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Four-story brick building with a large hole spanning much of the upper two floors. Fencing has been installed around the building, blocking the adjacent street.
Posted inNews

Eastern Market’s Del Bene building might get fixed

by Aaron Mondry September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The city issued an emergency demolition order for Eastern Market’s Del Bene building after the wall partially collapsed on Sept. 16, injuring one person and causing damage to vehicles. Now, the director of the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department is saying the city will consider canceling the order if owner Scot Turnbull can present […]

Thin streams of water arch across the air and into a pool with coins in it, in front of a window where airplanes and a jet bridge can be seen during sunrise.
Posted inHow to Detroit

What is the Wayne County Airport Authority?

by Lynelle Herndon September 28, 2023September 28, 2023
Grey stone building with Spirit of Detroit statue in front on a sunny day
Posted inSystems Repair

‘Not in our hands’: Detroit councilmembers on the limits of their powers and reliance on the Mayor’s Office

by Malak Silmi September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
Entrance to stadium with Ford Field sign and parking structure is shown on a quiet day.
Posted inHow to Detroit

This week around Detroit: All eyes on UAW, Lions upset and more

Avatar photo by Alex Washington September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Office building with “UAW” sign at the top. U.S. flag and two others are out front alongside a parking lot.
Posted inHow to Detroit

Covering the UAW strike for Detroiters

by Sarah Alvarez September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Illustration of orange and blue single-family homes in different styles and fences on yellow grid background.
Posted inFix this First

Getting a mortgage in Detroit is notoriously difficult — $25k down payment grants might help

by Aaron Mondry September 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Bright lights shine in a black-and-white photo of an automotive factory as multiple men work on the assembly line.
Posted inHow to Detroit

Detroit’s volatile labor past comes into view on the brink of potential UAW strike

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall September 8, 2023September 7, 2023
A close up image of a yellow and black, winged wasp standing on the surface of an apple with its mouth on the apple.
Posted inHow to Detroit

‘Intolerant, aggressive jerks’: We’ve had it up to here with end-of-season yellow jackets 

Avatar photo by Koby Levin September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
Large tree branch broken but still attached to trunk but fallen over, obstructing sidewalk and road.
Posted inSystems Repair

What Detroit can learn from last week’s massive storm and do before the next one

Avatar photo by Koby Levin September 1, 2023September 1, 2023
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Posted inHow to Detroit

What to put in your power outage emergency kit

Avatar photo by Alex Washington September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

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