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I’m the reporter baby, you could be the news. @UMwallacehouse Fellow 〽️ • @DetroitNews City Reporter 📰 • @aajamichigan President 🇺🇸🇱🇧 →sirahal @umich .edu

Detroit, MI
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Sarah Rahal
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Some personal news: I'm thrilled to share I've been selected as a University of Michigan Knight-Wallace Fellow for the 2024-25 cohort! I'm honored to be chosen among such talented journalists in this prestigious program. @UMWallaceHouse (1/3) @UMich
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2 years
I wanna know who did this 💀 PSA: the slide will re-open for next 2 weekends 🛝
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Palestinian supporters have a police-escorted march filling Michigan Ave. as they pass the Greenfield under bridge heading to Schaefer Road. The group hopes their chants will be heard by President Biden who is speaking in Dearborn’s south end at the Ford Rogue plant. @detroitnews
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Someone on Reddit made a theoretical rail/subway map for #Detroit ...if only it were true. #Transit
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2 years
Here at Clawson High football field where the community is filing every line facing the scoreboard lit up for Alexandria “Alex” Verner. Tears are flowing, people are hugging and the fire department is assisting in lighting candles. @detroitnews #MSUStrong #AlexVerner #Clawson #msu
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After a decade of sitting dormant, #Detroit ’s iconic Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza is gushing again! Swipe to hear @thenighttrain share a bit about its Japanese-American designer, Isamu Noguchi. The fountain will be on every day 11am-2pm and 5-10pm. @detroitnews
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Lions legends Quarterback Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Barry Sanders sparked the crowd next to me. @detroitnews @Lions
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5 years
Listen as @RashidaTlaib says she’s supporting the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 bill in hopes it will decrease gun violence deaths in major cities like #Detroit . #WearOrange @detroitnews
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U.S. Rep. @RashidaTlaib joined protestors in front of the Detroit Police Dept.’s 10th precinct Saturday saying Whitney Burney is one of many single mothers in the city that are targeted by slumlords and often can be sexual predators. “It’s not your fault,” Tlaib told her.
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Protesters & members of Congress are calling on Dearborn Police Dept. to end its partnership with ICE. The department housed 1,333 ICE prisoners with deportation orders in 2018 (a combined total of 1,696 days), according to the mayor's report. @detroitnews
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2 years
Here, at Clawson High football field, it’s 24 seconds of silence in honor Alexandria “Al” Verner, who played #24 on the high school basketball and softball team & #10 on vollyball. @detroitnews #MSUStrong #AlexVerner #Clawson #msu
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Gina Nichols, mother of Maggie Nichols former US gymnastics member, was the first person to speak on Wednesday. Here are her thoughts after court adjourned. @detroitnews #Nassar
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Dearborn’s @RepDebDingell has a powerful moment speaking to the diverse group saying, “every one of us has a responsibility to stand up to hate” as she stands in solidarity w/ @RashidaTlaib & @RepAndyLevin calling on Dearborn police to end their partnership with ICE.
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Detroit teacher Nina Chacker, who works w/ children who are deaf or hard of hearing, told me the lowest point in her 10-year career was having to tell one of her 4th-grade pupils that his father was picked up by ICE after he left work ⁦ @detroitnews
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Hundreds of white and pink balloons were sent into the heavens for Emma Hernandez, 9, who was fatally mauled by three dogs in southwest Detroit this week. Family & community supporters gathered for her vigil in the park across her school where she played every day. @detroitnews
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University of Michigan Festifall 2024 featuring a growing pro-Palestinian die-in demonstration at the Diag hosted by the @TahrirUmich #umich
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7 years
Mt. Pleasant police believe the suspect is still in city limits and plan to release a picture for the public to help locate him. They are advising no one approach him but to call local officials.
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Advocates, elected officials #WearOrange and march in solidarity holding portraits of victims lost to gun violence. @detroitnews
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7 years
Police are calling this a family-related domestic issue but cannot confirm what weapons were used, what his status is at the university and identities of the victims.
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5 years
A unique view from the glass nose of the B-25D Mitchell Bomber at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti. @detroitnews
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“The quality of people from Detroit… we go through so much and always come out on top,” - @BigSean
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5 years
Hundreds of #ClimateStrike protesters shut down traffic on Woodward Ave. in downtown #Detroit but pause chanting as they pass Campus Martius where Detroit Youth Choir is celebrating as runner-up in America’s Got Talent. @detroitnews @Strike4Youth @DycOfficial
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4 years
A view inside Detroit’s TCF Center, which annually hosts the North American International Auto Show, as it’s being converted into a temporary overflow hospital for 1,000 #COVID19 patients. @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
3 years
This past week was so nonstop, I forgot to mention I married the love of my life in our hometown of Dearborn, Michigan. We jetted off to Belize for a much needed vacation and I’ve been eating seafood and Mayan chocolate everyday since 🐳
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As they expand, Sonia Brown hopes the Detroit village and organization they’re growing will meet people's basic needs and be passed down to future generations, as her grandparents left for her. via @detroitnews @RashidaTlaib
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The NFL Draft in Detroit, #Michigan . 400,000 people near downtown. 32 teams. Hundreds of exhausted workers. One amazing come back city. Love you, #Detroit 👊🏼
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Me walking around downtown Detroit like “f$%! these millennials.”
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A mother is seeking answers from the Detroit Police Department on what happened this night last year when her 19-year-old son was fatally shot multiple times by undercover officers. Crystal Curtis invited me into her home to tell her story: @detroitnews
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Just after midnight, police arrested the shooter in the killing of his parents on CMU’s campus. James Eric Davis Jr. was on the run since the incident occurred at 8:30 a.m. Friday. Here’s the morning update: via @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
5 years
Unintentionally walked into a paparazzi shot of Big Sean’s music video being filmed in Detroit’s Spirit Plaza. It’s fine. I fit right in as you can tell.
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4 years
Detroit @MayorMikeDuggan & @RashidaTlaib announce plans to challenge the U.S. Census Bureau's "deficient and haphazard counting effort," saying they expect the city's population tally to come up short. via @detroitnews
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Leaders of ⁦ @DetroitCityFC ⁩ officially announce they’ve purchased the former site of the Southwest Detroit Hospital. “This is one of the most exceptional stories in American sports,” - the fan-owned club touts. ⁦ @detroitnews #DCTID #DCFC
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“Tom Leonard if you’re watching this, feel free to call me an concede at any time," Dana Nessel said. "...And for all of you that can’t handle I’m the first openly gay person to hold statewide office…” and kissed her wife. @detroitnews
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2 years
Michigan Secretary of State @JocelynBenson declared victory at midnight in Detroit. @detroitnews
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5 years
On Christmas Eve, a Center Line family who recently suffered a tragedy was surprised by Santa and a vintage fire truck filled with presents. Firefighters & officers helped unload the gifts for the single mother of 3 young boys “that are blessed to have each other.” @detroitnews
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5 years
BREAKING: @ACLUofMichigan has filed a lawsuit against 36th District Court in Detroit seeking an overhaul of the cash bail system that, the ACLU says, is unconstitutional and discriminates against poor people. Only this morning in the @detroitnews
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3 years
Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Detroit’s Dr. Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the crowd in Dearborn, Michigan, saying Palestinians have been “denied COVID-19 vaccines in contraposition to international law by the Israeli government.” @AbdulElSayed @detroitnews
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5 years
More photos from tonight’s Shabbat dinner when Detroit community members joined together in prayer in support of @RashidaTlaib . More online at
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5 years
I caught up with Dr. @AbdulElSayed to talk about what he’s been up to the last two years since his Democratic run for Michigan governor. We talked about why he supports @BernieSanders for president, coronavirus, future plans & his new book coming March 31.
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Congresswoman @RashidaTlaib thanks dozens of her Detroit constituents who join together for Shabbat in support of her and a movement working towards equality in Israel & Palestinian territories by transforming U.S. policy. Hosted by @JvpAction
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As officials seek to overhaul #Detroit ’s rental ordinance, some of the “most vulnerable” say they’re still ignored. Surprisingly, all of Detroit’s 62 senior housing buildings are listed as “in compliance” to my FOIA but it sure doesn’t look like it:
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4 years
A quick tour of Detroit’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site before it opens for appointments at 1 p.m. at the former state fairgrounds. Btw, it’s cold and I have a mask on. @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
10 years
$5 cats $10 kittens & $50 dogs at the Dearborn animal shelter bc they have no power & need animals to be adopted. rt to save an animal😊
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Detroit @MayorMikeDuggan reported that the city just submitted 1/3 of its votes to the Wayne County Counters. “In Detroit, Tudor has received 1,539 votes and Whitmer has received 53,804 votes.. So she picked the right place to finish the campaign.” @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
5 years
At the end of each day, Jon Wolman would exit his office, take a long stare at those working hard in our newsroom and smile. Never said anything, just smiled. That’s how I’ll remember him and his legacy. Rest peacefully ♥️
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The editor and publisher of The Detroit News for the past 12 years has died of complications from pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed.
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4 years
Congresswoman @RashidaTlaib joins the 65th day of Detroit protests speaking against the deployment of federal agents to the city to reduce crime. More with @detroitnews
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Legend @TonyHawk showcases the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit’s east side and there are three more in the pipeline to open this year 🚲🛹😎 See where here: — @detroitnews
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3 years
Windsor Police Chief Pam Mizuno said in total, 25-30 arrests and 12 cars were seized over the weekend in the Ambassador Bridge protest between 🇺🇸🇨🇦. @detroitnews
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Detroit Youth Choir, you may not have won America’s Got Talent tonight but you did - not just #Detroit , but all of us in Michigan -proud. Congratulations, to the best choir in the nation, @DycOfficial 🎉 @terrycrews used his golden buzzer wisely. #AGTFinale
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1 year
Congresswomen @RashidaTlaib and @RepDebDingell are at Western Wayne Family Health Center in Inkster urging congressional Republicans to join the Biden administration’s effort prevent surprise medical bills and “junk fees” across several industries. Stay tuned @detroitnews
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5 years
Seen on my way to work: An endless line of Ford’s antique cars being police escorted from Oakman down Rotunda Drive in Dearborn 👀 Not affiliated with Henry Ford Village. Likely a car club, museum officials said.
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3 years
Some of the Palestinian supporters stopped marching under the Greenfield Road underpass to take shade from the scorching heat in Dearborn, Michigan, today as they made their way down Michigan Ave 🥵🇵🇸 @detroitnews
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As I head to my first day of class as a @UMWallaceHouse Fellow, I can’t help but think about these awesome journalists who I already miss covering #Detroit City Hall with… especially during an election year. Eat ‘em up @annalise_frank , @PolarBarrett & @DanaAfana 👊🏼
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Second Welcome Home Paul billboard I’ve seen today on I-94 & this one is on I-75 and 13 Mile. Assuming it’s for #Whelan who is back in #Michigan after spending 5 yrs in Russian captivity. Coverage from @nannburke —>
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Sarah Rahal
5 years
Presidential candidate @SenKamalaHarris stands with #SEIU - Detroit security officers calling for union rights, affordable healthcare and support to Detroit’s neighborhoods they feel have been left behind during downtown’s resurgence. @detroitnews @KamalaHarris #OneDetroit
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Sarah Rahal
2 years
Finally got to wear this shirt to the newsroom today. Thanks, @JohnSellek
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8 months
One of my favorite touchdown videos from Ann Arbor tonight was right at the fourth quarter at Garage Bar. #Michigan #GoBlue
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Sarah Rahal
5 years
Civil rights activists, members of the Jewish & Muslim community are joined by US representatives calling on #Dearborn Police to end their special cooperation with ICE to hold immigrants for deportation. Stay with me for more. @detroitnews
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“Detroit is such a musical city, soulful city and there are so many kids that have the talent but just don’t have to resources to record,” said @BigSean . “... I feel like it’s the most bossed-up thing I could do. I hope I can build 10 more.” @detroitnews
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One more #Detroit preservation story before I hit the road: The nearly century-old fountain on #BelleIsle is getting a $6 million upgrade to keep flowing for years to come. ⁦1A in today’s @detroitnews ⁩ beautifully captured by ⁦ @DavidGuralnick
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2 years
Justice Richard Bernstein gave a prolific speech saying he's grateful that #Michigan would elect someone with a disability the opportunity to serve. “Use the experiences that God gives us to make a difference, to have an impact and to ultimately make this world a better place."
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Good morning, #Detroit ! I’m your reporter for all things happening at #MichiganCentralStation ’s worldwide concert tonight & first day of tours tomorrow. Follow along this journey here and @detroitnews .com. It’s a new era 🏢✨
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5 years
BREAKING: Jimmy Al-Daoud's casket is currently being flown from Baghdad and will land in Detroit tomorrow. Jimmy, a refugee from Michigan, was found dead earlier this month after he was deported to Iraq, a place he never lived. He was 41 years old. @detroitnews
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2 years
Seems fitting @GmacCash is blasting at @gretchenwhitmer ’s watch party 🔊
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Sarah Rahal
4 years
“Joe Biden will be a president for all Americans,” said his wife, @DrBiden , during her visit to #Dearborn , Michigan, to mobilize Arab American voters. “It means ensuring that you will have a seat at the table... Your community matters to this campaign.” @detroitnews @JoeBiden
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5 years
Wayne State University Provost Keith E. Whitfield announces the Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge offering free tuition for Detroit students who graduate from local high schools and want to stay in the city. Whitfield called it a “life-changer.” @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
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If not for #COIVD19 , Skylar Herbert would have turned 6 on June 3. She loved wearing princess dresses with her mom’s heels. She had an old soul, her family shared, because what child listens to Anita Baker & Anthony Hamilton to fall asleep? Rest princess.
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"One of those experts I cited mentioned, you don't have a policy problem in Michigan, you have a compliance mobility and variant problem and that's why vaccines are so important," Gov. Whitmer said Friday while in Oakland Co.
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🚱 @RashidaTlaib on Detroit's Lifeline income-based plan: "The city has finally unveiled a water affordability plan, which is a big improvement, except they didn't consult the people who have been on the ground, urging, advocating &studying it" @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
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Two ICE agents entered the Middle Eastern restaurant on #Dearborn ’s east side requiring the restaurant to handover their employee records. The family-owned business refused. via @detroitnews
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Some days I think I’m going crazy when I see yoda driving droptop down Michigan Avenue... then I remember I’m in Dearborn
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"There’s a very good chance that many of you may have COVID-19, frankly, and testing you is not going to necessarily make a difference with regard to how we treat you," officials said. via @detroitnews
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(1/19) THREAD ON #JimmyAldaoud : As a journalist who has consistently covered the Iraqi deportations for @detroitnews since ICE raids began two years ago, let me tell you his story in short here or please read any of these story links ahead. Today:
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The whimsical Rainbow City Roller Rink opens downtown at 1001 Woodward Avenue. Free to skate 2-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, from Nov. 30 through Jan. 27. @detroitnews
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4 years
Michigan to receive 121K COVID-19 vaccine doses each of the next two weeks via @detroitnews
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1 year
Former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords said as a survivor of gun violence, "its time to speak out" while campaigning in Detroit for U.S. Rep. @ElissaSlotkin , who is running for #Michigan ’s open Senate seat. @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
2 years
Outside the former Michigan Central Station, Andrew Thompson, a Hubbard Farms resident, is advocating for increased DDOT driver pay. He said he walked 30 mins to a grocery store today after a bus never showed. #Detroit follow along for State of the City updates! @detroitnews
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They did it! @DetroitCityFC crushes the Columbus Crew 2-1 in a game-defining penalty kick in the 84th minute. DCFC was able to retain the win even w/ 6 mins of added stoppage after this ⚽️ 🔥 Shoutout to the crowd and players. It’s freezing out here in Hamtramck. @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
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Here's the team of @detroitnews editors who don't get the recognition they deserve for staying when the lights turn off: @kevinjhardy @RichardBurr_DN @nannburke @ChadLivengood & @Lmazade , who makes our site oh so beautiful. Happy Primary #ElectionDay . Good Night & Good Luck
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U.S. @RepDebDingell speaks during a Dearborn townhall to the Michigan Public Service Commission over the ice storm outages: “We need to build our resiliency. It’s getting worse, not better,” she said. @detroitnews
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A line wrapping outside Costco, located on Middle Belt in Livonia, before the store opened at 10 a.m. Thursday. Customers arrive as early as 8 a.m. and stores only allowing 100 people in at a time, source says. (🎥: @Leenasays , “nope.”) @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
2 years
What a huge day in Detroit. Here’s a 🧵of what went down inside and outside Detroit City Council’s 7-hour meeting before recessing through Sept. 5. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ @detroitnews
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Sarah Rahal
4 years
This can't wait until the morning. via @detroitnews @DNBethLeBlanc
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2 years
Students of Michigan's Oxford High School, where 4 students were fatally shot months ago, staged a walk out of classes today and gathered on their football field in support of the Uvalde, Texas victims. @detroitnews
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talks ahead of unveiling the restored Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza. @detroitnews
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At the scene of Detroit police and bailiffs attempt to evict tiny home resident Taura Brown but are met with a blockade of activists with @DetEvictDefense more with @detroitnews
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33 new citizens will be taking the Oath of Allegiance in a pre-game ceremony before the Tigers vs. Royals game at Comerica Park @detroitnews
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📣 It is my pleasure to announce the return of the Asian American Journalists Association of Michigan. Join for the future of this industry and accurate representation of the communities we cover. Follow @AAJAMichigan Our national, @aaja & JOIN HERE 📲
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