By Colleen O’Donnell Michiganders – and anyone on the internet – can get a unique window on how “closed-door” politics operates and how statewide public policy gets made each year, when Detroit Public Television (DPTV) brings its production crew to Mackinac Island to livestream the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, Michigan’s largest and most important publicContinue reading “Michigan voters can be ‘in the room where it happens’ (remotely) at Mackinac Policy Conference”
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Detroit innovation and grit evident in COVID-19 response
by Colleen O’Donnell The COVID-19 pandemic tested the mettle of communities, government systems and individuals globally. Here in the U.S., each state and municipality had its own particular approach – some more conservative and others more engaged. Many cities spent a period of time at the top of the national list of COVID cases sinceContinue reading “Detroit innovation and grit evident in COVID-19 response”
Motor City heritage draws Northville residents back to in-person, indoor events
By Colleen O’Donnell Sept. 27, 2021 11pm ET Library patrons venture out for fall offerings at Northville District Library, observing COVID safety protocols, and connecting with the pictorial timeline of Detroit’s automotive history. Northville District Library re-opened its doors this month for in-person events inside the library. Assistant Library Director Maria Williams said library administratorsContinue reading “Motor City heritage draws Northville residents back to in-person, indoor events”
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