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The Chandler Park Marshland “serves as an example of how we can do stormwater in the community,” says Alex Allen, president of the park conservancy.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/green-stormwater-infrastructure-detroit-flooding-solution/

Green stormwater infrastructure in Detroit parks offers examples of flooding solutions

The Chandler Park Marshland “serves as an example of how we can do stormwater in the community,” says Alex Allen, president of the park conservancy.

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The Center for Michigan, the nonprofit publisher of Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit, has released its latest annual report outlining newsroom performance, finances and community engagement in 2025.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/the-center-for-michigan-bridges-publisher-highlights-growth-in-annual-report/

The Center for Michigan, Bridge’s publisher, highlights growth in annual report

The Center for Michigan released its annual report highlighting growth in individual donations, expanded audience reach and increased community engagement by Bridge Michigan and BridgeDetroit.

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"The current approach, reducing funding below what the ordinance requires, doesn’t just undermine prior commitments; it conflicts with the law itself. "

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/op-ed-detroit-failing-test-of-accountability/

Op-Ed: Detroit failing test of accountability

The current approach, reducing funding below what the ordinance requires, doesn’t just undermine prior commitments; it conflicts with the law itself. 

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The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) kicked off the month with 52 new bus drivers − its largest single class yet following a wage boost last fall.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-department-transportation-bus-driving-graduates/

‘I have a career now.’ DDOT graduates largest single class of drivers

The increase in graduating bus drivers follows a new union contract that increased driver pay by about $6.

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Verdict could revive Detroit Thermal steam network in Lafayette Park

A Wayne County jury ruled that Detroit Thermal has the right to use public easements in Detroit's Lafayette Park.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/lafayette-park-detroit-thermal-verdict/

Verdict could revive Detroit Thermal steam network in Lafayette Park

A Wayne County jury ruled that Detroit Thermal has the right to use public easements in Detroit's Lafayette Park.

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Detroit artist Austen Brantley’s exhibit at M Contemporary Art in Ferndale runs until April 11, while the CCS exhibit, “Echoes: Alumni Voices in Clay,” is running until April 18.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/sculpture-gallery-show-detroit-artists/

Exhibits at Detroit’s College for Creative Studies, Ferndale gallery show the diversity of ceramics 

Detroit artist Austen Brantley’s exhibit at M Contemporary Art in Ferndale runs until April 11, while the CCS exhibit, “Echoes: Alumni Voices in Clay,” is running until April 18.

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One thing that’s missing from her budget proposal is any mention of participatory budgeting – something that Sheffield often championed during her 12 years serving on the City Council.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-participatory-budgeting-process-sheffield/

What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil

One thing that’s missing from her budget proposal is any mention of participatory budgeting – something that Sheffield often championed during her 12 years serving on the City Council.

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District officials unveiled a plan last week to hire 23 students to share positive messages about their schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-public-schools-hiring-influencers-marketing/

The Detroit school district’s latest tactic to boost enrollment: student influencers

District officials unveiled a plan last week to hire 23 students to share positive messages about their schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

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Black Church in Detroit series examines women in ministry | ABJ Full Episode

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“By the time we’re done this year, as part of the mayor’s executive order, more than 90% of the housing stock in this city will be in either fair or poor condition," Horhn told council.

https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-city-notebook-assessor-housing-stock/

Notebook: Detroit assessor sounds alarm on housing stock conditions

“By the time we’re done this year, as part of the mayor’s executive order, more than 90% of the housing stock in this city will be in either fair or poor condition," Horhn told council.

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