David Rodriguez Muñoz

After her uncle was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in early December, this year’s Miss Mexico Detroit pageant carried deeper meaning for Ana Yadira Sánchez-Rangel — 📝 & 📸 by @visualdavid for @freep.

Nearly 40% of Michigan’s childcare workers make so little they qualify for Medicaid, yet many still can’t afford health insurance — photos for @freep.

The people we trust to care for our children are often left without access to basic care themselves. “If you want good quality programs, you need good people… but who is taking care of us?” For more on the story, click the link in the comments.

One early fall morning, she was found lying on the floor of her classroom in excruciating pain. She had pushed through the morning to open the center by 6 a.m., like she always does. Her story reflects a larger reality.

Paruch says left in part due to health issues and his age. And while he was never directly told how to rule on a case, pressure from above was clear: more deportations. Hear from Paruch directly in this @freep video from @visualdavid: freep.com/videos/news/im…

Here are a few moments from fan coverage during Opening Day at Comerica Park.

The Tigers (3-4) defeated the St. Louis Cardinals (4-3), 4-0, giving fans even more to celebrate.

Third Opening Day in Detroit and the energy never gets old. Fans bring Comerica Park to life, carrying tradition, hope and a sense of community into a new season — photos for @freep & @freepsports.

#nokings #protest #michigan freep.com/story/news/loc…

Protesters and elected officials raised concerns about immigration enforcement policies, expanding federal authority, and broader civil rights issues under the Trump administration.

From Dearborn to Romulus, hundreds of people, including families, pets, community leaders and elected officials, showed up and made their voices heard during the nationwide No Kings protest — photos for @freep.

Rockford went on to beat East Lansing in the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball final. Story by @jared_ramsey22 and photos by @visualdavid for the @freep & @freepsports.

In the final seconds, Rockford secured a rebound and hit two clutch free throws with one second remaining to seal a 38–35 win and send the Rams to the state championship.

A little late, but here are a few moments from Rockford’s matchup against Auburn Hills Avondale in the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball semifinal at the Breslin Center in East Lansing — photos for @freepsports & @freep.

Rockford went on to beat East Lansing in the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball final.

In the final seconds, Rockford secured a rebound and hit two clutch free throws with one second remaining to seal a 38–35 win and send the Rams to the state championship.

Story and photos by @visualdavid for the @freep. To learn more or to attend one of the monthly first-time homebuyer workshops, call 313-967-4880 and ask for Juan.

“In my opinion, immigrant populations have helped in the reduction of abandonment in our community,” Alfaro said. “Because they are the ones doing the work, a sense of pride comes with their new home.”

For more than a decade, Juan Alfaro, 45, has helped Detroit families find homes and bring them back to life — story and photos by David Rodriguez-Muñoz for @freep. #detroit #journalism #matters