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! 💛 🤍
“doggy debacle” 🐶
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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. 🐶
YESSS welcome to Outlier, Nichole! Hope you’re ready to do a TikTok 😉 💛 🤍
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Idk if you've heard ... but there's a primary election coming up on Aug. 5!
Outlier Media has a nonpartisan voter guide to help you with all your election questions. outliermedia.org/democracy/
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Meet Kaci The Model: A 13-year-old Detroit artist who's making music with a mission: stand up to bullying and inspire kids like her.
Watch as she talks about her new EP The Winning Way, 100K IG followers and her big goals for music and high school.
and Mary Sheffield:
21.06.2025 15:44 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Todd Perkins:
21.06.2025 15:44 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0Fred Durhal III:
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Opening remarks from the candidates this morning (check comments).
If you would like to learn more about the candidates, join us live on @dailydetroit.bsky.social (www.youtube.com/live/swYXMhl...) with The Eastside Community Network and Authentically Detroit — or take our Meet Your Mayor quiz!
Read Michelle and Miquelle's full story, and maybe hug your loved ones tight this #Juneteenth: outliermedia.org/michelle-miq...
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On Feb. 17, Miquelle West drove herself to the LA airport, parked her SUV and sobbed. Her mother, Michelle, was being released after nearly 32 years in federal prison.
Sentenced to two life terms plus 50 years in 1994, the former Detroiter was finally released, thanks largely to her daughter.
There are some people who are bosses, and then there’s people like Sarah — a born mentor.
We’ll miss you 💛🤍
The right to life, liberty, generational wealth and property tax justice ... or whatever the founding fathers said.
Detroit, there are workshops and events to get your pockets in order and show support this week. Plus, applications are due for a student poetry contest and summer employment.
Mayor Duggan is out — and 9 candidates want in.
We sat down with 8 of the 9 candidates to ask: What would you change if elected? From policing to housing to the city’s future — here are their answers.
🎥 Watch the full interviews: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Donate to support @outliermedia.org on its ninth birthday! $9 for nine years, anyone?
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BOW BOW! It’s my second #OutlierDay!
From a silly little intern to the digital engagement editor, I’m thinking about how much the team has grown since I’ve started (and that’s less than two years ago!)
Here’s some of my favorite photos of the cool (current and former) folks I call colleagues 💛 🤍
Update: Sgt. Daron Zhou confirmed that the threat was cleared and the building reopened around 4:15.
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🚨 Breaking: A bomb threat shut down Wayne County’s Greektown offices Monday afternoon.
As a result, Treasurer Eric Sabree said the deadline to claim tax auction profits and pay tax debts has been extended to April 8. More info to come.
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A well deserved congratulations to Editor-in-Chief Dr. Erin Perry for being an honoree at Wayne State University’s Women of Color Trailblazer Awards yesterday.
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Begging someone to come up with a word for posting on Bluesky — and no, “posting” isn’t creative enough
Bluesky-ing?
Sky-ing?
Breezing?
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Detroit! Wanna know who our Valentine is? You. 😉
We’re okay with unrequited love though; If you’re looking for something to do with YOUR Valentine today, check out Get Busy for some last minute options. 💕
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And if reading isn’t your thing, check out Get Busy in ✨ video form ✨
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Love is in the air, Detroit! 💘
💉 Get inked together at Hamtramck is for Lovers
🍸 Dinner + jazz at Cliff Bell’s
💃 Dance all night at Big Pink’s Valentine’s Party
Let’s get busy. ❤️ outliermedia.org/things-to-do...
I hope these three are still resting peacefully. 💚 🤍 ❤️🩹
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It’s the weekend, Detroit! Time to get out and connect.
🌹🍷 Make charcuterie & bouquets at Roses & Rosé
😋 Explore the roots of soul food at Redeeming Soul Food
🥞 Get artsy (and boozy) at Pancakes & Booze
Whatever your vibe, let’s get busy!
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