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Detroit City Council member calls for moratorium on new dollar stores after excessive blight

Detroit City Council member calls for moratorium on new dollar stores after excessive blight

Overgrown weeds, empty bottles and discarded bags littered property around a Detroit Family Dollar store. This type of blight isn’t unusual for a number of the dollar stores across the city. One Detroit’s Will Glover talks with BridgeDetroit reporter Jena Brooker about the blight issues at dollar stores around the city, as well as steps city officials are taking.

Residents and businesses clash over industry near Detroit’s Riverside Park

Residents and businesses clash over industry near Detroit’s Riverside Park

In the heart of Southwest Detroit lies Riverside Park — a place battling for harmony amid the clash of competing interests. The renovated park is near industry, leaving residents grappling with the challenge of enjoying nature amid truck noise and concerns over air quality. Contributor Bryce Huffman has the story.

Detroit Deltas celebrate 30 years of philanthropy at upcoming gala

Detroit Deltas celebrate 30 years of philanthropy at upcoming gala

The Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrates the 30-year anniversary of its Minerva Education and Development Foundation with an Oct. 29 gala raising money for scholarships and grants. Event chair Jenice Mitchell Ford talks about the mission of MEDF and the Detroit Deltas’ legacy of philanthropy and helping others.

Peace & Prosperity Youth Action Movement promotes youth leadership at ARISE Detroit’s Neighborhoods Day

Peace & Prosperity Youth Action Movement promotes youth leadership at ARISE Detroit’s Neighborhoods Day

Church of the Messiah and other organizations came together during ARISE Detroit’s Neighborhoods Day to promote peace and highlight the diligent work of Detroit youth. Contributor Daijah Moss talked with the Peace & Prosperity Youth Action Movement to hear some of their strategies around positive youth development, community unity, creating peace within the city, and youth activism.

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