Author: Robert Tompkins

The Deafening Silence

Jun 25, 2019

The Islandview community continues its annual tradition in the hopes of eradicating gun violence and honoring the lives lost.

Jun 5, 2019

The Islandview community aims to empower youth entrepreneurs to chase their dreams with a new program

Higher definition cameras could curb freeway shootings, Detroit chief says
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
White said if the department gets access to higher quality freeway cameras, they would only be used to fight part one violent crimes, which includes fatal and non-fatal shootings.
City Council wants driver bonuses, low-income fare for DDOT riders
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
DDOT has held public input sessions in recent weeks to discuss how it should spend $51 million in federal rescue dollars.
Detroit Parks and Rec is staffing up for summer
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
The City of Detroit’s Parks and Recreation department is hoping to hire Detroiters as lifeguards, play leaders and more for summer jobs in their neighborhoods.
Detroit restarts Municipal ID program
by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
The city-issued ID cards can help residents without a state ID get library cards, medical care and sign up for utility accounts.
Survey: Being Black not required to decide Detroit reparations
by Olivia Lewis (Olivia Lewis, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Results from a community survey suggest residents who have lived in Detroit six to 10 years should qualify to sit on Detroit’s Reparations Task Force, regardless of their race or ethnicity.

Ukraine says more than 260 fighters evacuated from Mariupol mill
The evacuations came as Moscow suffered another diplomatic setback, with Sweden joining Finland in deciding to seek NATO membership. Meanwhile, Russian forces pounded targets in the industrial heartland of eastern Ukraine known as the Donbas.
Judge says California law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional
The conservative legal group Judicial Watch sued over the law, saying it was illegal to use taxpayer funds to enforce a statute that violates the California Constitution by mandating a gender-based quota.
2022 Idaho Primary Election Results
Idaho's election results and maps for the 2022 midterm primary elections.