 The Fort and Schaefer (48217) Business Association held its first successful corridor clean-up last Saturday! Thank you to all of the volunteers for attending and helping keep 48217 clean!
To receive updates about this organization's meetings and events, email Kyle Black at rollercade313@gmail.com.
 Council Approvals
- Emergency residential demolition at 5955 Chopin
- Emergency commercial demolition at 8333 Livernois and 8945 Dearborn
- The Men's Senior Baseball League and Friends of St. Hedwig Park made a donation to fund improvements at St. Hedwig Park
- Southwest Housing Solutions purchased 15 parcels near Junction, Jackson Ave, 33rd St and Buchanan St from the Detroit Land Bank Authority to construct a pocket park to support the nearby community
You can now download the Dart mobile app to buy Dart passes to ride DDOT and SMART buses!
Starting October 1st, QLINE will also join the Dart app and accept Dart mobile passes.
When using the app and purchasing a pass, you can show it to the driver when boarding.
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Detroit Charter Revision Commission Updates
- Learn about updates from the Detroit Charter Revision Commission via this website! You can find agendas and minutes, committee information and submit your own proposed revisions to the Charter here. The Commission is accepting initial proposals for revisions to the Detroit Charter through December 2019.
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Give your opinion on truck traffic!
- The City of Detroit is conducting a truck study in Southwest Detroit
- Use this website to add feedback (including pictures, locations you've spotted trucks, and descriptions) about trucks in your neighborhood!
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No more overdue fines at the Detroit Public Library!
Beginning September 1, 2019, the Detroit Public Library will no longer charge overdue fines for late returns. All past due fines are cancelled (except for damaged or lost items.) However, please still return your items on or before your due dates - you can't check out material until your items have been returned!
Zoning Ordinance Updates
- Check out The Zoning Analytic - This has initial recommendations to address problems with the current Zoning Ordinance. This is not the final product - please send your input to the City Planning Commission as it prepares to revise the Zoning Ordinance.
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Deadline for comments is November 1st. Send comments to:
Christopher J. Gulock, City Planning Commission
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 208, Detroit, MI 48226
hello@zonedetroit.com
(313) 224-6225
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[September 14] Mexican Independence Day celebration! Join for fun, food, and music. 5PM, Holy Redeemer (1721 Junction Ave).
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[September 17] Join Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) to meet other members and discuss how we can best help do your work. All are welcome - including anyone interested in learning more about community economic development in Michigan. This event is free - please RSVP here. 6-8PM, 3553 W Vernor Hwy.
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[September 21] Connect to resources and school supplies at the Back to School Resource Fair with Southwest Pride! Are you able to donate? Call Liz at 313-574-2153! 2-5PM, Boyer Park (6203 W Vernor Hwy).
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[September 21] Holy Happy Hour: faith-based event embracing the arts, culture and scripture. Free & open to the public - music, jazz, spoken word poetry! 4:30PM, St. Stephem AME Church
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[September 21] Men - Attend a health event to get screened for skin, colon, and oral cancer. There will also be free haircuts and lunch. 9AM-3PM, Ford Field.
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[September 28] Join the Mexican dancing group "Ballet Folklórico Moyocoyani Izel" to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 4-5PM, Bowen Branch Library (3648 Vernor Hwy)
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[September 26]
Join Congress of Communities on an important conversation:
How to protect our pets and ourselves in the City of Detroit
6-7:30PM, La Sed Youth and Senior Center (7150 W Vernor Hwy)
Dinner will be served.
For more information, call 313-914-5315 or email amanda@cocswdetroit.com
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Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is hiring for multiple positions!
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Wayne County Community College District is currently accepting applications for a free (free to Detroit residents who qualify) 16-week diesel mechanic and general automotive training program. For more information stop by a Detroit at Work Career Center today!
- Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd. | Detroit, MI 48235
- SER Metro Detroit | Southwest, 9301 Michigan Ave. | Detroit, MI 48210
- Samaritan Center East, 5555 Conner St. | Detroit, MI 48213
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Census 2020 Application Drive at the Douglass Branch Library! September 19 and September 23rd, 10:30AM-2PM. Learn more about the hiring requirements and receive assistance in completing the online application.
 Resource for families who have children between 6-13 with asthma and live in 48209, 48210, 48216 o4 48217!
Immigration Resources
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Your District 6 Business Liaison, Luz Meza, will host information and support sessions on:
September 16
September 23
September 30
from 4-6PM at Mexicantown Bakery (4300 W Vernor Hwy)
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