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
- Court hearing this week for immigrant living in sanctuary in Detroit church
An undocumented Albanian man who’s been living in sanctuary in a Detroit church to avoid deportation has an important hearing this week. Ded Rranxburgaj came to the U.S. with his family illegally in 2 … - Detroit schools want parent feedback on learning options for fall
The Detroit Public Schools Community District wants parent input about how their students will be learning in the fall. DPSCD is offering both fully virtual and face-to-face instruction. District offi … - Wayne County prosecutor's race pits longtime incumbent against progressive challenger
Prosecutor’s races don’t usually get much attention from voters, but that’s not the case this year. With ongoing protests against police violence and racial injustice, there’s heightened attention on … - Detroit U.S. Attorney says "Operation Legend" all about fighting crime, not protests
Detroit U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider and other federal law enforcement officials say federal agents are coming to Detroit to help fight violent crime—not to harass or arrest protesters. Schneider p … - Federal agents destined for Detroit as "Operation Legend" targets violent crime
Federal law enforcement agents and other resources are headed to Detroit fight a surge in violent crime, U.S. government officials announced this week. The plan, dubbed Operation Legend, is a Trump ad …