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Detroit.co is an independent, locally owned digital news publication covering Detroit and the greater Metro Detroit area.
PUBLICATION
Name
Detroit.co
Ownership
Independently owned
Address
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Founded
2026
Coverage Area
Detroit and Metro Detroit (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb counties)
Contact
Leadership
Writing Staff
Marcus Cole
Senior Reporter
Marcus Cole covers Detroit's neighborhoods, development, and real estate for Detroit.co. He writes with the authority of someone who walks the streets he reports on, connecting zoning meetings to the lived reality of residents across the city.
Aisha Laurent
Staff Writer
Aisha Laurent covers food, dining, culture, and things to do in Detroit for Detroit.co. She writes about restaurants not just as places to eat, but as community anchors, economic engines, and reflections of neighborhood identity.
James Okafor
Staff Writer
James Okafor covers tech, startups, and business for Detroit.co. Sharp and skeptical of hype, he follows the money through Michigan Central, the Detroit startup ecosystem, and the broader local economy.
Nina Vasquez
Staff Writer
Nina Vasquez covers politics and city government for Detroit.co. Direct and accountability-focused, she translates city hall decisions into plain English and connects policy to neighborhood impact.
Devon Mitchell
Reporter
Devon Mitchell covers sports and general assignment stories for Detroit.co. He writes about Detroit's sports teams through the lens of culture, economics, and city identity, not box scores.