Malachi Barrett

I’ve definitely encountered of folks who already tapped out over other issues. If you want to put your name on the record, please let me know.

Understood, thanks for responding

I’ve been spending the last month reporting on Philip Kafka’s presence in the Epstein files. I’ve been tasked with finding more Detroiters who are reconsidering their relationship with Core City businesses over this.

Let’s talk. It could make the difference in this getting published.

Hey Brian, I'm a reporter working on a story about this for BridgeDetroit. Looking for residents who are willing to be interviewed about how this is landing with them. Sorry to reach out like this but thought you might be interested.

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Gun Violence Data Hub recorded 2,332 shootings within 500 yards of Detroit schools from 2015-24.

Those shootings resulted in 765 deaths and 2,082 injuries.
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Election Tracker: Detroit's 2025 primary and general races Come back for the latest updates on the mayoral race and other information on the 2025 elections in Detroit.

Sister Pie owner says mayoral candidate James Craig wrongly stated they're out of business. Craig's campaign says it was a simple misunderstanding.

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Most Detroit households earning $20,000 to $35,000 don't have affordable housing based on the federal definition.

82% spend more than 1/3 of their income on rent, and 43% of them are spending half of their income or more.

Feel free to send it to me! I'm very curious about dark money mailers

It's not a place for us to tell you who to vote for or dictate what's important in this race. My coverage will reflect what I hear from residents, and this starts the conversation.

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Leave us a voicemail at (313) 284-6407 and we will play your comments on the air.

The goal is to help people to get interested and VOTE in races for mayor, City Council in 2025.

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BridgeDetroit launched a new platform to discuss city politics and upcoming municipal elections.

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Detroit mayoral mystery: Who made fake site? Kinlochfordetroit.com asks “Who is Solomon Kinloch?” but prominently promotes rival mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow.

Kinlochfordetroit.com asks “Who is Solomon Kinloch?” but prominently promotes rival mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow. Similar sites were made duping others in the 2025 Detroit mayor's race.

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Why Solomon Kinloch is running for Detroit mayor in 2025 The 51-year-old leader of Triumph Church launched his long-anticipated mayoral campaign last week with a high-profile event at The Fox Theatre. He plans to release a four-year plan that outlines his a...

Talked with Solomon Kinloch about why he's running for mayor, how he'd build new grocery stores and housing, what it means to be a Democrat, and why he'll keep preaching at Triumph Church if he wins.

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lol or point me in the right direction for one and I'll buy it

Woodward Avenue Corridor Plan Survey The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is developing a comprehensive corridor plan for Woodward Avenue (M-1). With community and stakeholder input, this plan will outline future transportati...

Detroit friends! Highly encourage you to fill out this survey on how Woodward can be improved. MDOT has plans to redesign and develop this major stroad and this is our chance to make it better. survey123.arcgis.com/share/963732...

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💸Today in the notebook: A primer on the things I pay attention to when following the money donated to mayoral candidates.

Read for breakdowns on who leads in donations from Detroiters, donations under $200, support from political committees and more.

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All this conversation on Elon's USAID slash and I just learned today that it only represents less than 1% of the federal budget.

This pursuit of cutting waste changes virtually nothing about what the government spends.

Attorney Ben Crump visits Detroit to promote Sheffield's mayoral bid The high-profile civil rights attorney said the City Council president is "the real deal" and embodies the next generation of Black leadership.

Updates from the campaign trail in Detroit. One of the nation’s highest-profile civil rights attorneys blessed Sheffield's candidacy for mayor this week, naming her “the real deal” who embodies the next generation of Black leadership.
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It'll help council identify overassessed properties and recommend them to be appealed with board of review. But time is running out. Deadline for appeals is Feb. 22 and the report still isn't finished as of this morning.

Also important here: Council is soon to obtain a study on Detroit assessments that could finally resolve a dispute between Duggan admin and UC researchers about whether systemic overtaxation is still occurring.

Detroiters surveyed by city put a high priority on housing investments for upcoming budget year. This includes heavy demand for home repair grants and AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Neighborhood rebuilding (tree + sidewalk maintenance, street cleaning, lighting, amenities) also ranked high.

Today in the notebook:

The Duggan Make Your Date/Motor City Match scandal seemingly closes its final chapter with a legal settlement involving Jocelyn Benson’s husband.

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Detroit's reparations task force has decided to hire Desiree Ferguson, legal director of the Detroit Justice Center, to write up its policy proposals to the City Council. She'll be paid $50,000.

Deadline is approaching, recommendations are due by March 31.

Detroit Ice Boiz keeps Belle Isle pond hockey tradition alive The group preserves ice hockey traditions despite warming winters, welcoming all to come play, skate and grab a bite.

There is a long tradition of ice skating through frozen lakes and canals on Belle Isle, dating back over a hundred years. Meet the guys keeping it alive.

Glad we did covered this before warmer weather set in, seems like this season is over already.

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Some notable names are starting to push money toward candidates. More coming on BridgeDetroit.com today.

Updated my map showing the geographic distribution of donations for Detroit 2025 mayoral race. Cash is starting to pour in from outside the city and across the country.

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When secretaries of state run for governor, there’s been national debate over whether they should recuse themselves from overseeing the election. Most states don’t have rules on this. What will Michigan's Jocelyn Benson do? No doubt Republicans will have qualms about a perceived conflict.