The Nutcracker Garden is part of the Brightmoor Lights Holiday Festival, which runs until Jan. 3.
Micah Walker
Micah Walker joins the BridgeDetroit team covering the arts and culture and education in the city.
Originally from the metro Detroit area, she is back in her home state after two years in Ohio. Micah was previously a trending/ general assignment reporter at The Columbus Dispatch, where she covered a wide range of areas such as the arts, child care and the homeless population. She was also a general assignment reporter for The Marion Star, covering the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as education and business.
Micah is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, receiving her bachelor’s degree in journalism.
In 2022, Micah was selected as a fellow for the National Press Foundation’s Widening the Pipeline fellowship, a year-long program that offers multimedia and leadership training to early career journalists of color.
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Detroit’s HBCU offers free design courses
Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Michigan, is seeking applications for its newest program–PLC Light School.
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Bedrock plans ‘innovation district’ for failed jail site in downtown Detroit
Dan Gilbert’s real estate firm will build a 220,000-square-foot Life Science Innovation Building along Gratiot and I-375, serving as a research and outpatient facility for Grand Rapids-based cancer treatment center BAMF Health.
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The art of Detroit-centric gift giving
Micah writes about a spot with unique holiday gift finds. Plus the latest arts and culture news and events.
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DPSCD touts promising gains in AP achievements for high school students
DPSCD Superintendent Nikolai Vitti acknowledged 162 high schoolers honored through the 2024 College Board National Recognition Program, which focuses on high-performing, underrepresented students.
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Detroit ensemble puts new twist on holiday music
Micah has details on a weekend performance that’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Plus, the latest arts and culture news.
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Dance company aims to show different side of ballet at Detroit Opera House debut
Complexions will make a stop in Detroit for two performances at the Detroit Opera House this weekend as part of its 30th anniversary tour.
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Female DJs spin true Detroit sound
Ahead of World Techno Day on Dec. 9, two prominent Detroit DJs talk techno, inspiration and upcoming projects.
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MOCAD celebrates 100 years of surrealism
Micah writes on four new exhibits at MOCAD. Plus, Detroit’s latest arts and culture news and happenings.
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City to pay Southwest Detroit artist for redo of accidentally erased mural
The city of Detroit painted over a mural in Southwest Detroit that was a tribute to the artists’ late daughter, mistaking it for graffiti.