Jamie Simmons
Community Engagement ReporterJamie Simmons comes to Michigan Radio as a new Community Engagement Report for the station’s Enterprise team. She is a macro social worker with a strong background in community engagement and communal dialogue.
Jamie earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan and her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University.
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Detroit’s housing market is pushing many people to start thinking outside the box when it comes to home ownership. For years, Detroit was seen as the place to purchase a decent, affordable home. But that is no longer the reality in many parts of the city. -
The Detroit housing market is now one of the most competitive markets in Southeast Michigan. The majority of city residents now are renters, and some are finding it hard to find or qualify for homes in their own neighborhoods.
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A Michigan Radio analysis found that as of January 2022, at least 120 people were being held in pre-trial detention at a Wayne County jail for more than 18 months. We’ve created this guide to help you understand due process rights, and ways you can support a loved one in pre-trial detention.
