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2 weeks ago | outliermedia.org | Briana Rice

Nine candidates, one big job. Detroit is seeing its first population growth in years — bringing new businesses, parks and community spaces. In the past 12 years under Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration, Detroiters have been resilient and engaged — but many longstanding challenges remain — and plenty of Detroiters want to know when the improvements they’re seeing in some parts of the city will reach their neighborhoods.

2 weeks ago | outliermedia.org | Briana Rice

Nine people are running to become Detroit’s next mayor — the first new person to hold the office in over a decade. Now comes the hard part: getting your vote. We’ve put together a short dispatch to let you know what you can expect from Outlier Media’s election coverage in the coming months. And we want to hear from you: What issues do you want the candidates to address? Reach out to me at [email protected]. In the meantime, here’s a brief introduction to the people who want to run Detroit.

3 weeks ago | outliermedia.org | Briana Rice

Vivian Sanders has lived in the same apartment since 1995. She still has the same counters, the same cabinets, the same bathroom and floors as the day she moved in. Sanders’ Sherwood Heights apartment complex near West Outer Drive and Wyoming Avenue has seen some recent renovations — but not in Sanders’ unit, nor in those of other longtime tenants. A new owner bought Sherwood Heights in February 2023, and residents hoped improvements would follow. But that didn’t happen.

3 weeks ago | outliermedia.org | Kiran Saini

Good morning, The deadline has passed for candidates to submit petitions to run for mayor of Detroit. Nine candidates made the cutoff: John Barlow, James Craig, Fred Durhal III, Joel Haashiim, Saunteel Jenkins, Solomon Kinloch, Todd Perkins, Mary Sheffield and DaNetta Simpson. The city clerk‚Äôs office has up to 10 days to verify signatures. As of Wednesday, Barlow, Jenkins, Haashiim and Sheffield had been certified. It‚Äôs a big election year in the city.

3 weeks ago | outliermedia.org | SaMya Overall

Finally, sunny, breezy weather is here. And it’s practically begging you to find things to do this weekend in Detroit. It’s the perfect time to step out, try something new and soak up everything Detroit has to offer. Whether you’re looking to get a little messy, a little bold or just out of the house, this week’s events are all about fun without the fuss. Let the sunshine set the vibe — and let the city do the rest. Let’s get busy.