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“When it comes to people who are homeless and have issues, and they want to bring their entire household into the bathroom — we can’t allow that.” —Detroit Transit Police Chief Ricky Brown, explaining Rosa Parks Transit Center’s ban on large bags in bathrooms
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Buses, planes and automobiles

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade September 26, 2023September 25, 2023
Presentation slide titled “Annual Wage and Salary Income per Worker, City of Detroit and Michigan.” A line chart shows that, in 2022, average wage rates for jobs in the City of Detroit (yellow line) and in Michigan (blue line) are about $26,000-$38,000 higher than the average wage rate for residents in the city of Detroit (green line). This rate is about $41,000. The chart projects this disparity in average wage rates to continue past 2022. Text at the bottom says, “RSQE: September 2023.” A logo is shown for the University of Michigan Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics.
Posted inLocal Government

Some Detroit jobs pay well, but many city residents aren’t benefiting

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
“The bar to come in to speak to Council outside of public comment should be set high.” —Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate, commenting on individual petitions to formally address the council.
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Detroit City Council’s got the power… but not all of it

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
Illustrated flyer in neon colors reads: “September 14-17. Detroit House of Comedy, Detroit Shipping Co., The Independent Comedy Club. Mateen Stewart, Hans Kim, Jeremiah Watkins, Mary Lynn Rajskub. Motor City Comedy Festival, www.MotorCityComedyFestival.com. Poster by Alyssa Klash.” The words are illustrated on a hot dog, fries, drink and mustard bottle on a road leading to an open mouth with the Detroit skyline in background.
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What to do in Detroit this weekend: Art, comedy, film and fall-themed festivals

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Alex Washington, Lynelle Herndon and SaMya Overall September 14, 2023September 14, 2023
“I was born in Highland Park. I am a resident, and I am here to transform blight to beauty.” —Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris, founder and CEO of Avalon Village, addressing Highland Park City Council.
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Canceled meeting? Documenters go the extra mile

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi September 12, 2023September 12, 2023
White woman in a black brimmed Stetson cowboy hat takes a selfie in front of red mountains with rambling green trees and brown shrubs.
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Meet Christiana Beckley, this month’s featured Documenter

by Lynelle Herndon September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
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City Council priorities, according to members

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade September 5, 2023September 1, 2023
Diagram showing seven buildings with 177 units. Legend indicates senior apartments, one-bedroom flats, two-bedroom flats, ground level recreation space and roof terrace recreation space. About eight units for sale by Tekton Development in a separate building are also indicated.
Posted inLocal Government

North End Landing development gets a win after four-hour debate

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade August 30, 2023August 30, 2023
“Please note that some candidates do have significant number of citizen complaints overall, sustained citizen complaints and discipline histories.” —Board Secretary Victoria Shah, referring to some of the 60 police officers up for promotion at this week’s Detroit Board of Police Commissioners meeting
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Civic marathons and a mystery authority

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade August 29, 2023August 28, 2023
Quote from Detroit Documenter Perry Sylvester that says, "It was a terrific meeting to attend. Enough to restore some hope for humanity in a jaded Boomer geezer like me."
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Detroiters determine the future of neighborhood development

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi August 22, 2023August 21, 2023

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