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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.

Sheffield Cabinet: David Bowser Named Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor

Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield has named David Bowser, who served on her mayoral campaign and is one of the leaders of Sheffield's transition effort. Sheffield's cabinet...

DNC Chair: Trump is Costing Michigan Families

Democrats nationally are sounding the alarm on the impacts of President Donald Trump's administration on the Michigan economy. The Democratic National Committee cited statistics from...

Tax Breaks for Michigan Data Centers Under Fire from Bipartisan Coalition

There's a bipartisan coalition of Michigan lawmakers opposing tax abated construction of data centers is a facility used to house computer systems. Rep. Dylan Wegela, D-Garden...

New Administration to Keep Todd Bettison as Detroit Police Chief

Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield on Tuesday announced the reappointment of Chief Todd Bettison to continue serving as Detroit chief of police. During her campaign, Sheffield...

Sheffield’s Chief of Staff Brian White Selected as Deputy Mayor

Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield has selected Brian White, her longtime chief of staff, to serve as Detroit Deputy Mayor and senior advisor. Typically deputy mayors...

Highland Park School District Eliminates Debt

Officials in Highland Park say the city's school district is poised to enter a new era of financial stability that results in more opportunities...

Historic Detroit Cathedral Church of St. Paul Names First Black Dean

Michigan's oldest Episcopal church has named its first Black dean, the Rev. Joseph. C. Alsay. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul announced the news in...

Detroit-Downriver State Senate Primary Race Takes Shape

A state Senate race featuring two young candidates will reveal the attitudes of Detroit and Downriver Democratic voters next August. The newly created 1st State...

Michigan Secretary of State Race: Lottery Commissioner Resigns to Enter Crowded Dem Field

Former Michigan Lottery Commissioner and Whitmer Administration cabinet member Suzanna Shkreli announced she's running for Michigan Secretary of State on Monday. Shkreli joins the race...

Detroit Lawmakers Urge ICE to Release Students, Local Construction Worker

The community is calling on federal immigration enforcement to release a man they say was following the law in seeking permanent residency status. Ernesto Cuevas...

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