Detroit’s City Council puts off a decision until next year on a “transportation innovation zone,” which would allow companies to fast-track permits for mobility projects in Corktown.
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 inTransportation
Detroit plans a ‘sandbox’ for mobility companies. Will residents benefit?
Transportation innovation zone could give Detroit a competitive advantage, but some worry it would put companies before residents.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
What brought Detroit to the polls?
Detroiters describe how abortion rights, investments in infrastructure, public education and COVID policies helped shape the city’s election results.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
How to vote in Detroit on Election Day 2022
Detroiters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to cast a ballot.
Posted inHousing
Detroit home repair programs only chip away at crisis
Thousands of Detroiters need help with home repairs, but programs being offered are only reaching a fraction.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
What could improve Detroit turnout? Candidates who support reparations
Detroiters motivated to support candidates who favor reparations show the impact of racial justice in voting, U-M study finds.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘Lessons learned’ after Detroit neighborhood grants miss most groups
Majority of the block clubs and community organizations to apply for the first round of Detroit’s $2.3M Neighborhood Beautification Program weren’t eligible for grants.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Detroit predicting lower voter turnout than 2018 midterm
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey expects 28% to 33% of all registered voters will cast a ballot on Nov. 8.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
City puts project to help curb drag racing on hold
After weeks of discussion, City pauses a plan to renovate a hangar at Detroit’s City Airport that could improve police response to street racing.
Posted inAudio, Transportation
City transit service in question for riders with disabilities
The fate of a $49M contract could determine whether Detroit is able to deliver 70% of its paratransit service.