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Mike Rogers Unveils Plan to Boost Detroit Homeownership with Tax-Free Construction Zones

Mike Rogers Unveils Plan to Boost Detroit Homeownership with Tax-Free Construction Zones

Mike Rogers, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, has introduced a four-key plan aimed at stimulating homeownership in Detroit. Speaking from one of the city's 122,000 vacant lots, Rogers outlined his proposal, which includes creating residential housing zones where new home construction would be 100% tax-free. This initiative seeks to reverse the trend of demolition in Detroit by incentivizing new building projects. Keith Ledbetter, President of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Southeast Michigan, endorsed the plan, highlighting its potential to address the need for more housing and skilled workers in Michigan. Detroit residents, such as Rykiel Martin, a mother of five, and Beulah Walker, a skilled trades worker, expressed support, noting the plan's potential to create opportunities within the city and make homeownership more accessible. Rogers emphasized a shift in focus from tearing down homes to constructing new ones to revitalize the city.
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DTE Energy Seeks Associate Data Analyst for Predictive Analysis and Business Insights

DTE Energy Seeks Associate Data Analyst for Predictive Analysis and Business Insights

DTE Energy Seeks Associate Data Analyst for Predictive Analysis and Business Insights
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Lions OT Blake Miller ‘optimistic’ about playing despite knee injury

Lions OT Blake Miller ‘optimistic’ about playing despite knee injury

Detroit Lions rookie RT Blake Miller is optimistic about playing vs. the Bills despite a new knee injury.
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GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Colorado Rockies, 12:10 p.m.

GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Colorado Rockies, 12:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers  (69-79) vs. Colorado Rockies (55-93) Time/Place: 12:10 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Purple RowMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jackson Jobe (1-2, 4.45 ERA) vs. RHP Gabriel Hughes (0-7, 5.81 ERA)
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Packers move WR Bo Melton back up to 53-man roster

Packers move WR Bo Melton back up to 53-man roster

No surprise: Bo Melton is back after a one-week stay on the practice squad
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Saints vs. Lions: Week 1 Open Thread

Saints vs. Lions: Week 1 Open Thread

The Saints face the Lions to start the 2026 season. Join us here for the game!
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Detroit Tornado Damages 101 Properties, Emergency Declared

Detroit Tornado Damages 101 Properties, Emergency Declared

On 3rd September 2026, a tornado classified as EF-2 struck Detroit, Michigan, with wind speeds reaching 115 mph. The storm carved a 3.5-mile path over four minutes, damaging 101 properties, including 55 businesses and 46 homes. The worst-affected areas were McDougall-Hunt, Islandview, West Village, Indian Village, East Village, and Pingree Park. Additionally, an EF-0 tornado touched down in Lincoln Park. The city has since declared a local state of emergency to facilitate recovery efforts. Over 350,000 residents initially lost power, and 100 traffic signals were disabled, though power has since been restored.
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Representative Tlaib Highlights Corporate Pollution's Role in Michigan School Heat Crisis

Representative Tlaib Highlights Corporate Pollution's Role in Michigan School Heat Crisis

U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI 12th District) has issued a statement asserting that corporate polluters are exacerbating a heat crisis in Michigan schools, leading to significant negative impacts on students. Tlaib, a Detroit native and one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress, argues that extreme heat is exposing the vulnerabilities of Michigan's aging school infrastructure. She points to recent summer experiences, including power outages prolonged by DTE Energy's alleged lack of preparedness, and smog from wildfires, which have resulted in spoiled groceries and medicine, and skyrocketing utility costs for residents. Many families reportedly paid nearly $800 in cooling costs, with 63% of Michiganders experiencing increased expenses to stay cool. Tlaib emphasizes that this issue disproportionately affects lower-income students and students of color, whose schools often lack adequate air conditioning. She notes that when temperatures reach 90°F, absentee rates can spike by 16%, and stu...
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Lake America today. Trump Strait tomorrow? | Letters

Lake America today. Trump Strait tomorrow? | Letters

Freep readers are on fire this week, weighing in with a Dolly Parton/Trump mashup and discourse on the obscure maritime law that affects gas prices.
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Federal Court Overturns Trump Administration Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open

Federal Court Overturns Trump Administration Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open

A federal court has ruled against the Trump administration's order that compelled the J.H. Campbell Generating Plant, a coal-fired power facility in Michigan, to remain operational beyond its scheduled retirement date of May 2025. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit determined that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by using emergency powers, as there was no genuine emergency under the Federal Power Act. Energy Secretary Chris Wright had argued the 64-year-old plant was essential for regional electricity reliability. Environmental groups and the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota challenged the order, citing concerns about increased ratepayer costs and environmental pollution. The court's decision reverses a directive that has already cost approximately $259 million to keep the plant running, expenses that critics argue are being passed on to Midwest families and businesses. This ruling is part of broader legal challenges against the Trump administration's effo...
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Families are reading to preschoolers less often since the pandemic

Families are reading to preschoolers less often since the pandemic

The pandemic spurred major changes in home life, including a drop in parents reading with their kids. Five years later, families haven't rebounded.
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Detroit PBS Highlights Diverse Migration Stories in 'Destination Detroit' Series

Detroit PBS Highlights Diverse Migration Stories in 'Destination Detroit' Series

Detroit PBS is featuring stories from its 'Destination Detroit' series, which explores the diverse migration histories of people who have shaped the region. The series includes narratives of Chaldean Americans, an African American family's pioneering role in radio broadcasting, and settlers from New England and upstate New York known as Yankee Yorkers. It also delves into the experiences of Arab Americans in Dearborn and the history of Detroit's Chinese community. The documentary aims to showcase the rich and varied cultural tapestry of Southeast Michigan, highlighting how different groups contributed to the city's development and identity.