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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Detroit public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Vacant lots
Property maintenance and land bank
Elections integrity
Coleman Young bust location
Senior home-care services
Land bank and downzoning
Free rides to the polls
Election integrity allegations
DDOT service
Land bank enforcement and election records
City Clerk support and governance
Cunningham's election-day rides
Gratiot corridor funding and land-use fees
Election integrity
Government accountability
Charter enforcement and land bank
Local contracting
Approval voting
State legislation and local spending
Fenkell corridor redevelopment
DDOT Reimagined fiscal analysis
Voter turnout
Board of Zoning Appeals fees
Personal grievances and DPD case allegations
Get out the vote
Contaminated backfill on vacant lots; police commission contracts; no-left-turn sign
Property tax foreclosures and overtaxation
Land bank disparate treatment; election comments
Grocery store access and land use hearing fees
BSEED/BZA transparency and Northern Landing site plan review
Campaign finance allegations against Council Member Waters' staff
Condolences for Larry Verse and personal testimony
Contaminated dirt removal safety
Illegal demolition and makeshift parking lot on Six Mile and Gratiot
Community meet-and-greet and get-out-the-vote
Medicare for All and school funding
Passing of transit advocate Larry Verse; e-bike and scooter safety
Contaminated dirt
Election assistance
Neighborhood redevelopment
RenCen redevelopment
RenCen skyline preservation
Community outreach
NAC transparency
RenCen incentives / developer conduct
Clean energy and voting
RenCen / Riverside Marina
RiverEast redevelopment / marinas
RenCen / tax incentives
Senior services and community funding
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Detroit from local and regional media.
Detroit City Council to choose 5 honorary street signs from 20 nominees
One council member is proposing a one-year moratorium on new applications in 2027 to consider amendments to the secondary street sign process.
Nov 9, 2026Sheffield unveils Detroit land bank reforms to tackle resident frustrations
The plan centers on a resident-first approach to strengthen land bank buyer protections through property tours and other support in renovating severely distressed properties.
Nov 9, 2026Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El‑Sayed to victory – but he was less popular with this key voting bloc than some other Democrats
Early election results do not indicate whether Black voters embraced El-Sayed’s progressive platform or simply voted for the Democratic candidate.
Nov 8, 2026‘A historic turning point’: Muslim Americans celebrate Abdul El-Sayed’s victory
“They tried to demonize people because of how they pray,” El-Sayed said. “And Michigan — the whole Michigan — clapped back.” Outlier Media · By Jacqueline Ganun, Joey Cappelletti and David Crary, The Associated Press · ‘A historic turning point’: Mu...
Nov 6, 2026Another Detroit concrete crusher? Sir Crush-A-Lot draws neighborhood opposition
DVM Utilities, Inc. began operating last fall in northwest Detroit with a state permit but without required city permits. It halted operations this year after a complaint was made to the city and DVM became aware it needed a permit.
Nov 6, 2026Displaced residents of Leland House in Detroit to get $15K each
The settlement, which could exceed $500,000 in total, was obtained by the Detroit Tenants Union on behalf of the 37 residents, who were forced to evacuate the 21-story downtown high-rise last December.
Nov 6, 2026Detroit school board’s new elected members bring history, criticism, and fresh ideas
The five new members of the DPSCD board are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris, and Aliya Moore, according to unofficial results. Read more about their priorities.
Nov 5, 2026Detroit eviction cases could be reshaped by court ruling
Landlords across Michigan could be barred from evicting tenants for unpaid rent if their properties lack required rental certificates. Outlier Media · Aaron Mondry · Detroit eviction cases could be reshaped by court ruling
Nov 5, 2026Michigan election results: Governor, Senate, US House, proposals, more
Live results of the top races throughout Michigan.
Nov 4, 2026Election 2026: Detroit museums, zoo millages passing in early results
Two millages are on the ballot in Wayne and Oakland counties that will impact cultural institutions.
Nov 4, 2026ELECTION DAY 2026: Turnout expected at 40-45%, no DOJ interference at polls, official says
Check back for results as they come in.
Nov 4, 2026Detroiters with disabilities successfully cast ballots after primary woes
Detroiters with blindness, low-vision and physical disabilities have raised the alarm about unreliable voting machines and polling place access in recent weeks. Here's what happened on Election Day.
Nov 4, 2026