Data stories

The Census Bureau’s release of data from the 2009 American Community Survey showed clearly how hard this recession has been on Michigan and metro Detroit.   Our household incomes have fallen by 21 percent statewide, 25 percent in Macomb, 22 percent in Oakland, 23...

The next time you find yourself weaving while you drive –not because of intoxicants or phone, GPS or other distractions, but because of potholes—rejoice that you are not driving in San Jose! According to a study released yesterday (Sept. 22) by The Road Information...

Detroit hit the spotlight with two separate events on September 21.  The first was the debut of “Detroit 1-8-7,” a new police drama on ABC.  While I didn’t watch the premiere episode (I just don’t like watching TV at 10:00 at night), I have read numerous reviews (a...

Last week, the Census Bureau released a shocker: One in seven Americans now live below the poverty level--$10,830 a year for a single adult or $22,050 for a family of four. And while only about 10 percent of whites fell below the poverty level, one in four blacks and...

Mayor Dave Bing addresses a community forum. Behind him are maps provided by D3.   I can't remember a time when there were so many evening events that I wanted to attend.  While I have found that organizations in the Detroit area are always providing interesting...