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The Metro: Detroit is trying to write the rules before Big Tech moves in

Robyn Vincent, The Metro April 16, 2026

In town halls and public squares across Michigan, people are debating whether data centers should be part of their neighborhoods....

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The Metro: Mary Sheffield unveils neighborhood-first vision in State of City address

The Metro, Sam Corey April 1, 2026

Detroit is often broken into two camps: Downtown and the neighborhoods.  At last night’s state of the city address, Detroit...

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The Metro: Why tackling affordability issues was the winning message for candidates across the country

The Metro, Sam Corey November 12, 2025

Last week, Democrats ran across the country on alleviating the issue of affordability.  Those people spreading the message were often...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
  • Politics, Government & Finance
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The Metro: Why Detroit residents are happy with Sheffield’s victory

The Metro, Sam Corey November 10, 2025

Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield ran on several promises: creating job opportunities for young people, improving schools, and investing in neighborhoods.  It's...

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Sam Robinson and Malachi Barrett join Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben on MichMash
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MichMash: After mayoral win, is Sheffield the second most powerful Democrat in Michigan?

Hernz Laguerre November 7, 2025

Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield had a historic win on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to be elected Mayor of Detroit. In...

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Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield joins The Metro live at WDET Studios, July 16, 2025.
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The Metro: The pressures of being a first

The Metro, Sam Corey November 5, 2025

For the first time, a woman is mayor-elect for the City of Detroit. Mary Sheffield is a 38-year old Black...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
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AP Race Call: Mary Sheffield wins Detroit mayor’s race, will be first woman to lead city

Associated Press November 4, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Sheffield won the race for Detroit mayor on Tuesday, defeating Solomon Kinloch Jr. to become the...

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Detroit mayoral candidates poised to make Motor City history

Quinn Klinefelter October 29, 2025

Detroit is preparing for a mayoral election filled with “firsts.” For the first time in a dozen years voters will...

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Detroit mayoral candidates attack issues and each other during heated debate

Quinn Klinefelter October 16, 2025

Detroit’s mayoral candidates came out swinging during a debate televised on WXYZ.Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev....

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Michigan Chronicle Executive Editor Jeremy Allen speaks with WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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Michigan Chronicle Editor on mayoral election

Jerome Vaughn October 16, 2025

Detroit’s candidates for mayor are in the final weeks of their respective campaigns.  City Council President Mary Sheffield and the...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Mayoral debate tonight, Gordie Howe Bridge updates, and more

Jerome Vaughn October 15, 2025

Detroit voters will have an opportunity to see the two candidates for mayor debate each other tonight.  City Council president...

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  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Mayoral debate this Wednesday

Nargis Rahman October 13, 2025

Detroit’s mayoral candidates have their only scheduled debate this week. The Reverand Solomon Kinloch faces City Council President Mary Sheffield...

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