Detroit husbandry amendment: Residential ownership of chickens, ducks, and bees passes
Private citizens will soon be allowed to own chickens, ducks, and bees on their property after the passage of a new amendment to Detroit's animal husbandry law.
Detroit City Council moves forward with phase one of Neighborhood Solar Initiative
Phase one of the project covers 103 acres of land where solar panels would be installed. Combined they would generate 21 megawatts of renewable energy.
Council president probing Detroit police over unanswered 911 calls before block party shooting
Here's what city council plans to ask Detroit Police Department at the next council meeting:
Detroit City Council delays solar farm vote amid concerns from residents
The council postponed its vote to create a fund to help purchase homes in areas where the solar farms could be built.
Detroit hotels, other lodging businesses required to post signage for human trafficking resources
A unanimous vote will make it easier to connect victims of human trafficking with resources.
Detroit City Council approves $3B Henry Ford Health expansion partnership with MSU, Pistons
The approval followed weeks of debate between councilmembers as well as myriad public comments from residents - not all of who agreed with the proposal.
Detroit police adding 20 BolaWrap Kevlar launchers for non-lethal takedowns
Detroit police were criticized after fatally shooting a 20-year-old in the midst of a mental health crisis in 2022. Officers said the launchers could have led to a different outcome.
Detroit City Council approves new district boundaries
Some Detroit citizens will be voting in a different district when the city's next election is scheduled in 2025.
Detroit city council votes down paying for 6 murals already painted around
Six murals were painted around the city, scheduled to be done before the NFL draft. But the city council unanimously voted against authorizing payment this week.
Detroit City Council passes resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza, temporary truce reached
While the resolution in Detroit called for a durable and sustained cease-fire, it passed hours before Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day cease-fire and an exchange of hostages.
400 cameras coming to Detroit freeways to reduce violent crimes
The cameras will be installed to help Detroit police better investigate freeway shootings. Here are the highways they'll be placed along:
Detroit council members, citizens voice opposition to proposed I-375 boulevard
Plans for the future of I-375 have been met with discontent and worry from residents who say the proposed boulevard would further divide neighborhoods from downtown.
Detroit's Chandler Park gets funding approved for giant inflatable air dome
The city has allocated more than $13 million in funding for the dome, despite one councilmember calling the dome a "waste" of money.
City council approves 100 license plate readers at 25 Detroit intersections
The license plate readers will be used by the Detroit Police Department in violent crimes investigations like homicides and auto thefts. It will not be used for traffic enforcement.
City Council's Mary Sheffield: 'I have not made up my mind' to run for mayor, despite exploratory committee
Sheffield said she formed the committee in the event she decides to run so she's in a position to go for it.
Ex-Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey released from West Virginia prison
The 49-year-old former representative pled guilty to accepting $35,900 in bribes during a federal probe into corruption in Detroit.
Detroit City Council bans cashless businesses
Businesses would be prohibited from not accepting cash as a payment, or risk being fined $500.
Gun-free zones being considered in these parts of downtown Detroit Tuesday
The city council is expected to weigh a decision of prohibited firearms in certain parts of the city.
Southwest Detroit neighborhood up for land swap deal with Moroun family
The city council is expected to vote Tuesday on approval of a land swap deal with the owners of the Ambassador Bridge, in exchange for park improvements to Riverside Park.
Detroit City Council sued over ShotSpotter contract approval
The controversial technology received a $7 million expansion in October.