“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/
“The animated film was in theaters while I was still a child. At that point in time, “The Lion King” was one of the few Black stories that were being told,” he said. “And as a father, being able to play Mufasa was something that I really couldn't pass up."
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-lion-king-mufasa-actor/
The Ride and Rise program is being launched in part to address high rates of chronic absenteeism of Detroit students attending schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and charter schools.
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-free-buses-students-pilot-program/
"Every neighborhood deserves investment and we will tailor a plan for every community to rise higher," Sheffield, Detroit's 76th mayor, said from the stage Tuesday evening, March 31.
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/mayor-mary-sheffield-detroit-state-city-address/
As one of Detroit's oldest businesses, Dittrich Furs has become embedded in the city’s culture, especially its Black culture.
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/dittrich-furs-closing-doors-final-sale/
The Detroit mayor is expected to outline plans on housing, public safety, education and population growth during Tuesday’s speech at Mumford High School.
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-mayor-sheffield-state-of-the-city-address-preview/
DPD chief defends ShotSpotter use: It ‘tells the truth’
The chief highlighted the department’s reliance on the system ahead of the June expiration of the city’s existing contract with ShotSpotter.
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/dpd-chief-defends-shotspotter-use-it-tells-the-truth/
36th District Court makes case for $1.8M budget boost
Chief judge is lobbying the city to up the court’s budget by $1.8 million to add more staff for a "crashing" civil division, operating costs and a living wage for employees.
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/36th-district-court-makes-case-for-1-8m-budget-boost/
Detroit council urges Wayne County to seek tax foreclosure moratorium
Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree's office said the move is "political theatre" and that the treasurer is committed to helping Detroiters pursue all options to retain their homes.
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-council-urges-wayne-county-to-seek-tax-foreclosure-moratorium/
Century of contamination: How Zug Island became Detroit’s industrial epicenter
Early ideas for the island included a city garbage dump with a promise of the operations being “smokeless and odorless,” or improving the land into a “healthful resort similar in attractiveness to Belle Isle.”
Early ideas for the island included a city garbage dump with a promise of the operations being “smokeless and odorless,” or improving the land into a “healthful resort similar in attractiveness to Belle Isle.”
