Detroiters on the city’s east side are now cleaning up after a tornado touched down on the east side Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a path of downed trees and power lines, and damaged buildings.
Bryce Huffman
Bryce Huffman is BridgeDetroit's Engagement Editor. He was a part of the original BridgeDetroit newsroom when it launched back in 2020. Before that he was a reporter and podcast host for Michigan Public (formerly Michigan Radio). Bryce is also a screenwriter/filmmaker and a poet. When he's not working, he is watching or talking about movies or watching one of his favorite Detroit sports teams.
Posted inEducation
BridgeDetroit has spent 8 months talking to teens about what they need from their city. Here’s what we learned.
Thank you to all the young people who took the time to talk to a small news team about what they want to see when they become the adults in the room.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Donavan McKinney ousts Shri Thanedar, vows to deliver for working people
McKinney says his top priorities are universal child care, Medicare for All, and getting corporate money out of politics.
Posted inElection 2026
LIVE UPDATES: Election turnout expected to be around 20-23%; 100,000 Detroiters voted
The BridgeDetroit team is visiting polling sites throughout the city to talk with voters about candidates, proposals and more. Follow along for updates.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Prosecutors won’t reissue 2021 gun charge against Detroit police board member
The decision comes days after Morris vowed he’d continue serving on the board amid a social media flap with Detroit police.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit Police board member will ‘continue to serve’ despite social media scuffle
Attorneys for Darious Morris called a press conference to announce that Morris won’t be stepping down from the board, in part, due to a wave of support from community members.
Posted inElection 2025, Police & Public Safety
New Detroit police commissioners sworn in at historic home
The board is responsible for representing civilian interest in police misconduct cases, essentially policing the police.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Hitha Healing House vows to continue services after fire forces closure
Hitha Healing House serves as a community hub for health and wellness, with an emphasis on maternal health for pregnant moms and babies.
Posted inResilience in the D
This Detroiter built her career on ‘the art of giving’
Since 2017, Bettye Wright has spent most of her time caring for senior citizens on the city’s southeast side at a nonprofit she founded with her grandfather’s namesake.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit voters decide city’s political future
Voters across Detroit went to the polls Tuesday to determine a full slate of newly elected officials.