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Paul Sewick

Paul Sewick is a former bookkeeper and part-time Lyft driver who is passionate about researching the historical development of metropolitan Detroit. He publishes the website Detroit Urbanism.

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OPINION: The origin of the water affordability crisis in Highland Park

By Paul Sewick ● Opinion ● January 30, 2023 February 22, 2023

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