Eli Newman
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Cities like Detroit turn to new weapons detection tech to try to prevent gun violence
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Eli Newman
Aug 11, 2022
The city paid more than $1.3 million for a system it's using to screen people headed to popular gathering spots.
Detroit hits pause on tax foreclosures to help homeowners during COVID-19
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Eli Newman
May 13, 2020
Wayne County estimates roughly 10,000 properties were scheduled for tax foreclosure this year, including about 3,200 owner-occupied homes.
Bus drivers in Detroit, as essential workers, face COVID-19 safety concerns
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Eli Newman
Apr 16, 2020
After Detroit bus drivers staged a "sick-out," passengers began getting free rides so that drivers wouldn't have to handle fares.
Why is the Motor City encouraging e-scooters?
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Eli Newman
Dec 28, 2018
For a city that built its name on car production, it might seem a little counterintuitive that Detroit would take such a liking to electric scooters. But Ford Motor Co. is getting into the game with its recent acquisition of e-scooter startup Spin. Detroit has other e-scooter companies in the area as well. The city is […]