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Know something Detroit should hear about? Tell the Detroit Ledger about a business, a home with history, a neighborhood project or a person worth knowing. News coverage is always free.

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What we cover

Stories the Detroit Ledger looks for

The Detroit Ledger covers Detroit neighborhoods, history, development and the people shaping the city. These are the requests that most often become stories.

Neighborhood news

Block club wins, new parks, cleanups, openings and changes on your street. Tell us which neighborhood, from Corktown to Jefferson Chalmers.

See a neighborhood guide →

Homes with history

Architect-designed houses, restorations and landmark homes, like our coverage of historic homes in Palmer Woods and Indian Village.

Palmer Woods guide →

Construction and development

New buildings, big renovations and projects that change how a block looks and works.

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Local businesses

Openings, milestones, expansions and family businesses with a story behind them.

For business owners →

People of the 313

Neighbors, founders, coaches and organizers who deserve a spotlight. Some become 313 Legends.

Meet 313 Legends →

Community programs

Nonprofits, violence intervention groups, schools and churches doing real work in Detroit.

Community partners →
How it works

From request to story

  1. 1

    Pick your path

    Want a guaranteed story on your timeline? Book a Sponsored Feature below. Just want to share news? Send a free tip.

  2. 2

    Share the details

    Checkout or the tip form asks for who, what, where and when. You get a confirmation email right away.

  3. 3

    We write it

    Features are written with you and labelled Sponsored. Free tips are reviewed by the Ledger desk and covered when they fit.

  4. 4

    The story goes live

    Published stories appear on the Detroit Ledger and, when they cover a place, on that neighborhood or city page too.

Get it right

What makes a strong request

  • Be specific. Name the address or neighborhood, the date and the people involved.
  • Explain why it matters. Who in Detroit is affected, and what changes because of it?
  • Share sources. Links to permits, public records, programs or photos help us confirm details faster.
  • Include a contact. Give us a name and email for someone who can answer questions.
  • Tell us about timing. If there is an opening, event or deadline, say so.
Guaranteed write-up

Book a Sponsored Feature

A full story about your business, project or cause, written with you, published on the Detroit Ledger and labelled Sponsored. Businesses can also own a Ledger section.

Sponsored Feature

$299

One story about your business, project or cause, written with you and published on the Detroit Ledger.

  • A full article at /news/ with your links
  • Clearly labelled Sponsored
  • Listed in the Detroit Ledger and its section
  • Shared on our social channels
  • Yours to share and link to

Section Sponsor

$499/mo

Own one Ledger section, like Palmer Woods or Construction Projects. One sponsor per section.

  • Your logo, name and message on the section page
  • Shown on every article in that section
  • Labelled Sponsored, link to your site
  • One sponsor per section
  • Cancel any time
One spot

Detroit Ledger Sponsor

$999/mo

The presenting sponsor of the whole Detroit Ledger and its newsletter. Only one at a time.

  • Your logo and message on every Ledger page
  • Top sponsor spot on the news home page
  • Newsletter sponsor mention
  • Labelled Sponsored, link to your site
  • Cancel any time

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Quick tip

Send a news tip

Saw something happen in your neighborhood? Send a short tip with what happened, where and when. You can stay anonymous in the story; we only use your contact details to follow up.

Send a news tip

Tips go to the Detroit Ledger desk. You get a confirmation email right away. We never publish your name without asking.

Good to know

News stays independent

News coverage is never sold. Free tips are covered only when an editor decides they are timely, local and useful to Detroit readers. Sponsored Features are the only paid stories, and every one is labelled. More on Ledger advertising and all sponsorship options.

Questions

Story request FAQ

For a guaranteed story on your timeline, book a Sponsored Feature on this page. It is labelled Sponsored. You can also send a free news tip, and the Ledger desk covers it if it is newsworthy.
No. News tips are free and news coverage is never sold. Only Sponsored Features are paid, and they are always labelled.
Use the news tip form on this page. Tell us what happened, where and when. Links and photos help us confirm it.
You can ask us not to name you in a story. We still need a way to contact you so we can confirm details.
No. The Ledger desk reviews every tip and covers the ones that are timely, local and useful to Detroit readers. A Sponsored Feature is the only way to guarantee a story.
Yes. Use the news tip form, name the article and tell us what is wrong, with a source if you have one.

Read the latest from Detroit

Neighborhood news, historic homes, development and the people shaping the city.

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Updated September 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.

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