Mayor Mary Sheffield
Coverage of Mayor Mary Sheffield in the Nexus archive.
- Shops on Six opens on Detroit's west side, providing local marketplace for entrepreneurs
Shops on Six, a new community marketplace in Detroit's west side, opened to provide residents with fresh groceries and a platform for local entrepreneurs. The initiative, led by Live6 Alliance, features products from vendors like The Duey Dealer and Sweet Aroma Candle Company, with The Counter grocery store anchored by a $25,000 grant from Detroit's Green Grocer Program.
- Detroit promised language access. Recent emergencies exposed gaps.
Detroit failed to translate emergency announcements about hazardous smoke and extreme heat, violating a language access ordinance. City officials acknowledge gaps and are developing a comprehensive plan to improve translations for non-English speakers, including hiring additional staff and evaluating processes with a contractor.
- ‘It’s getting worse’: Neighbors ask City of Detroit to help fix collapsing alley behind their homes
Residents in Detroit's east side report a growing sinkhole in an alley behind their homes, which the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department linked to private sewer system defects. A new $184 million Alley Sewer Repair Program aims to fix private sewer connections, including such sinkholes, at no cost to homeowners.
- Detroit offers masks, respite to help protect residents from effects of Canadian wildfires
Detroit is distributing free masks and providing respite locations to protect residents from hazardous air quality caused by Canadian wildfires. The city urges residents to limit outdoor activity and offers resources like closed windows, indoor activities, and mask usage. Outdoor programming has been canceled due to poor air conditions.
- Detroit expands Occupy the Summer initiative with new partnership for youth programs
Detroit has expanded its Occupy the Summer initiative through a partnership with the Ballmer Group's DiscoverWorks program to provide free summer activities for youth. The initiative has already engaged 10,000 participants, with 60,000 expected regionally, offering academic, recreational, and career-focused programming.
- Detroit leaders break ground on new Brennan Community Center at Rouge Park
Detroit leaders and the Detroit Pistons broke ground on a $20 million Brennan Community Center at Rouge Park, set to open in fall 2027. Funded by Pistons owner Tom Gores and the Gores Family Foundation, the 25,000-square-foot facility will offer recreation, education, mentorship, and workforce development resources for residents in the 7th District.