Welcome Mariam Kebe and Aliana Ritter, our BridgeDetroit summer interns.
Laurén Abdel-Razzaq
Laurén Abdel-Razzaq is executive editor for BridgeDetroit. Prior to joining the nonprofit newsroom, Laurén spent two years with Crain’s Detroit Business where she was an assistant managing editor working with reporters who cover the city of Detroit, nonprofits, real estate and health care. Before that she was digital director for The Detroit News and held several reporting jobs in that newsroom during a decade-long stint.
Lauren was born in Detroit and grew up in Sterling Heights. She’s a two-time graduate of Wayne State University where she was a member of the Journalism Institute for Media Diversity. She currently sits on the board of the Michigan chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
BridgeDetroit earns top national awards, 18 awards locally
We don’t do this work for awards, but when it happens, we are proud!
Posted inEducation
Is your student’s school closing? We want to hear from you!
If you have a student going to one of these schools, please take this brief survey and share your information with us so reporters from Chalkbeat or Bridge can reach out to talk to you!
Posted inEducation
Letter from the Editor: We want to hear from youth!
We want to understand what young Detroiters care about and how they want to be reached. And we want to make sure their voices are reflected in our reporting.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
UM Detroit Center aims to tackle city’s challenges. You’re invited
The Workshop of Democracy series aims to uplift the successful efforts of Detroit’s grassroots groups at tackling the city’s toughest issues.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook
Staff change, our commitment to Detroit
After four years at BridgeDetroit covering city government, Malachi Barrett is preparing for a new kind of public service.
Posted inUncategorized
Letter from the Editor: Newsletter changes coming to BridgeDetroit in 2026
These efforts are designed to broaden the reach of BridgeDetroit’s reporting and make it more accessible to Detroit residents across different formats.
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 inCivic and Community Information
Help BridgeDetroit uplift Detroit’s everyday heroes
Today, we’re launching our fall fundraising campaign
Posted inArts & Culture, Business, Housing
Kresge announces $180M commitment to Marygrove HQ, surrounding neighborhoods
The foundation plans to move its headquarters from Troy to the Marygrove Conservancy Campus in 2028, bringing funding for nearby communities.