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• City set to do first ever controlled burn at three parks 
• April controlled burns rescheduled for Thursday, May 11

• Detroit Parks and Recreation is looking to fill almost 100 seasonal positions 
• Lifeguard training is available for those interested in learning
• Multiple hiring fairs with on-site hiring 

The city of Detroit Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Total Access Events, is excited to launch the 2023 Spring/Summer season at Spirit Plaza. 

• Small-business owners can now apply for up to $35,000 in façade improvement grants.
• Deeply affordable housing is on the way through rehab partnership with Osborn Neighborhood Alliance.
• More work, including a $1.8 million overhaul t

The City of Detroit today announced the launch of the Dead, Dangerous, and Diseased Tree program, which will allow residents to report trees on their private property they feel need to be trimmed or removed.

The Detroit Health Department is working with Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to assess an apparent increase in illnesses amongst students at Marcus Garvey Academy located in Detroit.

• National Bureau of Labor Statistics data for November released last week show lowest unemployment rate in 23 years, well ahead of most recent economic projections.
• City offers dozens of free training programs available today through 

• Historic Dairy Cattle building being saved and converted into State-of-the-art Transit Center
• When complete, riders will enjoy fully indoor service, restroom facilities, as well as community amenities and outdoor public space
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