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we need to raise $15,462 by Dec. 31! if we have 100 first-time donors, it unlocks a $2000 match for us. If you've never donated, any amount helps! If you're able to give a larger amount to help us reach our goal, that helps a lot too! outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

Happy Holidays from everyone at Outlier Media! We're in the final days of our end-of-year fundraiser and need to raise a bit more to reach our goal of $40,000. Can you make a donation before the year ends? outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

"A talamada "is a collective, communal and cultural ritual that carries our generational memory and has accompanied Indigenous people across this continent for centuries." Savor the photo essay by Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval: outliermedia.org/mexican-tama...

Detroiters say Wayne County aimed to avoid repaying millions using an opaque claims process. This judge overseeing the case recused herself after failing to file her own $26,000 claim. Here's the full story: outliermedia.org/sheila-gibso...

Good news! Because of our loyal supporters, we have already made it halfway to our $40K goal. Contributions from individuals are how we remain true to our mission and keep Outlier paywall-free. Help us reach our goal by Dec. 31! outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

"Emily" told us it could “sense” our “frustration.” It also laughed when we asked which Coney was better — Lafayette or American. The chatbot has taken hundreds of resident calls so far, and a few glitches we found have since been fixed.

With one phone call, a suburban police officer turned a traffic stop into a nightmare for this Detroit teen. outliermedia.org/fraser-polic...

📢CAN I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLS We, a Detroit-based nonprofit news org, need 67 new, first-time donors (for a total of 100 new donors) to qualify for a $2,000 donation for our year-end campaign by Dec. 31. If you've never donated before, can you throw us $5? outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

Be the first person to make a gift of $200 or more to our year-end campaign to get this lovely basket. 👕 A Saturn Coffee sweatshirt. 🧢 A hat. ☕️ Two bags of Hyperion coffee. 🫖 Tea samples. 💳 A $25 Saturn Coffee gift card. outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

Detroit needs more housing to keep up with the number of people moving here. City leaders think zoning changes could help. Some residents and community groups say the proposals raise red flags. Here’s what’s in the proposed changes. outliermedia.org/detroit-zoni...

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What does soulful improv, stocking crafts and gingerbread all have in common? This weekend. Get your fill of R&B, gift wrapping, cookie making and more in this week’s Get Busy.

Do you love locally roasted coffee beans? Do you love reading Outlier Media? We've teamed up with Craig's Coffee for a GIVEAWAY! Donate $150 or more to Outlier, and you'll not only be supporting independent local journalism but you'll also win a Coffee Thursday SWAG PACK! tinyurl.com/4pnbchew

Santiago Zamora Perez, a 17-year-old student and varsity baseball pitcher, is at least the fourth Detroit teen seized by ICE in the past three weeks. ICE agents detained Zamora after Fraser police pulled over him and his mother for driving too slow.

’Tis the season to support local artists, repair shops and product swaps! Find low-cost gifts that are upcycled, reused or new to you. Sustainability 🤝 community 🤝 getting involved.

We're talking about whatever's on your mind + reviewing program highlights from 2025 and discussing goals for 2026 at the Detroit Documenters Community of Practice, Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. on Zoom Register now! ⬇️ detroit.documenters.org/workshops/detroit-documenters-community-of-practice-1924/

Should ICE be allowed to make arrests at state courts? The Michigan Supreme Court wants your opinion. outliermedia.org/ice-agents-a...

Can we buy you a coffee? Did you know that once a month, Outlier hosts Coffee Thursday - an hour at a local coffee shop where the coffee’s on us. Donate $10 to pay it forward so we can keep brewing up investigative journalism. outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH #Detroit #OutlierMedia

Here's a civic guide I wrote on the American Disabilities Act (ADA) with @outliermedia.org - outliermedia.org/american-dis...

Sixteen-year-old Kerly Sosa Rivero was asleep at home on Detroit’s eastside last month when federal immigration agents burst in. They pointed a gun at her and threw her cousin, also 16, to the ground. They were looking for another migrant. They detained Kerly and three family members, anyway.

Puzzle master or queen of the chessboard? 🧩 ♟️ Both types of folks can find something to do this weekend. Also on the docket: prizes for shopping local, an intro sewing class and a chance to admire the city’s murals. Got plans?

Happy December, Detroit! This week, find community organizing jobs, workshops to brush up on computer skills and even grants for the creatives out there. And if you’ve got a little time on your hands, there are plenty of ways to volunteer. Ready to find your next thing?

PSA: we have 4 tickets remaining for our Holiday Hustle Party tomorrow and we won't be selling tickets at the door! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-holida...

GIVING TUESDAY UPDATE: we set out to raise $1K in one day....and we raised $2500!!!!! THANK YOU!! #givingtuesday outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

It’s Giving Tuesday! We’ve been running our end of year fundraiser, and to be honest – we’re pretty far from our goal 😔 Independent media is under attack, and we need your support now more than ever. In a world of AI slop and fake news - local news is critical tinyurl.com/4pnbchew #givingtuesday

Do you know how to Hustle? Come to Outlier's 2nd annual Holiday Hustle Party on Thursday and learn with us! It's going to a be a lot of fun. Grab your ticket now before they sell out. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-holida...

Happy Thanksgiving! Now that your bellies are full and you're feeling generous... is now a good time to ask you to donate to Outlier Media? 🦃💸 outliermedia.org/join/

We’re hiring! Outlier Media is looking for a full-time Director of Operations & Finance. The ideal candidate is excited to build the systems and structures that will carry Outlier into its next chapter. If this sounds like you, visit the full listing to learn more. tinyurl.com/3bc3bk9a

They’re regular Detroit teens, 16-year-old cousins who work at Chili’s — and asylum seekers who fled brutality in Venezuela. They’re now in an ICE lockup in Texas after agents raided their home in search of someone else. Their classmates want them back. outliermedia.org/immigration-...

To be able to keep providing the investigative independent journalism you know and love, it costs money. We're raising $40,000 by the end of the year — can you help us reach our goal? All donations up to $15,000 will be DOUBLED💸 💸 💸 outliermedia.org/join/

This time last year almost 30,000 Detroiters were enrolled in the city's water bill assistance program. It ran out of money so the city has a new program that will help 5,000 households. Here's what you need to know. @outliermedia.org outliermedia.org/dwsd-lifelin...

There’s nothing like the perfect Thanksgiving (event) menu. Detroit just dropped the best one: listen to poetry, talk about politics, experience Ghettotech, enjoy some cupcakes and dance at sober disco. Sounds almost as good as mac and cheese. 😋 Pick your flavor.

Thanksgiving is approaching fast! But this time of year might prove stressful since the longest government shutdown in history delayed SNAP benefits for Detroiters. Plus, food is expensive, y’all. Luckily, local orgs are stepping up. Here’s where to get help: outliermedia.org/free-turkey-...

Detroit’s revamped water bill assistance program is available to 83% fewer households than it used to be — and many of those who manage to get a spot will pay a monthly bill that’s nearly double than the old program.

We're in the midst of our end-of-year campaign! This is a special time of year because your donations are DOUBLED. This means your $100 donation = $200 through Dec. 31. Help us reach our goal of $40,000 by donating today outliermedia.org/join/

Got plans tonight? Come hang at Spread Art and learn how to become a Detroit Documenter — with food on us!! Meet our community, and learn how we pay residents to attend public meetings and take notes. Interested? Let us know you’re coming:

“I’ve served my county honorably,” says veteran Joseph Adams Jr. But the apartment he was placed in by a program designed for housing veterans isn’t suitable for his needs. He’s spent nearly a year bathing from a bucket. What’s worse, his support is ending, and he may be on the street again soon.

Even as frost starts to settle in, the city’s creatives are keeping things bright from art markets and live performances to youth workshops, film screenings and coffeehouse gatherings. You’ll stay warmer when you’re in community! Plan your weekend ➡️

Food sellers are part of the city’s ‘nutrition pipelines,’ and many rely on SNAP for 50% of sales, Outlier Media reports: planetdetroit.org/2025/11/detr...

"Sheffield also plans to create a home repair task force that would convene nonprofits, contractors and funders to expand home repair — a major issue in a city with high poverty and older housing stock." via @outliermedia.org

What to know about Detroit's new mayor, Mary Sheffield (via our partner @outliermedia.org). outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...

At @outliermedia.org, Sarah Alvarez learned that making an impact for low-income Detroiters meant reporting on complex problems and not letting up. Nicole Lewis and Lam Vo spoke with Alvarez about how journalists can approach impact-driven coverage of seemingly intractable social & economic issues.

RESULTS: Here are your elected Board of Police Commissioners. Districts 1, 3 and 5 had only write-in candidates, and we’ll learn the winners’ names after election results are canvassed and certified by the county. All results can be found here: outliermedia.org/detroit-elec...

In Northwest Detroit, District 7 went to Denzel McCampbell. He’s now the second Democratic Socialist on City Council. McCampbell spoke with @mcnamarawdet.bsky.social about working with Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield and how he plans to deliver for Detroiters. buff.ly/x9pIVU6

RESULTS: Detroiters largely reelected incumbents for City Council, except for: - District 5, who elected Renata Miller to replace newly-elected mayor Mary Sheffield - District 7, who elected Denzel Anton McCampbell to replace Fred Durhal III. They will take office in January.

Mary Sheffield became the first woman elected mayor of Detroit on Tuesday, defeating the Rev. Solomon Kinloch. In her first 100 days, she plans to reshape government around housing, human services, gun violence prevention and more.⁠ Read more about her plans here: outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...

Today is Election Day, but the rest of November will be a tight month for groceries. Food banks, churches and neighbors are stepping up to help. Here's where you can find it!

It’s voting time, Detroit! Everything you need to know heading to the polls today ⬇️

On Election Day, Detroit’s political future up for grabs Voters across Detroit are heading to the polls on Tuesday to determine a full slate of newly elected officials.