Lynelle Herndon, Author at Outlier Media

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More money for license plate readers in Detroit, and city gets ready for a master plan

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

In this week’s local gov digest, catch up on development, policing, a secret CEO and more.

“What real decision-making power will residents have in this master plan update?” —Yolanda Jackson, public policy manager at Community Development Advocates of Detroit, during a Detroit Planning and Development Department meeting.

Thinking of a master plan

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi October 3, 2023October 2, 2023

Young Black man with wide frame black glasses, tan corduroy jacket and red plaid shirt with an unbuttoned collar gazes at the camera from the gray-toned driver seat of a car, sunlight streaming through the windows.

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Meet Eric Walton, this month’s featured documenter

by Lynelle Herndon October 3, 2023October 2, 2023

Thin streams of water arch across the air and into a pool with coins in it, in front of a window where airplanes and a jet bridge can be seen during sunrise.

What is the Wayne County Airport Authority?

by Lynelle Herndon September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Man wearing a white virtual reality headset and using a controller in front of a screen, which shows a rendering of an outdoor structure and garden.

What to do in Detroit this week: Murals in Islandview, Marble Bar anniversary and more

by Kate Abbey-Lambertz, Lynelle Herndon and Alex Washington September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Bus stop shelter and pole with bus signs, with a car parked close to the shelter. A large building that says Wayne State University is in the background.

Local Government

Bus stop or parking spot? Detroit residents say it’s not always clear

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade September 26, 2023September 27, 2023

“When it comes to people who are homeless and have issues, and they want to bring their entire household into the bathroom — we can’t allow that.” —Detroit Transit Police Chief Ricky Brown, explaining Rosa Parks Transit Center’s ban on large bags in bathrooms

Buses, planes and automobiles

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade September 26, 2023September 25, 2023

Local Government

Some Detroit jobs pay well, but many city residents aren’t benefiting

by Lynelle Herndon and Noah Kincade September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

“The bar to come in to speak to Council outside of public comment should be set high.” —Detroit City Council President Pro Tem James Tate, commenting on individual petitions to formally address the council.

Detroit City Council’s got the power… but not all of it

by Lynelle Herndon, Noah Kincade and Malak Silmi September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Illustrated flyer in neon colors reads: “September 14-17. Detroit House of Comedy, Detroit Shipping Co., The Independent Comedy Club. Mateen Stewart, Hans Kim, Jeremiah Watkins, Mary Lynn Rajskub. Motor City Comedy Festival, www.MotorCityComedyFestival.com. Poster by Alyssa Klash.” The words are illustrated on a hot dog, fries, drink and mustard bottle on a road leading to an open mouth with the Detroit skyline in background.

What to do in Detroit this weekend: Art, comedy, film and fall-themed festivals

by Alex Washington, Lynelle Herndon and SaMya Overall September 14, 2023September 14, 2023