Tlaib Secures Funding For Cleaner Water: Detroit Week In Review

Detroit MI

18 September, 2021

5:33 AM

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DETROIT — In case you missed it, here's a roundup of the top Detroit Patch stories this week. Rep. Tlaib Helps Secure Billions To Remove Lead From Water Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Thursday was among three other representatives who successfully lobbied for billions of dollars to remove lead from water in the Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill. Protesters Interrupt James Craig's Announcement At Belle Isle Dozens of protesters from Detroit's "Detroit Will Breathe" interrupted former Detroit Police Chief James Craig at the podium as he prepared to formally announce his candidacy for Michigan governorship on Tuesday at Belle Isle. Live in Detroit? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. In Danger Of Collapse, Detroit Pot Shop Must Be Razed: Officials A medical marijuana dispensary in Southwest Detroit will have to be torn down after the road it was on buckled, Detroit officials said Monday. Detroit Will Add 700 More Speed Bumps To Neighborhood Blocks The City of Detroit said on Friday it will add 700 more speed bumps to 460 neighborhood blocks by Nov. 15 to help address concerns about speeding and safety, according to a news release. Okudah Tears Achilles; Will Miss Rest Of Season Detroit Lions starting cornerback Jeff Okudah will miss the rest of the reason after rupturing his Achilles tendon in Sunday's 41-33 loss against the San Francisco 49ers, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said during a news conference.