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Brendan Gutenschwager
@bgonthescene.bsky.social
Independent reporter, on the scene documenting history as it unfolds. Coverage of protests, rallies, breaking news. More at https://linktr.ee/bgonthescene and videos at https://YouTube.com/bgonthescene
Green lights in Philly during tonight’s Eagles game, as well as Cira Centre displays of the Eagles’ logo and messages reading “Go Eagles!” and “Fly Eagles Fly!”
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Happening Now: An event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps is taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Canadian Freighter Stuck in Detroit River

A ship bound for Quebec is stuck in the Detroit River after running aground yesterday near downtown Detroit

No injuries were reported from the incident
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Large fire at a commercial building in Baltimore this afternoon
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“Supreme Court, we judge you!” chants outside SCOTUS from supporters of same-sex marriage this morning
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“We’re not going back!” chants from supporters of same-sex marriage outside the Supreme Court this morning
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happening Now: Protesters are outside the Supreme Court, demonstrating against an attempt to overturn the court’s 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Remarks in Stanton Park near the conclusion of today’s anti-Trump protest in Washington, D.C.
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Handmaid Army DC out here this afternoon as protesters march along Constitution Avenue
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happening Now: Anti-Trump demonstrators are gathered on the National Mall for a protest in Washington, D.C.
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield speaking tonight following her election victory in Detroit
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield puts on a pair of “Buffs” glasses at her election night party in Detroit
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Happening Now: Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield’s Election Night Watch Party is underway at MGM Grand Detroit
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
A Day of the Dead [Día de los Muertos] ofrenda was set up outside the Broadview ICE facility. Pictures here show the ofrenda on Sunday, Nov. 2nd

Ofrendas [Spanish for “offerings”] are altars honoring the deceased, and are a part of annual Day of the Dead traditions
November 4, 2025 at 4:11 AM
A rally against mid-cycle redistricting was held this morning at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.

The event, organized by the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, featured remarks from legislators and activists who voiced opposition to proposed redistricting in the state
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Happening Now: The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is holding a rally against redistricting at the Indiana Statehouse
November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Banner reading “Save Health Care” and signs reading “Raise Taxes On The Rich” and “No Kings” out on a pedestrian bridge over I-94 yesterday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Michigan
November 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Day of the Dead ofrenda outside the Broadview ICE facility today
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
“Where are the children? Where are they? Find them, bring them home!” Reverend David Black said in front of a line of police outside the Broadview ICE facility
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Commander Ware of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department talked to protesters about the 6pm protest time restriction in Broadview, prior to officers moving forward to push protesters to leave the area
November 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Happening Now: Protesters are facing off with police outside the Broadview ICE facility
November 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Breast Cancer Awareness Month display at MotorCity Casino in Detroit
October 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A look at the former site of an encampment utilized by anti-ICE protesters that had offered mutual aid near the Broadview ICE facility

The encampment was dismantled yesterday after a notice was issued indicating it was considered in violation of the Village of Broadview Building Code
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Some in the crowd accepted candy offered by police outside the Broadview ICE facility
October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“It’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, you do not have to do this, you do not have to do this” protesters sing outside the Broadview ICE facility
October 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM