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After 12 years overseas, returning to my roots in the Detroit area infused my life with meaning and a passion for Detroit’s history. An avid storyteller, I focus on multigenerational communities creating in the city.
Planet Detroit managing editor Dustin Blitchok discusses his approach to community journalism through the Neighborhood Reporting Lab, where Detroit residents report on overlooked stories in their own neighborhoods.
