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Russ McNamara

Flood cleanup July 2021
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Detroit Continues Cleanup after June Floods as FEMA Tours Neighborhoods to Assess Damage

Laura Herberg, Eli Newman, Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez July 9, 2021

After more than 6 inches of rain drenched Detroit and the surrounding area last month, residents in affected communities are still...

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Coalition for Property Tax Justice Sonja Bonnett
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Activists and Politicians Ask Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to Reassess Property Tax Foreclosures

Russ McNamara July 8, 2021

Activists and politicians are calling for an end to tax foreclosures and over-assessments in the City of Detroit. Sonja Bonnett...

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Detroit Police Chief James Craig 051021
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In First Political Speech, James Craig Slams Democrats, But Does Not Announce Run for Governor

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez July 7, 2021

As police chief of Detroit, James Craig said he tried to remain apolitical but privately had been very open about...

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Phil Mickelson 2018 U.S. Open
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Phil Mickelson Says He Won’t Come Back to Detroit After Detroit News Report

Russ McNamara July 2, 2021

The PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic is taking place this weekend at the Detroit Golf Club, but the play on...

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FLOOD0628-1redux
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Detroit Is Not Built to Handle Climate Change

Russ McNamara June 30, 2021

When flooding rains filled freeways and drenched basements across Metro Detroit in 2014, it was considered a 100-year flooding event....

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FLOOD0628-2redux
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Metro Detroit Flooding Result of Climate Change, Underinvestment in Infrastructure, Whitmer Says

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez June 28, 2021

Several miles of I-94 remain flooded and waterlogged trash and former treasures line streets in Detroit as the city digs...

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INDIGENOUS-1
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Demonstrators Demand Justice in Slaying of Indigenous Woman

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez June 22, 2021

About 200 people demonstrated in front of the federal courthouse in Detroit on Tuesday, demanding justice for the killing of an Indigenous...

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mask restaurant covid 19 coronavirus
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Michigan’s Health Director on Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions: “It’s the Right Time to Move Forward”

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez June 18, 2021

Michigan is lifting all indoor capacity restrictions and mask requirements 10 days early. The state's main coronavirus order will expire...

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State Rep. Cynthia Johnson Says She Will Not Back Down After Receiving Another Racist and Violent Threat

Russ McNamara June 9, 2021

State Rep. Cynthia Johnson is both empathetic and defiant after receiving a racist and violent voicemail.  The Democratic lawmaker from...

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Breonna Taylor Unsplash
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  • Public Safety

Democratic Lawmakers in Michigan House Unveil Package of Police Reform Bills

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez June 8, 2021

Michigan House Democrats on Tuesday announced a wide-ranging package of police reform legislation that would attempt to hold law enforcement...

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Secretary of State office
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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic Lawmakers Seek More Funding to Help Ease Delays at Branch Offices

Russ McNamara, Dorothy Hernandez June 1, 2021

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wants the Legislature to add employees and allow overtime payments at branch offices.   Benson...

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Confidential Tipline for Students to Report Guns, Mental Health Crises Sees Big Drop in 2020

Russ McNamara May 31, 2021

The state’s confidential OK2SAY hotline for students received fewer tips last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a...

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