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Leland House Power Shutoff: Detroit's Affordable Housing Crisis

The Leland House, a historic Detroit landmark, faces power shutoff, leaving residents homeless. Despite a last-minute loan, the buildings future remains uncertain, highlighting the struggle for affordable housing and the citys neglect of its residents.

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