Detroit is the first and only U.S. city with a United Nations designation as a City of Design. Micah has more on efforts here to improve lives through inclusive design. Plus, the latest arts and culture news and events.
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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Belle Isle Conservancy unveils ‘Commons’ plan, seeks community input
The Belle Isle Conservancy gave community members a sneak peek of what’s to come for its Belle Isle Commons concept.
Posted inResilience in the D
Detroiter builds purpose through film, advocacy for Deaf community
Teddy Dorsette III is a filmmaker who has worked in various mediums and is also known for his advocacy work in the disability community.
Posted inCulture Canvas
A Detroit composer’s tribute to the 313
It’s been a year since Patrick Prouty was named Detroit’s first composer laureate. He’s just getting warmed up. Micah has more on the piece he’s about to premiere with the DSO.
Posted inArts & Culture
Murals in the Market returns to Eastern Market for 10th anniversary
The art festival beginning on Monday brings a week-long celebration of live mural installations, artist talks, exhibitions and parties.
Posted inEducation
Detroit school district’s early enrollment figures sees small increase as school year begins
As of the 11th day of school, 48,823 students have attended school at least once, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said.
Posted inCulture Canvas
Culture Canvas: Putting Detroit’s food scene on the map
Last week, Booze announced on social media that he was one of 17 chefs accepted into the James Beard Foundation’s Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change.
Posted inArts & Culture, Business
Greektown restaurants, bars still open for business amid extensive construction project
The Monroe Streetscape Transformation Project is years in the making with the aim of reinvigorating Greektown.
Posted inCulture Canvas
Detroit’s Heidelberg art to make cameo in Wisconsin
Micah talked with Heidelberg Founder Tyree Guyton about an upcoming exhibit of his Detroit artwork in Wisconsin and the organization’s upcoming 40th anniversary.
Posted inArts & Culture, Culture Canvas
Heading to the Detroit Jazz Festival? What to know
Micah has the rundown on the logistics, performers, theme and more for the 46th annual festival in Hart Plaza.