Jan 6, 2025 · In a statement, Mayor Mike Duggan credited Cramer with overseeing the most significant People Mover operating improvements in decades and set a goal of returning DDOT ridership numbers to levels sustained before the COVID-19 pandemic—roughly 440,000 passengers a week.

Nov 11, 2024 · Detroit has spent just over half of its $827 million pandemic relief fund, and the window has closed to budget the rest for any new programs.. Chief Financial Officer Jay Rising briefed the City Council on Thursday about progress toward allocating and spending federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Every penny must be obligated for …

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Oct 20, 2024 · Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris encouraged residents to vote early an Oct. 19, 2024 at Western International High School. Credit: Malachi Barrett, BridgeDetroit

Nov 12, 2024 · The Michigan Ave. ham shop was sold to Kimberly Lambert, a former city of Detroit police officer and her husband John Lambert, a former electrician, who heard the shop was for sale after reading a BridgeDetroit story. “When I saw the article I went to bed thinking about it, woke up thinking about it, this constant thing, something was telling me, make sure …

Oct 15, 2024 · Even the espresso drinks at JP Makes and Bakes are Filipino-inspired, with ube syrup as a flavor option. And, not-too-common in Detroit, coconut milk is offered as a milk alternative, to complement the cafe’s Filipino flavors.

Nov 21, 2024 · Grant funds can be used for a wide variety of uses, including product inventory, equipment and technology, furniture and interior decor, building repairs and renovations, design work, marketing, legal fees and consulting.

Nov 13, 2024 · He was removed from the ballot in 2013 after a court ruled he had not been registered as a Detroit resident long enough. Duggan opted to run as a write-in candidate in the primary, led the field with 52% of the vote and went on to beat Benny Napoleon in a head-to-head general election with 55% of the vote.. Duggan reflected on his first campaign Wednesday, …

Jan 8, 2025 · Michigan’s recovery assistance is for the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in late August 2023 — events which prompted a disaster declaration from President Joe Biden for nine counties in the state.. How can Detroit use its dollars? City officials want to use the influx of aid to prevent basement backups for 10,000 Detroit homes over 2 years by fixing failing alley …

Dec 30, 2024 · Northwestern High School holds a special place in Danielle North’s heart. She credits the Detroit school for connecting her with a program that helped her secure a job and become a first-generation college student more than 20 years ago.