Skip to main content
Bridge Michigan
Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source

Journalism protects democracy

Trustworthy, nonpartisan local news like ours spurs growth, fosters relationships, and helps to ensure that everyone is informed. This is essential to a healthy democracy. Will you support the nonprofit, nonpartisan news that makes Michigan a better place this election year?

Make your tax-deductible contribution today.

Pay with VISA Pay with MasterCard Pay with American Express Pay with PayPal Donate

Michael Betzold

Longtime Detroit journalist and former Detroit Free Press reporter Michael Betzold rides his recumbent bike to Belle Isle most mornings but says he was booted from the park for 24 hours this May for protesting the Grand Prix.  

Articles