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City of Detroit Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 15
Most City of Detroit offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. This closure includes the Department of Public Works, which will not be collecting refuse, bulk, and recycling on that day. Monday's collection will be picked up on Tuesday, and Tuesday's collection will take place on Wednesday and so forth.The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) will operate on its normal weekday schedule on the King holiday. However, the Detroit People Mover will be free to ride for all passengers in 2024, with extended hours from...
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City of Detroit Offers Warming Centers and Respite Locations to Protect Residents from the Cold
The City of Detroit is taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents as temperatures are expected to drop below 20 degrees in the coming days. To provide relief from the cold, the city has opened warming centers and respite locations throughout the area.For those who are homeless and in need of shelter during cold weather, four warming centers are now open around the clock. These centers not only offer a warm place to stay, but also provide two meals, showers, sleeping accommodations, and housing assistance services. The warming centers cater to...
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Mayor, DDOT officials celebrate graduation of 30 new drivers, spurring service improvements on some routes
Mayor Mike Duggan joined with officials from the Detroit Department of Transportation to celebrate the graduation of 30 new bus operators, the largest class in years.
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Mayor, DEGC announce $14.5 million in grants to move five key neighborhood developments forward
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) has been awarded $14.5 million by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) through the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) 2.0 program. The grant will provide crucial gap financing to support five major mixed-use development projects in downtown Detroit and key neighborhood commercial corridors. Projects include the renovation of the long-vacant Jefferson School in Midtown into commercial space and 551 new residential units downtown and in neighborhoods.At a press conference held at the Jefferson Intermediate...
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Detroit ends 2023 with fewest homicides in 57 years, double-digit drops in shootings and carjackings thanks to DPD, federal, county, state, and community partnerships
The city of Detroit finished 2023 with 252 homicides, the fewest recorded since 1966. The city also saw a 16% reduction in nonfatal shootings and a 34% reduction in carjackings a coalition of local, state and federal partners announced.
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Mayor, DDOT & Bus Drivers union announce agreement to raise driver pay $3/hr, increase attendance bonus
Detroit Department of Transportation bus drivers will see an immediate $3 per hour wage increase under a new memorandum of understanding between the City and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26 announced by Mayor Mike Duggan, Interim Transit Director Michael Staley and union president Schetrone Collier.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Wayne County in week ending Jan. 6?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wayne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Crews Rescue Elderly Woman From House Fire
On January 5, 2024, an elderly woman in Detroit was rescued from a devastating house fire. The incident occurred in the late evening, and emergency response teams were quick to arrive at the scene. The heroic efforts of the firefighters saved the woman's life, but the house suffered extensive damage.According to the article published on Yahoo News, the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, it is believed to have started in the kitchen area. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was trapped inside the house when the fire broke out....
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Mayor, DDOT officials celebrate graduation of 30 new drivers, spurring service improvements on some routes
Mayor Mike Duggan and officials from the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) gathered today to celebrate the graduation of 30 new bus operators, marking the largest class in years. These operators underwent extensive training before receiving their official operator badges. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Duggan, DDOT Interim Executive Director G. Michael Staley, and other members of DDOT's leadership and operator training teams.The graduation ceremony comes on the heels of an announcement made by Mayor Duggan and DDOT officials to increase bus driver pay by $3...
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Detroit Mayor Announces Agreement to Increase Bus Driver Pay and Attendance Bonus
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, along with the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26, has announced a new agreement that will raise bus driver pay by $3 per hour and increase the attendance bonus. The agreement, which is being transmitted to the city council for approval, will bring the starting base pay for new drivers up to $19 per hour and the maximum base pay to $25 per hour.Under the new memorandum of understanding, the attendance bonus will also be increased to a maximum of $6,000 per year. This increase will raise the...
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1 gas station in cities throughout Wayne County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 30 2023
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wayne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Most City Of Detroit Offices to close for Christmas and New Year's holidays
Most City of Detroit offices will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wayne County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Wayne County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Mental Health Co-response Full Size Passenger Vans (184064)
The work included consists of furnishing and unloading a (4) full-size passenger van.
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American Sign Language Interpretative Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (184223)
The City of Detroit is requesting American Sign Language interpretation services for the Deaf and hard of hearing community, to provide them with language access to the City’s programs, services, employment opportunities, and government meetings.
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Municipal Parking Department to begin enforcement on Sundays and in new Residential Parking Zones in early 2024
The City of Detroit’s Municipal Parking Department (MPD) is announcing changes to parking enforcement that will begin starting in January.
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Mental Health Co-response Full Size Pursuit Rated Suv (184268)
The work included consists of furnishing and unloading a (10) Full-Size Pursuit Rated SUV.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Wayne County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Wayne County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Most City Of Detroit Offices to Close for Christmas and New Year's Holidays
Most City of Detroit offices will be closed starting Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Normal police, fire, and bus services will be provided.The Department of Public Works (DPW) will NOT collect refuse, recycling, and bulk items on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Collection will occur one day later than scheduled. During both weeks, Friday's collection will take place on Saturday.The Ford Underground Garage and Eastern Market Garage will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. There will...
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Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Special Land Use Hearings
On December 20, 2023, the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Special Land Use Hearings will take place, addressing two cases regarding proposed land uses in Detroit. The hearings will be held virtually via Zoom, and interested parties can join by accessing the provided link or dialing in using the given phone number.The first case, SLU2023-00163, involves the establishment of a Group Day Care Home in an existing single-family dwelling located at 13228 Gable St. in an R2 (Two-Family Residential) Zoning District. This proposal aims to provide a valuable service...