Mandi Wright is a staff photographer at the Free Press. Since joining in 2000, she has covered a range of topics including civil rights, LGBTQ+ interest, and education, while also exploring themes of diversity and inclusion within society. Wright has been featured in various outlets such as USA TODAY, Detroit Free Press, and WKAR at Michigan State University.
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Mandi's coverage primarily focuses on local news, particularly in Detroit and Michigan. She covers a diverse range of topics including community events, court proceedings, lifestyle features, and sports. Pitches should be tailored to these local interests.
Given Mandi's focus on family & relationships and sports-related content, she may be interested in pitches related to heartwarming stories within the community or local sporting events featuring young athletes. Additionally, given her coverage of court proceedings and trials specifically in the Detroit area, she may also be interested in legal stories that are relevant to her geographic focus.
As Mandi predominantly covers local news with an emphasis on announcements (31%), consider providing newsworthy updates about events or developments occurring within Michigan or Detroit to increase the likelihood of engagement with your pitch.
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Crews were on scene Tuesday morning in Cheboygan, lifting large sandbags into place around the Cheboygan Dam.
By: Mandi Wright
The Croton Dam and Cedar Creek Township are dealing with Muskegon River floodwater in Newaygo County.
By: Mandi Wright
Local students got hands-on training — including a nail-hammering contest — in a trades day led by Sachse Construction and visited by Mayor Sheffield.
By: David Rodriguez MuñOz, Finn Gomez, Mandi Wright, Ryan Garza
Detroit Free Press photographers took home 23 awards, including Photograph of the Year and the Barry Edmonds Michigan Understanding Award, from the annual Michigan Press Photographers Association contest.
Gleaners Community Food Bank has seen high demand amid a big reduction in donated food, according to the organization's new leader.
By: Mandi Wright
Smile Spirits Pineapple Orange Vodka Soda wins Platinum at the 2026 L.A. Spirits Awards, one of the largest and most competitive spirits competitions in the U.S.
When a water system is compromised, officials say you need to boil or disinfect water before using it.
Dearborn celebrated its 100th Memorial Day parade, Michigan's oldest, with marching bands, veterans and community organizations.
A Dearborn man's survival was called miraculous, but he had to part with the SUV widely known around Dearborn for its chrome stickers.
