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10/09/2026

Some women made history. Now you get to hear their stories!

Get $5 off of our highly anticipated Girls in the Graveyard and join Amy Elliott Bragg, Director of Elmwood Cemetery, for an exclusive tour of the pioneering women who reside at Elmwood Cemetery.

For the Love of Sugar will be there to offer some sweet treats and Source Booksellers will have books available for purchase.

Sign up for one of our two dates:

🌟 Oct. 16, 4–6:30 p.m.
🌟 Oct. 17, 2–4:30 p.m.

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10/09/2026

We’re feeling spooky, Detroit. 😈

All you ghouls, ghosts and everyone in between can take on spooky season with Halloween parties in the park, neighborhood harvest festivals and even a chance to gather around the campfire.

Now onto the important question: What’s your costume going to be?! Full event guide in the comments.

What’s the worst that can happen if you get pulled over for a broken headlight? For some, it’s a ticket. For others, it’...
10/09/2026

What’s the worst that can happen if you get pulled over for a broken headlight? For some, it’s a ticket. For others, it’s a call to Border Patrol.

In spring 2025, a Brownstown Township police officer stopped a driver after noticing a headlight was out. When she provided a Colombian license, the officer called Border Patrol to “validate” it. Federal agents arrested her.

As we’ve reported with Michigan Public, local police generally aren’t required to assist with federal immigration enforcement. But our reporting found that local police in Michigan have reported migrants to federal immigration agencies at least 388 times since 2021, often after minor traffic violations.

State policy helped create this dynamic. People who entered the country without authorization can’t get a Michigan driver’s license, even if they’ve applied for asylum.

📸 : Cydni Elledge/Outlier Media

10/08/2026

Thinking about walking more but don’t know where to start?

Detroit has miles of trails, greenways and park paths, from the Dequindre Cut and Belle Isle to the Detroit Riverwalk and neighborhood parks.

We went around to check out a few of our favorites. Got an underrated spot we should walk through? Let us know in the comments.

10/07/2026

Are your local police agencies working for the people or against them?

Help us continue this investigative work in Detroit — without a paywall. Donate today.

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10/06/2026

Fall + a historic cemetery + pioneering women … what’s not to love?

Join us for our annual Girls in the Graveyard event! Elmwood Cemetery Director Amy Elliott Bragg will lead tours highlighting the stories of trailblazing women.

Enjoy treats from For the Love of Sugar and browse books available for purchase from Source Booksellers. Every ticket includes a one-year Outlier Collective membership!

Reserve your spot for one of our two dates:

📅 Oct. 16, 4–6:30 p.m.
📅 Oct. 17, 2–4:30 p.m.

Applications are now open for low-income Detroiters who need help paying their water bills. Wayne Metropolitan Community...
10/06/2026

Applications are now open for low-income Detroiters who need help paying their water bills.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency offers assistance with payments, and up to $3,000 to help pay off water debt.

Water advocacy organization We the People of Detroit estimates about 60,000 households in the city would qualify for a water affordability program — which Detroit currently lacks. Instead, residents rely on a patchwork of programs administered by various agencies with different application windows.

Cecily McClellan, a co-founder of We the People, said the assistance programs currently on offer fall far short of the need.

“Water used to be one of the (most) cost-efficient utilities, but over time, that bill has increased,” McClellan said. “Now, it’s not just low-income. We’re talking about moderate-income folks that are starting to experience difficulty with water.”

Applicants must have a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, live in the property, and be responsible for the water bill. Shut-off notices and past-due bills are not required to apply. Link to apply in the comments!

10/05/2026

Does your landlord regularly file eviction cases against tenants? You can find out.

Senior reporter Aaron Mondry walks you through how to use the 36th District Court’s website to see how many eviction cases your landlord has filed.

It’s one way to do some research before signing a lease or deciding whether a rental is right for you.

Find more ways to research your landlord in the comments.

Come be in community at our monthly Coffee Thursday! Whether you’re looking for a quick chat, help with a story or just ...
10/01/2026

Come be in community at our monthly Coffee Thursday!

Whether you’re looking for a quick chat, help with a story or just a cup of coffee, the Outlier newsroom will be there for you.

Join us Oct. 8 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Cairo Coffee's new location inside 27th Letter Books.

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Girls in the Graveyard is back! This time, with two nights of tours. Join The Outlier Collective and Historic Elmwood Ce...
09/30/2026

Girls in the Graveyard is back! This time, with two nights of tours.

Join The Outlier Collective and Historic Elmwood Cemetery for Girls in the Graveyard, a celebration of Detroit’s trailblazing women at Elmwood Cemetery on Oct. 16 and 17.

Walk through the cemetery and hear the stories of women who helped shape Detroit.

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