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Filling information and connection gaps in Detroit through local reporting since 2016 💛
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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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By @outliermedia.org’s @amondry.bsky.social
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By @outliermedia.org’s @amondry.bsky.social
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
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...
Trivia Event · Outlier Media
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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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 .
Documenters.org: Making Local Government More Accountable
All the info you need on public meetings in your town, in one easy-to-search place. Get TRAINED and PAID to hold your local government accountable. Powered by City Bureau.
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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
outliermedia.org/detroit-ai-c...
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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.
outliermedia.org
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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"A talamada "is a collective, communal and cultural ritual that carries our generational memory and has accompanied Indigenous people across this continent for centuries."
Savor the photo essay by Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval: outliermedia.org/mexican-tama...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"A talamada "is a collective, communal and cultural ritual that carries our generational memory and has accompanied Indigenous people across this continent for centuries."
Savor the photo essay by Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval: outliermedia.org/mexican-tama...
Savor the photo essay by Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval: outliermedia.org/mexican-tama...
Detroiters say Wayne County aimed to avoid repaying millions using an opaque claims process.
This judge overseeing the case recused herself after failing to file her own $26,000 claim.
Here's the full story: outliermedia.org/sheila-gibso...
This judge overseeing the case recused herself after failing to file her own $26,000 claim.
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Judge Sheila Gibson recuses herself from Detroit foreclosure case
Sheila Gibson recused herself from Wayne County’s foreclosure claim case, another twist in a process that has kept Detroiters waiting.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Detroiters say Wayne County aimed to avoid repaying millions using an opaque claims process.
This judge overseeing the case recused herself after failing to file her own $26,000 claim.
Here's the full story: outliermedia.org/sheila-gibso...
This judge overseeing the case recused herself after failing to file her own $26,000 claim.
Here's the full story: outliermedia.org/sheila-gibso...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Good news! Because of our loyal supporters, we have already made it halfway to our $40K goal.
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"Emily" told us it could “sense” our “frustration.” It also laughed when we asked which Coney was better — Lafayette or American. The chatbot has taken hundreds of resident calls so far, and a few glitches we found have since been fixed.
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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December 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"Emily" told us it could “sense” our “frustration.” It also laughed when we asked which Coney was better — Lafayette or American. The chatbot has taken hundreds of resident calls so far, and a few glitches we found have since been fixed.
With one phone call, a suburban police officer turned a traffic stop into a nightmare for this Detroit teen. outliermedia.org/fraser-polic...
How a suburban police officer upended a Detroit teen’s life
The police officer made one call. It turned a traffic stop into a nightmare.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
With one phone call, a suburban police officer turned a traffic stop into a nightmare for this Detroit teen. outliermedia.org/fraser-polic...
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📢CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLS
We, a Detroit-based nonprofit news org, need 67 new, first-time donors (for a total of 100 new donors) to qualify for a $2,000 donation for our year-end campaign by Dec. 31. If you've never donated before, can you throw us $5?
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Be the first person to make a gift of $200 or more to our year-end campaign to get this lovely basket.
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👕 A Saturn Coffee sweatshirt.
🧢 A hat.
☕️ Two bags of Hyperion coffee.
🫖 Tea samples.
💳 A $25 Saturn Coffee gift card.
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Be the first person to make a gift of $200 or more to our year-end campaign to get this lovely basket.
👕 A Saturn Coffee sweatshirt.
🧢 A hat.
☕️ Two bags of Hyperion coffee.
🫖 Tea samples.
💳 A $25 Saturn Coffee gift card.
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👕 A Saturn Coffee sweatshirt.
🧢 A hat.
☕️ Two bags of Hyperion coffee.
🫖 Tea samples.
💳 A $25 Saturn Coffee gift card.
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