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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

When you’re driving around the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) or racing down the the rainbow light tunnel to catch a flight, you’re probably not thinking about who’s in charge — but it’s worth learning a little more about the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA).  The Detroit Documenters recently covered a WCAA meeting for […]

Brown, heavily dilapidated theater building on a sunny day. A sign mounted on the roof says “Civic,” next to an Art Deco facade and above the front entrances boarded up with plywood. The building sits on a street corner at Kelly Road and Alma Street.
Posted inThe Dig

Does the Wayne County Treasurer do anything with blight ticket info?

by Aaron Mondry September 13, 2023September 13, 2023
Two-story brick home with white vinyl siding on the dormer windows. Two overgrown bushes obscure much of the first floor.
Posted inSystems Repair

Blight tickets? Unpaid taxes? Wayne County will still sell you Detroit properties

by Aaron Mondry September 6, 2023October 11, 2023
yellow and orange illustrated houses
Posted inFix this First

Avoid foreclosure before Wayne County’s deadline: Look up your home’s tax status

by Sarah Alvarez March 10, 2023March 17, 2023
Exterior of museum with wreaths on windows, about 10 people near entryway and large sculpture in foreground.
Posted inSystems Repair

The DIA collects hundreds of millions from taxpayers. What do residents get back?

by Miriam Marini November 17, 2022March 17, 2023
black and yellow stock photo showing tangled disconnected ethernet cords
Posted inSystems Repair

Will modem issues cause delays in Wayne County results for the general election?

by Malak Silmi August 23, 2022March 15, 2023
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Chandra Baker won a seat on Michigan’s 3rd Circuit Court. But first, she lost it.

by Maggie McMillin December 7, 2020October 11, 2023
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives

Journalism Workshop: Watchdogging The Wayne County Tax Auction

by Ashley Catherine Woods February 13, 2019October 11, 2023
detroit tax foreclosure
Posted inDetour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Why isn’t Wayne County doing more to keep speculators from exploiting the tax auction?

by Detour Contributor October 16, 2018October 11, 2023
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