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  • The Conversation | Jan. 13, 2026 | Featuring Amanda Nothaft

    Nearly half of Detroit seniors spend at least 30% of their income on housing costs − even as real estate values fall

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  • Bridge Detroit | Jan. 12, 2026 | Featuring Luke Shaefer

    Sheffield taps new leaders to helm Detroit’s fight against poverty

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  • Jennifer Erb-Downward

    Seattle Times | Dec. 29, 2025 | Featuring Jennifer Erb-Downward

    New report sheds light on babies experiencing homelessness

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  • Detroit Free Press | Dec. 12, 2025 | Featuring Willie Elliott III

    Trump Account for kids: Eligibility, tax form for $1,000 benefit

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  • Trina Shanks

    New York Times | Dec. 9, 2025 | Featuring Willie Elliott III & Trina Shanks

    Why Trump Accounts, as Currently Planned, Risk Leaving Out Many Children

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  • Bridge Detroit | Dec. 8, 2025 | Featuring Poverty Solutions and DMACS reports

    $63M spent on Detroit home repair in 2024, but much more is needed

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    Rolling Stone | Nov. 28, 2025 | Featuring Luke Shaefer

    The Struggle of Living on SNAP as Trump Attacks Food Assistance

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  • Planet Detroit | Nov. 24, 2025 | Featuring Alex Murphy

    Q&A: How transportation insecurity erodes Detroiters’ physical and mental health

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    Bridge Detroit | Nov. 7, 2025

    Cash aid program to launch in these 6 Wayne County communities

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  • Sam Stragand

    CNN | Nov. 5, 2025 | Featuring Sam Stragand

    Detroit is back from the dead. But not everyone is feeling it

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