List of Detroit Free Press Journalists and Reporters

1. Bill Laytner

Author Bio My Twitter. I post what I want. Don't like it, unfollow. 4x Michigan Sportswriter of the Year, Youth ???? coach. DMs open. News tips ****@freepress.com
Author Profile freep.com Twitter @davebirkett (66.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

2. Christina Hall

Designation Reporter Author Bio Christina Hall covers Macomb County and assists on coverage of southeast Oakland County. She reports stories that are suburban/regional or statewide in nature that may germinate from issues, ideas or topics in metro Detroit. Christina has been at the Free Press for 16 years, previously working as a police reporter for seven years at the Toledo Blade newspaper and as a suburban reporter for about four years at The Intelligencer newspaper in Doylestown, Pa., north of Philadelphia. The southwestern Pennsylvania native is a wife, mom, wannabe chef and a proud West Virginia University graduate who ...loves the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. In her spare time, she enjoys cultural activities, music, wine and reading, especially true crime and stories about Chicago, gangsters, Prohibition and other events from the early 20th Century.more
Gender Female Author Profile freep.com Twitter @challreporter (1.5K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

3. Adrienne Roberts

Designation Reporter Author Bio @Freep business and cannabis reporter / formerly autos at @wsj / @Transom_org story workshop, @umich and @michigandaily alum / ****@freepress.com
Twitter @adrienne_rob Get Email Contact

4. Amy Huschka

Designation Editor Author Bio @freep web editor. jack of all trades. mommy. proud wife of @makingnews. passionate journalist. @eku grad. aka @amynin
Twitter @AEtmansHuschka Get Email Contact

5. Andrea May Sahouri

Designation Criminal Justice Reporter Author Bio Criminal justice reporter. Detroit Free Press. ****@freepress.com. | فلسطينية
Twitter @andreamsahouri Get Email Contact

6. Anjanette Delgado

Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Journalist. Executive editor @freep. I also write about impact for @learcenter @mediametrics. ****@protonmail.com
Twitter @AnjDelgado Get Email Contact

7. Anthony Fenech

Designation Sports Writer Author Bio Free Press Sports Writer, covering the Tigers. @mlbnetwork, correspondent. @baseballamerica, contributor.
Twitter @anthonyfenech Get Email Contact

8. Arpan Lobo

Designation Reporter Author Bio reporter for @freep | email me: ****@freepress.com | @local34022 member | @gvsu grad
Twitter @ArpanLobo Get Email Contact

9. Bill Cain

Designation Page Editor Get Email Contact

10. Bill Laitner

Designation Oakland County Reporter Author Bio I'm a Detroit Free Press reporter. I cover local trends, local government, marijuana and more.
Twitter @Bill_Laitner Get Email Contact

11. Brian McCollum

Designation Music Writer and Critic Twitter @BMcCollumFreep Get Email Contact

12. Brendel Hightower

Designation Assistant Entertainment Editor Get Email Contact

13. Brian McNamara

Designation Assistant Editor Get Email Contact

14. Brian Todd

Designation Web Editor Author Bio Detroit made me. Web Editor at @freep.
Twitter @btodd Get Email Contact

15. Brian Dickerson

Designation Deputy Editorial Page Editor Author Bio Detroit Free Press columnist
Twitter @BRIANDDICKERSON Get Email Contact

16. Brian Kaufman

Designation Executive Video Producer Twitter @BrianKaufmanTV Get Email Contact

17. Brian Manzullo

Designation Search and Audience Editor Author Bio Social Search & Audience Editor, Detroit Free Press @freep // Craft beer writer, @SpiritsofDET ???? // DMs open.
Twitter @BrianManzullo Get Email Contact

18. Carlos Monarrez

Designation Columnist Author Bio Mild-mannered columnist @freep, a great metropolitan newspaper. 'Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn' podcast????freep.com/podcasts freep.com/subscribe
Twitter @cmonarrez (4.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

19. Chris Solari

Designation Michigan State Reporter Author Bio Michigan State football/men's hoops reporter for Detroit Free Press, Heisman/Naismith voter. Verified at www.freep.com/staff/2648040001/chris-solari/
Twitter @chrissolari Get Email Contact

20. Clara Jane Hendrickson

Designation Reporter Author Bio Politics reporter for @freep, covering governor and state Legislature ????****@freepress.com ???? 313-296-5743 ???? 160 W. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48226
Twitter @clarajanehen (3.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

21. Cynthia Burton

Designation Senior Content Coach Author Bio Editing my way through life.
Twitter @cindylburton Get Email Contact

22. Dana Afana

Designation Detroit Government Reporter Author Bio It's dan-uh like banana. Detroit government reporter @Freep. | فلسطينية | Be unapologetically yourself. ****@freepress.com
Twitter @DanaAfana Get Email Contact

23. Darcie Moran

Designation Reporter, Podcast Producer and Support Editor Author Bio Reporter, podcast producer and support editor @Freep. I dig investigative reporting. I have this issue where I think I’m funny.
Twitter @darciegmoran Get Email Contact

24. Dave Boucher

Designation Government and Politics Reporter Author Bio Investigations for @freep. Contact: ****@freepress.com or ****@protonmail.com. Ex-@dallasnews, @tennessean, WV and more. @NorthwesternU grad
Twitter @Dave_Boucher1 Get Email Contact

25. David Rodriguez Muñoz

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Mexican-American photojournalist at @freep l former education reporter and staff photographer @salnews l past @catchlight_io and @JSKstanford fellow.
Twitter @visualdavid Get Email Contact

26. Khalil AlHajal

Designation Entertainment Editor Author Bio Editor, entertainment and other topics @Freep. Dearborn native. Detroit resident. Hate squirrels and Chicago sports teams.
Twitter @detroitkhalil Get Email Contact

27. Jim Schaefer

Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Executive Editor @freep, over autos, biz, education, investigations. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Tweets on news, sports and the occasional freak show.
Twitter @DetroitReporter Get Email Contact

28. Duante Beddingfield

Designation Reporter Twitter @dbfreepress Get Email Contact

29. Elisha Anderson

Designation Reporter Author Bio Investigative reporter reachable at ****@gmail.com. Previously worked at the Detroit Free Press.
Twitter @elishaanderson Get Email Contact

30. Elissa Robinson

Designation Web Editor Author Bio Web Editor at The Detroit Free Press (@freep). I love dogs, traveling, reading, being a wife and mommy!
Twitter @lissa218 Get Email Contact

31. M.L. Elrick

Designation Reporter Author Bio investigative reporter, podcaster, former beer vendor, amateur hockey player.
Twitter @elrick Get Email Contact

32. Emily Lawler

Designation Politics Editor Author Bio Politics editor @Freep. Formerly @MLive, @MIRSNews. Send tips & cat pics to ****@gannett.com.
Twitter @emilyjanelawler Get Email Contact

33. Eric Lawrence

Designation Automotive Reporter Author Bio I cover Stellantis, formerly known as Fiat Chrysler, for the @freep autos team and assorted transit and mobility topics.
Twitter @_ericdlawrence Get Email Contact

34. Eric Seals

Designation Photo Journalist Author Bio I’ve been a Detroit @freep photojournalist for 25 great years ???? ****@freepress.com. ericseals.com. Mizzou Made ‘93 ????
Twitter @ericseals Get Email Contact

35. Evan Petzold

Designation Detroit Tigers Beat Writer Author Bio Detroit Tigers beat writer for @freep | @CMLife | ****@freepress.com | evanpetzold.wixsite.com/evanpetzold
Twitter @EvanPetzold Get Email Contact

36. Frank Witsil

Designation Web Editor and Reporter Twitter @fwitsil Get Email Contact

37. Dave Birkett

Designation Sports Writer Author Bio Detroit Lions coverage from the Detroit Free Press. Also check out our Lions writer, @davebirkett, and @freepsports.
Twitter @freeplions Get Email Contact

38. Georgea Kovanis

Designation Writer and Personal Style Columnist Author Bio I write about opioids in Michigan for @freep. News tips? Please email ****@freepress.com. @michigandaily alum. I love the beach. Leggings aren’t pants.
Twitter @georgeakovanis Get Email Contact

39. Gina Kaufman

Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Investigative reporter for @freep. Reach me at ****@freepress.com
Twitter @ReporterGina Get Email Contact

40. Greg Crawford

Designation Assistant Entertainment Editor Get Email Contact

41. Helene St. James

Designation Journalist Author Bio Journalist. Enthusiast. Author of "On The Clock: Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft" and "The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings" from Triumph Books.
Twitter @HeleneStJames Get Email Contact

42. Lily Altavena

Designation Education Reporter Author Bio Covering inequities in education across Michigan @freep. alum: @azcentral @Cronkite_ASU. laltavena at freepress.com. Skeeball machine queen.
Twitter @lilyalta Get Email Contact

43. James G. Hill

Designation Senior News Director Author Bio Executive Editor for news, politics and diversity at the Detroit Free Press. Creator of Detroit Is. Motown born and raised. Got a tip? ****@freepress.com
Twitter @JGHillfreep Get Email Contact

44. Jamie LaReau

Designation Reporter Author Bio I am a reporter at the Detroit Free Press and USA Today covering General Motors and the auto industry beat. I am located in Detroit, Mich.
Twitter @jlareauan Get Email Contact

45. janet Graham

Designation Assistant Editor Author Bio Assistant Editor, Detroit Free Press. Bruce Springsteen fan. Seeker of truth and wisdom.
Twitter @janet_graham15 Get Email Contact

46. Jared Ramsey

Designation Trending Sports Reporter Author Bio Trending sports coverage for the Detroit Free Press | MSU and Northwestern Alum
Twitter @jared_ramsey22 Get Email Contact

47. JC Reindl

Designation Business Desk Reporter Author Bio Reporter at Detroit Free Press
Twitter @jcreindl Get Email Contact

48. Jeff Seidel

Designation Sports Columnist Author Bio Sports Columnist Detroit Free Press
Twitter @seideljeff Get Email Contact

49. Jennifer Dixon

Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Investigative reporter @freep.com, practices yoga, has two crazy dogs, always looking for the next great hike.
Twitter @jennbdixon Get Email Contact

50. Jennifer Brookland

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter covering child welfare in Michigan for @freep in partnership w/ @Report4America. Opinions are my own.
Twitter @jenndb Get Email Contact

51. Jewel Gopwani

Designation Assistant Editor, Opinion Author Bio I like rock and roll and comfort food. I'm editor of engagement + events at the Detroit Free Press (@freep)
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52. Jim Finkelstein

Designation Assistant Editor Get Email Contact

53. Joe Cybulski

Designation Senior News Editor Author Bio office tenant advisor @cbrenyc | Detroit sports fan | Aim High
Twitter @JoeCybulski Get Email Contact

54. John Carlisle

Designation News Columnist Author Bio Columnist for the Detroit Free Press. I write about the people that nobody else writes about.
Twitter @_johncarlisle Get Email Contact

55. John Wisely

Designation Reporter Author Bio Reporter @freep, proud papa, scratch golfer. 2 of those are true! RTs ≠ endorse.
Twitter @Jwisely Get Email Contact

56. Julie Hinds

Designation Pop Culture Critic Author Bio Detroit Free Press pop culture critic. Living the stress dream.
Twitter @juliehinds (2.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

57. Junfu Han

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff photographer at Detroit Free Press @freep; EAW XXV; U of New Mexico grad; Instagram: @junfuphoto
Twitter @junfuphoto Get Email Contact

58. Kathy Kieliszewski

Designation Director of Photo and Video Author Bio @freep photo/video director, @freep_film_fest artistic director, doc film producer, taker of pictures, lover of docs,
Twitter @kkieliszewski Get Email Contact

59. Kayla Cockrel

Designation Web Editor Author Bio web editor @freep host on @alexa99 and #HeyGoogle - @freep_film_fest @usatoday p: @nytimes @djnf
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60. Keith Dunlap

Designation Freelancer Author Bio Web Content producer for Graham Media Group. Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Roanoke, San Antonio. God has provided.
Twitter @kd2578 Get Email Contact

61. Keith Matheny

Designation Environmental Reporter Author Bio 'Don't believe everything that you breathe.' - Beck. I'm the environmental reporter for the Detroit Free Press ****@freepress.com
Twitter @keithmatheny Get Email Contact

62. Kelly Jordan

Designation Multimedia Photo Editor Author Bio I am a Multimedia Photo Editor and Drone pilot at the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. I love what I do!
Twitter @kellyjordan Get Email Contact

63. Kimberly Mitchell

Designation Staff Photojournalist Author Bio Photojournalist at the Detroit Free Press. Vous avez poison au coeur, Mademoiselle...
Twitter @souldelightfull Get Email Contact

64. Kirkland Crawford

Designation Sports Web Editor Author Bio First-time caller, long-time listener. Took nearly 10 years to succumb to peer pressure. I call that surviving.
Twitter @HiKirkHere Get Email Contact

65. Kirthmon F. Dozier

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff photographer at the Free Press covering news,sports and features.
Twitter @DozierSr Get Email Contact

66. Kristen Jordan Shamus

Designation Health Reporter Author Bio Health reporter, Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network. Michigander. Native of (way) upstate N.Y. Syracuse alum. ****@freepress.com
Twitter @KristenShamus Get Email Contact

67. Kristi Tanner

Designation Computational Journalist Author Bio computational journalist @freep.com; lover of data, politics and policy research.
Twitter @midatalove Get Email Contact

68. Kylie Martin

Designation Breaking News Reporter Get Email Contact

69. Lauren Wethington

Designation Reporter and Writer Author Bio Detroit-based reporter & writer ✍️
Twitter @laurenelizw1 Get Email Contact

70. Leah Olajide

Designation Assistant Editor Author Bio Writer, Educator, Shoelover
Twitter @LeahOlajide Get Email Contact

71. Lyndsay Green

Designation Dining and Restaurant Critic Author Bio Dining & Restaurant Critic, @freep Beauty editor turned food writer | Food sovereignty advocate | Homesteader
Twitter @ladyluff Get Email Contact

72. Mandi Wright

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Formerly verified on this platform????????Photographer for the Detroit Free Press. Motorcycle adventure traveler. ****@freepress.com @detroitmandi
Twitter @DetroitMandi Get Email Contact

73. Mark Phelan

Designation Auto Critic and Columnist Author Bio Auto columnist for the Detroit Free Press. MSU Spartan. I own two dogs, love music and grew up in the American South, Ireland and Michigan.
Twitter @mark_phelan Get Email Contact

74. Marlowe Alter

Designation Sports Writer and Editor Get Email Contact

75. Maryann Struman

Designation Metro Editor and Freep Now Editor Author Bio Freep Now Director at The Detroit Free Press. Executive producer of "On the Line" and "We Lived It" podcasts. Music lover. Reach me: ****@freepress.com
Twitter @mastruman Get Email Contact

76. Matthew Dolan

Designation Investigative Editor Author Bio @Freep investigations editor and @Harvard @Niemanfdn fellow. Tips: 313-223-4743, ****@freepress.com. Alum @WSJ, @BaltimoreSun @VirginianPilot @PhillyInquirer
Twitter @matthewsdolan Get Email Contact

77. Melanie Maxwell

Designation Deputy Photo Director and Picture Editor Author Bio Photographer, animal lover, Michigan born & raised. Deputy photo director at the Detroit Free Press (@freep). ????IG:@melaniemaxwell
Twitter @MelanieMaxwell Get Email Contact

78. Mike Thompson

Designation Editorial Cartoonist Author Bio I'm Mike Thompson, the editorial cartoonist/animator for USA TODAY and the Detroit Free Press. www.usatoday.com/opinion/cartoons/
Twitter @ThompsonToons Get Email Contact

79. Miriam Marini

Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio currently @freep and @media_outlier previously @newsday via @djnf | @clickondetroit | @metrotimes | @metroparent | @thesouthendwsu || فلسطينية????????
Twitter @miriammmarini Get Email Contact

80. Mitch Albom

Designation Columnist Author Bio Writer of books, columns, plays, songs + scripts. Radio + TV broadcaster. Founder: @saydetroit #HaveFaithHaiti @Detroitwaterice @sayplaydetroit @wetuesdaypeople
Twitter @MitchAlbom Get Email Contact

81. Nancy Kaffer

Designation Editorial Page Editor Author Bio Editorial page editor at the Detroit Free Press. Alabama by birth. Detroit by the grace of God.
Twitter @nancykaffer Get Email Contact

82. Neal Rubin

Designation Columnist Author Bio Columnist at the Free Press. Reasonably good guy, unreasonably bad golfer. Former writer of "Gil Thorp." And: recently hacked/followers erased, so welcome back.
Twitter @nealrubin_fp Get Email Contact

83. Nicole Avery Nichols

Designation Editor Author Bio Editor-In-Chief, Chalkbeat
Twitter @nvavery (1.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

84. Nushrat Rahman

Designation Reporter Author Bio reporter @freep @BridgeDet313 | ????: housing, inequities, social safety nets, service journalism | @columbiajourn @report4america alum
Twitter @NushratR Get Email Contact

85. Niraj Warikoo

Designation Reporter Author Bio Staff Writer for daily newspaper: Detroit Free Press @Freep. Reports on religion, poverty, immigration. Tips, ideas: DM, ****@freepress.com, 313-223-4792
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86. Omari Sankofa II

Designation Pistons Beat Writer Author Bio Pistons beat writer for the Detroit Free Press (@freep). Co-host of The Pistons Pulse podcast w/ @MotorCityHoops. Michigan State alumnus. Detroit native.
Twitter @omarisankofa Get Email Contact

87. Patricia Anstett

Designation Writer Author Bio Medical writer and author of Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction: What's Right for You.
Twitter @BCsurgstories Get Email Contact

88. Patrick Byrne

Designation Deputy Director of Digital Media Author Bio I get 160 characters for this area, as opposed to 140 characters for the tweets. I'm not sure what to do with the extra 20 characters.
Twitter @pjbyrne Get Email Contact

89. Paul Egan

Designation Reporter Author Bio Covering #MI government for Detroit Free Press. Watchdog coverage of how state taxes, spends, & treats citizens. Contracts. Conflicts. Not a good ole boy.
Twitter @paulegan4 Get Email Contact

90. Phoebe Wall Howard

Designation Automotive Reporter Author Bio Detroit Free Press/USA Today autos reporter. Tips: 313-618-1034 ****@freepress.com. Alum @mizzou @dmregister @mcclatchy @TimeInc @marinij @MetcalfURI
Twitter @phoebesaid (6K Followers) Get Email Contact

91. Rainer Sabin

Designation Staff Writer, Michigan Football and Big Ten Insider Author Bio Covering Michigan, Michigan State and Big Ten football for @Freep. Previously covered Alabama for AL.com and Dallas Cowboys for The Dallas Morning News.
Twitter @RainerSabin Get Email Contact

92. Randy Essex

Designation Editor Author Bio Runner, cyclist, Husker. Editor @freep. Past: @owhnews @dmregister @enquirer @glenwoodpi Burl Osborne Editorial Leadership winner from @newseditors.
Twitter @randyessex Get Email Contact

93. Mike Rispoli

Designation Senior Director of Journalism Policy Author Bio Senior Director, Journalism & Civic Information @freepress. Boards: @njcivicinfo & @ucbsoj. Abolish the crime beat. Opinions/typos unfortunately mine
Twitter @RispoliMike Get Email Contact

94. Ryan Ford

Designation Deputy Sports Editor Author Bio Former Freep designer, now deputy editor for @freepsports. 2021 NSMA Michigan Sportswriter of the Year. Proud Cat Dad, Wazzu alum. (Go Cougs, right meow.)
Twitter @theford Get Email Contact

95. Ryan Garza

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Emmy award-winning photojournalist at the Detroit Free Press. Flint raised vegan documenting Michigan.
Twitter @ryangarzafreep Get Email Contact

96. Sally Tato Snell

Designation Suburban Editor Author Bio Freepster. No media = police state. Watchdog matters. Quality leads to clicks. I don't clean up quotes. And I edit like an editor, not a fangirl.
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97. Scott Talley

Designation Neighborhood Reporter Author Bio Neighborhoods reporter & native Detroiter who studied @michiganstateu. I love capturing beauty across #Detroit. Blessed to capture that beauty @Freep. Go Green!
Twitter @STalleyFreep Get Email Contact

98. Shawn Windsor

Designation Sports Feature Writer Author Bio columnist and sports feature writer at Detroit Free Press
Twitter @shawnwindsor Get Email Contact

99. Susan Selasky

Designation Food Writer and Reporter Author Bio Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer. Following metro Detroit's food, cooking and restaurant scene.
Twitter @SusanMariecooks Get Email Contact

100. Susan Tompor

Designation Money Columnist Author Bio Money Columnist: Detroit Free Press, USA Today. 2015 Loeb winner. “They’re fighting for clicks, we’re fighting for wins.” Dan Lanning. Detroit Newspaper Guild.
Twitter @tompor Get Email Contact