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Detroit is deploying hundreds of volunteers across the city to help residents file taxes for free and claim every credit they're owed. Last year alone, Detroiters brought home $400 million in returns.
Detroit's annual charity preview turned the Motor City's biggest auto showcase into a glamorous fundraiser with performances, fashion, and community spirit. The event raised money for children's charities while celebrating Detroit's automotive heritage and creative culture.
A federal court just ordered DTE and EES Coke to pay $120 million in penalties and community projects after their Detroit facility illegally released toxic pollution that contributed to nearly 100 early deaths. After three years of fierce community advocacy, residents in Southwest Detroit will finally get funded air purifiers, school filtration systems, and the right to breathe clean air.
Detroit's new mayor is investing $2.2 million in after-school programs after a survey revealed 101,000 kids want in but only 20,000 have access. Early results show one program boosted student attendance from 69% to 82% in just weeks.
Detroit is putting money where its mouth is, offering up to $15,000 to attract new residents and bring former ones home. The privately funded initiative aims to reverse the brain drain that's sent Michigan talent to coastal cities for decades.
When a sudden storm sent 12 sailing students into the Detroit River's five-foot waves, firefighters, police, and yacht club members launched a dramatic rescue. Everyone made it home safe.
Detroit's mayor just convinced major credit agencies that lifting people out of poverty isn't charity—it's smart economics. Her anti-poverty strategy earned the city higher credit ratings and attracted new businesses.
Detroit's new women's hockey team just made history by signing its first player and adding three Olympic gold medalists to the roster. The moves signal major momentum for professional women's hockey in Motor City.
The 2013 Detroit Bulldogs captured the 12U AA International Silver Stick championship, marking a historic victory for the young team. This prestigious youth hockey tournament showcases the dedication and skill of Michigan's rising athletes.
The Detroit metro area is adding 88 fast electric vehicle chargers in just a few months, including a massive 48-stall Tesla hub near the airport. The expansion could ease range anxiety and boost EV adoption in Motor City.
University of Michigan researchers are transforming asthma treatment in Detroit, where nearly 15% of children battle the disease—double the state average. Instead of waiting for emergencies, doctors now use cutting-edge therapies tailored to each patient's unique triggers and lifestyle.
A Detroit startup is solving America's drone shortage by building them with car parts. By tapping into the massive auto supply chain, Birdstop makes drones 10 times cheaper than competitors.
A vacant Detroit building will soon display 116 hand-painted portraits of cancer survivors in its windows, transforming empty space into a powerful tribute to resilience. The year-round public art installation launches this spring in Corktown, combining creative placemaking with community healing.
A brightly colored vending machine in Detroit doesn't sell snacks. Instead, it challenges strangers to perform random acts of kindness, and over 3,000 people have accepted the mission.
When a Detroit Good Samaritan heard gunshots, he didn't run away—he ran toward a wounded teenager who desperately needed help. His split-second decision to act may have saved a young life.
A fire-damaged Detroit home has been transformed into an energy-efficient headquarters that costs just $28 monthly to power. Now the nonprofit behind it is helping neighbors slash their own energy bills and stay in their homes.
A Detroit father and his Navy veteran daughter spend their weekends making sure every winner's circle moment at the Grand Prix shines. Their combined 18 years of volunteer service shows what it means to celebrate your city.
A French priest in Detroit stopped a suspected car thief with his bare hands after witnessing a crash outside his church. Reverend Canon Jean-Baptiste Commins then rushed to comfort the injured crash victim before heading back to evening prayers.
A single day in Detroit just changed the trajectory for hundreds of small manufacturers. Nearly half of the 600 businesses at this supplier matchmaking event expect to land over $250,000 in new contracts within a year.
Metro Detroit volunteers are discovering an unexpected benefit from giving back: improved mental health and reduced stress. Science confirms what these volunteers already feel—helping others helps you heal.
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