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Filling information and connection gaps in Detroit through local reporting since 2016 💛
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Introducing ... $5 Fridays! Can you spare $5 a month to support independent local journalism? We're trying to get 100 folks to set up a recurring monthly donation to Outlier Media and get us to $500 a month.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Introducing ... $5 Fridays! Can you spare $5 a month to support independent local journalism? We're trying to get 100 folks to set up a recurring monthly donation to Outlier Media and get us to $500 a month.
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As of Jan. 21, just 1,827 households had signed up for the 5,000 slots available in Lifeline H2O. That’s left many Detroiters with bills they are unable to afford, racking up debt that is locking them out of the very program intended to help them. @outliermedia.org outliermedia.org/lifeline-h2o...
Lifeline H2O: Detroiters report struggles signing up for DWSD program
Detroiters are struggling to sign up for Lifeline H2O, DWSD’s new water affordability program.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM
As of Jan. 21, just 1,827 households had signed up for the 5,000 slots available in Lifeline H2O. That’s left many Detroiters with bills they are unable to afford, racking up debt that is locking them out of the very program intended to help them. @outliermedia.org outliermedia.org/lifeline-h2o...
Just because it’s single-digit temps doesn’t mean we can’t party! 🔊
This weekend, you can dance for a good cause, paint with those closest to you and vision board to your heart’s content. Because what else is there to do on a cold January weekend? 🥶
This weekend, you can dance for a good cause, paint with those closest to you and vision board to your heart’s content. Because what else is there to do on a cold January weekend? 🥶
Things to do in Detroit this weekend: Painting classes, author talks
Take a painting class or do some vision boarding, plus more things to do in Detroit this weekend.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Just because it’s single-digit temps doesn’t mean we can’t party! 🔊
This weekend, you can dance for a good cause, paint with those closest to you and vision board to your heart’s content. Because what else is there to do on a cold January weekend? 🥶
This weekend, you can dance for a good cause, paint with those closest to you and vision board to your heart’s content. Because what else is there to do on a cold January weekend? 🥶
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New to Detroit Documenters and feeling overwhelmed by meeting agendas and assignments? Are you a seasoned note-taker looking to sharpen your skills?
Meet our five Docu-Mentors — here to help you level up your reporting and build confidence every step of the way.
Meet our five Docu-Mentors — here to help you level up your reporting and build confidence every step of the way.
Detroit Documenters: Meet the spring 2026 Docu-Mentors!
The Detroit Documenters are welcoming the second cohort of mentors, who will guide new Documenters through assignments.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:43 PM
New to Detroit Documenters and feeling overwhelmed by meeting agendas and assignments? Are you a seasoned note-taker looking to sharpen your skills?
Meet our five Docu-Mentors — here to help you level up your reporting and build confidence every step of the way.
Meet our five Docu-Mentors — here to help you level up your reporting and build confidence every step of the way.
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Fix up your house! Start a new business! Imagine a more just Detroit!
If any of these appeal to you, we have opportunities waiting below. From hands-on activities to a lecture series and all the in-between, here’s what’s happening this week.
If any of these appeal to you, we have opportunities waiting below. From hands-on activities to a lecture series and all the in-between, here’s what’s happening this week.
Job opportunities, civic events and more: Get involved
Find job opportunities or other paid gigs in addition to civic events around Detroit this week.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Fix up your house! Start a new business! Imagine a more just Detroit!
If any of these appeal to you, we have opportunities waiting below. From hands-on activities to a lecture series and all the in-between, here’s what’s happening this week.
If any of these appeal to you, we have opportunities waiting below. From hands-on activities to a lecture series and all the in-between, here’s what’s happening this week.
Fraser police stopped Santiago Zamora Perez and his mother, Evelin, on Dec. 7. The officers turned them over to federal immigration agents, who sent them to a Texas detention center. They were released this week.
We edited the footage to tell the story of the more than an hour-long stop.
We edited the footage to tell the story of the more than an hour-long stop.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Fraser police stopped Santiago Zamora Perez and his mother, Evelin, on Dec. 7. The officers turned them over to federal immigration agents, who sent them to a Texas detention center. They were released this week.
We edited the footage to tell the story of the more than an hour-long stop.
We edited the footage to tell the story of the more than an hour-long stop.
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FYI!
The Wayne County Treasurer's Office will be hosting "Ask the Treasurer" tonight at 6 p.m. According to the flyer, it'll be a chance to ask questions and receive foreclosure prevention information from the office and community partners.
Link: shorturl.at/EzSRQ
The Wayne County Treasurer's Office will be hosting "Ask the Treasurer" tonight at 6 p.m. According to the flyer, it'll be a chance to ask questions and receive foreclosure prevention information from the office and community partners.
Link: shorturl.at/EzSRQ
January 21, 2026 at 8:17 PM
FYI!
The Wayne County Treasurer's Office will be hosting "Ask the Treasurer" tonight at 6 p.m. According to the flyer, it'll be a chance to ask questions and receive foreclosure prevention information from the office and community partners.
Link: shorturl.at/EzSRQ
The Wayne County Treasurer's Office will be hosting "Ask the Treasurer" tonight at 6 p.m. According to the flyer, it'll be a chance to ask questions and receive foreclosure prevention information from the office and community partners.
Link: shorturl.at/EzSRQ
Not cool, DWIHN!!
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network keeps removing us from their board meeting Zoom call.
Not cool, DWIHN! Pretty sure that pesky Open Meetings Act applies online, as well.
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Not cool, DWIHN! Pretty sure that pesky Open Meetings Act applies online, as well.
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I'm having no success being readmitted to the meeting after being removed by the host. Detroit Docs Coordinator @noahkincade.bsky.social has also been removed by the host.
Attempting to join from another device now.
Attempting to join from another device now.
January 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Not cool, DWIHN!!
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Want to catch up on some recent DLBA news? This article from @outliermedia.org highlights recent discussions among city leaders and community members:
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Detroit Land Bank: Will it exist in five years?
Will the Detroit Land Bank exist in five years? Its new strategic plan makes the case to save the city’s largest landowner.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Want to catch up on some recent DLBA news? This article from @outliermedia.org highlights recent discussions among city leaders and community members:
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All Perry Columbus has sought since coming home from the Iraq War is peace. He hasn’t quite gotten it yet.
The Detroit Land Bank is headed back to court trying to reclaim his home — one he’s spent more than $30,000 fixing up.
The latest from @amondry.bsky.social:
The Detroit Land Bank is headed back to court trying to reclaim his home — one he’s spent more than $30,000 fixing up.
The latest from @amondry.bsky.social:
Detroit Land Bank: Veteran continues fighting for home
For more than a year, Perry Columbus has been in a dispute with the Detroit Land Bank over his home.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
All Perry Columbus has sought since coming home from the Iraq War is peace. He hasn’t quite gotten it yet.
The Detroit Land Bank is headed back to court trying to reclaim his home — one he’s spent more than $30,000 fixing up.
The latest from @amondry.bsky.social:
The Detroit Land Bank is headed back to court trying to reclaim his home — one he’s spent more than $30,000 fixing up.
The latest from @amondry.bsky.social:
Are you a Detroit geography buff? Come show your skills at Trivia Night on Wed, Feb. 4 from 6:30 -9 p.m.Brewery Faisan.
This event is hosted by @brianarice.bsky.socialin collaboration with Alex B. Hill of @detroitography.com. Tickets are $5 per person — bring your friends! tinyurl.com/56n6jmxr
This event is hosted by @brianarice.bsky.socialin collaboration with Alex B. Hill of @detroitography.com. Tickets are $5 per person — bring your friends! tinyurl.com/56n6jmxr
January 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Are you a Detroit geography buff? Come show your skills at Trivia Night on Wed, Feb. 4 from 6:30 -9 p.m.Brewery Faisan.
This event is hosted by @brianarice.bsky.socialin collaboration with Alex B. Hill of @detroitography.com. Tickets are $5 per person — bring your friends! tinyurl.com/56n6jmxr
This event is hosted by @brianarice.bsky.socialin collaboration with Alex B. Hill of @detroitography.com. Tickets are $5 per person — bring your friends! tinyurl.com/56n6jmxr
⚠️THIS IS NOT A DRILL! only TWO tickets remain for One Good Bus Tour on Jan. 22 - our collab with City Institute. Jeanette will lead us on a tour of Detroit and share incredible historic insights behind these places. Get your tickets before it's too late! www.eventbrite.com/e/one-good-b...
One Good Bus Tour
See Detroit’s “One Good” landmarks with Outlier Media and City Institute. Tour Jan. 22, 2–5 p.m., with optional happy hour.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM
⚠️THIS IS NOT A DRILL! only TWO tickets remain for One Good Bus Tour on Jan. 22 - our collab with City Institute. Jeanette will lead us on a tour of Detroit and share incredible historic insights behind these places. Get your tickets before it's too late! www.eventbrite.com/e/one-good-b...
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What a perfect day to lend a helping HAND!
This week, give or get clothes, food and other resources at a mutual aid fair, make crafts for a cause, or help count unhoused Detroiters. Plus, several opportunities to “melt” ICE, from “know your rights” workshops to migra watch training and more.
This week, give or get clothes, food and other resources at a mutual aid fair, make crafts for a cause, or help count unhoused Detroiters. Plus, several opportunities to “melt” ICE, from “know your rights” workshops to migra watch training and more.
Know Your Rights workshop, home repair and more: Get involved
Attend a “know your rights” workshop, join a group distributing whistle kits and find more ways to get involved in Detroit.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
What a perfect day to lend a helping HAND!
This week, give or get clothes, food and other resources at a mutual aid fair, make crafts for a cause, or help count unhoused Detroiters. Plus, several opportunities to “melt” ICE, from “know your rights” workshops to migra watch training and more.
This week, give or get clothes, food and other resources at a mutual aid fair, make crafts for a cause, or help count unhoused Detroiters. Plus, several opportunities to “melt” ICE, from “know your rights” workshops to migra watch training and more.
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“Each individual apartment building is historically, architecturally significant in its own way… But the district as a whole also benefits from the density and the continuity of the neighborhood.”
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Palmer Park apartments in Detroit face uncertain future
Some Palmer Park apartment buildings’ future in Detroit are uncertain after Phoenix-based landlord Urban Communities stopped paying its bills.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“Each individual apartment building is historically, architecturally significant in its own way… But the district as a whole also benefits from the density and the continuity of the neighborhood.”
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By @outliermedia.org’s @amondry.bsky.social
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By @outliermedia.org’s @amondry.bsky.social
BREAKING: Detroit has asked the judge in its lawsuit against RealT to appoint a receiver to manage its large portfolio. The request could be decided on as soon as this Friday.
If approved, the receiver could undertake repairs and demolitions at RealT’s expense. 👀
@amondry.bsky.social's latest:
If approved, the receiver could undertake repairs and demolitions at RealT’s expense. 👀
@amondry.bsky.social's latest:
RealT: Detroit requests receiver to oversee crypto landlord
The City of Detroit has requested a court-appointed receiver to oversee RealT’s portfolio.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM
BREAKING: Detroit has asked the judge in its lawsuit against RealT to appoint a receiver to manage its large portfolio. The request could be decided on as soon as this Friday.
If approved, the receiver could undertake repairs and demolitions at RealT’s expense. 👀
@amondry.bsky.social's latest:
If approved, the receiver could undertake repairs and demolitions at RealT’s expense. 👀
@amondry.bsky.social's latest:
THREE TICKETS LEFT for One Good Bus Tour with The City Institute! www.eventbrite.com/e/one-good-b...
One Good Bus Tour
See Detroit’s “One Good” landmarks with Outlier Media and City Institute. Tour Jan. 22, 2–5 p.m., with optional happy hour.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
THREE TICKETS LEFT for One Good Bus Tour with The City Institute! www.eventbrite.com/e/one-good-b...
Got a couple of smarties in Detroit, we're sure! Come prove it! 😉
If you think you know Detroit geography, streets and landmarks, come to trivia next month hosted by @detroitography.com and me! @outliermedia.org outliermedia.org/listings/eve...
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Brewery Faisan1087 Beaufait StDetroit, MI 48207 Detroit trivia meets map magic! Join Outlier Media & Detroitography for a night of Detroit history,
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January 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Got a couple of smarties in Detroit, we're sure! Come prove it! 😉
Arizona-based Urban Communities began buying multifamily buildings in the neighborhood near Detroit’s northern border in 2020. Today, all 21 of the buildings are either in receivership, foreclosed or highly distressed.
Many are in dire physical condition.
Many are in dire physical condition.
Palmer Park apartments in Detroit face uncertain future
Some Palmer Park apartment buildings’ future in Detroit are uncertain after Phoenix-based landlord Urban Communities stopped paying its bills.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Arizona-based Urban Communities began buying multifamily buildings in the neighborhood near Detroit’s northern border in 2020. Today, all 21 of the buildings are either in receivership, foreclosed or highly distressed.
Many are in dire physical condition.
Many are in dire physical condition.
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And speaking of sumthin' other than crime stats, have a look at this from @outliermedia.org on the underwhelming attendance record of some of the board members; perhaps they aren't STRESSing the details of full participation, or why this board exists, or...
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Detroit police oversight board still has attendance issues
Detroit police commissioners still have attendance issues: Four members missed more than a third of meetings last year.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
And speaking of sumthin' other than crime stats, have a look at this from @outliermedia.org on the underwhelming attendance record of some of the board members; perhaps they aren't STRESSing the details of full participation, or why this board exists, or...
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Join us tomorrow morning, Thursday January 8 from 9:30-10:40am for COFFEE THURSDAY! Coffee Thurs is our monthly event to enjoy free coffee, meet new people and chat with Outlier reporters. Come through! www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-thu...
Coffee Thursday at Milwaukee Caffè
Meet Outlier Media over a free coffee or tea! Stop by Milwaukee Caffè this month to talk about what’s happening in your neighborhood.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Join us tomorrow morning, Thursday January 8 from 9:30-10:40am for COFFEE THURSDAY! Coffee Thurs is our monthly event to enjoy free coffee, meet new people and chat with Outlier reporters. Come through! www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-thu...
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New year means new opportunities to get involved in community!
Kick off the new year with a coffee/tea hangout with your favorite nonprofit newsroom (that's us!), submit some work to DPSCD or apply to the Kresge Artist Fellowship. Ready to make some plans?
Kick off the new year with a coffee/tea hangout with your favorite nonprofit newsroom (that's us!), submit some work to DPSCD or apply to the Kresge Artist Fellowship. Ready to make some plans?
Get more eyeballs on your book or business with these local opportunities: Get involved in Detroit
Kick off your year by learning from, engaging with and growing with your community.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM
New year means new opportunities to get involved in community!
Kick off the new year with a coffee/tea hangout with your favorite nonprofit newsroom (that's us!), submit some work to DPSCD or apply to the Kresge Artist Fellowship. Ready to make some plans?
Kick off the new year with a coffee/tea hangout with your favorite nonprofit newsroom (that's us!), submit some work to DPSCD or apply to the Kresge Artist Fellowship. Ready to make some plans?
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January 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
For more public meetings coverage, please check out the detroit.documenters.org website. We cover a variety of public meetings and we are powered by @citybureau.bsky.social, and in Detroit ... @outliermedia.org and @detdocumenters.bsky.social .
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In the meantime, do yourself a favor and check out @noahkincade.bsky.social reporting for @outliermedia.org on the emerging use of AI for city services
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Detroit’s new AI chatbot is here to answer residents’ phone calls
Detroit’s AI chatbot, Emily, answers residents’ phone calls. Here’s how it’s going.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
In the meantime, do yourself a favor and check out @noahkincade.bsky.social reporting for @outliermedia.org on the emerging use of AI for city services
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Every police commissioner attended the last meeting of 2025. That only happened four times; eight commissioners missed at least a quarter of the meetings.
“I’ve been to a lot more meetings than a couple different commissioners, and I think it’s very sad to see,” said resident Jahdante Smith.
“I’ve been to a lot more meetings than a couple different commissioners, and I think it’s very sad to see,” said resident Jahdante Smith.
Detroit police oversight board still has attendance issues
Detroit police commissioners still have attendance issues: Four members missed more than a third of meetings last year.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Every police commissioner attended the last meeting of 2025. That only happened four times; eight commissioners missed at least a quarter of the meetings.
“I’ve been to a lot more meetings than a couple different commissioners, and I think it’s very sad to see,” said resident Jahdante Smith.
“I’ve been to a lot more meetings than a couple different commissioners, and I think it’s very sad to see,” said resident Jahdante Smith.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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