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Hey y'all! I am covering tonight's West Grand Blvd. Streetscape meeting for @detdocumenters.bsky.social at 6:00 PM. Follow here tonight for LIVE updates!

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February 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Good Afternoon, Detroit! 🏙️ Today at 1 p.m. EST I will provide LIVE coverage of today’s public Detroit Board of Ethics meeting on behalf of the @detdocumenters.bsky.social. Follow me at @detroitjcs.bsky.social for more public meetings coverage. #DETDocumenters
February 18, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison suspended two officers for coordinating with Border Patrol in violation of department policy. He said he “intends to terminate them."

Our public records request showed two more instances of officers calling immigration agents, with @kobylevin.bsky.social:
What we know about Detroit police calls to CPB at traffic stops
Detroit police officers coordinated with Border Patrol more often than the department acknowledged.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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What up doe Detroit? I am live reporting remotely tonight. Join me at 7 PM tonight for Highland Park City Council meeting. See the following link for more information: highlandparkmi.gov/government/c...
CITY COUNCIL - City of Highland Park
Official website for the City of Highland Park, Michigan.
highlandparkmi.gov
February 17, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Happening now! ⤵️
Hello #Detroit !

I will be live reporting the Detroit City Council today at 10am for @DetDocumenters.bsky.social #DetroitDocumenters
February 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Happy Thursday, Detroit! I’ll be live-skeeting the Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) meeting today at 6:30 p.m. on behalf of Detroit Documenters.
@detdocumenters.bsky.social.
February 12, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Okay, #Detroit! Today, 2/12/26, at 3 PM I live cover Wayne State University Board of Governors meeting for #DETdocumenters #DetroitDocumenters @detdocumenters.bsky.social
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February 12, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Hello! I will be live reporting the Detroit City Council Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee meeting for @DetDocumenters.bsky.social at 1 p.m. #DetDocumenters.
February 12, 2026 at 5:10 PM
We love this city’s civic life and culture.

Get inspired by the stories of Black Detroit and celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with art, storytelling and a photo exhibition. Plus, prepare for spring at this year’s Garden Resource Program.

Get involved:
Celebrate Black history and culture in Detroit: Get involved
Get inspired by the stories of Black Detroit, discuss the legacy and future of Black radio, and listen to storytelling by local civic leaders.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Another gem of a civic guide from @detroitjcs.bsky.social. 👏 The OMA underpins everything we do!
If Detroit Documenters only wanted you to know one thing, it would be that local government officials are required to meet and vote on policy decisions in public, and you’re allowed by law to be there.

Here's what else you should know about the Open Meetings Act, by Documenter A J Johnson:
A Detroiter’s guide to the Michigan Open Meetings Act
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act requires public bodies to make decisions by vote, allow public comment and make more transparency measures. Here’s what to know.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Good morning, Detroit 🔅🏙️! Today at 11 a.m. EST I will provide LIVE coverage of today’s public Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Operations & Resources meeting on behalf of the @detdocumenters.bsky.social. Follow me at @detroitjcs.bsky.social for more public meetings coverage.
February 11, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Good afternoon #Detroit !!!
@ 530pm today…. I am covering our School Board (DPSCD) meeting for @detdocumenters.bsky.social !!!
Come on back in a few!!!!!
February 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
If Detroit Documenters only wanted you to know one thing, it would be that local government officials are required to meet and vote on policy decisions in public, and you’re allowed by law to be there.

Here's what else you should know about the Open Meetings Act, by Documenter A J Johnson:
A Detroiter’s guide to the Michigan Open Meetings Act
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act requires public bodies to make decisions by vote, allow public comment and make more transparency measures. Here’s what to know.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Good morning everyone! Today at 10 a.m., I'll be covering the Detroit City Council Formal Session for #DETdocumenters @detdocumenters.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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What’s up #Detroit !!
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Today at 3:00pm, I’ll be live reporting on a Board of Police Commissioners meeting for @detdocumenters.bsky.social !!
February 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Happy Thursday!

Happy Thursday, Detroit! I’ll be live-tweeting the Wayne County Commissioners FULL Board meeting today at 10 am on behalf of
@detdocumenters.bsky.social.
February 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Law student by day, rower and TikTok creator by night.

Meet Larae Baker, this month’s featured Documenter. She’s using curiosity and compassion to document Detroit’s public meetings and fight for housing justice.

Story by Dana Stuckey: outliermedia.org/larae-baker-...
Larae Baker: Meet this month’s featured Detroit Documenter
Detroit Documenter Larae Baker is a law student who uses curiosity and compassion to show up for her city.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM
More live meeting coverage! Follow Nachum as he reports the latest from DWIHN's Finance Committee: ⤵️
Hello #Detroit !

I will be live reporting the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network finance committee meeting today at 1pm for @DetDocumenters.bsky.social #DetroitDocumenters
February 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Follow live reporting of the Detroit Board of Water Commissioners' monthly committee meetings. Happening now! ⤵️
The finance committee portion is now underway. Public comments have begun, and a commenter is expressing concern about upcoming rate hikes.
February 4, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Okay, #Detroit! Today, 2/4/26, at 1 PM I live cover Detroit City Council Budget, Finance & Audit standing committee meeting for #DETdocumenters #DetroitDocumenters
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February 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Happening now! ⤵️
Good morning! I will be live reporting the [agency name] Detroit City Council Formal Session for @DetDocumenters.bsky.social at 10 a.m. #DetDocumenters.
February 3, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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What up doe Detroit? I am live reporting Highland Park City Council @ 7:00 pm
For more information follow the link below:

www.highlandparkmi.gov/government/c...
CITY COUNCIL - City of Highland Park
Official website for the City of Highland Park, Michigan.
www.highlandparkmi.gov
February 2, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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Hey Detroit! Today I’ll be covering the DPSCD Curriculum/Academics Committee meeting at 4:30pm for #DETdocumenters
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January 28, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Hey, #Detroit! Today, 1/28/26, at 2 PM I live cover GLWA Board of Directors meeting for #DETdocumenters #DetroitDocumenters @detdocumenters.bsky.social
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January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Good Morning Detroit and Wayne County!
Today at noon, I’ll be back covering the Wayne County Commission (WCC) -Committee on Government Operations
For @detdocumenters.bsky.social !
Come back in a couple hours & catch up with your government!
January 28, 2026 at 11:55 AM