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Detroit Horse Power has unique land use plans

The nonprofit wants to open a 20-horse equestrian center.

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Abortions up in Michigan as Midwest states add restrictions

Researchers say border-hopping patients are leading to more procedures.

Bike share MoGo wants to go all in on e-bikes

The 26 new electric bikes MoGo added to its fleet top out around 20mph.

Michigan's best time for viewing fall foliage

The entire state will be past its pinnacle by Oct. 23.

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Census data: Michigan is getting older

The median age of people living in Michigan rose from 36.9 in 2005 to 40.3 in 2022.

The median age of people living in Michigan rose from 36.9 in 2005 to 40.3 in 2022, data released last week by the Census Bureau&#x27;s American Community Survey <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shows" data-vars-click-url="https://data.census.gov/profile/Michigan?g=040XX00US26#populations-and-people" data-vars-content-id="67b31b14-c0e9-469e-a7c4-99913b99d172" data-vars-headline="Census data: Michigan is getting older" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://data.census.gov/profile/Michigan?g=040XX00US26#populations-and-people" target="_blank">shows</a>.Why it matters: Local researchers <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="have been warning lawmakers" data-vars-click-url="https://crcmich.org/publications/prosperous-future" data-vars-content-id="67b31b14-c0e9-469e-a7c4-99913b99d172" data-vars-headline="Census data: Michigan is getting older" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://crcmich.org/publications/prosperous-future" target="_blank">have been warning lawmakers</a> that aging populations can have huge implications on the state&#x27;s future tax base and workforce.

New grants are helping a local nonprofit get closer to opening a 20-horse equestrian center on an unused old school site.Why it matters: Detroit is grappling with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="how to best use space" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/09/12/detroit-first-urban-agriculture-director-tepfirah-rushdan" data-vars-content-id="619edc9b-42d8-43e0-8c48-a0dea5ff18bb" data-vars-headline="Detroit Horse Power has unique land use plans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/09/12/detroit-first-urban-agriculture-director-tepfirah-rushdan" target="_self">how to best use space</a> left over from widespread demolitions.

Fain sets deadline for more UAW strikes, bashes Trump ahead of visit

The firebrand leader announced a new strike deadline of Friday at noon.

UAW president Shawn Fain has new demands as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic auto workers strike" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/15/uaw-strike-united-auto-workers-union-detroit-three" data-vars-content-id="d9092b13-58f5-40d6-84e5-f4d9c9a13bfb" data-vars-headline="Fain sets deadline for more UAW strikes, bashes Trump ahead of visit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/15/uaw-strike-united-auto-workers-union-detroit-three" target="_self">historic auto workers strike</a> continues to play out.Driving the news: The firebrand leader <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced a new strike deadline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvhmqJgXOf0" data-vars-content-id="d9092b13-58f5-40d6-84e5-f4d9c9a13bfb" data-vars-headline="Fain sets deadline for more UAW strikes, bashes Trump ahead of visit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvhmqJgXOf0" target="_blank">announced a new strike deadline</a> of Friday at noon.

Detroit Vs. Everybody regroups after Eastern Market building collapse

Also in limbo: Jabs Gym, Beyond Juicery + Eatery, Brooklyn Outdoor and J'adore Detroit.

Detroit Vs. Everybody founder Tommey Walker stood outside the ruins of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="his brand&#x27;s Eastern Market location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.easternmarket.org/district/detroit-vs-everybody" data-vars-content-id="56571ce0-8c17-47ac-a091-71a24627b2fe" data-vars-headline="Detroit Vs. Everybody regroups after Eastern Market building collapse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.easternmarket.org/district/detroit-vs-everybody" target="_blank">his brand&#x27;s Eastern Market location</a> Monday and assessed his losses — merchandise, art and all the sweat that went into remodeling the space.Why it matters: The city ordered an emergency demolition of 2501 Russell — in the heart of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic Eastern Market" data-vars-click-url="https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/eastern-market-historic-district" data-vars-content-id="56571ce0-8c17-47ac-a091-71a24627b2fe" data-vars-headline="Detroit Vs. Everybody regroups after Eastern Market building collapse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/eastern-market-historic-district" target="_blank">historic Eastern Market</a> — after it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="partially collapsed Saturday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bridgedetroit.com/eastern-market-building-collapse-sends-bricks-down-like-rain/" data-vars-content-id="56571ce0-8c17-47ac-a091-71a24627b2fe" data-vars-headline="Detroit Vs. Everybody regroups after Eastern Market building collapse" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bridgedetroit.com/eastern-market-building-collapse-sends-bricks-down-like-rain/" target="_blank">partially collapsed Saturday</a>, injuring one bystander.

States geographically near ones that banned abortion after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roe v. Wade was overturned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/06/24/roe-wade-decision-abortion" data-vars-content-id="3600bd93-feee-44f2-91a2-73a9dd1823ca" data-vars-headline="Abortions up in Michigan as Midwest states add restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/06/24/roe-wade-decision-abortion" target="_self">Roe v. Wade was overturned</a> last summer had increases in the number of procedures performed, including Michigan.What&#x27;s happening: Abortions increased 16% in Michigan from January to June 2023 compared with a representative period in 2020, according to new analysis from the Guttmacher Institute.

Book Tower's new rooftop bar opening next month

Kamper's could have the best rooftop view in Detroit.

People are moving into Bedrock&#x27;s luxury apartments and staying at the extended-stay hotel inside the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Book Tower" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/04/05/bedrock-300m-book-tower-renovation-detroit" data-vars-content-id="d893755e-29eb-4d3e-846c-d8a10cd0f5dc" data-vars-headline="Book Tower&#x27;s new rooftop bar opening next month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/04/05/bedrock-300m-book-tower-renovation-detroit" target="_self">Book Tower</a> as construction continues on several areas of the building, part of its nearly $400 million renovation.Driving the news: Kamper&#x27;s is a rooftop bar and lounge that Book Tower officials say will have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the best rooftop view in the city" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/06/22/our-favorite-detroit-rooftop-bars-with-views-and-booze" data-vars-content-id="d893755e-29eb-4d3e-846c-d8a10cd0f5dc" data-vars-headline="Book Tower&#x27;s new rooftop bar opening next month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/06/22/our-favorite-detroit-rooftop-bars-with-views-and-booze" target="_self">the best rooftop view in the city</a>.

Detroit&#x27;s public bike share, MoGo, is adding 26 new electric bikes to its fleet.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Interest in" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/07/28/e-bike-incentives-detroiters-cars-climate-michigan" data-vars-content-id="68e1a02d-e141-4cb7-b9b1-467dd79ee309" data-vars-headline="Bike share MoGo wants to go all in on e-bikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/07/28/e-bike-incentives-detroiters-cars-climate-michigan" target="_self">Interest in</a> the popular pedal-assisted bicycles has grown steadily since MoGo launched its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="electric-boost bike in 2019" data-vars-click-url="https://detroit.curbed.com/2019/8/9/20798668/mogo-detroit-bike-share-e-bikes" data-vars-content-id="68e1a02d-e141-4cb7-b9b1-467dd79ee309" data-vars-headline="Bike share MoGo wants to go all in on e-bikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://detroit.curbed.com/2019/8/9/20798668/mogo-detroit-bike-share-e-bikes" target="_blank">electric-boost bike in 2019</a>.

Two black e-bikes with the red MoGo logo are shown next to each other in front of people and a couple cars.

UAW set to kick off strike of Detroit automakers at midnight

It could result in an economic loss of more than $5 billion after 10 days.

The United Auto Workers union is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ready to strike" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/05/uaw-strike-likely-detroit-automakers" data-vars-content-id="e6018314-477b-47c7-9242-9706fa1205a2" data-vars-headline="UAW set to kick off strike of Detroit automakers at midnight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/05/uaw-strike-likely-detroit-automakers" target="_self">ready to strike</a> all the Detroit Three automakers at midnight, an unprecedented move that could disrupt the economy for weeks or more.Why it matters: The standoff comes amid a global transition toward electric vehicles, with American automakers looking for competitive advantages against <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="non-unionized EV companies like Tesla" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/tesla-uaw-gm-ford-stellantis-contract-talks" data-vars-content-id="e6018314-477b-47c7-9242-9706fa1205a2" data-vars-headline="UAW set to kick off strike of Detroit automakers at midnight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/tesla-uaw-gm-ford-stellantis-contract-talks" target="_self">non-unionized EV companies like Tesla</a>.

Illustration of a fist holding a wrench. 

Michigan election workers want more protections ahead of 2024

It's one of the priorities Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out in her fall agenda.

Clerks and election workers are expecting another drama-filled election in 2024 and are urging lawmakers for help.Why it matters: Election workers and voters have faced threats since former President Trump began <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="falsely telling his supporters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2021/11/20/axios-am-deep-dive-voting-democracy" data-vars-content-id="4d357cf4-386a-44bb-8e54-207715aea907" data-vars-headline="Michigan election workers want more protections ahead of 2024" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2021/11/20/axios-am-deep-dive-voting-democracy" target="_self">falsely telling his supporters</a> he won the 2020 election.

Weather-resilient community center nearly finished in Jefferson Chalmers

It's designed to be a gathering place during emergencies like floods and power outages.

A new community center is expected to open soon in Jefferson Chalmers, which has significant open park space along the Detroit River but little in terms of brick-and-mortar recreation.The latest: The $7.2 million A.B. Ford Park Community Center&#x27;s construction should finish in mid-October, Detroit construction and demolition executive director LaJuan Counts said in a statement.

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