City of Detroit

🎃 Halloween in the D 🎃

From family-friendly fun to spooky celebrations and sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this October! 🧡🖤 Grab the family, pull up, and make some Halloween memories right here in the D!

🧥 October 17 | 12 PM — Mayor Sheffield’s Coat Giveaway
👻 October 24 | 5–10 PM — ScareFest
🍭 October 31 — Halloween Trunk or Treat

📲 Find more events and details at HalloweenInTheD.org.

Detroit, let’s make this Halloween one to remember! 🎃

#HalloweenInTheD

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City of Detroit

We've rounded up 10 City announcements that deserve a closer look, including projects underway, new resources, and investments that could make a difference in your neighborhood.


👀 How many of these did you know about? Swipe through. ➡️

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City of Detroit

Civic 101: Know your CBO. 🏙️

The Community Benefits Ordinance gives Detroiters a voice in major development projects and helps ensure investments reflect community needs.

From basketball courts to affordable housing, see how community input can help shape Detroit’s future.

Learn more at Detroitmi.gov.

#Civic101

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City of Detroit

Detroit saw significant reductions in several major crime categories during June–August compared to the same period last summer:



Homicides: -25%

Motor Vehicle Theft: -17.2%

Nonfatal Shootings: -9.4%

Carjackings: -34.6%

Robbery: -9.9%

Burglary: -13.3%



At the same time, more than 15,000 young people were served through Occupy the Summer, with 750+ bikes, 700+ pairs of sneakers, 500+ backpacks and school supplies, and 20,000 meals provided.



We will continue to invest in community violence intervention, provide positive alternatives for our youth, and evolve our public safety strategy.

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City of Detroit

🎃 Trunk or Treat is back in the D!
Bring the family, throw on your favorite costumes, and enjoy a safe, family-friendly Halloween with sweet treats across Detroit.
On Saturday, October 31, trunk-or-treat events and Halloween activities will take place at Detroit Police precincts, Fire engine houses, and recreation centers across the city.
🍬 Times and locations vary.
🔗 Visit HalloweenInTheD.org for the full list of locations and event times.
#HalloweenInTheD

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City of Detroit

New Development is in Detroit.

Today, we welcome The Hive on Russell, another amazing addition to our great city, bringing 78 new affordable homes to Detroit’s Eastern Market and Lafayette Park area.

The Hive on Russell is a newly constructed affordable housing development at 2033 Russell Street. It includes 39 studio apartments, 33 one-bedroom apartments, and six two-bedroom apartments. All 78 apartments are rent-restricted through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.

Detroit is the place to stay, the place to move, and the place to come back to.

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City of Detroit

New Development is in Detroit.

Today, we welcome The Hive on Russell, another amazing addition to our great city, bringing 78 new affordable homes to Detroit’s Eastern Market and Lafayette Park area.

The Hive on Russell is a newly constructed affordable housing development at 2033 Russell Street. It includes 39 studio apartments, 33 one-bedroom apartments, and six two-bedroom apartments. All 78 apartments are rent-restricted through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.

Detroit is the place to stay, the place to move, and the place to come back to.

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City of Detroit

Detroit, we’re counting on you! 📚🚌

Count Day is Wednesday, October 7 — and every student in the classroom helps bring critical funding to Detroit schools.

Need a ride? DDOT is free for students with a valid student ID.

Show up. Be counted. Rise Higher, Detroit!

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City of Detroit

September was a celebration of creativity in Detroit. 🎨✨

From bold ideas and innovative spaces to artists, designers, makers and creators shaping what’s next — Detroit Month of Design showcased the creativity that makes this city unlike any other.

September may be over, but Detroit’s creativity never stops.

#DetroitMonthofDesign

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City of Detroit

🎓 DETROIT, LET’S BE COUNT DAY READY.

Wednesday, October 7 is Fall Count Day — and every student counts.

Mayor Mary Sheffield is partnering with Detroit’s public and charter school leaders to make sure students are in their seats, ready to learn and ready for success.

Count Day attendance helps determine 90% of a school district’s state funding, making every student’s presence matter.

From getting to school to being prepared to learn, Detroit is coming together to make sure every student is COUNT DAY READY.

📅 Wednesday, October 7
🏫 Show up. Be counted. Rise higher.

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