Dana Afana
@danaafana.bsky.social
It's dan-uh like banana. Detroit government reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Emmy Award winning journalist | فلسطينية
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Mayor Mike Duggan will deliver his final State of the City address inside Hudson's Detroit. Here's how you can watch
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Mayor Mike Duggan to deliver final State of the City address inside Hudson's Detroit
Mayor Mike Duggan will deliver his final State of the City address inside Hudson's Detroit next Tuesday.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Mayor Mike Duggan will deliver his final State of the City address inside Hudson's Detroit. Here's how you can watch
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Detroiters feel mixed about RenCen plan as city preps to start historic designation talks
"“It’s kind of like you’re half asleep, and you’re like, ‘Is it true?’”
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"“It’s kind of like you’re half asleep, and you’re like, ‘Is it true?’”
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Detroiters feel mixed about RenCen plan as city preps to start historic designation talks
The Detroit City Council is expected to discuss the possibility of a historic designation eligibility study this week for the Renaissance Center.
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February 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Detroiters feel mixed about RenCen plan as city preps to start historic designation talks
"“It’s kind of like you’re half asleep, and you’re like, ‘Is it true?’”
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"“It’s kind of like you’re half asleep, and you’re like, ‘Is it true?’”
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“I don't want us to go backwards in our progress," Durhal said. "The next leader has to be very strong, very unapologetic about the decisions that they make, because they make it confidently and it's based upon this experience.”
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Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal III announces run for mayor
Detroit City Councilman Fred Durhal launched his campaign for mayor on Wednesday at the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.
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January 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“I don't want us to go backwards in our progress," Durhal said. "The next leader has to be very strong, very unapologetic about the decisions that they make, because they make it confidently and it's based upon this experience.”
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Takeaways from Mayor Mike Duggan's keynote at the Detroit Policy Conference www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Mayor Mike Duggan centers keynote on advancing tech in Detroit at annual policy conference
Mayor Mike Duggan shared his vision for Detroit's emerging tech industry at the Detroit Policy Conference.
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January 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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This Detroit Lions fan saved up for the Super Bowl since high school. He never gave up hope.
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Detroit Lions fan never lost hope, saving thousands for Super Bowl since high school
For longtime Detroit Lions fan Michael Gilmour the team is the glue to many relationships in his life.
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January 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This Detroit Lions fan saved up for the Super Bowl since high school. He never gave up hope.
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Detroit’s next mayor will face different challenges than the current administration. Saunteel Jenkins, who's kicking off her campaign tonight, shared why she's running for the seat and what she brings to the table.
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Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins: 'I was on the front lines' of bankruptcy
Former Detroit City Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins aims to bring experiences working with the grassroots and business community to her bid for mayor.
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January 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Detroit’s next mayor will face different challenges than the current administration. Saunteel Jenkins, who's kicking off her campaign tonight, shared why she's running for the seat and what she brings to the table.
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Mayor Mike Duggan walked through the auto show floor Thursday in his final tour as Detroit's mayor. He had a message for Elon Musk.
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Mayor Mike Duggan tours 2025 Detroit Auto Show: 'I just want a car made in Detroit'
Mayor Mike Duggan toured the Detroit Auto Show Thursday, teasing new charging stations in the city and testing vehicles in his last show as mayor.
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January 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Mayor Mike Duggan walked through the auto show floor Thursday in his final tour as Detroit's mayor. He had a message for Elon Musk.
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Thankful for those who’ve been a bright presence in my life this last year, especially amid the turmoil and obliteration my family has been facing in Gaza. Even more thankful for the quality time with each other, kindness and your encouragement through it all. 🤍
January 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thankful for those who’ve been a bright presence in my life this last year, especially amid the turmoil and obliteration my family has been facing in Gaza. Even more thankful for the quality time with each other, kindness and your encouragement through it all. 🤍
We went inside Chandler Park's $14M ARPA-funded air dome, which is still under construction. We've also published some renderings to show what it'll look like once it opens in the summer.
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Chandler Park's $14M ARPA-funded air dome construction underway, set to open summer 2025
Construction is underway for the Chandler Park air dome, which is expected to open by summer 2025.
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December 12, 2024 at 3:36 PM
We went inside Chandler Park's $14M ARPA-funded air dome, which is still under construction. We've also published some renderings to show what it'll look like once it opens in the summer.
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Big announcement coming soon from Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield
December 10, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Big announcement coming soon from Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield
A look into Mayor Mike Duggan's plan to run for governor as an independent.
Voters "are fed up with both parties...when you have a state that's so split, the stakes get really high on every single issue, and you end up with a toxic environment."
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Voters "are fed up with both parties...when you have a state that's so split, the stakes get really high on every single issue, and you end up with a toxic environment."
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Mayor Mike Duggan aims to bridge division in gubernatorial run as independent candidate
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running for governor as an independent in 2026 in an effort to bridge division among major parties.
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December 5, 2024 at 5:04 PM
A look into Mayor Mike Duggan's plan to run for governor as an independent.
Voters "are fed up with both parties...when you have a state that's so split, the stakes get really high on every single issue, and you end up with a toxic environment."
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Voters "are fed up with both parties...when you have a state that's so split, the stakes get really high on every single issue, and you end up with a toxic environment."
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Big news from @danaafana.bsky.social and @detroit-free-press.bsky.social: Mayor Mike Duggan to leave Detroit after term, run for Michigan governor in 2026 election.
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Not unexpected, but huge for Dem primary, state politics ahead of a race for an open seat www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Mayor Mike Duggan to leave Detroit after term, run for Michigan governor in 2026 election
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is pursuing a run for governor in the 2026 election as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer heads out the door.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Big news from @danaafana.bsky.social and @detroit-free-press.bsky.social: Mayor Mike Duggan to leave Detroit after term, run for Michigan governor in 2026 election.
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Not unexpected, but huge for Dem primary, state politics ahead of a race for an open seat www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate files exploratory committee for Detroit mayor
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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate files exploratory committee for Detroit mayor
Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate files an exploratory committee for Detroit mayor, joining at least four others.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate files exploratory committee for Detroit mayor
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Now: Mayor Mike Duggan among city officials and residents will soon unveil new neighborhood signs - 65 Detroit neighborhoods will receive new signs welcoming visitors in their community. These are funded by ARPA money
November 25, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Now: Mayor Mike Duggan among city officials and residents will soon unveil new neighborhood signs - 65 Detroit neighborhoods will receive new signs welcoming visitors in their community. These are funded by ARPA money
"Our water is safe," said Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Several residents were concerned about receiving lead line notices in the mail. There are some precautions you can take, such as running your tap for 3-5 minutes.
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Detroit 'water is safe,' director says amid concerns over lead line notices to residents
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department director assures that drinking water in the city is safe and improving as lead service lines are replaced.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:40 PM
"Our water is safe," said Gary Brown, director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. Several residents were concerned about receiving lead line notices in the mail. There are some precautions you can take, such as running your tap for 3-5 minutes.
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Detroit's Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo and
Mayor Mike Duggan are about to announce an initiative to provide free rides to/from medical appointments for expectant mothers and anyone who takes care of an infant up to one years old.
Mayor Mike Duggan are about to announce an initiative to provide free rides to/from medical appointments for expectant mothers and anyone who takes care of an infant up to one years old.
November 18, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Detroit's Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo and
Mayor Mike Duggan are about to announce an initiative to provide free rides to/from medical appointments for expectant mothers and anyone who takes care of an infant up to one years old.
Mayor Mike Duggan are about to announce an initiative to provide free rides to/from medical appointments for expectant mothers and anyone who takes care of an infant up to one years old.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan won't run for another term. I asked what’s next for the third-term mayor. More on what he shared with me ⬇️
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan won't run for 4th term, keeps plans for future secret
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced to city employees that he will not run for mayor again in a meeting at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
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November 16, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan won't run for another term. I asked what’s next for the third-term mayor. More on what he shared with me ⬇️
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