The National Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the November unemployment figures, showing Detroit’s unemployment rate had fallen to 6.4% in November. That marks the first time since December 2000 that Detroit’s unemployment rate fell below 7.0%.
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Detroit unemployment rate drops below 7% for the first time since 2000; 6.4% November rate is 22-year low
Detroit Parks & Recreation announces second annual WinterFest, a free family-fun event celebrating winter in the D
Adams Butzel Complex and Jack Adams Ice Arena will turn into a winter wonderland with tons of activities for WinterFest 2023 presented by Detroit Parks & Recreation. The event will take place at Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon on January 14, 2022 from noon – 4 p.m.
Midwest-Tireman January 2023 Newsletter
Happy New Year!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. The Midwest-Tireman team is excited to resume our work on the neighborhood framework. Here is what we are up to for the new year...
City announces recipients of first 33 adult-use marijuana retail licenses under revised ordinance
The City of Detroit notified the first 33 successful applicants for adult-use marijuana retail licenses that they have been approved. The announcement is a milestone in the city’s journey toward establishing an adult-use marijuana industry since Michigan voters approved it four years ago.
During the Holiday season, the Health Department will have limited hours
All vaccinations and immunizations are taking place at 100 Mack Avenue. Vaccinations and COVID-19 testing will be available at the Northwest Activities Center located at 18100 Meyers Road. Vaccinations also will be available at the Samaritan Center located at 5555 Conner Street.
Mayor Duggan names State Senator Marshall Bullock II administration’s new Director of Government Affairs
Mayor Mike Duggan today announced the return of Marshall Bullock II to his administration as his new Director of Government Affairs.
Detroit Demolition Department celebrates demolition of 3,000th property under Proposal N
Today, the Demolition Department announced its 3,000th property demolition milestone, powered by Proposal N, the City of Detroit’s bond-funded blight removal program. The program was approved by voters in 2020 and is making a significant impact in neighborhoods that once felt left behind.
Putting local first: Motor City Match winner is a farm-to-table soul food restaurant that sources locally and hires from the community
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and city leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week for Detroit Soul, a farm-to-table soul food restaurant in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood on the city’s east side.
City names Executive Director and Project Manager to lead Office of Eviction Defense
The City of Detroit has taken another major step towards the establishment of the Office of Eviction Defense in compliance with the Right to Counsel ordinance passed by Detroit City Council.
Mayor, Chief announce major police towing reforms; auto theft victims now will have towing and storage fees waived
Victims of auto theft in Detroit no longer will victimized a second time by having to pay excessive impound and storage fees to recover their vehicles, Mayor Mike Duggan and Chief James White announced today.