Dana Afana is a City Hall Reporter at the Detroit Free Press. With a focus on government, business, and development reporting, she covers a range of topics including accessibility, civil rights, diversity and inclusion, and the housing market. Dana's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and the Detroit Free Press.
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Dana Afana predominantly covers local government announcements and legal policy regulations in Detroit, with a focus on city politics and community issues. She is likely to be interested in pitches related to local political developments, public policies, community activism, or social justice initiatives within Detroit.
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The Detroit City Council could determine the fate of whether to extend a contract with the contested ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.
By: Dana Afana
Detroit Free Press Detroit board loses bodycam access Crowds packed Detroit City Council with mixed reactions to the ShotSpotter contract renewal and funding boost.
By: Dana Afana
Detroit Free Press Michigan heat warnings as dome grips region Mayor Sheffield's order directs departments to take actions this during extreme heat to provide relief to residents and workers.
Sights and sounds from a World Cup watch party at Campus Martius Park, where fans gathered on July 1 for the USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina match.
By: Dana Afana
Detroit Free Press 5 tips to keep your fridge cold during a power outage
Carlos Saldana, Collum Montgomery and Tommy Silva of Detroit City FC get peppered with questions about World Cup 2026 and give their predictions.
The downtown Detroit crowd reacts as USA's Malik Tillman scores against Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 match on July 6, 2026.
By: Dana Afana
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