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November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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We’re hiring!
Outlier Media is looking for a full-time Director of Operations & Finance. The ideal candidate is excited to build the systems and structures that will carry Outlier into its next chapter. If this sounds like you, visit the full listing to learn more.
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Outlier Media is looking for a full-time Director of Operations & Finance. The ideal candidate is excited to build the systems and structures that will carry Outlier into its next chapter. If this sounds like you, visit the full listing to learn more.
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Now hiring in Detroit: Director of operations and finance
Outlier Media is now hiring in Detroit. The director of operations and finance will earn a salary of $90,000.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We’re hiring!
Outlier Media is looking for a full-time Director of Operations & Finance. The ideal candidate is excited to build the systems and structures that will carry Outlier into its next chapter. If this sounds like you, visit the full listing to learn more.
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Outlier Media is looking for a full-time Director of Operations & Finance. The ideal candidate is excited to build the systems and structures that will carry Outlier into its next chapter. If this sounds like you, visit the full listing to learn more.
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They’re regular Detroit teens, 16-year-old cousins who work at Chili’s — and asylum seekers who fled brutality in Venezuela.
They’re now in an ICE lockup in Texas after agents raided their home in search of someone else.
Their classmates want them back.
outliermedia.org/immigration-...
They’re now in an ICE lockup in Texas after agents raided their home in search of someone else.
Their classmates want them back.
outliermedia.org/immigration-...
Immigration agents arrest two Detroit teens, now held in ICE facility
Immigration agents arrested two teenagers and their parents in Detroit and took them to a Texas ICE detention facility.
outliermedia.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
They’re regular Detroit teens, 16-year-old cousins who work at Chili’s — and asylum seekers who fled brutality in Venezuela.
They’re now in an ICE lockup in Texas after agents raided their home in search of someone else.
Their classmates want them back.
outliermedia.org/immigration-...
They’re now in an ICE lockup in Texas after agents raided their home in search of someone else.
Their classmates want them back.
outliermedia.org/immigration-...
To be able to keep providing the investigative independent journalism you know and love, it costs money. We're raising $40,000 by the end of the year — can you help us reach our goal?
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November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
To be able to keep providing the investigative independent journalism you know and love, it costs money. We're raising $40,000 by the end of the year — can you help us reach our goal?
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This time last year almost 30,000 Detroiters were enrolled in the city's water bill assistance program. It ran out of money so the city has a new program that will help 5,000 households. Here's what you need to know. @outliermedia.org outliermedia.org/dwsd-lifelin...
DWSD’s new water payment plan is smaller and more expensive
DWSD opened applications for its new water payment assistance program, but it’s more exclusive and expensive.
outliermedia.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This time last year almost 30,000 Detroiters were enrolled in the city's water bill assistance program. It ran out of money so the city has a new program that will help 5,000 households. Here's what you need to know. @outliermedia.org outliermedia.org/dwsd-lifelin...
There’s nothing like the perfect Thanksgiving (event) menu.
Detroit just dropped the best one: listen to poetry, talk about politics, experience Ghettotech, enjoy some cupcakes and dance at sober disco. Sounds almost as good as mac and cheese. 😋
Pick your flavor.
Detroit just dropped the best one: listen to poetry, talk about politics, experience Ghettotech, enjoy some cupcakes and dance at sober disco. Sounds almost as good as mac and cheese. 😋
Pick your flavor.
Things to do in Detroit: Thanksgiving week edition
Catch up on Thanksgiving shopping or have some sober fun the night before — here’s a rundown of things to do in Detroit.
outliermedia.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
There’s nothing like the perfect Thanksgiving (event) menu.
Detroit just dropped the best one: listen to poetry, talk about politics, experience Ghettotech, enjoy some cupcakes and dance at sober disco. Sounds almost as good as mac and cheese. 😋
Pick your flavor.
Detroit just dropped the best one: listen to poetry, talk about politics, experience Ghettotech, enjoy some cupcakes and dance at sober disco. Sounds almost as good as mac and cheese. 😋
Pick your flavor.
Thanksgiving is approaching fast!
But this time of year might prove stressful since the longest government shutdown in history delayed SNAP benefits for Detroiters. Plus, food is expensive, y’all.
Luckily, local orgs are stepping up. Here’s where to get help: outliermedia.org/free-turkey-...
But this time of year might prove stressful since the longest government shutdown in history delayed SNAP benefits for Detroiters. Plus, food is expensive, y’all.
Luckily, local orgs are stepping up. Here’s where to get help: outliermedia.org/free-turkey-...
Free turkey giveaways in Detroit: Where to find
We have a rundown of free turkey giveaways in Detroit, plus more local Thanksgiving help.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thanksgiving is approaching fast!
But this time of year might prove stressful since the longest government shutdown in history delayed SNAP benefits for Detroiters. Plus, food is expensive, y’all.
Luckily, local orgs are stepping up. Here’s where to get help: outliermedia.org/free-turkey-...
But this time of year might prove stressful since the longest government shutdown in history delayed SNAP benefits for Detroiters. Plus, food is expensive, y’all.
Luckily, local orgs are stepping up. Here’s where to get help: outliermedia.org/free-turkey-...
Detroit’s revamped water bill assistance program is available to 83% fewer households than it used to be — and many of those who manage to get a spot will pay a monthly bill that’s nearly double than the old program.
DWSD’s new water payment plan is smaller and more expensive
DWSD opened applications for its new water payment assistance program, but it’s more exclusive and expensive.
outliermedia.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Detroit’s revamped water bill assistance program is available to 83% fewer households than it used to be — and many of those who manage to get a spot will pay a monthly bill that’s nearly double than the old program.
We're in the midst of our end-of-year campaign! This is a special time of year because your donations are DOUBLED. This means your $100 donation = $200 through Dec. 31. Help us reach our goal of $40,000 by donating today
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November 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We're in the midst of our end-of-year campaign! This is a special time of year because your donations are DOUBLED. This means your $100 donation = $200 through Dec. 31. Help us reach our goal of $40,000 by donating today
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Got plans tonight?
Come hang at Spread Art and learn how to become a Detroit Documenter — with food on us!! Meet our community, and learn how we pay residents to attend public meetings and take notes.
Interested? Let us know you’re coming:
Come hang at Spread Art and learn how to become a Detroit Documenter — with food on us!! Meet our community, and learn how we pay residents to attend public meetings and take notes.
Interested? Let us know you’re coming:
Detroit Documenters Orientation
November 13, 2025 | PLEASE NOTE: THE LOCATION HAS BEEN UPDATED!
This training will introduce you to the Detroit Documenters community. Find out how we help build the public record by paying people to...
www.documenters.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Got plans tonight?
Come hang at Spread Art and learn how to become a Detroit Documenter — with food on us!! Meet our community, and learn how we pay residents to attend public meetings and take notes.
Interested? Let us know you’re coming:
Come hang at Spread Art and learn how to become a Detroit Documenter — with food on us!! Meet our community, and learn how we pay residents to attend public meetings and take notes.
Interested? Let us know you’re coming:
“I’ve served my county honorably,” says veteran Joseph Adams Jr. But the apartment he was placed in by a program designed for housing veterans isn’t suitable for his needs. He’s spent nearly a year bathing from a bucket.
What’s worse, his support is ending, and he may be on the street again soon.
What’s worse, his support is ending, and he may be on the street again soon.
MiSide housing aid fails Detroit veteran
MiSide is a program that helps veterans find stable housing. But one Detroiter was left in the lurch.
outliermedia.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“I’ve served my county honorably,” says veteran Joseph Adams Jr. But the apartment he was placed in by a program designed for housing veterans isn’t suitable for his needs. He’s spent nearly a year bathing from a bucket.
What’s worse, his support is ending, and he may be on the street again soon.
What’s worse, his support is ending, and he may be on the street again soon.
Even as frost starts to settle in, the city’s creatives are keeping things bright from art markets and live performances to youth workshops, film screenings and coffeehouse gatherings.
You’ll stay warmer when you’re in community! Plan your weekend ➡️
You’ll stay warmer when you’re in community! Plan your weekend ➡️
Things to do in Detroit: Film screenings, markets and more
From film screenings to holiday markets, we’ve got a roundup of things to do in Detroit this weekend.
outliermedia.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Even as frost starts to settle in, the city’s creatives are keeping things bright from art markets and live performances to youth workshops, film screenings and coffeehouse gatherings.
You’ll stay warmer when you’re in community! Plan your weekend ➡️
You’ll stay warmer when you’re in community! Plan your weekend ➡️
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Food sellers are part of the city’s ‘nutrition pipelines,’ and many rely on SNAP for 50% of sales, Outlier Media reports: planetdetroit.org/2025/11/detr...
What the SNAP freeze means for Detroit grocers
SNAP funding cuts and delays lead Detroiters to reduce food spending, affecting grocery stores and heightening food insecurity.
planetdetroit.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Food sellers are part of the city’s ‘nutrition pipelines,’ and many rely on SNAP for 50% of sales, Outlier Media reports: planetdetroit.org/2025/11/detr...
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"Sheffield also plans to create a home repair task force that would convene nonprofits, contractors and funders to expand home repair — a major issue in a city with high poverty and older housing stock."
via @outliermedia.org
via @outliermedia.org
Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s new mayor. These are her priorities
Mary Sheffield became the first woman elected mayor of Detroit on Tuesday, defeating Solomon Kinloch.
outliermedia.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
"Sheffield also plans to create a home repair task force that would convene nonprofits, contractors and funders to expand home repair — a major issue in a city with high poverty and older housing stock."
via @outliermedia.org
via @outliermedia.org
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What to know about Detroit's new mayor, Mary Sheffield (via our partner @outliermedia.org). outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...
Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s new mayor. These are her priorities
Mary Sheffield became the first woman elected mayor of Detroit on Tuesday, defeating Solomon Kinloch.
outliermedia.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
What to know about Detroit's new mayor, Mary Sheffield (via our partner @outliermedia.org). outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...
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At @outliermedia.org, Sarah Alvarez learned that making an impact for low-income Detroiters meant reporting on complex problems and not letting up. Nicole Lewis and Lam Vo spoke with Alvarez about how journalists can approach impact-driven coverage of seemingly intractable social & economic issues.
The case for treating the news like a campaign
At Outlier Media, Sarah Alvarez learned that making an impact for low-income Detroiters meant reporting on complex problems and not letting up.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
At @outliermedia.org, Sarah Alvarez learned that making an impact for low-income Detroiters meant reporting on complex problems and not letting up. Nicole Lewis and Lam Vo spoke with Alvarez about how journalists can approach impact-driven coverage of seemingly intractable social & economic issues.
RESULTS: Here are your elected Board of Police Commissioners.
Districts 1, 3 and 5 had only write-in candidates, and we’ll learn the winners’ names after election results are canvassed and certified by the county.
All results can be found here: outliermedia.org/detroit-elec...
Districts 1, 3 and 5 had only write-in candidates, and we’ll learn the winners’ names after election results are canvassed and certified by the county.
All results can be found here: outliermedia.org/detroit-elec...
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
RESULTS: Here are your elected Board of Police Commissioners.
Districts 1, 3 and 5 had only write-in candidates, and we’ll learn the winners’ names after election results are canvassed and certified by the county.
All results can be found here: outliermedia.org/detroit-elec...
Districts 1, 3 and 5 had only write-in candidates, and we’ll learn the winners’ names after election results are canvassed and certified by the county.
All results can be found here: outliermedia.org/detroit-elec...
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In Northwest Detroit, District 7 went to Denzel McCampbell. He’s now the second Democratic Socialist on City Council. McCampbell spoke with @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social about working with Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield and how he plans to deliver for Detroiters.
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Denzel McCampbell wins District 7 seat - WDET 101.9 FM
Denzel McCampbell beat Michigan State Representative Karen Whitsett in the Detroit City Council District 7 election.
wdet.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
In Northwest Detroit, District 7 went to Denzel McCampbell. He’s now the second Democratic Socialist on City Council. McCampbell spoke with @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social about working with Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield and how he plans to deliver for Detroiters.
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RESULTS: Detroiters largely reelected incumbents for City Council, except for:
- District 5, who elected Renata Miller to replace newly-elected mayor Mary Sheffield
- District 7, who elected Denzel Anton McCampbell to replace Fred Durhal III.
They will take office in January.
- District 5, who elected Renata Miller to replace newly-elected mayor Mary Sheffield
- District 7, who elected Denzel Anton McCampbell to replace Fred Durhal III.
They will take office in January.
November 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
RESULTS: Detroiters largely reelected incumbents for City Council, except for:
- District 5, who elected Renata Miller to replace newly-elected mayor Mary Sheffield
- District 7, who elected Denzel Anton McCampbell to replace Fred Durhal III.
They will take office in January.
- District 5, who elected Renata Miller to replace newly-elected mayor Mary Sheffield
- District 7, who elected Denzel Anton McCampbell to replace Fred Durhal III.
They will take office in January.
Mary Sheffield became the first woman elected mayor of Detroit on Tuesday, defeating the Rev. Solomon Kinloch. In her first 100 days, she plans to reshape government around housing, human services, gun violence prevention and more.
Read more about her plans here: outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...
Read more about her plans here: outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Mary Sheffield became the first woman elected mayor of Detroit on Tuesday, defeating the Rev. Solomon Kinloch. In her first 100 days, she plans to reshape government around housing, human services, gun violence prevention and more.
Read more about her plans here: outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...
Read more about her plans here: outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...
Today is Election Day, but the rest of November will be a tight month for groceries. Food banks, churches and neighbors are stepping up to help. Here's where you can find it!
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Today is Election Day, but the rest of November will be a tight month for groceries. Food banks, churches and neighbors are stepping up to help. Here's where you can find it!
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It’s voting time, Detroit!
Everything you need to know heading to the polls today ⬇️
Everything you need to know heading to the polls today ⬇️
Happy Election Day, Detroit!
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
Election Day 2025 in Detroit: What to know
What you need to know for Election Day 2025 in Detroit, including how to get a ride to the polls and how to see your sample ballot.
outliermedia.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It’s voting time, Detroit!
Everything you need to know heading to the polls today ⬇️
Everything you need to know heading to the polls today ⬇️
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On Election Day, Detroit’s political future up for grabs
Voters across Detroit are heading to the polls on Tuesday to determine a full slate of newly elected officials.
Voters across Detroit are heading to the polls on Tuesday to determine a full slate of newly elected officials.
On Election Day, Detroit’s political future up for grabs
Voters across Detroit are heading to the polls on Tuesday to determine a full slate of newly elected officials.
www.bridgedetroit.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On Election Day, Detroit’s political future up for grabs
Voters across Detroit are heading to the polls on Tuesday to determine a full slate of newly elected officials.
Voters across Detroit are heading to the polls on Tuesday to determine a full slate of newly elected officials.
Happy Election Day, Detroit!
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
Election Day 2025 in Detroit: What to know
What you need to know for Election Day 2025 in Detroit, including how to get a ride to the polls and how to see your sample ballot.
outliermedia.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Happy Election Day, Detroit!
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
We’ll be here throughout the day (and into the night) updating you on the mayoral, City Council and Board of Police Commissioners races. Need a quick answer? DM us or text REPORTER to 67485* to speak to someone at Team Outlier.
Happy voting! 💛 🤍
Want a say in who’s watching the Detroit Police Department? Make sure you pay attention to the Board of Police Commissioners race.
Seven seats are up for grabs, but only five have names on the ballot. There are also 25 write-in candidates. @brianarice.bsky.social has the breakdown:
Seven seats are up for grabs, but only five have names on the ballot. There are also 25 write-in candidates. @brianarice.bsky.social has the breakdown:
Detroit Board of Police Commissioners: Who’s running?
There are more write-in candidates running for Detroit’s Board of Police Commissioners than official candidates on the ballot.
outliermedia.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Want a say in who’s watching the Detroit Police Department? Make sure you pay attention to the Board of Police Commissioners race.
Seven seats are up for grabs, but only five have names on the ballot. There are also 25 write-in candidates. @brianarice.bsky.social has the breakdown:
Seven seats are up for grabs, but only five have names on the ballot. There are also 25 write-in candidates. @brianarice.bsky.social has the breakdown: