Malachi Barrett has the weekly roundup from Detroit City Council including I-375, family housing needs, parking zones and a marijuana debate.
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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
JoAnn Watson, Detroit’s ‘Queen Mother’ and defining political leader, has died
Watson’s decades-long career in public service spanned from Detroit City Council to the United Nations.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Notebook: Ambulance shortage
Reporter Malachi Barrett has your weekly recap from the Detroit City Council table. It covers community violence intervention funding, issues with ambulances and traffic safety stats.
Posted inTransportation
QLINE’s limitations reflect regional transit failures holding back Detroiters
Despite its limitations, the downtown streetcar is becoming more reliable. Some transit advocates are considering its role in plans for a regional network.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Notebook: ‘Undeniable’ paratransit improvement
Malachi Barrett has your weekly roundup from Detroit City Council including the latest on paratransit, a proposal for a resident discount at city golf courses and a few tax breaks.
Posted inArts & Culture
Annual hip hop festival faces cancellation after permit challenges
Backwoods and Bonfires showcased local musicians at the Russell Events Center for five years, but the event’s future is in jeopardy amid concerns about city permits.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit selects ‘ShotStoppers’ to reduce violence in neighborhoods
Six organizations were selected for a new $10 million grant program aimed at funding community violence intervention strategies.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Notebook: Tax breaks and funding sidewalks, parks
Malachi Barrett has the latest from the Detroit City Council table including funding for sidewalk repairs and parks and a music festival permit hiccup.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Detroit businesses must accept cash or risk a misdemeanor
Detroit businesses that refuse to accept cash payments after Sept. 11 could face a fine and possible misdemeanor charges.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Council upholds demo contractor suspension amid probe into contaminated dirt
City Council rejected the appeal of Den-Man Contractors, which is under investigation.