Malachi Barrett

Detroit

Reporter at BridgeDetroit

Reporting for @BridgeDet313 || Cui Bono?

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Duggan: RenCen redevelopment ‘the right thing’

5 days ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett

Outgoing Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan sat down Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference for a candid talk with billionaire Dan Gilbert, reflecting on the former’s unconventional path to becoming Detroit’s mayor. Duggan had been in a “dead heat” with the late former Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon during his first run when he was thrown off the ballot over a residency requirement dispute. Polling afterward showed his popularity climbing.
Detroit mayoral hopefuls clash over vision, experience at Mackinac debate

1 week ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett

Detroit mayoral candidates debated who should run the city next in front of Michigan’s executive class on the final day of the Mackinac Policy Conference. The participants gathered in the “civility tent” on the lawn outside Mackinac Island’s historic Grand Hotel on Thursday, the final day of the conference. Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah opened the event with an appeal for a friendly discussion.
Eco-anxiety in preschoolers? These early childhood teachers want to help.

1 week ago | chalkbeat.org | Rebecca Redelmeier |Christine Ferretti |Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Stavros, a 4-year-old at Denver’s Palmer Elementary School, stood on a low blue chair scooping soil into a white pot he’d decorated with his school picture and stickers of a donut, a camera, and the word “lucky.” Next, he shook in a packet of seeds for wildflowers native to Colorado and swirled them around with his index finger.
Vitti talks marijuana dangers for kids and fighting poverty at Mackinac

1 week ago | chalkbeat.org | Christine Ferretti |Malachi Barrett |Bridge Detroit

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. MACKINAC ISLAND – Beyond its struggles with chronic absenteeism and academics, another ongoing challenge for Detroit’s public school district is a “disruptive” proliferation of marijuana.
Mayoral candidates build support on Mackinac Island

1 week ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett |Christine Ferretti |Bryce Huffman |Stephen Henderson

BridgeDetroit is at the Mackinac Policy Conference this week to learn more about the future leadership of Detroit. Five of the nine mayoral candidates were invited to a debate at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Watch the livestream here. The debate will feature former Police Chief James Craig, City Council Member Fred Durhal III, former nonprofit CEO and Council President Saunteel Jenkins, Triumph Church Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. and Council President Mary Sheffield.
Mike Duggan proposes $4.5B investment in Michigan schools

1 week ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett

MACKINAC ISLAND – Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan proposed a $4.5 billion investment in Michigan schools and “punishment” for principals who fail to show progress toward education outcomes at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Duggan, who traditionally gives a keynote address at the annual conference on Mackinac Island, argued “partisan turmoil” is at the root of Michigan’s problems while outlining his ambitions for higher leadership.
How endorsements are shaping race for Detroit mayor

2 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett

Union groups, political organizations and prominent individuals are lining up behind Detroit mayoral candidates, unlocking access to people and money to stand out in a crowded primary race. Labor unions are a historically influential force in Detroit politics, representing thousands of working-class voters. Two powerful groups announced this month that they would support candidates who are generally viewed as top contenders in the Aug. 5 primary. Rev.
A public square on Belle Isle?

2 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett

What’s next for Belle Isle Translation services codified Seniors ask football team to back off Welcome back. I’m still Malachi Barrett. Stewards of Belle Isle Park are designing a public square that would connect popular points of interest for visitors to travel between without driving. The island park attracted 5.4 million visitors last year, but many people leave after driving to one destination instead of moving around the island.
New data confirms: Detroit is a growing city

3 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett

City leaders say the trend is established: For the second year in a row, Detroit is a growing city. Annual 2024 population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show Detroit is home to 645,705 residents — a 1% increase from the 2023 estimate, representing 6,791 new people. Mayor Mike Duggan said Detroit is leading population gains in the state, tripling Grand Rapids’ growth and doubling Michigan’s 0.6% growth rate.
What we’re learning from Detroit’s first batch of mayoral forums

3 weeks ago | bridgedetroit.com | Malachi Barrett

Detroit mayoral candidates are participating in near-weekly forums in churches, union halls and community spaces to help voters understand their policy positions and inform endorsements by local organizations. Several influential groups have hosted candidate forums since the April filing deadline solidified which candidates will make the Aug. 5 primary ballot.