Every time I see mention of the Mafia in #Detroit, the names are always those of a restaurant, bakery, or produce market that I have patronized here in the #Eastside burbs.
Mob History (@mobhistory@mastodon.social)Attached: 1 image #OTD (Sep 25) in 1933, Joe #Bommarito and James #Licavoli are given 90-day sentences for violating the #Michigan Public Enemy Act. #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory@fedigroups.social
🌲 A Sequoia Forest Grows in Detroit#detroit
A Sequoia Forest Grows in DetroitUsing the DNA of the world’s mightiest trees, a tree grower in Michigan aims to replenish old-growth forests, one sapling at a time.
🤦🏿♂️ A company tried to put real estate on the Blockchain and now it's facing a lawsuit from the city of Detroit#detroit
A Company Tried to Put Real Estate on the Blockchain and Now It's Facing a Legal DisasterDetroit is waging legal battle against an international crypto scheme which is gobbling up low-incoming housing for profit.
😮💨 Community air monitors give Detroiters new power against pollution#detroit
Community air monitors give Detroiters new power against pollutionBy Brian Bienkowski Detroit suffers from some of the worst air quality in the nation. But last year the startup JustAir partnered with Wayne County to put up 100 air monitors, shining a light on the worst sources of pollution and empowering residents and local officials.