Last month, the semifinalists for the Beard award announced that their popular East African food truck in Detroit’s Eastern Market, Waka, will soon make its presence more permanent with a brick-and-mortar and the couple closed this spring on another building on the city’s east side.
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Photos: A star-studded night for Detroit as Ford opens Michigan Central with concert
The lineup included Diana Ross, Jack White, Eminem, Big Sean, Jelly Roll, Trick Trick, DJ Sky Jetta, The Clark Sisters, Fantasia and more.
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How to watch Detroit train station reopening concert, celebration
‘Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central,’ celebrating Detroit train station reopening, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night.
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BridgeDetroit 2024 Voter Guide: Everything you need to know about participating in elections
Everything voters need to know about voting in Detroit, state and federal elections.
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Detroit Riverfront Conservancy board fires CFO; CEO steps down
Mark Wallace stepped down but will remain with the organization as a transitional advisor, according to a press release.
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Donald Trump guilty on all counts: Michigan reacts. He’s still on ballot
Democrats say justice is served, Republicans call case against Trump an ‘indelible stain on our nation’ after jury finds former president guilty of all 34 counts related to hush money payments.
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BridgeDetroit, Bridge Michigan win big at journalism awards
BridgeDetroit and Bridge Michigan took top honors at the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists awards.
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Who’s running for Congress in Michigan? 6 incumbents face primary challengers
With control of the U.S. House at stake, Michigan voters will decide 13 seats this fall. Two open seats are expected to be among the most competitive in the country.
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Lisa Yanick Litwiller, Bridge editor and Mt. Pleasant stalwart, dies of cancer
The award-winning journalist was known for her ‘high standard,’ giving ‘voice to the voiceless’ and volunteer work for her beloved mid-Michigan home city.
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BridgeDetroit announces new director to take publication to the next level
Veteran Detroit journalist and editor Laurén Abdel-Razzaq will join BridgeDetroit on January 1 as its new executive director.