Malachi Barrett, Author at Bridge Michigan

Duggan reflects on development, Detroit’s population, data center ‘secrecy’

Malachi Barrett — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:15:00 +0000

Mayor Mike Duggan, right, participates in an “exit interview” hosted by the Detroit Economic Forum on Dec. 8, 2025.

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Detroit OKs $5.6M in tax breaks for two new sports facilities

Malachi Barrett — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:41:00 +0000

A rendering of the new Detroit City FC stadium being proposed for Corktown. (Courtesy photo)

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The two projects, valued at nearly $300 million when combined, reflect successes and limitations of the city’s community benefits process.

Why Trump isn’t sending troops to Detroit, yet

Malachi Barrett — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:43:48 +0000

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. (Malachi Barrett/BridgeDetroit)

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Mayor Mike Duggan says Trump is not focused on Detroit crime or immigration because the city is working with his administration.

I-375 project delayed to address concerns from Detroiters

Malachi Barrett — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:28:01 +0000

A section of I-375 facing south shows routes coming to and from downtown Detroit. (Malachi Barrett/BridgeDetroit)

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The Michigan Department of Transportation cited “rising costs, longevity of the final project and roadway, and public concern over design elements” in its pause of the project that was expected to start construction this fall.

Activists: ICE agents arrested migrants outside Detroit courtroom

Malachi Barrett — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:10:47 +0000

People demonstrated outside the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building to support Venezuelan migrants arrested after showing up to asylum hearings. Credit: Cydni Elledge/Outlier Media

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Trump administration initiative targets recent arrivals, leaves immigrants trapped, says immigrant rights advocate.

Mike Duggan's pitch for Michigan schools: Fix reading, fire failing principals

Malachi Barrett — Wed, 28 May 2025 22:41:05 +0000

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running for Michigan governor as an independent, bashed partisan politics in a speech at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. (Courtesy of Detroit Regional Chamber)

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The Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate says ‘partisan turmoil’ is holding back Michigan and failing school children across the state.

Detroit council nixes study on making the RenCen a historic district

Malachi Barrett — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:29:08 +0000

The initial design for the RenCen redevelopment would call for the two towers closest to the Detroit River to be demolished. They would be replaced with public spaces that are better connected to the rest of downtown. (Courtesy of Bedrock)

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Opponents say a historic designation would make redevelopment ‘impossible’ for the buildings.

Detroit searches for answers after massive water break forces evacuations

Malachi Barrett — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:56:17 +0000

Emergency responders remove Southwest Detroit residents from homes flooded by a Feb. 17 water main break. (BridgeDetroit photo by Malachi Barrett)

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Residents are rescued by boat after one of the worst main breaks in recent history. The main was nearly a century old, and a big bill is coming due in Michigan for aging infrastructure.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan upends Michigan governor race with independent campaign

Janelle D. James — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:29:38 +0000

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor in a video Wednesday morning. The three-time mayor is running for governor as an independent. (Bridge photo by Simon D. Schuster)

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Three-term Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor as an independent Wednesday morning. His candidacy could leave Democrats with some agonizing decisions to make.

Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate eyes run for Detroit mayor

Malachi Barrett — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:29:52 +0000

Detroit House Speaker Joe Tate speaks at a July 24, 2024 campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris in Detroit. Credit: Malachi Barrett, BridgeDetroit

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Tate, 43, filed paperwork on Nov. 21 that allows him to begin collecting campaign donations for the 2025 election.