The fourth-generation Detroiter takes on newly-created role in Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration to help entrepreneurs navigate city processes and secure financial support.
Malachi Barrett
Malachi Barrett is a mission-oriented reporter working to liberate information for Detroiters.
Barrett previously worked for MLive covering local news and statewide politics in Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Detroit. He was named Michigan’s 2019 Newspaper Rising Star by the Associated Press. Barrett graduated from Central Michigan University in 2016.
Barrett lives in Detroit's Pingree Park neighborhood on the eastside with his wife. He's mostly from Battle Creek, but also lived in California, Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Carolina and Japan.
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Detroit police chief in running for CEO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
Detroit Police Chief James White said in a Wednesday statement to BridgeDetroit that he’s applied for the DWIHN post and looks forward to a “competitive process.”
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Black women a powerhouse in getting out Detroit vote
Black women have long been a loyal voting bloc for the Democratic Party, and the prospect of Harris becoming president is fueling a local movement to support her in the November election.
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J Dilla, Vincent Chin among nominees for commemorative street signs
Malachi Barrett has the roundup from City Council: A Latinx history project, park and mural projects, historic street names and a return of the Municipal ID.
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Harris campaign enlists Detroit social media stars to reach young voters
Social media influencers are a big part of the Harris-Walz campaign’s strategy to create organic buzz online.
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Harris campaign courts Gen Z influencers in Detroit with merch drop
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., and Council President Mary Sheffield will meet voters Thursday at Cred Cafe in Detroit
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Who paid for attack ads on Mary Waters, why it matters
“Because of the lack of transparency, it’s particularly important to highlight after the election because they evaded a timely disclosure that would have let us know who was behind all of these mailers.”
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Former City Council leader Saunteel Jenkins considers 2025 run for Detroit mayor
Jenkins announced Tuesday morning that she is forming an exploratory committee for the 2025
race, which allows her to begin fundraising and evaluate the feasibility of her candidacy in anticipation of an official announcement.
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New life for a Detroit street scarred by history
Malachi Barrett reports on the Virginia Park Street brick reconstruction, new activity at Belle Isle and a community engagement meeting for I-75.
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Detroit tree cleanup program halfway done. Thousands still need help
The city received 7,500 requests during a three-month application window for the removal of dead, dangerous trees. Only about half will get help before funding runs out.