Community organizers say building parks is the first step to bring resources to a west side neighborhood.
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
How to watch the Detroit Grand Prix for free
Race organizers say the downtown event is more inclusive than ever. Much of the track is open for viewing without a ticket.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Notebook: Arena workers unite, fireworks curfew, cell towers on schools
Malachi Barrett’s weekly update from Detroit City Council’s formal session
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Detroit’s lawyer draws criticism for unauthorized contract
Council President Mary Sheffield considered calling for disciplinary action against Detroit’s top attorney, after a contract was approved without council’s OK.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit police push for ban on ATVs fueling up at gas stations
The Detroit Police Department wants to partner with gas stations to catch people illegally driving all-terrain vehicles on city streets.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Proposal would give Detroiters more space in the marijuana industry
The ordinance would eliminate spacing requirements between consumption lounges and other marijuana businesses, allowing lounges to exist next to places where marijuana can be bought.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit police chief supports ban on gas station door locks
James White told the BridgeDetroit newsroom that he would support a proposal inspired by a fatal gas station shooting to prohibit clerk’s from locking customers inside.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Judge upholds Detroit’s contracts for gunshot detection technology
Wayne County judge finds Detroit City Council obeyed its legal obligation to inform the public before approving a contract for police surveillance tools.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Notebook: Shooting inspires potential ban on gas station door locks
City Hall Reporter Malachi Barrett has your weekly roundup from Detroit’s City Council.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Ship happens: Cargo vessel freed after running aground on Belle Isle
A massive freighter gave Belle Isle Park visitors a surprise after running aground on the eastern shore of the island.