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Detroit mayor tours new equestrian facility
An aerial view shows the City of Detroit skyline with the Detroit Horse Power facility on Detroit’s west side on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. The 14 acre property will eventually house 17 horses. Detroit Horse Power will be the country’s largest urban equestrian center and is designed to positively impact Detroit youth ages 11-18. Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield gets a tour of the Detroit Horse Power facility on Detroit’s west side on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
Detroit mayor tours new equestrian facility
Follow Detroit mayor tours new equestrian facility Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Fri, October 23, 2026 at 10:18 AM EDT Detroit mayor tours new equestrian facility An aerial view shows the City of Detroit skyline with the Detroit Horse Power facility on Detroit’s west side on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. The 14 acre property will eventually house 17 horses. Detroit Horse Power will be the country’s largest urban equestrian center and is designed to positively impact Detroit youth ages 11-18.
Can the midterm campaign trail point to 2028 presidential viability for Democrats?
Mar 20, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wave to supporters during their’ Fighting Oligarchy’ rally at Mullett Arena in Tempe; Mandatory credit: Diannie Chavez-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images NEW YORK - Democrat Cait Conley, who is seeking to unseat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in one of the nation's most crucial House races, in the suburbs just north of New York City, was asked last month if she would campaign with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Hakeem Jeffries says 'sky's the limit' for Ocasio-Cortez in 2028
Mar 20, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wave to supporters during their’ Fighting Oligarchy’ rally at Mullett Arena in Tempe; Mandatory credit: Diannie Chavez-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images WASHINGTON – House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries isn't ready to make a 2028 pick yet, but says "the sky's the limit" for fellow New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive who has acknowledged she's considering a presidential bid or a U.S. Senate run.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris at NAACP fireside chat
Follow Former Vice President Kamala Harris at NAACP fireside chat Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Tue, September 22, 2026 at 9:08 PM EDT Former Vice President Kamala Harris at NAACP fireside chat Rev. Genetta Hatcher, left, helps gift a t-shirt and a hat to Former Vice President Kamala Harris along with Rev. Wendell Anthony after the three sat for a NAACP Detroit Chapter fireside chat Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 at Fellowship Chapel in Detroit.
"She was a beautiful soul" said sister of Jaquoya Wix who was stabbed
Follow "She was a beautiful soul" said sister of Jaquoya Wix who was stabbed Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Mon, September 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM EDT "She was a beautiful soul" said sister of Jaquoya Wix who was stabbed Kacya Wix-Brooks, 15, left, sits with her aunt Alicya Wix, 33, of St. Clair Shores, by a backyard fire they lit in honor of Jaquoya Wix, 34, on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.
Aug 6, 2021; Chiba, Japan; Gable Dan Steveson (USA) celebrates after defeating Geno Petriashvili (GEO) in the men's freestyle 125kg final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports
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Gable Dan Steveson celebrates after defeating Geno Petriashvili in the men's freestyle 125-kilogram final during the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 6, 2021, at Makuhari Messe Hall A in Chiba, Japan.
Aug 6, 2021; Chiba, Japan; Gable Dan Steveson (USA) celebrates after defeating Geno Petriashvili (GEO) in the men's freestyle 125kg final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports
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Gable Dan Steveson celebrates after defeating Geno Petriashvili in the men's freestyle 125-kilogram final during the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 6, 2021, at Makuhari Messe Hall A in Chiba, Japan.
Aug 6, 2021; Chiba, Japan; Gable Dan Steveson (USA) celebrates after defeating Geno Petriashvili (GEO) in the men's freestyle 125kg final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports
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Gable Dan Steveson celebrates after defeating Geno Petriashvili in the men's freestyle 125-kilogram final during the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 6, 2021, at Makuhari Messe Hall A in Chiba, Japan.
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Gable Dan Steveson celebrates after defeating Geno Petriashvili in the men's freestyle 125-kilogram final during the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 6, 2021, at Makuhari Messe Hall A in Chiba, Japan.
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Gable Dan Steveson celebrates after defeating Geno Petriashvili in the men's freestyle 125-kilogram final during the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 6, 2021, at Makuhari Messe Hall A in Chiba, Japan.
Preliminary examination held in Rebecca Park murder case Original
Bradley Bartholomew is brought into court before the start of his preliminary examination at the Wexford County 84th District Court on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Bartholomew, along with his wife Cortney, are charged in the killing of his wife's daughter, Rebecca Park and her unborn baby. Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Cortney Bartholomew is wheeled into the courtroom before the start of her preliminary examination at the Wexford County 84th District Court on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
Preliminary examination held in Rebecca Park murder case
Follow Preliminary examination held in Rebecca Park murder case Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Fri, September 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM EDT Preliminary examination held in Rebecca Park murder case Bradley Bartholomew is brought into court before the start of his preliminary examination at the Wexford County 84th District Court on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Bartholomew, along with his wife Cortney, are charged in the killing of his wife's daughter, Rebecca Park and her unborn baby.
A look back at one Detroit family's loss in the 9/11 attacks
Follow A look back at one Detroit family's loss in the 9/11 attacks Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Fri, September 11, 2026 at 6:07 AM EDT A look back at one Detroit family's loss in the 9/11 attacks Jean Neal, center, breaks down outside her sister Margaret Mattic's Brooklyn apartment. Sister Vivian Mattic, left, and friend Peggy Robinson console her. Margaret Mattic had been missing since the Sept. 11 attacks.
Check out the Dolly Parton maze you can walk through in Grand Rapids
Follow Check out the Dolly Parton maze you can walk through in Grand Rapids Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Sun, August 30, 2026 at 11:15 PM EDT Check out the Dolly Parton maze you can walk through in Grand Rapids A Dolly Parton inspired corn maze, photographed on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 will open to the public at Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids on Tuesday September 1, 2026. The maze was planned before Dolly’s death and is a celebration of her Imagination Library.
Meet the 23-year-old behind viral restaurants in Michigan's Thumb
Follow Meet the 23-year-old behind viral restaurants in Michigan's Thumb Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Fri, August 28, 2026 at 6:02 AM EDT Meet the 23-year-old behind viral restaurants in Michigan's Thumb Kyle Bowles, 23, poses with stacked signs that point customers to a variety of sheds in Beachyville in Caseville on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
Meet the 23-year-old behind viral restaurants in Michigan's Thumb
Kyle Bowles, 23, poses with stacked signs that point customers to a variety of sheds in Beachyville in Caseville on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. With the help of her triplet brother Westin Bowles, Kyle and he built the sheds so that customers could have and immersive experience when they visit Beachy’s or Beachy’s Bake and Brew. (Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press) Westin Bowles, 23, left, poses with his triplet sister Kyle Bowles, 23, on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 in the Beachy’s beer garden in Caseville.
Meet the 23-year-old behind viral restaurants in Michigan's Thumb
Meet the 23-year-old behind viral restaurants in Michigan's Thumb Kyle Bowles, 23, poses with stacked signs that point customers to a variety of sheds in Beachyville in Caseville on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. With the help of her triplet brother Westin Bowles, Kyle and he built the sheds so that customers could have and immersive experience when they visit Beachy’s or Beachy’s Bake and Brew.
Detroit PWHL welcomes hockey legend Hillary Knight
Hilary Knight, a forward acquired to play for PWHL Detroit, speaks to the media during a press conference at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press General Manager for Detroit’s PWHL Manon Rhéaume, left, enters the room with Hilary Knight, a forward acquired to play for PWHL Detroit, for a press conference at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
Back-to-school photos from Stoney Creek High School Original
Stoney Creek High School students return to school in Rochester Hills on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Maggie Putz, a senior at Stoney Creek High School and a member of the Link Crew, a group of students who are mentors to underclassmen, decorates her car as she returns to school in Rochester Hills on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
Back-to-school photos from Stoney Creek High School
Follow Back-to-school photos from Stoney Creek High School Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Mon, August 24, 2026 at 10:36 AM EDT Back-to-school photos from Stoney Creek High School Stoney Creek High School students return to school in Rochester Hills on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press) Monday, Aug. 24, marked the first day back to school for many metro Detroit students including Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills.
A front-porch idea grew into a hub for hundreds of Detroit kids
When kids came knocking on her door to play with her children in 2005, Kim Johnson wanted more for them to do than just aimlessly wander the neighborhood or head to the corner store so she quickly devised some engaging activities like tea parties on the front porch or football games in the front yard. Johnson's intentional activity interference quickly became the incubator for her mission to build a strong community space for neighboring families through youth development.
A front-porch idea grew into a hub for hundreds of Detroit kids Original
When kids came knocking on her door to play with her children in 2005, Kim Johnson wanted more for them to do than just aimlessly wander the neighborhood or head to the corner store so she quickly devised some engaging activities like tea parties on the front porch or football games in the front yard. Johnson's intentional activity interference quickly became the incubator for her mission to build a strong community space for neighboring families through youth development.
Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer
Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer Mariya Hairston, 17, of Detroit, and a summer employee at Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages (Developing K.I.D.S.) in Detroit , plays with twins, Serenity Pulley, 6, and Saniya Pulley on Thursday, July 30, 2026, during a summer program filled with learning, art, exercise and fun.
Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer
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Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer
Follow Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Sat, August 22, 2026 at 6:01 AM EDT Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer Mariya Hairston, 17, of Detroit, and a summer employee at Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages (Developing K.I.D.S.) in Detroit , plays with twins, Serenity Pulley, 6, and Saniya Pulley on Thursday, July 30, 2026, during a summer program filled...
Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer
Follow Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, August 22, 2026 at 6:01 AM EDT Detroit nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S creates a space for kids to learn during summer Mariya Hairston, 17, of Detroit, and a summer employee at Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages (Developing K.I.D.S.) in Detroit , plays with twins, Serenity Pulley, 6, and Saniya Pulley on Thursday, July 30, 2026, during a summer program...
A CN train painted for America's 250th makes stop in Flat Rock
Bentley Burgess, 7, rolls in a hamster ball in a family fun area before a CN train commemorating America’s 250th birthday made a stop during the Hometown Whistle Stop Tour on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 in Huroc Park in Flat Rock.
A CN train painted for America's 250th makes stop in Flat Rock
Follow A CN train painted for America's 250th makes stop in Flat Rock Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Wed, August 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM EDT A CN train painted for America's 250th makes stop in Flat Rock A CN train, commemorating America’s 250th birthday, made a stop during the Hometown Whistle Stop Tour on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 in Huroc Park in Flat Rock.
RenCen to get makeover in near future. A look at plans
Follow RenCen to get makeover in near future. A look at plans Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Mon, August 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT RenCen to get makeover in near future. A look at plans An aerial photo shows the Renaissance Center in it’s current state as the media gets a preview on Monday, Aug.
All the best photos from the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise
All the best photos from the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise A couple turns the corner in their convertible from Nine Mile in Ferndale to go north on Woodward to help kick off the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Gary Pruhs, 71, sits beside his Mustang at Mustang Alley during the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise in Ferndale on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Pruhs said he has participated in the Dream Cruise since it began.
All the best photos from the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise
Follow All the best photos from the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise David Rodriguez Muñoz, Josh Boland and Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, August 15, 2026 at 12:13 PM EDT All the best photos from the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise Rodney Delong cleans his Mustang during Mustang Alley at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise in Ferndale on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) The Woodward Dream Cruise kicked off on Friday, Aug.
New Meijer in Livonia set to open soon
New Meijer in Livonia set to open soon Krissy Atherton, a Meijer team leader checks for price consistency at the new 75,000-square-foot Meijer Grocery store in Livonia on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. The new Meijer is set to open to the public on Aug. 19. Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Free Press got a sneak peak of the new 75,000-square-foot Meijer Grocery store in Livonia on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. The new Meijer is set to open to the public on Aug. 19.
Smile Spirits’ 12-Foot 'Stan the Can' Turns Heads at San Diego Comic-Con
Smile Spirits founder Mitchell Bailey walks beneath the iconic Avengers Campus arch at San Diego Comic-Con wearing the brand’s nearly 12-foot-tall inflatable “Stan the Can,” drawing attention throughout the Gaslamp Quarter during Comic-Con weekend Comic-Con attendees stop to pose with Smile Spirits “Stan the Can” inflatable as the activation draws crowds and photo opportunities throughout downtown San Diego.
These cities are under code purple, maroon for bad air quality
Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets Metro Detroit as a freighter passes under the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Air quality continues to worsen across the Northeast and Midwest as more than 800 Canadian wildfires rage on.
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