attending a school in Detroit. Detroit teens can apply to join a summer photography camp — for free · Outlier Media
Meet Detroit artist Louise “Ouizi” Jones and her lively flower murals
What started as a childhood fascination with floral patterns on fabric turned into a deeper metaphor for beauty and connection in Detroit. Meet Detroit artist Louise “Ouizi” Jones and her lively flower murals · Outlier Media
Tigers’ Opening Day, Detroit Zine Fest and more things to do this week
On tap for the weekend: Tailgating at the Tigers’ home opener on Friday and a pit stop to kick off National Poetry Month at Next Chapter Books. Tigers’ Opening Day, Detroit Zine Fest and more things to do this week · Outlier Media
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