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What I learned meeting a Japanese American internment camp survivor
Introducing longtime Cass Corridor resident Cindy Darrah to Mary Kamido, a 95-year-old survivor of America's internment camps for Japanese Americans…
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Free read: We're supporting the Chinatown Block Party; Big questions loom over $20M MEDC grant
Here's what to know about why I'm supporting a community organization and MEDC and the governor's involvement in Fay Beydoun's $20 million…
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Anti-war groups protest Palantir, Anduril executives in Detroit for tech conference
Local groups joined forces Wednesday to oppose a summit featuring defense and surveillance tech leaders, Ford CEO Jim Farley and Detroit Mayor Mike…
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Help me moderate the next mayoral forum!
I'm calling on small business owners to share their experiences working with the city ahead of Wednesday's Small Business Matters conversation with…
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June 2025

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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