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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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December 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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.
outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH
👕 A Saturn Coffee sweatshirt.
🧢 A hat.
☕️ Two bags of Hyperion coffee.
🫖 Tea samples.
💳 A $25 Saturn Coffee gift card.
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P.S.: If you're reading this before 9:30 AM on Thursday, Dec. 11, join us for Coffee Thursday at Craig's Coffee! Your coffee is on us ☕
December 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
P.S.: If you're reading this before 9:30 AM on Thursday, Dec. 11, join us for Coffee Thursday at Craig's Coffee! Your coffee is on us ☕
This special swag pack includes a sunny yellow Outlier Media mug and a bag of Craig's Coffee beans - roasted in Detroit. It's a win-win! Click the link below to make a donation today.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This special swag pack includes a sunny yellow Outlier Media mug and a bag of Craig's Coffee beans - roasted in Detroit. It's a win-win! Click the link below to make a donation today.
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Do you love locally roasted coffee beans? Do you love reading Outlier Media? We've teamed up with Craig's Coffee for a GIVEAWAY!
Donate $150 or more to Outlier, and you'll not only be supporting independent local journalism but you'll also win a Coffee Thursday SWAG PACK!
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Donate $150 or more to Outlier, and you'll not only be supporting independent local journalism but you'll also win a Coffee Thursday SWAG PACK!
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December 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Do you love locally roasted coffee beans? Do you love reading Outlier Media? We've teamed up with Craig's Coffee for a GIVEAWAY!
Donate $150 or more to Outlier, and you'll not only be supporting independent local journalism but you'll also win a Coffee Thursday SWAG PACK!
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Donate $150 or more to Outlier, and you'll not only be supporting independent local journalism but you'll also win a Coffee Thursday SWAG PACK!
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Can we buy you a coffee? Did you know that once a month, Outlier hosts Coffee Thursday - an hour at a local coffee shop where the coffee’s on us.
Donate $10 to pay it forward so we can keep brewing up investigative journalism.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Can we buy you a coffee? Did you know that once a month, Outlier hosts Coffee Thursday - an hour at a local coffee shop where the coffee’s on us.
Donate $10 to pay it forward so we can keep brewing up investigative journalism.
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#Detroit #OutlierMedia
Donate $10 to pay it forward so we can keep brewing up investigative journalism.
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We are still a ways away from our goal of raising $40,000 by Dec. 31 - can you help us? Every little bit really does help. Donate here to support independent local journalism: outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH
December 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We are still a ways away from our goal of raising $40,000 by Dec. 31 - can you help us? Every little bit really does help. Donate here to support independent local journalism: outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH
GIVING TUESDAY UPDATE: we set out to raise $1K in one day....and we raised $2500!!!!! THANK YOU!! #givingtuesday
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December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
GIVING TUESDAY UPDATE: we set out to raise $1K in one day....and we raised $2500!!!!! THANK YOU!! #givingtuesday
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We have a little under 8 hours left to reach our goal. Can you help us?
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December 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We have a little under 8 hours left to reach our goal. Can you help us?
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Do you know how to Hustle? Come to Outlier's 2nd annual Holiday Hustle Party on Thursday and learn with us! It's going to a be a lot of fun. Grab your ticket now before they sell out.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Do you know how to Hustle? Come to Outlier's 2nd annual Holiday Hustle Party on Thursday and learn with us! It's going to a be a lot of fun. Grab your ticket now before they sell out.
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We're thankful for all of the amazing donors and supporters who keep us able to continue our independent local journalism. OK, go forth and have another plate of food. Happy Thanksgiving Day from the Outlier team. 💛🖤
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November 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We're thankful for all of the amazing donors and supporters who keep us able to continue our independent local journalism. OK, go forth and have another plate of food. Happy Thanksgiving Day from the Outlier team. 💛🖤
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You can set up a recurring monthly donation through the link below that would go a long way in supporting independent local journalism.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
You can set up a recurring monthly donation through the link below that would go a long way in supporting independent local journalism.
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We're in the midst of our year-end fundraising campaign and we're trying to raise $40,000 by Dec. 31.
All donations up to $15K will be matched — and if you're in the spirit of giving, we'd love it if you could support us.
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All donations up to $15K will be matched — and if you're in the spirit of giving, we'd love it if you could support us.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We're in the midst of our year-end fundraising campaign and we're trying to raise $40,000 by Dec. 31.
All donations up to $15K will be matched — and if you're in the spirit of giving, we'd love it if you could support us.
outliermedia.donorsupport.co/page/members...
All donations up to $15K will be matched — and if you're in the spirit of giving, we'd love it if you could support us.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Now that your bellies are full and you're feeling generous... is now a good time to ask you to donate to Outlier Media? 🦃💸
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November 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Now that your bellies are full and you're feeling generous... is now a good time to ask you to donate to Outlier Media? 🦃💸
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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?
All donations up to $15,000 will be DOUBLED💸 💸 💸
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All donations up to $15,000 will be DOUBLED💸 💸 💸
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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?
All donations up to $15,000 will be DOUBLED💸 💸 💸
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All donations up to $15,000 will be DOUBLED💸 💸 💸
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Now more than ever, local and independent news is so important. By reporting on what's happening in Detroit, we ensure that the power remains in the hands of Detroiters. Help support our investigative journalism by donating today. We appreciate you!
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Now more than ever, local and independent news is so important. By reporting on what's happening in Detroit, we ensure that the power remains in the hands of Detroiters. Help support our investigative journalism by donating today. We appreciate you!
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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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...
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!
Don't let the ghouls win... the only thing spookier than fake news is no news at all! To keep our reporting alive, we need your help before the clock strikes midnight.
Your donations, even just $5, help us dig into stories that matter and keep Detroit's watchdogs on the prowl
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Your donations, even just $5, help us dig into stories that matter and keep Detroit's watchdogs on the prowl
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October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Don't let the ghouls win... the only thing spookier than fake news is no news at all! To keep our reporting alive, we need your help before the clock strikes midnight.
Your donations, even just $5, help us dig into stories that matter and keep Detroit's watchdogs on the prowl
outliermedia.org/join
Your donations, even just $5, help us dig into stories that matter and keep Detroit's watchdogs on the prowl
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What’s inside The Outlier Collective welcome package? 🤔
✦ STICKERS!
✦ Very cool Outlier Collective Membership card
✦ A perpetual invite to Coffee Thursdays
✦ Access to our Discord Channel
and other fun surprises!
Donate $1 or more on our website to join the collective outliermedia.org/join/
✦ STICKERS!
✦ Very cool Outlier Collective Membership card
✦ A perpetual invite to Coffee Thursdays
✦ Access to our Discord Channel
and other fun surprises!
Donate $1 or more on our website to join the collective outliermedia.org/join/
October 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
What’s inside The Outlier Collective welcome package? 🤔
✦ STICKERS!
✦ Very cool Outlier Collective Membership card
✦ A perpetual invite to Coffee Thursdays
✦ Access to our Discord Channel
and other fun surprises!
Donate $1 or more on our website to join the collective outliermedia.org/join/
✦ STICKERS!
✦ Very cool Outlier Collective Membership card
✦ A perpetual invite to Coffee Thursdays
✦ Access to our Discord Channel
and other fun surprises!
Donate $1 or more on our website to join the collective outliermedia.org/join/
Stop us if you heard this before: Car insurance in Detroit is far too expensive for the average resident.
We had a reader ask about candidates stances on car insurance in Detroit. Here’s what Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch, Jr. said.
We had a reader ask about candidates stances on car insurance in Detroit. Here’s what Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch, Jr. said.
October 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Stop us if you heard this before: Car insurance in Detroit is far too expensive for the average resident.
We had a reader ask about candidates stances on car insurance in Detroit. Here’s what Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch, Jr. said.
We had a reader ask about candidates stances on car insurance in Detroit. Here’s what Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch, Jr. said.
Welcome Quick D-Tales, where we break down this week’s headlines in 60 seconds less.
This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶
This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶
October 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Welcome Quick D-Tales, where we break down this week’s headlines in 60 seconds less.
This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶
This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶
Only 16% of Detroiters showed up to cast a ballot in August. But we know a lot more Detroiters care about who's going to be our future mayor or sitting on various councils in the city.
Monday is the deadline to register online to vote. After that - you’ll have to go in person.
Monday is the deadline to register online to vote. After that - you’ll have to go in person.
October 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Only 16% of Detroiters showed up to cast a ballot in August. But we know a lot more Detroiters care about who's going to be our future mayor or sitting on various councils in the city.
Monday is the deadline to register online to vote. After that - you’ll have to go in person.
Monday is the deadline to register online to vote. After that - you’ll have to go in person.