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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 29/09/2026

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 18/09/2026

Detroit Documenters like Carole are trained and paid to cover meetings, share important public information and help Detroiters stay informed. Right now, NewsMatch will match your donation to keep Detroit Documenters on duty. Link below to double your impact. #documentersonduty

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 16/09/2026

Dana knows an empowered community is essential — and that begins with residents having access to information and a platform to be heard. That’s why Detroit Documenters matter. Right now, NewsMatch is matching your donation to keep Detroit Documenters on duty. Link below to double your impact.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 14/09/2026

Detroit Documenter Marcia Hartman logged into Zoom early. What she heard led to an investigation. Right now, up to $5,000 in donations is being matched by NewsMatch to keep Detroit Documenters on duty. Double your impact: lnkd.in/g5SCMeRG

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 28/08/2026

It started with a traffic stop over tinted windows. Minutes later, both men were in federal custody. Body camera footage edited by Outlier Media and @michiganpublic.bsky.social shows their encounter with Taylor police, which led to their deportations. Video: @samyaoverall.bsky.social/Outlier Media

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 21/07/2026

It all started with a correction request. Some news org (hint, it was us) confused Friends of the Rouge and Friends of Rouge Park. Luckily, they set us straight: What does each org do? More importantly, how can you get involved? 📸 Caria Taylor for Outlier Media outliermedia.org/friends-of-r...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 16/07/2026

RealT co-founder Jean-Marc Jacobson says his crypto real estate company plans to sell its entire Detroit property portfolio as mounting financial and legal troubles push it toward insolvency. The latest from @amondry.bsky.social: outliermedia.org/realt-crypto...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 25/06/2026

What happens when buying a home outside the traditional mortgage system? This new study by Data Driven Detroit and Detroit Future City explores how Detroit residents are using land contracts—and what buyers need to know. #Sponsored: Data Drive Detroit, Detroit Future City, Rocket Community Fund

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 05/06/2026

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 03/06/2026

In recent months, teenagers through social media have organized large gatherings across the city, referred to as teen takeovers. While most teens who turned out for the events were there for harmless fun, the gatherings have also been linked to fights, a shooting and an attempted robbery.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 03/06/2026

🧵 Sixteen-year-old Ortez Matthews thinks what Detroit teenagers want to do this summer is simple: Meet other teens, flirt and have new experiences. “Be outside,” he said. “Everybody is going outside. They want to have fun. They want to have something to do besides stay in the house.”

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 04/03/2026

Reporters Koby Levin (@kobylevin.bsky.social) and Briana Rice (@brianarice.bsky.social) discussed our reporting series, Beyond Repair, documenting Detroit's home repair crisis on @wxyzdetroit.bsky.social today! Check it out 💛 🤍: www.youtube.com/watch?v=27cw...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 14/02/2026

Show us some love this Valentine's Day! We are so grateful for our community. This work is important, and we rely on you to keep it going. Can you make a donation? Even $5/month makes a huge difference and helps Detroiters access information they need ❤️ 💘 outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XWTEPPHU

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 23/01/2026

Introducing ... $5 Fridays! Can you spare $5 a month to support independent local journalism? We're trying to get 100 folks to set up a recurring monthly donation to Outlier Media and get us to $500 a month. outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XXRAGZGM

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 16/01/2026

Are you a Detroit geography buff? Come show your skills at Trivia Night on Wed, Feb. 4 from 6:30 -9 p.m.Brewery Faisan. This event is hosted by @brianarice.bsky.socialin collaboration with Alex B. Hill of @detroitography.com. Tickets are $5 per person — bring your friends! tinyurl.com/56n6jmxr

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 29/12/2025

we have 48 hours remaining to raise $14k! we need 59 FIRST TIME DONORS to unlock a $2k match. Give any amount before Dec. 31 to help us reach our $40k goal. outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 26/12/2025

we need to raise $15,462 by Dec. 31! if we have 100 first-time donors, it unlocks a $2000 match for us. If you've never donated, any amount helps! If you're able to give a larger amount to help us reach our goal, that helps a lot too! outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 25/12/2025

Happy Holidays from everyone at Outlier Media! We're in the final days of our end-of-year fundraiser and need to raise a bit more to reach our goal of $40,000. Can you make a donation before the year ends? outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 24/12/2025

"A talamada "is a collective, communal and cultural ritual that carries our generational memory and has accompanied Indigenous people across this continent for centuries." Savor the photo essay by Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval: outliermedia.org/mexican-tama...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 22/12/2025

Good news! Because of our loyal supporters, we have already made it halfway to our $40K goal. Contributions from individuals are how we remain true to our mission and keep Outlier paywall-free. Help us reach our goal by Dec. 31! outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 16/12/2025

Be the first person to make a gift of $200 or more to our year-end campaign to get this lovely basket. 👕 A Saturn Coffee sweatshirt. 🧢 A hat. ☕️ Two bags of Hyperion coffee. 🫖 Tea samples. 💳 A $25 Saturn Coffee gift card. outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 11/12/2025

P.S.: If you're reading this before 9:30 AM on Thursday, Dec. 11, join us for Coffee Thursday at Craig's Coffee! Your coffee is on us ☕

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 11/12/2025

This special swag pack includes a sunny yellow Outlier Media mug and a bag of Craig's Coffee beans - roasted in Detroit. It's a win-win! Click the link below to make a donation today. tinyurl.com/4pnbchew

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 11/12/2025

Do you love locally roasted coffee beans? Do you love reading Outlier Media? We've teamed up with Craig's Coffee for a GIVEAWAY! Donate $150 or more to Outlier, and you'll not only be supporting independent local journalism but you'll also win a Coffee Thursday SWAG PACK! tinyurl.com/4pnbchew

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 09/12/2025

Can we buy you a coffee? Did you know that once a month, Outlier hosts Coffee Thursday - an hour at a local coffee shop where the coffee’s on us. Donate $10 to pay it forward so we can keep brewing up investigative journalism. outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH #Detroit #OutlierMedia

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 03/12/2025

We are still a ways away from our goal of raising $40,000 by Dec. 31 - can you help us? Every little bit really does help. Donate here to support independent local journalism: outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 03/12/2025

GIVING TUESDAY UPDATE: we set out to raise $1K in one day....and we raised $2500!!!!! THANK YOU!! #givingtuesday outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XRVXEEPH

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 02/12/2025

We have a little under 8 hours left to reach our goal. Can you help us? tinyurl.com/4pnbchew #givingtuesady

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 01/12/2025

Do you know how to Hustle? Come to Outlier's 2nd annual Holiday Hustle Party on Thursday and learn with us! It's going to a be a lot of fun. Grab your ticket now before they sell out. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-holida...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 27/11/2025

We're thankful for all of the amazing donors and supporters who keep us able to continue our independent local journalism. OK, go forth and have another plate of food. Happy Thanksgiving Day from the Outlier team. 💛🖤 outliermedia.donorsupport.co/page/members...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 27/11/2025

You can set up a recurring monthly donation through the link below that would go a long way in supporting independent local journalism. outliermedia.donorsupport.co/page/members...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 27/11/2025

We're in the midst of our year-end fundraising campaign and we're trying to raise $40,000 by Dec. 31. All donations up to $15K will be matched — and if you're in the spirit of giving, we'd love it if you could support us. outliermedia.donorsupport.co/page/members...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Now that your bellies are full and you're feeling generous... is now a good time to ask you to donate to Outlier Media? 🦃💸 outliermedia.org/join/

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 24/11/2025

To be able to keep providing the investigative independent journalism you know and love, it costs money. We're raising $40,000 by the end of the year — can you help us reach our goal? All donations up to $15,000 will be DOUBLED💸 💸 💸 outliermedia.org/join/

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 18/11/2025

Now more than ever, local and independent news is so important. By reporting on what's happening in Detroit, we ensure that the power remains in the hands of Detroiters. Help support our investigative journalism by donating today. We appreciate you!

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 18/11/2025

We're in the midst of our end-of-year campaign! This is a special time of year because your donations are DOUBLED. This means your $100 donation = $200 through Dec. 31. Help us reach our goal of $40,000 by donating today outliermedia.org/join/

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 05/11/2025

RESULTS: Here are your elected Board of Police Commissioners. Districts 1, 3 and 5 had only write-in candidates, and we’ll learn the winners’ names after election results are canvassed and certified by the county. All results can be found here: outliermedia.org/detroit-elec...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 05/11/2025

RESULTS: Detroiters largely reelected incumbents for City Council, except for: - District 5, who elected Renata Miller to replace newly-elected mayor Mary Sheffield - District 7, who elected Denzel Anton McCampbell to replace Fred Durhal III. They will take office in January.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 05/11/2025

Mary Sheffield became the first woman elected mayor of Detroit on Tuesday, defeating the Rev. Solomon Kinloch. In her first 100 days, she plans to reshape government around housing, human services, gun violence prevention and more.⁠ Read more about her plans here: outliermedia.org/mary-sheffie...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 04/11/2025

Today is Election Day, but the rest of November will be a tight month for groceries. Food banks, churches and neighbors are stepping up to help. Here's where you can find it!

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 31/10/2025

Don't let the ghouls win... the only thing spookier than fake news is no news at all! To keep our reporting alive, we need your help before the clock strikes midnight. Your donations, even just $5, help us dig into stories that matter and keep Detroit's watchdogs on the prowl outliermedia.org/join

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 21/10/2025

What’s inside The Outlier Collective welcome package? 🤔 ✦ STICKERS! ✦ Very cool Outlier Collective Membership card ✦ A perpetual invite to Coffee Thursdays ✦ Access to our Discord Channel and other fun surprises! Donate $1 or more on our website to join the collective outliermedia.org/join/

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 20/10/2025

Stop us if you heard this before: Car insurance in Detroit is far too expensive for the average resident. We had a reader ask about candidates stances on car insurance in Detroit. Here’s what Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch, Jr. said.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 18/10/2025

Welcome Quick D-Tales, where we break down this week’s headlines in 60 seconds less. This week, meet Detroit’s new ombudsman, plan your weekend and hear about an emotional support doggy debacle. 🐶

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 17/10/2025

Only 16% of Detroiters showed up to cast a ballot in August. But we know a lot more Detroiters care about who's going to be our future mayor or sitting on various councils in the city. Monday is the deadline to register online to vote. After that - you’ll have to go in person.

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 09/10/2025

Come to Girls in the Graveyard on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a guided tour of notable women buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit. This is an event you DO NOT want to miss! Buy your tickets to Girls in the Graveyard now ($35) (before they sell out!) www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-in-t...

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 29/09/2025

We asked you for election questions, and we got plenty! So we'll be answering them on our social platforms. First one: What are the candidates doing to clean up the air in this city, parts of which have the worst air quality in the entire state? Answers:

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 19/09/2025

WE DID IT!! WE RAISED $5K FOR @detdocumenters.bsky.social !! aaand the work continues 🙃 Thanks to your generosity, we reached our $5,000 goal — every dollar will be doubled by City Bureau and NewsMatch! 🎉 outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XKUUACZX

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 18/09/2025

We have are now more than HALFWAY TO OUR GOAL OF RAISING $5,000 BY SEPT 22ND! Help us raise $2,098 in the next 4 days. This $ goes to supporting the important work of @detdocumenters.bsky.social Donate here (all donations 2x this week) 👉 outliermedia.donorsupport.co/-/XKUUACZX

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Outlier Media @outliermedia.org · 18/09/2025

We asked some of the @detdocumenters.bsky.social why they Document and here's what they said ➡️ "I believe the grassroots is where it’s at. I think that people should be privy to what goes on in their communities and with local, state and national government." - Eric Walton, Detroit #community

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Text: "I believe the grassroots is where it’s at. I think that people should be privy to what goes on in their communities and with local, state and national government. - Eric Walton, Detroit, MI"

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