After the 11-day reopening celebration wraps on June 16, Michigan Central will begin a phased reopening of the station over the next several months as restaurant, retail, and other commercial and community-focused partners open in the space.
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 Remediation Forest uplifts east side art, environmental justice
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The rebirth of Michigan Central Station
BridgeDetroit reporter Micah Walker has the rundown on reopening events for Michigan Central following a six-year renovation project.
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Diana Ross, Big Sean part of Detroit-centric lineup for Michigan Central concert
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Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment, make demands at Wayne State
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Detroit principal suspended for not following procedures
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Culture Canvas: Summer author series at The Whitney mansion
The Detroit Writing Room is starting up the second year of its Summer Author Series at The Whitney.
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Detroit nonprofit aims to serve youth, connect community with Merit Park
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Black women take center stage in Detroit theater company’s latest production
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Culture Canvas: Michigan Central open house
Micah Walker has a recap of the Michigan Central open house festivities and other must-see Detroit events.