The Metro: New report analyzes Detroit’s economic development strategies
The Detroit City Council recently tasked the Citizens Research Council of Michigan with analyzing Detroit’s economic development policies. They’ve released...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Land Bank Authority negotiating new contract with the city
The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is negotiating a new deal with the city after its 2020 contract expired at...
Councilwoman Mary Waters enters 13th District congressional race
Detroit City Councilwoman Mary Waters is entering the race to represent Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in Washington. Running as a...
The Metro: Detroit City Council approves new district maps
The Detroit City Council voted 8-1 this week to approve new district maps As part of the city charter, new...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit approves new city council district maps
Detroit City Council has selected a new map for the purpose of redrawing city council districts. Subscribe to the Detroit...
The Metro: Declining population means new Detroit City Council districts
Welcome to The Metro, WDET’s daily news and culture show hosted by Nick Austin and Tia Graham. Each week on...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves $5.5M to restore Hart Plaza fountain
Detroit City Council voted on Tuesday to authorize more than $5.5 million to fix the Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza. ...
Detroit Councilman Scott Benson says wealth generation, budget major goals for 2024
Scott Benson is the council member for Detroit's District 3.He says throughout his 10 years on the council, he's focused...
Detroit Councilwoman Mary Waters focusing on housing in 2024
Mary Waters is one of two at-large members of the council. Voters elected her in 2021. Before that she served...
Detroit Councilman Fred Durhal on the evolution of his district, plans for 2024
Fred Durhal III has been a Detroit City Council member for District 7 since the end of 2021. He says...
Detroit Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero looks ahead to 2024, highlights 2023 wins
Officials in Detroit's city government are preparing for a busy year that will include both a presidential and U.S. Senate...
Detroit Council President Pro Tem James Tate talks affordable housing, 2024 agenda and more
Detroit City Council is beginning 2024 with several issues on their agenda. Council President Pro Tempore James Tate says among...