Three years ago, I was so proud to present Betty Brooks - one of the grande dames of Detroit's cultural community - with the first ACE Awards medal for her lifetime of contributions. I was deeply saddened to learn of her passing.
Ms. Brooks served as a board member of the Detroit Historical Society, the Motown Museum, the Detroit Jazz Festival, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Michigan Opera Theater (now Detroit Opera). She also served on the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners.
Her steadfast advocacy for and support of Detroit's creative arts, its children and the arts is legendary, and the city owes a great debt to her unwavering service to our city. Betty Brooks brought a richness to the City of Detroit during her lifetime. She will be deeply missed.
The iconic Mammoth Building came down in October 2025. After standing vacant since 2000, the three-story, 135,000-square-foot structure is finally gone— removing years of blight and creating space for future neighborhood revitalization.
Learn more about how the City supports reclaiming spaces at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
More than 20,000 free rides and countless healthier families. Rides to Care is helping Detroiters who are pregnant or caring for infants up to one years old, get to essential doctor appointments with safe, reliable, no-cost transportation Monday through Saturday.
Schedule your ride at 313-876-0000 and learn more at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit. #RidesToCare#HealthyDetroit
A century after Dr. Ossian Sweet and his family stood up against discrimination in 1925, Detroit is continuing that legacy on Garland Street.
Four historic homes have undergone major renovation to honor the past while restoring high-quality housing for today’s Detroiters. Two of those homes are now fully completed and listed for sale, with two more expected to be finished next year, bringing new families and new life to this historic block across from the Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park.
This work is about more than buildings, it’s about preserving courage, history, and opportunity for generations to come.
Learn how Detroit programs are supporting neighborhood revitalization at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
As winter ramps up, we are making sure all residents are safe this winter season. Help is available, city crews and contractors are ready to keep our roads safe this winter season. Let’s all stay safe this winter season.
✅Help is available 24/7. The City of Detroit is reminding residents that if you are having a housing crisis or need emergency shelter, please call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.
✅Residential streets are plowed only when snow is 6 inches or more
✅Contractors will plow residential streets by district
Detroit pet owners, as temperatures drop, it's important to know how cold is too cold for your pets.
From safe time limits outdoors to signs of hypothermia, proper shelter, and when to call for help, this guide breaks down everything you need to keep your pets protected this winter. Let's keep our four-legged family members safe all season long.
Learn more ways to engage with Detroit initiatives at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit Animal Neglect is a misdemeanor. Report animals left outside for long periods of time to (313) 922-DOGS (3647).
Motor City Match has officially opened its 199th business , Lil Love Bugs Daycare Center!
This new center will serve infants through age 5 and bring major benefits to the neighborhood, including after-school tutoring, new playgrounds, and expanded childcare options for Detroit families.
Detroit continues to be one of the easiest places to start and grow a business and we’re just getting started!
Connecting with our faith-based community! Today dozens of church and religious leaders attended the Assessor’s Faith-based Community Summit at Northwest Activities Center where officials shared important information about the process of applying for a nonprofit tax-exemption in Detroit.
Five important facts to remember about nonprofit tax exemption:
1. Property Exemption is Not Automatic: A federal 501(c)(3) status does not automatically grant a property tax exemption in Michigan; organizations must specifically apply for and meet the state's criteria for a local property tax exemption. 2. Specific Use Required: The property must be owned, occupied, and used solely for the non-profit's exempt purposes (e.g., charitable, educational, religious, or scientific) as of December 31st of the year preceding the tax year in question. 3. Application Process is Mandatory: Non-profits must file an application for exempt status with the local assessor's office. Applications are available online at—www.detroitmi.gov on the Assessor’s Office homepage. For consideration for the current tax year, a completed application and required documents must be received by the close of the March Board of Review. 4. Charging a Fee is Allowed: A non-profit can charge for its services without losing its exemption, provided the charges are not more than what is needed for its successful maintenance, and the overall nature of the institution is charitable. 5. “Charitable" Has a Legal Definition: To qualify as a "charitable institution," the organization must meet specific legal guidelines.
Couldn’t make it to the Summit and you have questions? Connect with our Assessor’s office at asktheassessor@detroitmi.gov or call (313) 224-3040
New local favorite alert! ☕️✨ Retired educator Erin Apacanis brings family tradition to Midtown with Simply Roasted, a cozy café serving coffee, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, and locally sourced baked goods.
Already a hit with college students and neighbors, this café was made possible with a $50,000 Motor City Match grant.
Stop by at 4240 Cass Ave, Suite 107.
Learn how Detroit programs like Motor City Match help residents start and grow businesses at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
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City of Detroit
Three years ago, I was so proud to present Betty Brooks - one of the grande dames of Detroit's cultural community - with the first ACE Awards medal for her lifetime of contributions. I was deeply saddened to learn of her passing.
Ms. Brooks served as a board member of the Detroit Historical Society, the Motown Museum, the Detroit Jazz Festival, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Michigan Opera Theater (now Detroit Opera). She also served on the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners.
Her steadfast advocacy for and support of Detroit's creative arts, its children and the arts is legendary, and the city owes a great debt to her unwavering service to our city. Betty Brooks brought a richness to the City of Detroit during her lifetime. She will be deeply missed.
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The iconic Mammoth Building came down in October 2025. After standing vacant since 2000, the three-story, 135,000-square-foot structure is finally gone— removing years of blight and creating space for future neighborhood revitalization.
Learn more about how the City supports reclaiming spaces at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
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More than 20,000 free rides and countless healthier families. Rides to Care is helping Detroiters who are pregnant or caring for infants up to one years old, get to essential doctor appointments with safe, reliable, no-cost transportation Monday through Saturday.
Schedule your ride at 313-876-0000 and learn more at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit.
#RidesToCare #HealthyDetroit
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A century after Dr. Ossian Sweet and his family stood up against discrimination in 1925, Detroit is continuing that legacy on Garland Street.
Four historic homes have undergone major renovation to honor the past while restoring high-quality housing for today’s Detroiters. Two of those homes are now fully completed and listed for sale, with two more expected to be finished next year, bringing new families and new life to this historic block across from the Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park.
This work is about more than buildings, it’s about preserving courage, history, and opportunity for generations to come.
Learn how Detroit programs are supporting neighborhood revitalization at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
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As winter ramps up, we are making sure all residents are safe this winter season. Help is available, city crews and contractors are ready to keep our roads safe this winter season. Let’s all stay safe this winter season.
✅Help is available 24/7. The City of Detroit is reminding residents that if you are having a housing crisis or need emergency shelter, please call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.
✅Residential streets are plowed only when snow is 6 inches or more
✅Contractors will plow residential streets by district
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Detroit pet owners, as temperatures drop, it's important to know how cold is too cold for your pets.
From safe time limits outdoors to signs of hypothermia, proper shelter, and when to call for help, this guide breaks down everything you need to keep your pets protected this winter.
Let's keep our four-legged family members safe all season long.
Learn more ways to engage with Detroit initiatives at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
Animal Neglect is a misdemeanor. Report animals left outside for long periods of time to (313) 922-DOGS (3647).
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City of Detroit
Motor City Match has officially opened its 199th business , Lil Love Bugs Daycare Center!
This new center will serve infants through age 5 and bring major benefits to the neighborhood, including after-school tutoring, new playgrounds, and expanded childcare options for Detroit families.
Detroit continues to be one of the easiest places to start and grow a business and we’re just getting started!
Learn more - Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
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Connecting with our faith-based community! Today dozens of church and religious leaders attended the Assessor’s Faith-based Community Summit at Northwest Activities Center where officials shared important information about the process of applying for a nonprofit tax-exemption in Detroit.
Five important facts to remember about nonprofit tax exemption:
1. Property Exemption is Not Automatic: A federal 501(c)(3) status does not automatically grant a property tax exemption in Michigan; organizations must specifically apply for and meet the state's criteria for a local property tax exemption.
2. Specific Use Required: The property must be owned, occupied, and used solely for the non-profit's exempt purposes (e.g., charitable, educational, religious, or scientific) as of December 31st of the year preceding the tax year in question.
3. Application Process is Mandatory: Non-profits must file an application for exempt status with the local assessor's office. Applications are available online at—www.detroitmi.gov on the Assessor’s Office homepage. For consideration for the current tax year, a completed application and required documents must be received by the close of the March Board of Review.
4. Charging a Fee is Allowed: A non-profit can charge for its services without losing its exemption, provided the charges are not more than what is needed for its successful maintenance, and the overall nature of the institution is charitable.
5. “Charitable" Has a Legal Definition: To qualify as a "charitable institution," the organization must meet specific legal guidelines.
Couldn’t make it to the Summit and you have questions? Connect with our Assessor’s office at asktheassessor@detroitmi.gov or call (313) 224-3040
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Detroit is the easiest place to start a business!
New local favorite alert! ☕️✨ Retired educator Erin Apacanis brings family tradition to Midtown with Simply Roasted, a cozy café serving coffee, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, and locally sourced baked goods.
Already a hit with college students and neighbors, this café was made possible with a $50,000 Motor City Match grant.
Stop by at 4240 Cass Ave, Suite 107.
Learn how Detroit programs like Motor City Match help residents start and grow businesses at Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
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🌱🏙️ Detroit continues to lead with innovation not just in ideas, but in action.
We’re turning empty lots into community investments, transforming forgotten spaces into places of pride, purpose, and progress.
Because in Detroit, real investment starts and ends with our neighborhoods.
Learn more - Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit
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