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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.

1 day ago
Pope Francis Center receives $7 million donation for new housing project

Pope Francis Center receives $7 million donation for new housing project

Once completed, the center's new housing facility will connect its clients with addiction treatment and job services. It will also come outfitted with 40 studio apartments, a cafeteria, a library, classrooms, and a health clinic.

5 days ago
Riverside family finally moves into dream home after 15-month standoff with squatter

Riverside family finally moves into dream home after 15-month standoff with squatter

After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.

April 7
"Detroit is gonna come back"; contractors get started on next wave of demolitions

"Detroit is gonna come back"; contractors get started on next wave of demolitions

"I'm a Detroit-based contractor. I grew up here, PSL-educated, just had a grandbaby," said Curtis Johnson. "and now I can say to my grandbaby with conviction 'papa was out here doing his thing, making sure the city of Detroit is gonna come back.'"

March 31
Townhouse project Park 54 underway in Hazel Park

Townhouse project Park 54 underway in Hazel Park

Robertson Brothers Homes is building two units a month through 2022. on the site of an old Catholic school - next to the still operating St. Mary Magdelen Church.   

March 30
Dan and Jennifer Gilbert to invest $500M into Detroit, wiping property tax debt for residents

Dan and Jennifer Gilbert to invest $500M into Detroit, wiping property tax debt for residents

The Quicken Loans founder and Detroit property investor announced Thursday morning plans to invest several hundred million dollars into the city over the next decade.

March 25
Michigan expands vaccine eligibility to people who are homeless

Michigan expands vaccine eligibility to people who are homeless

Beginning Monday, people who lack sustainable housing will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The state expanded the list of people who can schedule treatment to people age 50 and up with co-morbidities beginning today.

March 8
43% of Michiganders are too poor to afford basic living costs, a state poverty report found

43% of Michiganders are too poor to afford basic living costs, a state poverty report found

On Wednesday, a task force commissioned in 2019 to study poverty in Michigan made 35 recommendations about how to reduce inequality across the state.

February 27
Detroit police reviewing eviction policy after assisting landlord who wrongfully kicked mom out of home

Detroit police reviewing eviction policy after assisting landlord who wrongfully kicked mom out of home

Over the weekend, activists gathered outside Detroit's 10th Precinct to decry the wrongful evictions police participated in recently and called for radical change. A spokesperson with DPD said the officers involved will be disciplined and are retooling their policies as it related to evictions.

February 26
$100,000 donation will fund construction of resource hub in Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood

$100,000 donation will fund construction of resource hub in Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood

A donation from AT&T and its Believe Detroit initiative will help build a 3,500-square-foot facility that will provide space for housing counselors, financial empowerment workers, and other services.

January 18
Community Housing Network helps single mother find home

Community Housing Network helps single mother find home

The mother says she finally has a place to call home, and she's beyond grateful:

November 28, 2020
Overtaxed Detroit residents get discounted land and job preferences under new city program

Overtaxed Detroit residents get discounted land and job preferences under new city program

The city of Detroit is offering eight wealth-building programs to residents who were overtaxed on their home assessments from 2010-2013.

October 27, 2020
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan five new affordable housing projects

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan five new affordable housing projects

Mike Duggan will announce plans for 400 new affordable housing units and more than $122.9 million in housing tax credit investments.

October 20, 2020
Hundreds more affordable units coming to Detroit
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Hundreds more affordable units coming to Detroit

Five new affordable housing projects in Detroit were announced on Monday. Construction will take place in Midtown, Corktown, North End, Forest Park, and New Center.

October 19, 2020
Detroit announces new $48 million investment in affordable housing

Detroit announces new $48 million investment in affordable housing

The city of Detroit is announcing a new initiative dedicating funds to affordable housing development.

September 29, 2020
City of Detroit, businesses announce new affordable housing fund
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City of Detroit, businesses announce new affordable housing fund

Mayor Duggan was joined along with leaders from the Kresge Foundation, JPMorgan, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to announce more than $48 million in new investment to increase equity and affordable housing opportunities in Detroit.

September 29, 2020
TCF Bank pledges $1 billion in loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

TCF Bank pledges $1 billion in loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

TCF Bank is pledging $1 billion in loans to help minority- and women-owned businesses in Detroit and other cities, as part of its investment to uplift communities of color.

July 23, 2020
Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know

Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know

A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.

July 22, 2020
After Michigan eviction ban lifted, court extends moratorium in Detroit until Aug. 15

After Michigan eviction ban lifted, court extends moratorium in Detroit until Aug. 15

The 36th District Court of Detroit has extended a moratorium on evictions in the city until Aug. 15, the same day the statewide ban was lifted.

July 16, 2020
Rental aid and legal assistance available for struggling renters
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Rental aid and legal assistance available for struggling renters

An estimated 10,000 Detroit residents could be facing homelessness as the state's moratorium on evictions is lifted. This added stress from the pandemic comes with some relief, including $11 million made available from the city's budget.

July 16, 2020
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Major accidents in Metro Detroit, driver killed after getting wedged under semi, Whitmer fires back at GOP

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Waterford Township ID man who shot at homeowner after burglarizing his house

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Detroit Federation of Paraprofessionals requests more support from district after member dies of Covid

Detroit Federation of Paraprofessionals requests more support from district after member dies of Covid

COVID-19 in Michigan is a 'runaway train' with restrictions - so why isn't Florida and Texas?

COVID-19 in Michigan is a 'runaway train' with restrictions - so why isn't Florida and Texas?

Former Gov. Whitmer opponent says Michigan needs COVID lockdown

Former Gov. Whitmer opponent says Michigan needs COVID lockdown

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Michigan criminal justice reform act aims to rehab prison inmates for release, help crime victims

Michigan criminal justice reform act aims to rehab prison inmates for release, help crime victims

30 nabbed in connection to large-scale drug ring in New Jersey; 3 charged with murder

30 nabbed in connection to large-scale drug ring in New Jersey; 3 charged with murder

Daughter charged after allegedly throwing father from hood of moving vehicle in Canton

Daughter charged after allegedly throwing father from hood of moving vehicle in Canton

Wayne State University offers money to students who get COVID-19 vaccine

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