Detroit

Building a Black-owned food business ecosystem in Detroit

William Gardner at Rivendell Gardens. Photo by Randiah Greene. This story was originally published by Planet Detroit as part of a series…

3 years ago

Reducing recidivism and building green industry skills in Detroit

Goodwill's GreenWorks industrial recycling program offers jobs to those with barriers to employment, with a model that reduces recidivism and…

3 years ago

A voter guide for the Nov. 2, 2021 election in Detroit

Here's your guide to voting, the ballot, candidates and everything you need to know for the Nov. 2 election in…

3 years ago

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

The next mayor of Detroit will be decided in the Nov. 2 election, with candidate Anthony Adams challenging incumbent Mike…

3 years ago

Detroit voter guide: City Clerk candidates focus on voter education and transparency

Incumbent Janice Winfrey is being challenged by candidate Denzel McCampbell in the Nov. 2 election for City Clerk.

3 years ago

Detroit voter guide: Here’s the 411 on City Council candidates

With four open seats on the ballot, the Nov. 2 election could usher in significant changes to Detroit City Council.…

3 years ago

Detroit voter guide: Proposal E would decriminalize ‘entheogenic plants’ like peyote

If voters approve Proposal E in the Nov. 2 election, Detroit would become the second Michigan city to decriminalize psychedelic…

3 years ago

Detroit voter guide: Proposal R puts reparations on the ballot

Detroit's Proposal R ballot initiative, up for vote in the Nov. 2 election, calls for City Council to form a…

3 years ago

Detroit voter guide: Proposal S would give residents power to appropriate city funds

Meant to support the reparations measure on Detroit ballots, Proposal S has raised concerns about how it would be implemented…

3 years ago

Activists sound alarm on proposed changes to lead monitoring requirements for Detroit rentals

The proposal loosens requirements on lead testing in Detroit rental properties, while increasing penalties for landlords who don’t comply.

3 years ago