SPJ Detroit

2026 SPJ Detroit Excellence in Journalism Call for Entries The Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is calling for entries to its statewide annual Excellence in Journalism awards. For information, visit spjdetroit.com

Join @UMWallaceHouse for an exclusive in-person conversation with Chris Baxter, founding editor of Spotlight, PA. Starts at 5p on Jan. 14 at Supergeil. Complimentary refreshments & drinks. Event is free, but space is limited. Must register in advance: eventbrite.com/e/a-conversati…

Let’s wrap up 2025 together! We're holding our final board meeting of the year from 4-4:30 p.m. – followed by a networking happy hour at Atwater Brewery! 🍔🍻 All are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Behind the Headlines: Anatomy of an Award-Winning Investigative Series SPJ Detroit presents a virtual conversation with Beth LeBlanc and Chad Livengood on their project exposing government wrongdoing leading to a criminal investigation. youtube.com/watch?v=QZGl6p… 📷

@SPJDetroit And you can dig in with us, too! Join us virtually on Wednesday, 6pm ET. It'll remind you of the power of good reporting to make a difference. Details, and a link to register, here: spjdetroit.org/behind-the-hea…

@detroitnews See you soon!

STARTING AT 6PM: A 'Behind the Headlines' conversation with @DNBethLeBlanc & @ChadLivengood Email wolf@franco.com to join!

COMING UP: Join our virtual conversation with @DNBethLeBlanc & @ChadLivengood about their investigation of the state’s practice of awarding secretive big-dollar earmarks & the dubious ways the money was spent. You MUST register to receive the Zoom link! eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-h…

Join us for a virtual conversation with @DNBethLeBlanc & @ChadLivengood of @detroitnews as they take explain how they got the goods on a state earmark program with little oversight and much senseless spending. Register here for Nov. 19: eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-h…

We're holding a FREE 1-hour Google Tools workshop in collaboration with @GoogleNewsInit next Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. in the offices of @WWJ950 or via Zoom. All are welcome! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/free-google-…

.@DetroitNABJ sponsors with with partners @SPJDetroit and @AAJAMichigan, our 17th annual Show the Love fundraiser. All proceeds help provide grants to metro Detroit journalists and media professionals who experience financial hardships. Buy tickets here bit.ly/4hNIxaG

Congratulations to our winners at @media_outlier & @freep! The full list of SPJ Detroit A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism Awards recipients will be shared via email and at spjdetroit.org

Join us NOW at @atwaterbeer for the first-ever SPJ Detroit A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism Awards! Come celebrate local journalism and stick around for the food, drinks & company.

We're lucky to have @JeremyAllenA2 on board!

SPJ Detroit A-Mark Prize in Investigative Journalism – Winners to be Announced at Awards Reception! Sept. 23 at Atwater Brewery Atwater Brewery is located at 237 Jos Campau in Detroit. For additional information, please visit spjdetroit.org

See you tomorrow for #HappyHour at Roar Brewing Company! Stop by any time between 5:30-7 p.m. 🍻

Had a chance to check out Detroit's first Black-owned brewery yet? We'll be at Roar Brewing Company for #HappyHour from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. 🍻 Stop by and say hi! 👋

Come mingle and experience Detroit's first Black-owned brewery! We'll be convening a networking #HappyHour from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Roar Brewing Company (666 Selden St Suite B). 🍔🍻 The event is free unless you are planning on drinking. See you there!

youtu.be/VmEVfp2nY60 Candidates for mayor discuss their plans to uplift small businesses in the city, in this forum brought to you by SPJ Detroit, PBS Detroit, Michigan Black Business Alliance, Detroit NABJ and The LEE Group.

Detroit mayoral candidates make plans, promises to uplift small businesses freep.com/story/news/loc… via @freep