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Bridge journalist wins fellowship to deepen work on career tech education
Ron French is one of eight journalists nationally to receive the fellowship at Princeton University. He will continue working at Bridge while participating in the fellowship remotely due to COVID-19.
What do high water levels mean for Michigan? Join us online to discuss.
Environment reporter Kelly House moderates an online Lunch Break discussion with environmental and municipal experts preparing for the impact of high water levels and coastal erosion on Michigan lakefronts. Bridge readers are invited to join the conversation.
Bridge Magazine becomes Bridge Michigan to reflect mission, ambitions
It’s time for Bridge’s name and logo to reflect our newsroom’s statewide mission and commitment to the place we call home.
October’s Michigan book club pick is ‘The Women of the Copper Country’
Bridge’s bimonthly book club takes on Mary Doria Russell’s historical fiction novel about a rebellion in the Upper Peninsula’s copper mines.
Miss Bridge Michigan's 'Arc of Justice' book club chat? Here's the video
Bridge was joined by author Kevin Boyle and by Daniel Baxter for an engaging discussion of 2004’s National Book Award winner for nonfiction.
Celebrating 100 days and looking to the future
BridgeDetroit is 100 days old. Can you help us power our nonprofit newsroom for the weeks and years to come?
'Arc of Justice' author to join Bridge's next Michigan Book Club discussion
Kevin Boyle and Daniel Baxter, who owns the former Sweet home, will join the book club’s live discussion on Aug. 26.
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break discussion on the K-12 education landscape
If you missed Tuesday’s talk on what’s in store for schools in the fall, watch our chat with two Michigan educators.
What will K-12 education in Michigan look like this fall? Join us to discuss.
Senior Writer Ron French will moderate an online Lunch Break discussion with Michigan educators working to ensure a safe education environment in their districts this fall. Bridge readers are invited to join the conversation.
Bridge is hiring. Come help us cover the Michigan 2020 elections.
Bridge is adding a temp team member to provide high-quality, nonpartisan coverage of the Michigan political campaigns.
Missed Bridge’s discussion on racial justice in Michigan? Watch the video
Watch the recording of Tuesday’s Bridge reader discussion and learn the topic of August’s reader chat.
Bridge wins national award for series on long-term substitute teachers
More than 2,500 Michigan classrooms were led by long-term substitutes, rather than trained educators – a 10-fold increase in five years. Bridge’s investigation won top honors from the Education Writers Association.
Join Bridge for a discussion on racial justice in Michigan
Reporter Riley Beggin will moderate an online discussion with two Michigan experts. Bridge readers are invited to participate in this free online event July 28.
Help us power our nonprofit newsroom
Bridge’s summer fundraising campaign begins today. Can we count on you to support this year’s important reporting?
Bridge’s Michigan Book Club pick for August is ‘Arc of Justice’
Author Kevin Boyle will join Bridge readers for our discussion on Aug. 26.
Help Bridge choose the topic for an online reader discussion
2020 has given us a lot to talk about. Help us choose what to tackle first.
A note from Bridge about reader comments
We've noticed with alarm that in recent months that too many submissions have fallen short of our standards for thoughtful commentary that can advance civic debate.
Missed Bridge’s Book Club discussion? Watch the video
Share your suggestions for future Michigan-focused books and watch the June book club video of our conversation with Bridgett M. Davis, author of “The World According to Fannie Davis.”
'The World According to Fannie Davis' author joining Bridge talk Friday
Be sure to register to participate in Friday's Bridge book club discussion on Zoom.
Bridge wins 20 awards from Society of Professional Journalists Detroit chapter
Bridge was honored for 2019 reporting covering health, environment, education and racial justice as well as breaking and investigative news.