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Donavan McKinney celebrated his congressional win in the Democratic primary on Aug. 5, 2026, vowing to deliver for working people. He ousted Shri Thanedar in the election.

Michigan’s Rx Kids cash aid program, which provides no-strings-attached cash assistance to pregnant women and new mothers, is expanding to Cleveland, Ohio. The Ohio version will cover three ZIP codes and 400 moms annually for two years, funded by Cleveland, the O’Neill Foundation, and private donors. The program has shown reduced infant mortality and preterm births in Flint since its 2024 launch.

BridgeDetroit has released a 2026 Voter Guide offering resources for Detroit elections, including registration, absentee voting, early voting, and in-person voting information. The guide also includes an FAQ section and contact details for feedback.

The article provides a nonpartisan voter guide for Michigan's 2026 elections, addressing how to combat misinformation through verified sources and laws against AI-generated disinformation. It also outlines resources for voters with disabilities, including accessible absentee ballot options and assistance guidelines.

A nonpartisan voter guide for Michigan’s 2026 Primary and General elections outlines key dates, registration deadlines, and voting procedures. Detroit Votes and BridgeDetroit collaborated on the guide, which includes contact information for election offices and details on absentee and early voting. Voters must verify registration and meet eligibility requirements, such as U.S. citizenship and residency.

A nonpartisan voter guide for Detroit's 2026 elections provides key dates, contacts, and candidate information to help voters prepare. The guide, created by BridgeDetroit in partnership with Bridge Michigan and Detroit Votes, outlines primary and general election timelines, including absentee and early voting dates, and lists statewide and countywide candidates.

A report found 1,000 recorded land contracts annually in Detroit over two decades, highlighting their use by residents who cannot access traditional mortgages, including immigrants unfamiliar with banking systems. Land contracts, while enabling homeownership, lack protections and regulation, prompting calls for legislative action.

Protective barriers at Detroit’s Cooley High School were vandalized, prompting repairs and 24-hour security until its demolition this summer. The school, closed since 2010, will be demolished due to safety concerns, with architectural features like bricks and terra cotta medallions to be preserved.