Detroit Motor City Match program celebrates three years

August 5th, 20180 DETROIT — The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation’s Motor City Match Program recently celebrated three years of interacting with businesses in 29 Detroit neighborhoods. The program leveraged a $33 million investment in Detroit’s small business community and commercial corridors. “Motor City Match is having a tangible impact on...

Property values rising in Detroit

February 9th, 20180 DETROIT — It took more than 15 years, but the city of Detroit experienced its first net increase in residential property values, according to an announcement from the city. The increase suggests that property values are rising as revitalization efforts reach more of Detroit's neighborhoods, officials said. "We think that it's...

Detroit: The comeback city to hold first post-bankruptcy elections

October 27th, 20170 By Farah Harb The Arab American News – intern DETROIT – On Nov. 7, Detroiters will vote for mayor, elect City Council candidates and choose a city clerk. These elections are the first to take place since the city emerged from state control under Michigan’s emergency manager law. Because it has come a long way since 2013,...