Choose your location
Outlier Media
Top staffer of police oversight board steps down
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) is back on the hunt for a staffer to lead its operations after the sudden departure of Victoria Shah, secretary to the board The post Top staffer of police oversight board steps down appeared first on Outlier Media.
Rewind: Detroit’s history of surveilling political organizers
Also known as the Criminal Intelligence Bureau, or the Subversive Detail, undercover officers on the Red Squad were to “root out and 'expose' subversives in Michigan” during the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. The post Rewind: Detroit’s history of surveilling political organizers appeared first on Outlier Media.
How much money Detroit casinos lost during last year’s strikes
During the months affected by the strikes, the casinos did lose money — a combined 18.3% of total revenue during October and 7% in November. Once the strikes ended, revenue bounced back. The post How much money Detroit casinos lost during last year’s strikes appeared first on Outlier Media.
Sheefy McFly exhibit, charcuterie workshop and a teen DJ class: What to do in Detroit this week
Get a behind-the-scenes look at historic Detroit spaces, get your groove on with Motor City Soul Club and learn how to mix and master at a DJing workshop. I’m looking forward to your background track. The post Sheefy McFly exhibit, charcuterie workshop and a teen DJ class: What to do in Detroit this week appeared first on Outlier Media.
This week in Detroit culture: Glasses fashion, more coffee spots, and Fried Chicken and Caviar
On the docket this week: A local stylist with advice for four-eyed folks, a new cafe and bookstore opening in February, and how to get money to spruce up your neighborhood. The post This week in Detroit culture: Glasses fashion, more coffee spots, and Fried Chicken and Caviar appeared first on Outlier Media.
Hundreds of refugees and migrants have arrived in Detroit in recent weeks. Are we ready to shelter more?
Detroit has seen far fewer people fleeing their home countries than New York and Chicago, and its shelter system seems to be holding up so far. Still, Sarr warned local leaders to avoid pitting vulnerable communities against each other. The post Hundreds of refugees and migrants have arrived in Detroit in recent weeks. Are we ready to shelter more? appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: Chandler Park upgrades and Detroit’s still thinking of a master plan
Chandler Park is getting a much-needed upgrade for sports lovers and fitness enthusiasts of all types, something advocates said was called for in the city’s last master plan. The post The Dirt: Chandler Park upgrades and Detroit’s still thinking of a master plan appeared first on Outlier Media.
One good building: Former ice cream store with a landmark on the roof
At Mack Avenue and Lenox Street sits a former ice cream parlor with a giant cow head (yes, a giant cow head) perched atop. The building was owned at one time by the Ira Wilson & Sons Dairy Co. The post One good building: Former ice cream store with a landmark on the roof appeared first on Outlier Media.
$828K to beautify downtown parking lots and updates from more than a dozen public meetings
Detroit Documenters attended and reported on 16 meetings over the first two weeks of 2024. Whether politics or development, transportation or utilities, education, health or policing — we covered it all! The post $828K to beautify downtown parking lots and updates from more than a dozen public meetings appeared first on Outlier Media.
Meet Laura Herberg — Outlier’s new civic life reporter
"When I was a little girl, I used to run my own newspaper on our very old Macintosh computer. I would print out the articles on the paper that has the holes in the margins you rip off. So, for as long as I can remember, it’s something that I was interested in — writing stories." The post Meet Laura Herberg — Outlier’s new civic life reporter appeared first on Outlier Media.
Common asthma drug can cause hyperactivity or depression in kids. Here’s what you need to know
The risks of montelukast are well known to Dr. Elizabeth Secord, a professor of pediatrics at Wayne State University. Soon after she started prescribing the drug in the late 1990s, three of her patients experienced nightmares, hyperactivity, aggression or depression. The post Common asthma drug can cause hyperactivity or depression in kids. Here’s what you need to know appeared first on Outlier Media.
At FARM, Black fathers in Detroit get resources they need to be better parents
Willie Bell, founder of FARM, said his father’s absence made him angry and resentful through childhood into young adulthood — so much so that he didn’t realize he began repeating the same cycle when he became a father. The post At FARM, Black fathers in Detroit get resources they need to be better parents appeared first on Outlier Media.
‘Wicked,’ MOODMOVES silent disco and a poetry slam: What to do this week in Detroit
I’m back with another dose of things to do in Detroit, though nothing can top that sweet, sweet feeling of victory after the Lions beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The post ‘Wicked,’ MOODMOVES silent disco and a poetry slam: What to do this week in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroiters are outmatched in city’s community benefits process. What could change?
There’s been increasing understanding over the last year that the negotiation process between residents and developers laid out by the Community Benefits Ordinance leaves little time or ability for residents to truly negotiate for benefits they think are a fair exchange for public money. The post Detroiters are outmatched in city’s community benefits process. What could change? appeared first on Outlier Media.
One good building: How a Detroiter got a historic marker on the Globe Tobacco Building
The Dig reader Trajan Centers submitted his favorite Detroit building for some recognition, both from us and passersby who, until a few years ago, weren’t necessarily able to identify its historic significance. The post One good building: How a Detroiter got a historic marker on the Globe Tobacco Building appeared first on Outlier Media.
The Dirt: Detroit seeks to shutter a westside concrete crusher
Take your eye off a concrete crusher and it will rack up 300 blight tickets. Check in on what the state wants to do about that facility near the Plymouth-Hubbell neighborhood, why a Boblo boat is no longer historic, local construction projects getting a boost from the state and more. The post The Dirt: Detroit seeks to shutter a westside concrete crusher appeared first on Outlier Media.
Saturday mornings can be transformative as DAPCEP kicks off 2024 with over 50 STEM classes
Students across the Detroit area can make 2024 a transformative year by registering for one of 50+ popular STEM Saturday classes. They could be like nearly 70 percent of DAPCEP’s 74,000 alumni that have gone on to pursue a career in STEM. The post Saturday mornings can be transformative as DAPCEP kicks off 2024 with over 50 STEM classes appeared first on Outlier Media.
Why you might need to get fingerprinted to volunteer at your kid’s school in Detroit
DPSCD officials have met with parents who have expressed concerns about the policy. Some have said they feel left out of their children’s academic lives, and they’re noticing it more after the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Why you might need to get fingerprinted to volunteer at your kid’s school in Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Detroit artist Mario Moore recontextualizes Black history through painting
“Painter. Sculptor. Creator.” Those are the three words Detroit artist Mario Moore uses to describe his career. The post Detroit artist Mario Moore recontextualizes Black history through painting appeared first on Outlier Media.
Meet SaMya Overall — the new editor of Detour Detroit
Get to know SaMya Overall, Outlier reporter and Detour’s new editor. She’s also a bookworm, Beyoncé fan and coffee shop aficionado. The post Meet SaMya Overall — the new editor of Detour Detroit appeared first on Outlier Media.
Outlier Media
462+
Posts
890K+
Views
Outlier Media is Detroit news on demand. We report on housing, utilities, prisons and city government to help Detroit residents hold landlords, leaders and elected officials accountable and create change in our communities.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.