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Meet the latest class of DDOT employees who are driving Detroit!!

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 2 days ago

You can join them!  Find out more on how you can become a DDOT driver at Detroitmi.gov/ddot.  

#OpportunityRising

2 days ago Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

This year for 313 Day, Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design student Ameera Haynes created a 🔥 shirt that was offered for FREE at participating McDonald's.

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 2 days ago

It's only available TODAY, while supplies last, with the purchase of a special 313Day meal that includes a Vernors Boston Cooler!

Happy 313 Day Detroit!

2 days ago Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

📞 313 Day is calling...

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 2 days ago

are you answering? 🎉💙

Detroit, it’s our day to celebrate everything that makes the 3-1-3 special!

What are you doing for 313 Day? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️✨ #313Day

2 days ago Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

Out of 400 homes in the area, 200 were flooded, displacing 200 families into hotels.

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 3 days ago
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So far: 

✅ 100 families have returned home, with 30 more in the process.
✅ 110 furnaces were lost—half have been replaced.
✅ 90 hot water heaters were damaged—60 have been replaced so far.
✅ 7 contractors & 15 crews are working hard today to restore homes!

#FloodRecovery #SWDetroit

3 days ago Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

Deputy Mayor Melia Howard joined the Detroit Fire Department to celebrate the newest class of graduates!

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 5 days ago

👨‍🚒🔥 These brave men and women are ready to serve and protect our city.

Congratulations to our newest firefighters 🚒💙

Interested in joining DFD? Learn more at detroitmi.gov/fire (http://detroitmi.gov/fire). #DetroitFire #DFDGraduation #DetroitStrong

5 days ago Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

Detroit voters backed a $250M plan to tackle blight, and the results are in!

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 5 days ago

✅ 7,472 demolitions (8,200 by year-end)
✅ 8,800 homes sold (10,000+ by year-end)
✅ Land bank homes down from 47,000 to just 1,000

For the first time ever, the backlog is nearly gone—turning blight to beauty and transforming our city!

#DetroitStrong #NeighborhoodRevival

5 days ago Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

Detroit is taking action to improve its emergency homelessness response system with a bold 7-point plan!

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 6 days ago
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Key steps include:

1. Personal outreach for every family with minor children.
2. Special focus on families living in vehicles.
3. 24/7 Housing Helpline for immediate assistance.
4. Doubling the number of drop-in beds.
5. Expanding night outreach teams.
6. Police precincts as safe havens for families in need.
7. More street outreach & education efforts.

Mayor Duggan and Deputy Mayor Melia Howard are leading the charge to ensure no Detroit family faces tragedy without support. This plan is about protecting families, providing shelter, and offering a better future for all.

#DetroitStrong #HomelessnessResponse

6 days ago Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

Mayor Duggan delivered his last budget, marking the 12th consecutive balanced budget.

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 6 days ago
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Lower property taxes, stronger retiree funds, and major increases in transit and homelessness prevention. Detroit keeps moving forward.

#Detroit #Budget #Leadership

6 days ago Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

Detroit is the future of tech!

Rapid Response Coordinator Alan Hunt from City of Detroit · 7 Mar
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⚡️ #BlackTechSaturdays is leading the charge—empowering innovators through education, mentorship, and connection.

Black Tech Saturday at #Newlab is where innovation thrives, barriers are broken, and the future of tech is shaped.

Founders, creatives, and tech enthusiasts—this is the place to connect, learn, and grow. Don’t miss out—be part of the movement!

Learn more at blacktechsaturdays.com

#BlackTechSaturdays #DetroitInnovation #TechForAll

7 Mar Subscribers of City of Detroit in General

Detroit is showing up for our residents, and community centers are at the heart of it all—providing essential support for families when they need it most.

Digital Coordinator Jeff Kranitz from City of Detroit · 7 Mar
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We’re working nonstop to help more families. If you need assistance, call 313-774-5261.

#SWDetroit #DetroitStrong

7 Mar Subscribers of City of Detroit in General
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