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Author Archives: Dustin Blitchok

Dustin Blitchok brings extensive editorial leadership experience, having served as an editor at Benzinga and Metro Times, and got his start in journalism at The Oakland Press. As a longtime Detroit resident and journalist, he has covered a wide range of public interest stories, including criminal justice and government accountability.

Factory smokestack emits white smoke
Posted inNews

What we’re reading: Will ratepayers foot $6 billion bill for Trump’s coal crusade?

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

As the Line 5 public comment period draws to a close, a Michigan geologist raises safety concerns around rock quality under the Great Lakes.

Donna Givens Davidson of Eastside Community Network stands in an office decorated with an indoor plant and art, with a hand on her hip.
Posted inNews

‘Actions speak louder than words’: Detroiters weigh in on Belle Isle’s future following $144 million investment

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 25, 2025August 25, 2025
A family looks at their utility bill on their computer.
Posted inNews

What we’re reading: Household electricity bills jump 10% under Trump administration

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 21, 2025August 21, 2025
Construction cones lined up in a row
Posted inNews

What we’re reading: MDOT hits brakes on $500 million I-375 project after community pushback

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 14, 2025August 14, 2025
Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield speaks at a campaign watch party on election night.
Posted inDemocracy

Mary Sheffield, Solomon Kinloch emerge winners in Detroit mayoral primary

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 5, 2025August 6, 2025
Headshot of Detroit mayoral candidate Rogelio Landin.
Posted inNews

Annexation is Rogelio Landin’s central strategy in Detroit mayoral write-in campaign: ‘More is more’

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Attorney Todd Perkins speaks with residents while campaigning for Detroit mayor.
Posted inDemocracy

Attorney Todd Perkins says Detroit will be ‘environmentally conscious’ if he’s mayor

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow
Posted inDemocracy

Detroit mayoral candidate Jonathan Barlow on balancing development, environment: ‘Before they get, they have to give’

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Headshot of Detroit mayoral candidate DaNetta Simpson.
Posted inDemocracy

Lifelong Detroiter DaNetta Simpson’s priority in mayoral campaign? ‘Neighborhoods.’

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 4, 2025August 4, 2025
Detroit City Councilmember Fred Durhal III speaks at a podium adorned with campaign signage.
Posted inDemocracy

Fred Durhal III on fixing Detroit’s flooding problem: ‘I’ll be very aggressive’

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 4, 2025August 4, 2025

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