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Don't mess with Clark Park. The Lions know what I'm talking about. Whether the weather — or the Detroit Lions — cooperate, you and I can help keep Clark Park an oasis in southwest Detroit.

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Don't mess with Clark Park. The Lions know what I'm talking about.

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3 months ago 1 0 0 0

The Clark Park Winter Carnival is TODAY from noon to 4 pm.
FREE family fun in Southwest Detroit!!!
Read all about why you should never mess with Clark Park in my latest On Guard column.

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3 months ago 1 0 0 0

Hall of Shame Sendoff – January 13, 2026 A deep dive with legendary Fox 2 investigative reporter Rob Wolchek as he prepares for his upcoming retirement in March 2026. The team discusses the origins of the “Hall of Shame,&#…

Legendary Fox 2 Problem Solver Rob Wolchek joins me to talk about his decision to retire after 28 years of busting scammers, sketchy public officials and anyone who preys on the public.
Hear it here:

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3 months ago 1 0 0 0

Useful Idiots – January 6, 2025 ESPN scoop-machine Dan Wetzel reveals how he spent his Christmas vacation breaking big stories about the Michigan Wolverines.STRAIGHT DOPE: ML and Marc are back in the studio with one of…

If you need a break from the political sturm und drang, hit this link and give your brain an 84-minute vacation…

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Reflecting on last year's investigations — and seeing trouble ahead Duggan, Chatfield, snitches, Sheffield and toxic dirt gave me a lot to write about last year — a trend that I expect to continue in 2026

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Reflecting on last year's investigations — and seeing trouble ahead

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FINAL HOURS of 2025 to help us reach more students

If one of your resolutions is to make the world a better place and defend democracy, get a head start by clicking this link before midnight!

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3 months ago 1 0 0 0

Christmas Bonus Show Spectacular – December 23, 2025 Merry Christmas! This week we are revisiting two of our Patreon BONU episodes. We go deep into Detroit mob history with mafia expert Scott Burnstein. AND Neil Rubin shares some of his most me…

Get caught up with Scott Burnstein on The Mob in Michigan then spend some time with Neal Rubin — of the most fun and best storytellers in Detroit Free Press history!

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3 months ago 1 0 0 0

Did Detroit Mayor-elect get married this weekend? Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield held a private celebration at The Godfrey in the Corktown neighborhood on Dec. 7.

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Did Detroit Mayor-elect get married this weekend?

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4 months ago 0 0 0 0

Meet the PR guru who advised mayors from Coleman Young to Mary Sheffield Georgella Muirhead has been influential behind-the-scenes in Detroit politics for 40 years. Now, she's offering some wisdom to the next generation.

Meet the PR guru who advised mayors from Coleman Young to Mary Sheffield in my latest #OnGuard column for the Detroit Free Press.
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4 months ago 1 0 0 0

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Dirty dirt mess could bury Detroit taxpayers and politicians A city contractor accused of using polluted dirt to fill holes in neighborhoods could blow holes in Detroit's budget — and create political crises

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Dirty dirt mess could bury Detroit taxpayers and politicians

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4 months ago 0 0 0 0

The Detroit mayor's race is over. Let the analysis begin! Mary Sheffield has made history. On Guard examines how Sheffield won, what went wrong for the Rev. Solomon Kinloch, and what lies ahead.

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The Detroit mayor's race is over. Let the analysis begin!

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No matter who wins mayoral race, Detroit voters will make history in 2025 On Election Day 2025, Detroit voters will either elect the city's first female mayor or an underdog who has been trailing badly in the polls.

No matter who wins mayoral race, Detroit voters will make history

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Halloween terror suspect's lawyer says FBI 'jumped the gun': 'These kids are gamers' Lawyer says five men arrested by FBI on Halloween drew scrutiny over their recreational gun activity and online chats.

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Halloween terror suspect's lawyer says FBI 'jumped the gun': 'These kids are gamers'

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5 months ago 0 0 0 0

Sleepy Detroit mayor race ends with a flurry of accusations as underdog tries to close gap The normally low-key Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., who has been trailing in polls and fundraising, accused frontrunner Mary Sheffield of unethical acts

Sleepy Detroit mayor race ends with a flurry of accusations as underdog tries to close gap

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You won't believe who I found giving money to elect Detroit's next mayor Detroit mayoral candidates have raised $3 million, but one campaign's coffers include funds from three felons and a CEO in a dispute with the city.

You won't believe who I found giving money to elect Detroit's next mayor

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5 months ago 1 0 0 0

Detroit mayoral candidates brought heat, zingers to debate — but no breakthroughs Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was the hunted in her mayoral debate with the Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. But she did some hunting, too.

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Detroit mayoral candidates brought heat, zingers to debate — but no breakthroughs

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6 months ago 0 0 0 0

The Office Hour with David Koechner – October 14, 2025 The Office’s Todd Packer, David Koechner, talks about doing trivia at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle on 10/26, his time on Saturday Night Live and comedy in Saudi Arabia. STRAIGHT DOPE: You…

The comedic genius who played Champ Kind and Todd Packer shares some great show biz stories on this week’s episode of ML’s Soul of Detroit!
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Eye On Michigan: Watchdog U 3 | Patronicity Help us increase diversity in investigative reporting and train the next generation of watchdog reporters!

If you follow the news, you know the need for investigative reporting is greater than ever.
If you’d like to learn how to help raise the next generation of government watchdogs, please hit this link:
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ML Soul of Detroit News, views, inside stories -- long AND short -- all well-told.

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John Keating's Got Stories - Bonus Episode #16 - October 2, 2025 | ML Soul of Detroit Get more from ML Soul of Detroit on Patreon

Bonus episode for our Soulmates!!!
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Detroit City Council Mary Sheffield takes concert tickets and could face an ethics investigation City Council President Mary Sheffield's request and acceptance of tickets to the Jeezy concert may have violated Detroit's ban on gifts for officials.

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Detroit City Council Mary Sheffield takes concert tickets and could face an ethics investigation

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Southwest Detroit legend Ziggy Gonzalez is gone, but his legacy lives on at Clark Park Ziggy Gonzalez spent most of his 94 years playing, teaching and coaching generations of Detroiters at Clark Park. His leadership helped save the park.

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Southwest Detroit legend Ziggy Gonzalez is gone, but his legacy lives on at Clark Park.

If you would like to attend his funeral mass, it’s at 10:30 AM this morning. More details are in the story.

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7 months ago 0 0 0 0

Hamtramck awash in water balloons as spectators pelt participants in Yacht Race There's no river running through Hamtramck, but that doesn't stop wheeled yachts from racing down the main drag every year on Labor Day.

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Hamtramck awash in water balloons as spectators pelt participants in Yacht Race

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7 months ago 0 0 0 0

Mike likes Mary, while Solomon downplays Duggan's endorsement in the Detroit mayor's race Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch spar over Mayor Mike Duggan's endorsement, while city council members are AWOL.

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Mike likes Mary, while Solomon downplays Duggan's endorsement in the Detroit mayor's race

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8 months ago 2 0 0 0

Samuel L. Jackson opens his wallet in Detroit mayor race, and other campaign revelations Campaign finance reports for Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev. Solomon Kinloch provide insights into Detroit mayor's race.

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Samuel L. Jackson opens his wallet in Detroit mayor race, and other campaign revelations

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8 months ago 1 0 0 0

Kinloch believes in miracles. He may need one to beat Sheffield in Detroit mayor race The Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. believes in miracles, and he may need one to surpass City Council President Mary Sheffield to become mayor of Detroit.

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Kinloch believes in miracles. He may need one to beat Sheffield in Detroit mayor race

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8 months ago 1 0 0 0

See a sneak peek of this week’s episode then hit the link to hear about my return to Fox 2, Shawn’s admiration for mature Pam Anderson and Marc debuts a new drop — IT’S ELECTRIC!

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8 months ago 2 0 0 0

Detroit mayor race: Meet the 9 candidates in the 2025 August primary election Nine Detroit mayoral candidates are running to replace Mike Duggan in the August primary election. Here's who's running for Detroit mayor.

My fellow Detroiters: you must read this before you vote!

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8 months ago 1 0 0 0

2 Detroit mayor candidates advance Tuesday. Here are my predictions for their future. Voters will eliminate seven of the nine candidates for mayor of Detroit on Tuesday. Here's who I think can advance — and what challenges lie ahead.

Here’s a rare freebie from the Detroit Free Press: My latest On Guard column assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the Detroit mayoral candidates.
Today, there are 9. After tomorrow, there will only be 2 left. Learn how I handicap the field.
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