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The article encourages Detroit residents to sign up for organizer training, learn air quality monitoring, and voice opinions on their neighborhood while offering free books as part of community involvement.

Detroit Future Ops assists contractors in constructing buildings and building wealth. The program is part of a series on pathways to good-paying jobs in Detroit, created in partnership with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. Mario Flores, owner of M&D Drywall, highlights ongoing challenges despite running his company for 12 years.

RealT, a crypto real estate company, plans to sell over 700 Detroit properties. The company has faced severe financial strain and legal threats from investors.

Shelby Township police transferred dozens of migrants to Border Patrol. Local police are not trained to enforce immigration law and are not required to do so.

Detroit voters will decide on a proposed school operating millage on Aug. 4. Rejecting it could cost Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) over $100 million next year.

Environmental advocates in Detroit claim they are being excluded from the city's process of drafting data center regulations. The article highlights concerns that residents are being asked to participate in a process where key decisions have already been made.

Dana Stuckey, a Detroit resident and healthcare caseworker, is highlighted as this month’s featured Detroit Documenter for her efforts to make public meetings accessible and understandable for residents. The article is published by Outlier Media and authored by Carole Hawke-Diop.

Detroit offers free lead testing for children and a free period confidence workshop for preteens and teens this Saturday. Events are organized by Outlier Media and Lynelle Herndon.

The article discusses DTE's power outages in 2026, highlighting concerns about reliability, potential $42-per-day bill credits for affected customers, and ongoing rate increases. It addresses the utility's performance and financial implications for consumers.

The article encourages Detroit residents to address rising utility costs, plan for their neighborhood's future, and seek job opportunities. It emphasizes community involvement and practical solutions for local challenges.

Michigan regulators are rethinking energy assistance as utility bills become unaffordable for some Detroit residents, who face high costs and shut-offs. The state has set an affordability goal for utility bills, but immediate help is urgently needed.

A study highlights how land contract home sales in Detroit enable homeownership outside traditional banking systems, but warns that understanding contract details is crucial due to potential risks. The analysis was conducted by Outlier Media and Carrie Morris.

The article addresses the upcoming 2026 elections in Michigan, noting that it's always election season there. It offers assistance with related questions.

The article encourages caring for one's home and community during Juneteenth and highlights a new list of job openings in Detroit. It is authored by Lynelle Herndon from Outlier Media.