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Detroit’s biggest stories of 2022, from ARPA spending to the infamous giant slide

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Kate Abbey-Lambertz December 22, 2022March 17, 2023

It was a significant year in Detroit — here are the 2022 highlights, with updates from the worlds of housing, transportation and more.

About 10 people gathered in front of “Spirit of Detroit” statue wearing winter coats, some people in masks and some using wheelchairs. Many holding signs reading “Our seniors matter,” “Detroiters matter,” “Respect our time!” and “5 more years of subpar service?”
Posted inSystems Repair

Mayor Duggan announces emergency plan to avoid reduction in Detroit’s paratransit services

by Malak Silmi December 8, 2022March 17, 2023
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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Detroit voter guide: How candidates for mayor approach housing, policing and more

by Serena Maria Daniels October 28, 2021October 28, 2021
Posted inPlanet Detroit

Detroit finally embraces opportunity to be a player in regional water issues

by Gary Wilson April 5, 2021April 5, 2021
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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Who benefited the most from Motor City Match’s federal dollars? Hint: Not Detroit’s small business owners

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Kate Abbey-Lambertz January 6, 2021January 8, 2021
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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Detroit ramps up COVID-19 measures for possible ‘three-month fight’

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Kate Abbey-Lambertz November 16, 2020November 16, 2020
proposal n results passes
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Proposal N passes, clearing way for Detroit’s continued blight fight

by Aaron Mondry November 5, 2020November 5, 2020
detroit police drive into protesters
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Detroit protester struck by cop car says police presence at marches is about power, not keeping the peace

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 29, 2020June 30, 2020
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Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Detroit’s coronavirus budget squeeze means staffing and service cuts are coming

Kate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Kate Abbey-Lambertz April 16, 2020May 1, 2020
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

We answer your 5,000 questions about no-fault insurance in Detroit

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