Jennifer Chambers
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Detroit journalist. Projects Team. Public Education Nerd. @detroitnews alum: @MSUjschool @EdWriters Priors: @thesnews @TheOaklandPress
Detroit, Michigan
Joined May 2011
Detroit News photographer Katy @kildee92756 and I spent three days with Oxford High shooting survivor Keegan Gregory and his family to talk about his journey of trying to live after a violent gun attack. Read his inspiring story here https://t.co/1uyhzBYkv3 via @detroitnews
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Keegan Gregory has been rebuilding his life in Florida and working toward graduation after the trauma that unfolded inside Oxford High School in 2021.
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Fire marshal: Southgate senior facility wasn't required to have sprinklers in attic, decks https://t.co/1reaas5hEd via @detroitnews
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A blaze broke out at American House Southgate on Allen Road at about 10 p.m. Friday.
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Detroit breaks ground on ambitious solar field project https://t.co/06hYgbM3qu via @detroitnews
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The first of five solar arrays will be constructed in the Van Dyke/Lynch neighborhood on the city's east side.
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MSU board set to vote on scaled back 'Spartan Gateway District,' no $150M Olympic arena https://t.co/OyKVx0mE86 via @detroitnews
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The proposed "reenvisioning" of the district was due to evolving athletic facility needs under new Athletic Director J. Batt, an MSU official said.
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Businesses fund Whitmer's overseas travel while getting billions in taxpayer incentives https://t.co/uA5hEXwWpv via @detroitnews
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A charitable group that helped fund Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's overseas travel provided business executives access to state economic development leaders.
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Company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky sold at Costco and Sam's Club that may contain metal wire https://t.co/SavSGfrKTK via @detroitnews
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More than 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky has been recalled over contamination with pieces of metal.
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As new Detroit riverfront park opens after scandal, nonprofit unveils governing changes https://t.co/Gwl4p8DXpo via @detroitnews
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The 22-acre Ralph Wilson Park will open after a scandal involving Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's CFO. Operation changes are coming to the nonprofit.
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Michigan’s House Speaker is truly obsessed with what reporters think & write about him. We’re flattered. Ironically, FOIA for the Legislature/Governor would be true sunshine for state government. @RepMattHall knows this. He wanted a vote on it. Last term. https://t.co/TOTSWFwtaw
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Turning Point USA group draws protest at Royal Oak High School https://t.co/W3hG0ZudGM via @detroitnews
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A group of Royal Oak High School students held a peaceful protest Oct. 22 against the formation of a Turning Point USA student club.
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FEMA denies state’s appeal for more federal aid after March ice storm https://t.co/2oS2j8vyEL via @detroitnews
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The state filed the appeal of FEMA's earlier denials in August.
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'A historic day': Washington Township moves 19th century schoolhouse to new home https://t.co/ItX8fWCTd0 via @detroitnews
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Washington Township moved the schoolhouse an eighth of a mile away using a truck and a massive trailer.
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New statue of Joe Louis honors his role in breaking color barrier in professional golf https://t.co/gCM0Jtzkmo via @detroitnews
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The sculpture, "Outside The Ring," is located along a new two-mile section of the Joe Louis Greenway
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Detroit school district's performance dinged by voters, poll finds https://t.co/LitpLm5ody via @detroitnews
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Asked if Detroit schools prepare young people for jobs after they graduate high school, just 31% agreed they do, and 55% disagreed.
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Editorial: Hegseth leashes the watchdogs https://t.co/G0LzvatwKw via @detroitnews
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For the first time since Eisenhower, no major U.S. television network or publication will have a permanent presence in the Pentagon.
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13 STEM labs open in Birmingham, Southfield schools after $1.8M private investment https://t.co/JkyGNEl5FI via @detroitnews
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The districts will have labs with 3D printers, laser cutters thanks to a partnership between Volkswagen and a Tennessee-based education group.
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Michigan lawmakers gave six grants to a nonprofit. It hasn't reported them to the feds https://t.co/qODunzqtgO via @detroitnews
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A Hamtramck-based nonprofit organization that's received $2.8 million in state tax dollars hasn't filed a federal tax return in several years.
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Appetite for data centers fuels fears of high electric demand, rate hikes in Michigan https://t.co/yBi5W3bKnr via @detroitnews
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Already, there are at least 50 data centers operating in Michigan, according to Data Center Map, an online database tracking the facilities. More are in various stages of development.
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1-2 inches of rain expected in drought-ridden Michigan this weekend: NWS https://t.co/s24MwfYAFt via @detroitnews
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Precipitation is expected throughout the entire state. About 45% of Michigan is currently in a drought.
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Trump extends auto tariff offsets, details duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks https://t.co/MB3BsUdfQK via @detroitnews
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The offset extension is a victory for automakers that have lobbied to mitigate the fallout from record-level import taxes.
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Ilitch Companies tell employees it's launching paid maternity-leave program https://t.co/m9uPQW05S1 via @detroitnews
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Ilitch Companies' venturers include the Tigers and Red Wings, among several other businesses.
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