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Sam Robinson is a journalist covering regional politics and popular culture. In 2024, Robinson founded Detroit one million, a local news website tailored toward young people. He has reported for MLive, Rolling Stone, Axios and the Detroit Free Press.

Jane Fonda to Join Local Advocates Backing Wage Increase for Michigan Workers

Labor advocates with a national group are bringing Jane Fonda to Detroit on Friday to oppose the law now in effect that advocates say...

AG Nessel: GOP-led $645M Work Project Funding Cuts are Unconstitutional

Massive cuts to state work projects championed by Republican House Speaker Matt Hall and appropriations chair Rep. Ann Bolin were unconstitutional, Attorney General Dana...

Detroit City Council Members Take On New Committee Assignments

The chairs of Detroit City Council's standing committee assignments have been appointed by new council president James Tate. Detroit City Council standing committee meet regularly...

What to Watch for at Detroit City Council as Sheffield Era Begins

Detroit City Council began a new year with new members Tuesday in their first regular session after electing James Tate and Coleman A. Young...

James Tate Selected as Detroit Council President

Detroit City Council has a new leader after a vote in a special session Monday that illustrated the expected factions based on differences in...

Sam Robinson: In 2026, I’m Preparing for More Surprises

Happy New Year, Michigan Chronicle readers. I wanted to write to you directly to thank you for an awesome year covering our community and preview...

Detroit, Highland Park Officials ‘Learning More’ About Reported ICE Facility Plan

The vice president of a firm that operates a warehouse on the Detroit and Highland Park border says the building is not the location...

Sheffield Invites Public to Watch Swearing-in Ceremony

Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield is inviting the public to watch her swearing-in ceremony Friday, Jan. 9 at 10am at the Detroit Opera House. The public...

New Members Sworn-in at Detroit City Council

Detroit City Council will be made up of two new members once the nine-member body returns in the new year. Detroit Clerk Janice Winfrey posted...

Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s First Black Dean Wants to Grow Historic Midtown Church

The doors were open walking into Michigan’s oldest Episcopal church Thursday morning. Two staff members, Marshall and Brandon, were hanging up a Christmas wreath on...

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