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Dozens of people carrying handwritten protest signs and marching in a circle in front of a modern high school building — a sign above the entrance reads, “Cass Technical High School.” Three of the signs say, “3 Evils. Racism, Poverty, War. Dr. M. L. King,” “Nix NAC. The District Beggar Thief” and “We Demand Community Power.”

Does Detroit’s community benefits process need an update?

by Aaron Mondry March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

‘We got a mess’: BOPC fails to hire for key investigator position — again

by Malak Silmi March 17, 2023March 23, 2023

Wrench laying on a graphic collage of brown and yellow houses.

Wayne County made $18M selling Detroit properties in last year’s tax foreclosure auction

by Aaron Mondry March 15, 2023March 16, 2023

More Detroiters are appealing their property taxes this year — almost 2,000 say bills are inflated

by Miriam Marini March 3, 2023March 16, 2023

Aerial view of convention center at night, showing Detroit River in foreground and downtown skyscrapers in background.

Local Government

A decade of change at Huntington Place began with Detroit losing ownership

by Aaron Mondry March 1, 2023March 16, 2023

Three people sitting at a conference table in front of several TV screens and a small audience in an ornate, wood-paneled meeting room.

Detroit’s water affordability plan is not yet fully funded, despite official’s claims

by Malak Silmi February 28, 2023March 17, 2023

Aerial view of Detroit toward downtown shot from the Fisher Building.

Detroit mega-developments continue to fall short of big claims

by Aaron Mondry February 15, 2023March 17, 2023

Public meeting room with city officials seated facing an audience.

Lengthy meetings, ‘chaos’ and steep learning curve for Highland Park’s all new City Council

by Malak Silmi February 14, 2023March 17, 2023

Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library on winter day with grasses in foreground

Inspector general declines to further investigate $400K missing from Detroit Public Library

by Malak Silmi February 8, 2023March 17, 2023

Exterior of museum with wreaths on windows, about 10 people near entryway and large sculpture in foreground.

Arts advocates push for greater benefits in Wayne County, DIA service agreement

by Miriam Marini February 3, 2023March 17, 2023