The DIA’s The Thinker gets a spa day! When all else fails, let there be art. My latest. Link in comments. Also follow me @detroitmandi on Instagram on assignment for @detroitfreepress.bsky.social

Thanks to Top Hats and Tails Carriage Company and the family of the late 98-year-old family queen, Ruby Smith for allowing me to jump in last minute to cover the last few delicate moments of her home going. On 📸 @detroitfreepress story link in comments ⬇️ top hats off to Steve Byrne for the edit!!!!

History was made in Detroit on Nov. 4 as the citizens of the city elected its first woman mayor! @marysheffield #detroit

Check out this article from Detroit Free Press: Northport Dog Parade brings pooches from all over www.freep.com/story/news/l...

Check out this article from Detroit Free Press: Inside the Walmart stabbing that blindsided a tourist town: 'This was 100% avoidable' www.freep.com/story/news/l...

Please check out an update on a Michigan family that was part of the @jimobergefell.bsky.social case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court. Check out this article from Detroit Free Press: 10 years after historic ruling, DeBoer-Rowses say gay marriage isn't guaranteed www.freep.com/story/news/p...

Check out Check out this article from Detroit Free Press: Detroit People's Food Co-op celebrates 1 year of bringing fresh food to the community www.freep.com/story/news/l...

Whitmer says she regrets hiding face in Oval Office photo but doesn't regret showing up there www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #trump

He loved her more than anything, so why did he suggest she might be better off without him. The latest from Georgea Kovanis and me —link in comments and bio for Instagram. We interview a few folks on what it’s like being transgender in the time of punishing executive orders. #transgender #lgbtq

Protesters gather at 9 Mile and Woodward in Ferndale to participate in a national day of protest titled “Hands Off” @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social showed up and spoke to the people.

Protesters gather at 9 Mile and Woodward in Ferndale to participate in a national day of protest titled “Hands Off” @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social showed up and spoke to the people.

Please take a few minutes of your day to read this important story about a camp that helps children process their grief from losing a loved one who died of suicide. Link in comments.

Need a quick break from politics? Here is a little pond hockey. @detroitfreepress.bsky.social It was pure Michigan on a recent Sunday on Belle Isle — the sound of metallic blades swooshing and crunching and cutting through the ice, while dormant pond grasses and cattails danced in the light wind.

Protestors chant “this is what democracy looks like” as they gather at the Michigan State Capitol during a nation-wide grassroots protest against President Trump’s policies and Elon Musk’s aggressive actions. #USprotests #Musk #protests #50501Protest

Protestors gather at the Michigan State Capitol during a nation-wide grassroots protest against President Trumps policies and Elon Musk’s aggressive actions. #USprotests #Musk #protests #50501Protest

Protestors gather at the Michigan State Capitol during a nation-wide grassroots protest against President Trumps policies and Elon Musk’s aggressive actions. #USprotests #Musk #protests #50501Protest

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Thursday check in with our guild at the table fighting on our behalf!! Please consider supporting local journalism.

Update—-paywall down. Kristen Jordan Shamus and David Rodríguez Muñoz many miracles here about a young man so anxiety-ridden he attempted to take his own life…the failed attempt left him basically faceless….check out the story in comments. Great work by my colleagues!!!!

Just worked on a story about the Customs and Border Protection. Check out this article from Detroit Free Press: Michigan’s vital role in US-Canada trade, security operations: Behind the scenes www.freep.com/story/news/l...

Our bargaining unit is fighting on our behalf! #fairwages2024