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PODCAST: Detroit's Silent Crisis: The Speculators Behind Urban Blight (ft. Aaron Mondry)

In today's episode, we get into the pervasive issue of real estate speculation in Detroit with Aaron Mondry from Outlier Media. He's reporting out a new series, The Speculators of Detroit. The first article, focusing on Dennis Keffalinos, is out now. We talk about how speculation has fueled blight, strained city resources, and impacted our city's neighborhoods. We explore the history, current challenges, and future implications of this pressing problem. Join us for an in-depth conversation on...

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The Tricycle Collective Is Working To Help Detroit Families Keep Their Homes Through Crowdfunding

The Tricycle Collective is a crowdfunding campaign with the goal of keeping Detroit families in their homes. The funds raised through Indiegogo will contribute to the efforts of ten families who would like to purchase their current home during Round Two of the Wayne County Tax Foreclosure Auction happening this October. Michele Oberholtzer is a writer turned community organizer who is leading the campaign, and I met her over coffee to learn more. Oberholtzer became acquainted with the Wayne Co...