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1 week ago | 
planetdetroit.org | Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit
Overview: -A concrete mixing plant in Cadillac Heights is legally allowed to operate due to its industrial zoning. -"My child cannot play in his own yard," says resident Matthew Tomasz. -The plant's owners say their ready-mix facility is eco-friendly, reduces airborne dust compared to manual mixing sites. Detroiters are organizing to shut down an east side concrete mixing plant owned by the powerful Moroun family.
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2 weeks ago | 
outliermedia.org | Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit
Originally published by BridgeDetroit. The Detroit City Council approved a $3 billion budget after making roughly $26 million in changes. Monday’s vote wrapped up three weeks of hearings and another week of negotiations to shift funding in Mayor Mike Duggan’s recommended 2025-26 budget and fund the priorities of council members. The final budget includes more money to hire police officers and bus drivers, a slight property tax cut and eliminates funding for the Detroit Land Bank Authority.
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3 weeks ago | 
chalkbeat.org | Jason Gonzales |Micah Walker |Bridge Detroit |Michael Elsen-Rooney
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. In the last few months, Milo can’t help but notice how the mood among his fellow students at Chicago’s Jones College Prep has shifted. What’s led to the change isn’t a development at the school itself, which is relatively friendly to queer and transgender students and where Milo, a senior, leads the Gay-Straight Alliance, or GSA.
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3 weeks ago | 
chalkbeat.org | Micah Walker |Bridge Detroit
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroiter behind a pop-up literacy initiative is branching out. Alyce Hartman, founder and executive director of Birdie’s Bookmobile, expects to open a children’s bookstore this month at 8700 Mack Avenue on the city’s east side.
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3 weeks ago | 
greatlakesnow.org | Bridge Detroit |Jena Brooker
April 3, 2025 By Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroitThis article was republished here with permission from BridgeDetroit. An origin story, a teacher of life, a relative, and a source of crucial nutrition, manoomin now has a new protector.
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3 weeks ago | 
outliermedia.org | Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit
Copublished with BridgeDetroit. Detroit City Council is holding 46 hearings this month as part of its annual budgeting process. Outlier Media has teamed with Detroit Documenters and BridgeDetroit to cover all of them. Have a city budget question you want answered? Text BUDGET to 67485 and we’ll look into it.** Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your usage. Text HELP for help or STOP to cancel. Read our terms and privacy policy.
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3 weeks ago | 
planetdetroit.org | Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit
Overview: -15 families remain in hotels as of Thursday, says Mayor Mike Duggan. -Cleanup efforts are ongoing after Southwest Detroit flood, with the city negotiating a one-year warranty for all replaced appliances and repair work. -There's no limit on the dollar amount of damages a person can claim, says DWSD Director Gary Brown.
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1 month ago | 
outliermedia.org | Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit
Copublished with BridgeDetroit. Have a city budget question you want answered? Text BUDGET to 67485 and we’ll look into it.** Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your usage. Text HELP for help or STOP to cancel. Read our terms and privacy policy. Detroit City Council is holding 46 hearings this month as part of its annual budgeting process. Outlier Media has teamed with Detroit Documenters and BridgeDetroit to cover all of them.
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1 month ago | 
outliermedia.org | Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit
Copublished with BridgeDetroit. Have a city budget question you want answered? Text BUDGET to 67485 and we’ll look into it.** Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your usage. Text HELP for help or STOP to cancel. Read our terms and privacy policy. Detroit City Council is holding 46 hearings this month as part of its annual budgeting process. Outlier Media has teamed with Detroit Documenters and BridgeDetroit to cover all of them.
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1 month ago | 
outliermedia.org | Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit
Copublished with BridgeDetroit. Have a city budget question you want answered? Text BUDGET to 67485 and we’ll look into it.** Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies based on your usage. Text HELP for help or STOP to cancel. Read our terms and privacy policy. Detroit City Council is holding 46 hearings this month as part of its annual budgeting process. Outlier Media has teamed with Detroit Documenters and BridgeDetroit to cover all of them.
