Author: Lea Vigi

Life Remodeled | One Detroit

Nov 9, 2018

The story of a huge Detroit neighborhood cleanup 10,000 volunteers strong. It was organized by Life Remodeled and the Durfee Society. In just six days, 316 blocks were beautified, 400 houses boarded up, and 100 alleyways cleared.

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Rick Snyder: The Exit Interview

Nov 9, 2018

Friday, November 9, from 12:10-1pm ET, watch live Governor Rick Snyder’s remarks as he prepares to step down as Michigan’s Governor in an Exit Interview with the Detroit Economic Club at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

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11/8/18: One Detroit – 2018 Election Results / Life Remodeled

Nov 8, 2018

One Detroit gets reaction from Michigan’s new Governor-elect, and the team analyzes the victory by looking at voter turnout, President Trump’s influence and the female factor in this year’s election.

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11/11/18: American Black Journal – WCCCD and Rainbow PUSH Mobility Partnership / Dominique Morisseau

Nov 8, 2018

On the next American Black Journal Wayne County Community College District enters into a new partnership with Rev. Jesse Jackson’s international social justice organization, Rainbow PUSH.

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2018 Michigan Election Results Coverage

Nov 7, 2018

One Detroit and its partners in the Detroit Journalism Cooperative were on duty yesterday working late into the night reporting on the election and its consequences.

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2018 Midterm Election Results

Nov 7, 2018

Check out PBS Newshour for all of the election results from the 2018 midterm election.

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