Sarah Cwiek joined Michigan Radio in October, 2009. As our Detroit reporter, she is helping us expand our coverage of the economy, politics, and culture in and around the city of Detroit.
Before her arrival at Michigan Radio, Sarah worked at WDET-FM as a reporter and producer.
Contributions from Sarah Cwiek
- Report: Car insurance rates "unaffordable" for almost all in Michigan, create "cycle of poverty"
Michigan has two intertwined problems when it comes to car insurance rates, according to a new University of Michigan report : overall high premiums that place the biggest burden on the poorest commun … - Former student-athlete accuses Detroit Country Day School of racism
A former student at Detroit Country Day School accuses the school of having “a culture of systemic racism” in a new federal civil rights lawsuit. LaNard Graham, Jr.’s family is suing Detroit Country D … - Michigan receives $10 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies to fight opioid crisis
Michigan is getting $10 million to battle the opioid addiction crisis from former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s foundation. Bloomberg and Governor Whitmer made the announcement Thursday in a join … - Second Detroit officer fired over Snapchat video; chief calls precinct "racially divided"
Detroit Police Chief James Craig has fired a second white police officer because of a seemingly racist Snapchat video. Michael Garrison’s partner Gary Steele made the video after they towed a young bl … - Duggan: Detroit budget balanced, but "tight"
Detroit’s finances are no longer under state oversight, but the city’s budget remains “tight.” That’s what Mayor Mike Duggan told the Detroit City Council during his annual budget address Thursday. Du …