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Why this Detroit lawmaker is in NYC for Zohran Mamdani
Former state Rep. Abraham Aiyash, D-Hamtramck, says the New York City mayoral candidate's campaign is showing what's possible in Democratic politics.
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End of JOA brings uncertainty to the future of Detroit's newspapers
The longstanding agreement between the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press will come to an end this year. Gannett didn't give a reason for its decision…
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Free read, June 9-13: ICE protests, education budget battle, Iraqi inspired seafood
Here's what happened this week
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I just missed Kendrick Lamar running the Detroit Riverfront
Kendrick spent part of the day after his Ford Field concert with a view of Canada.
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Why I'm joining Michigan Chronicle ahead of Detroit's pivotal election
While Michigan Chronicle will publish my election coverage, I'll use Detroit one million to dive into the people, places and groups shaping the city's…
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Free read, June 2-6: Inside Lansing's secret money, UofM tracking Palestine organizers
Here's what you missed in an explosive week of news
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Transit forum reveals some Detroit mayoral candidates don't know what they're talking about
The latest forum put on full display how much — or little — Detroit mayoral candidates know about issues transit advocates have spent years fighting…
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Detroit mayoral candidates spar in first debate at Mackinac Policy Conference
Jenkins and Sheffield continued to appear at odds, while Durhal and Kinloch argued over experience.
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May 2025

In Detroit, everyone's a DJ
One Movement veteran told me Detroit has the most DJs per capita in America.
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LeDuff's "circus" Detroit mayor's debate: Perkins most popular candidate among candidates
The most interesting question during a lively forum revealed attorney Todd Perkins is the mayoral candidate most other candidates said they would vote…
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Longtime Detroiters remember techno festival origins ahead of Movement
The first ever Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2000 was a grassroots celebration of the city's anything-is-possible spirit.
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UAW drops mayor's race surprise with Kinloch endorsement
There were questions when Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. initially removed posts announcing his endorsement from the UAW Region 1A. The campaign knew…
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