Mary Sheffield on Detroit’s mayoral race, priorities for the city
Detroit’s next mayor will not be Mike Duggan. He seeks greener pastures in Lansing. So folks are lining up to...
Russ McNamara is a reporter and host of All Things Considered for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news to the station’s loyal listeners. McNamara has been working in radio since he was 17 - and in news since 2012. He also worked as play-by-play announcer for Wayne State University basketball for seven years. Born in the Upper Peninsula, McNamara is a lifelong Michigander. He is a 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University’s Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Program.
McNamara has been honored by the Associated Press, the Radio and Television Digital News Association, and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for his work.
He is an amateur photographer, enjoys backpacking, bonfires and traveling with his wife, Sara.
Detroit Evening Report: Duggan announces Todd Bettison as permanent Detroit police chief pick
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Fred Durhal III wants to be Detroit’s next mayor
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Detroit City Council facing busy year as mayoral election looms
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Michigan GOP needs new leader, looks to maintain momentum
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Democratic control of the state Capitol for the first time in four decades fizzled to a close Thursday, as House...
Teamsters, Marathon Petroleum no closer to deal as strike continues
Union members are still off the job at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Southwest Detroit. More than 250 members of...
Former Congressman Fred Upton latest Republican to endorse Harris
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Michigan Senate candidates have similar backgrounds, different agendas
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