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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 12h

Michigan’s ability to finalize a budget — albeit two days after the constitutional deadline — puts Lansing slightly ahead of Washington in the competence rankings.

But we wanted to focus on how the budget affects some key programs that impact many Detroiters’ lives.

How Michigan’s new state budget affects Detroit

Michigan finally passed a new state budget. What can Detroiters expect?

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 12h

Voting has begun in Detroit’s mayoral election. Candidate Rev. Solomon Kinloch spoke with WDET’s @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social about his plans for affordable housing and public safety as he challenges City Council President Mary Sheffield 🎧
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Affordable housing, lowering crime key to Detroit says candidate Kinloch - WDET 101.9 FM

Reverend Solomon Kinloch wants 'a family in every house' to rebuild the city's population, ease housing crisis

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 16h

We’re still accepting questions! Comment here or email Briana at [email protected] with your election questions!

Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 14d

Detroit’s picking a new mayor, new city councilmembers, new police commissioners ... 😵‍💫 We’re overwhelmed just thinking about it.

Got questions about accessibility, early voting or where the heck to find your polling place? Send them to [email protected], and we’ll track down the answers.

Detroit Election Day 2025: Send us your questions

Election Day 2025 is coming up, and we’re here to help equip you with the info you need to vote in Detroit.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 16h

Hi! Are you able/willing to tell us more? Where is this mold problem? How long has it been going on?

If you feel more comfortable, you can email our housing reporter (@amondry.bsky.social) at [email protected] (or just respond here!)

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 1d

Do you live in housing owned by RealT? Well, if you’re not paying rent into court-ordered escrow accounts, you could face eviction.

That’s right: A judge may give RealT green light to evict tenants by the end of October, even as it sits on millions in unpaid taxes and water bills.

RealT tenants ordered to put rent into escrow or face eviction

A judge ordered RealT tenants in Detroit to put rent into court-ordered escrow accounts or risk eviction.

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Aaron Mondry @amondry.bsky.social · 1d

Several big takeaways from a recent hearing in the city's lawsuit against RealT:
- Tenants risk eviction if they don't get on escrow accounts soon
- RealT has a $2M unpaid water bill
- The parties reached a settlement over a previously unreported lawsuit
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RealT tenants ordered to put rent into escrow or face eviction

A judge ordered RealT tenants in Detroit to put rent into court-ordered escrow accounts or risk eviction.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 6d

VERY Hotober indeed. 😂

Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 6d

October is feeling very 👻 🎃🍂.

We gathered the spookiest of events to kick off spooky season in the D. Shop for some costumes, try your hand at zombie archery or enjoy all the things fall has to offer at Festifall.

Enter if you dare ...
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Halloween in Detroit: A roundup of spooky events

Spooky season is here! Celebrate Halloween in Detroit with these events.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 7d

Staff news! 🤩

We’re so excited to announce Nichole Christian as our new managing editor at Outlier Media. The North End-raised alum of Mumford High and Wayne State is eager to guide daily coverage and flex her curiosity in service of Detroiters.

Drop a 💛 to help us give Nichole a warm welcome!

Nichole Christian named managing editor at Outlier Media

Nichole Christian will help guide daily coverage and support professional development at Outlier Media.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 7d

Us running to plan our week:

a man in a blue shirt is running down a dirt path

ALT: a man in a blue shirt is running down a dirt path

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Detroit Documenters @detdocumenters.bsky.social · 7d

What do you mean you don’t have anything to do this week but work?!

Talk policy with some candidates. Peep the fashion of local artists. Hear authors talk about their work. With so many folks to meet, plan yourself a busy week!

Just get involved, already ...

Detroit job postings, civic events and more: Get involved

Browse Detroit job postings, or hit up some film screenings and author talks.

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Detroit Documenters @detdocumenters.bsky.social · 8d

New Southwest Detroit trucking restrictions to be announced tomorrow! Effective as of Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, will include targeted police enforcement. No through trucks on any north/south street between W. Vernor and I-75.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 14d

Detroit’s picking a new mayor, new city councilmembers, new police commissioners ... 😵‍💫 We’re overwhelmed just thinking about it.

Got questions about accessibility, early voting or where the heck to find your polling place? Send them to [email protected], and we’ll track down the answers.

Detroit Election Day 2025: Send us your questions

Election Day 2025 is coming up, and we’re here to help equip you with the info you need to vote in Detroit.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 9d

If you want to know more about how the mayoral and council candidates plan to protect Detroiters from air pollution, check out the Detroit Environmental Agenda’s voter guide:

Got more election questions? Comment below, or email [email protected]!

2025 Voter's Guide — Detroit Environmental Agenda

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 9d

We asked you for election questions, and we got plenty! So we'll be answering them on our social platforms.

First one: What are the candidates doing to clean up the air in this city, parts of which have the worst air quality in the entire state?

Answers:

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Festival of Darkness @festivalofdarkness.bsky.social · 12d

Festival of Darkness 2025 was included in Outlier's "Autumn In Detroit" list...thanks @outliermedia.org !

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🗓️ Saturday September 27th
📍 Redford Theatre, #Detroit, MI

#halloween #filmfestival #horror

Autumn in Detroit: Carnivals, spooky screenings and more

Usher in autumn with a fall carnival, attend a scary movie screening or immerse yourself in art.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 12d

Need some tips on navigating corporate work life? Well, “Thee Millennial Manager” might be your go-to.

Brandi McGill, better known as ”Thee Millennial Manager” is highlighting authentic approaches to millennial leadership — from conference rooms to the podcast mic.

Brandi McGill: What to know about ‘Thee Millennial Manager’

Brandi McGill, better known as “Thee Millennial Manager,” has a spicy view on corporate culture.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 12d

Detroit by bike: easy and fun, or risky and rough? We pedaled through the city to see what it’s really like to get around on two wheels. Can you actually get there? Let’s find out together, with @sociallychrissy.bsky.social !

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Is Detroit a biker-friendly city? We set out to find the answer · Outlier Media

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 13d

Behind every shut-off notice is someone trying to get by.

Between April and June, more than 55,000 households had their gas or electricity turned off — and thousands more could follow. State help is coming — but for many, it’s too little, too late.

Utility assistance in Detroit: Demand outweighs availability

A change in state funding means more Detroit families could be eligible for utility assistance.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 13d

We know you’ve been counting down the hours until Friday (us too).

If the workweek has you stuck in the doom loop 🌀, here’s your exit. A fall carnival, a spooky film fest, Motown under the moonlight. Then let us know if the weekend wait was worth it. 😉

Autumn in Detroit: Carnivals, spooky screenings and more

Usher in autumn with a fall carnival, attend a scary movie screening or immerse yourself in art.

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WDET 101.9 FM @wdet.bsky.social · 14d

A new survey conducted by @umich.edu and @outliermedia.org reveals the top concerns Detroiters would like to see the next mayor address. Crime and safety topped the list, followed by neighborhood maintenance, access to better paying jobs and affordable housing.
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University of Michigan, Outlier Media survey asks residents what they want Detroit's next mayor to focus on - WDET 101.9 FM

Crime and Safety topped the list, followed by neighborhood maintenance, access to better paying jobs and affordable housing.

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Spooky @spookyperry.bsky.social · 14d

For more information on the need to raise rates from a system perspective to pain & destruction these rate increase incur on people & there communities, check out reporting @outliermedia.org ... go Topics>Fix This First>Utilities
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Utilities · Outlier Media

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 14d

Detroit’s picking a new mayor, new city councilmembers, new police commissioners ... 😵‍💫 We’re overwhelmed just thinking about it.

Got questions about accessibility, early voting or where the heck to find your polling place? Send them to [email protected], and we’ll track down the answers.

Detroit Election Day 2025: Send us your questions

Election Day 2025 is coming up, and we’re here to help equip you with the info you need to vote in Detroit.

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