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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Detroit public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Passing of transit advocate Larry Verse; e-bike and scooter safety
Condolences for Larry Verse and personal testimony
Traffic Sign Issue
Puritan and Coyle traffic fatality
RenCen construction and transit
Community support / transit
Transit impacts and downtown development
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Detroit from local and regional media.
Detroit’s first governor in 80 years brings hopes of greater influence for city in Lansing
Detroit’s first governor in 80 years brings hopes of greater influence for city in Lansing Crain's Detroit
Nov 11, 2026Detroit selects five new honorary street signs. Here’s who made the list
A voice, a bluesman, an education giant, an Emmy-winner and a good neighbor: Meet your 2026 Secondary Street Sign awardees.
Nov 11, 2026When to weigh in on the RenCen redevelopment plan, benefits
A public hearing is set for Nov. 12 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
Nov 11, 2026Detroit 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, 2026