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Democratic nominee Kamala Harris to visit Detroit for early voting
Oct 13, 2024 · The Democratic nominee will promote in-person voting at 14 sites across the city and appear on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne Tha God. She will also face Trump's criticism and local leaders' support in the final weeks of the election.
Nonprofit backing Mike Duggan's leadership sparks political interest
Oct 14, 2024 · A nonprofit organization formed to position Mayor Mike Duggan as a statewide leader could hint toward the longtime Detroit leader’s political future, pundits say.
Brad Dick leaves Detroit for new job at Wayne State University
Oct 11, 2024 · Detroit’s Chief Operating Officer is leaving city government for a position at Wayne State University. Brad Dick, an East English Village resident, oversaw multiple city departments as the COO since March 2023 and previously led efforts to eliminate blight as group executive for services and infrastructure.
Harris running ad on Trump remarks slamming Detroit
Oct 12, 2024 · Kamala Harris' campaign released a new ad highlighting Donald Trump's negative comments about Detroit and praising the city's resurgence. The ad will run on TV and social media during the weekend's sports events in Detroit.
Fact checking Elissa Slotkin, Mike Rogers debate
Oct 9, 2024 · Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers clash over the economy, electric vehicles and China in their first debate for the U.S. Senate seat. Slotkin denies signing a NDA with China, while Rogers accuses her of voting for stimulus bills that raised gas prices.
Wayne County officials warn residents of deed, mortgage fraud
Jun 28, 2024 · Wayne County Register of Deeds Bernard Youngblood leads a task force that has investigated hundreds of fraud cases since 2005. He and other experts shared tips and resources to help residents protect their homes at a town hall in June 2024.
Michigan’s latest and last abortion report: A 3.7% increase
Jul 16, 2024 · Of 31,241 abortions performed in Michigan last year, 2,750, or nearly 9%, were sought by out-of-state residents — 11 fewer than last year. Of those 2,227 were residents from Ohio and Indiana. The latest detailed data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also will be the last.
Rosette Market + Cafe opens in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood
Oct 11, 2024 · The owners of beloved coffee house and bookstore Kitab Cafe opened the doors to a new grocery and cafe Friday in the Corktown neighborhood. With its late hours and fresh affordable foods, Rosette Market + Cafe seeks to increase access to food in Detroit and will provide approximately 15 jobs.
Some Michigan businesses fear worst from new sick time law. Will ...
Aug 25, 2024 · To worker advocates, the changes resulting from a recent court ruling are long overdue and will help the 1 in 5 workers who now have no sick-leave benefits. “Everybody is going to catch a cold, everybody is going to get sick at some point or another, and so we have to be able to allow people to take time off and be able to pay their bills,” said Aisha Wells, co-deputy director of Mothering ...