Dana Afana
Detroit Free Press
Detroit, MI, United States
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Detroit paratransit improves but riders expect stability under city oversight
Since Detroit's paratransit services have fallen under an emergency contract, riders have noticed changes. But they expect improvements to climb. → Read More
5 takeaways from Duggan's 2023 State of the City address
Mayor Mike Duggan highlighted crime prevention, housing and defended tax breaks at his annual State of the City address. → Read More
Duggan unveils his plan to reduce gun violence at 2023 State of the City speech
Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 10th State of the City speech highlighting a new violence prevention program, benefits of tax breaks and cleaning up Detroit. → Read More
Mayor Mike Duggan to deliver 10th State of the City: How to watch
Mayor Mike Duggan is delivering his 10th State of the City Tuesday night, this time at the Michigan Central Station. → Read More
Mayor Duggan to launch gun violence prevention program at State of the City
Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce a new program that will incentivize community groups to help combat gun violence in Detroit. → Read More
Detroit City Council OKs $156.5M surplus spending, pay raises for elected officials
Detroit City Council approved the mayor's proposal to spend $156.5 million in excess funds on projects and authorized a pay hike for elected officials. → Read More
Detroit City Council: Reparations task force to research harm caused by systemic racism
City Council President Mary Sheffield announced members of a reparations task force to address economic opportunities for Black Detroiters. → Read More
Great Lakes Water Authority OKs 2.75% water rate increase
The Great Lakes Water Authority board approved a 2.75% rate increase to wholesale and wastewater. → Read More
Detroit panel rejects pay raises elected officials sought, OKs 3.5% hike instead
Detroit commissioners responsible for setting elected officials' salaries voted to raise the salaries for the mayor, city council and city clerk. → Read More
Detroit Land Bank agrees to pay $1.5M to settle federal investigation
The Detroit Land Bank Authority is paying the government $1.5 million to settle a 2019 federal investigation. → Read More
Mayor Mike Duggan proposes $156M budget surplus spending to Detroit City Council
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan proposes that City Council approves a $156-million surplus spending plan to address citywide issues. → Read More
$100M in adult scholarships going to Detroiters for job training, education: What to know
Mayor Mike Duggan zeroed in on various ways adults can take advantage of $100 million in scholarships to grow their careers. → Read More
Mayor Duggan's citywide meeting to focus on job training for Detroiters: How to watch
Mayor Mike Duggan will highlight the city's workforce development opportunities for Detroiters at his charter-mandated community meeting on Monday. → Read More
White House adviser touts Detroit's Jump Start as 'national model'
White House adviser Gene Sperling joined several Detroit officials to highlight organizations helping unemployed residents reenter the workforce. → Read More
Women with disabilities sue Detroit, county, Michigan for government building violations
Several individuals filed a lawsuit against local, county and state government agencies, citing disability rights violations at their buildings. → Read More
'No concrete crusher' in Detroit's Core City, advocates say
Advocates are urging the mayor an Detroit's building department to deny a proposed concrete crushing facility in Core City. → Read More
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Police Chief James White waive towing recovery fees
Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Chief James White announced towing reforms that include waiving impound and storage fees. → Read More
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan puts emergency contract in place to fund paratransit services
Mayor Mike Duggan is using his emergency power to put paratransit services in place after council members voted down a nearly $50 million contract. → Read More
Duggan may use emergency powers after city council rejects paratransit services contract
Detroit could lose funding and face investigations if the city does not provide paratransit services, according to the Federal Transit Administration. → Read More
Advocates urge Detroit to turn down proposed concrete crushing facility
Advocates are urging Detroit officials to deny a proposed concrete crushing site in Core City. → Read More