Detroit Community Newsletter

10/19/2026

Want to volunteer as a Challenger or Poll Monitor? Join us for training on the dos and don’ts for serving as a challenger or poll monitor for In-Person Early Voting and November 3 Election Day.

In-person attendance is encouraged, but a Zoom option will be available.

Please confirm your attendance whether in-person or joining us on Zoom by sending an email to [email protected].

10/19/2026

Keep these important Nov. 3 General Election dates on your calendar 📅

To check requirements and register to vote, request a mail (absentee) ballot, learn about ways to cast your ballot, and more, go to: mi.gov/vote

10/19/2026

🕛 CURFEW REMINDER
Detroit City Code Sec. 29-3-11: It is unlawful for a minor to be on a public street, sidewalk, playground, vacant lot, or other public place:
For minors aged 15 years and under: 10 p.m. through 6
a.m.
For minors ages 16 and 17: from 11 p.m. through 6 a.m.

10/19/2026

PLEASE HEAR THIS!!!!

10/19/2026

10/15/2026

🚨 The Detroit Free Press Marathon is this weekend – October 17 & 18. 🏅🏁

‼️ With multiple races taking place in the area of downtown, the Ambassador Bridge, Corktown, Midtown, Woodbridge, Brush Park, Indian Village, and along Lafayette, bus service will be affected due to traffic detours and closures.
🚫 Road closures will begin 6 a.m. Saturday, October 17 and continue through 6 p.m. Sunday, October 18.
✅ All coaches will be able to access Rosa Parks Transit Center during the event.
🔗 Please see our 'Route Updates' page for detailed reroute information: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/route-updates
🔗 Heading downtown to the race? Know before you go with information here: https://www.freepmarathon.com/getting-downtown/

🚌 The following routes will be impacted this weekend:

➡️ 1 – Vernor (Eastbound & Westbound)
➡️ 2 – Michigan (Eastbound & Westbound)
➡️ 3 – Grand River (Eastbound & Westbound)
➡️ 4 – Woodward (Northbound & Southbound)
➡️ 5 – Van Dyke/Lafayette (Northbound & Southbound)
➡️ 6 – Gratiot (Northbound & Southbound)
➡️ 8 – Warren (Eastbound only)
➡️ 9 – Jefferson (Eastbound & Westbound)
➡️ 12 – Conant (Southbound only)
➡️ 16 – Dexter (Northbound & Southbound)
➡️ 18 – Fenkell (Westbound only)
➡️ 19 – Fort (Eastbound & Westbound)
➡️ 23 – Hamilton/John R (Northbound & Southbound)
➡️ 27 – Joy (Eastbound & Westbound)
➡️ 29 – Linwood (Northbound & Southbound)
➡️ 31 – Mack (Eastbound & Westbound)
➡️ 42 – Mid-City Loop Clockwise
➡️ 52 – Chene (Northbound & Southbound)
➡️ 67 – Cadillac/Harper (Eastbound & Westbound)

10/15/2026

‼️ This is a reminder that our Virtual Community Input Meeting will take place TODAY, Thursday, October 15! Join us at 5 p.m. online via Zoom – your feedback is valuable to help make DDOT a system of choice for everyone. 💬 Tune in this evening.

🔗 More information and the direct Zoom link can be found here: : https://detroitmi.gov/events/ddot-virtual-community-input-meeting-10-15-26