A landmark study on gentrification shows that 15% of urban neighborhoods have been gentrified — leading to the displacement of at least half a million Black residents.

Eliana Perozo is Next City's Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow for Anti-Displacement Strategies. An engagement reporter and political educator based in New York City, she has covered social services, ...

Housing took center stage last week as the mayoral candidates shared their vision — and plans — to tackle an issue Detroiters say is top of mind.

A new report from Joceyln Benson’s Department of State credits new statewide election laws and education campaigns. Experts point to other likely factors.

Metro Detroit has miles upon miles of trails and plenty of parks for outdoor activities. Here’s how to find some of them: Check out the 13 regional metroparks: www.metroparks.com/park-maps/. Paint ...

Six mayoral candidates spoke about how they'd ramp up housing that's affordable for Detroiters and tackle homelessness at a ...

Having the African World Festival on the same weekend as Concert of Colors wasn’t intentional, but it's easy to go between ...

Now expanded into a “book-cation weekend,” festival organizers are also hosting “Bookfest at the Main” Friday at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library.

The new plan will increase the number of self-contained classrooms for ESE students, but services will be offered in fewer ...

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Assistant Professor of Information and Digital Studies, University of Michigan ...