Detroit/ Community & Society
Published on February 19, 2020
Top Detroit news: Council strengthens dangerous animal ordinance; Core City plans unveiled; morePhoto: Gilly/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Detroit.

City Council adds teeth to dangerous animal ordinance after deadly pit bull attack

Detroit City Council on Tuesday strengthened its dangerous animals ordinance after three malnourished pit bulls leaped over a fence and fatally attacked a 9-year-old girl last year.

Read the full story on Detroit Metro Times.

Condado Tacos revs up for March opening in Cass Corridor

It’s the second Michigan outpost for the Ohio-based chain.

Read the full story on Eater Detroit.

Activists unveil ordinance to protect Detroit River

Detroit residents and environmental activists are urging the city to adopt a new ordinance aimed at protecting the Detroit River from polluters. 

Read the full story on Detroit Metro Times.

Core City developer outlines grand plans for neighborhood

Philip Kafka has signed an agreement with the city to potentially purchase and develop 100 properties in the area. He wants to turn most of it into green space.

Read the full story on Curbed Detroit.


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