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Detroit woman reaches out to 7 News Detroit about alley overrun with brush, debris and fallen trees
A Detroit woman reports an alley behind her home is overrun with brush, debris, and fallen trees, creating a safety hazard. The city shifted alley maintenance responsibility to property owners after a cleanup program funded by ARPA expired. The city now partners with block clubs through the Motor City Makeover 365 program to address the issue.
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