Both hires are intended to beef up coverage of underserved areas and topics. Newsletter launches are planned in the next few months, following a period of big growth at Bridge.
Joel Kurth
As executive editor of impact, Joel Kurth oversees newsgathering, investigations, and coverage strategy at Bridge Michigan. He joined Bridge in 2017 after 17 years as an investigative reporter and editor at The Detroit News, where he led investigations that drove policy changes on water shutoffs and surgical instrument sterilization and resulted in criminal charges against government officials. He and his teams have won more than 60 state and national awards across a 30-year career in Michigan that has also included stints at newspapers in the Upper Peninsula and Saginaw. Joel also authors Bridge's popular weekly News Quiz.
Joel lives in West Bloomfield with his wife and two children.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Feb. 7, 2025: Fishing for trivia
Have you paid attention to the Michigan news? Prove it by answering 10 amazing questions about our great state.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 31, 2025: Let’s make some magic
Hocus, pocus, put your brains in focus, and answer these 10 questions about the week that was in Michigan and beyond.
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What are the iconic Michigan songs? Here’s Bridge’s playlist. What’s on yours?
There’s no debate: No state produces better musicians — or songs about it — than Michigan. The discussion starts about how to limit a playlist to just 25 songs.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 24, 2025: What a week for trivia
It’s almost the last week of January. Stop everything and take this quiz about the week of news in Michigan and beyond.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 17, 2025: We (still) love the Lions! And trivia!
Have you been paying attention? Prove your smarts with 10 questions about the week that was.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 11, 2025: Hot, hot, hot trivia
Beat the cold temperatures by heating up your brain and answering these questions about the week in the news.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Jan. 4, 2025. New year, more great trivia
It’s a new year, Michigan! Have you paid attention? Prove your smarts with 10 amazing questions about the week that was.
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Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Dec. 27, 2024: The year in trivia
How much do you remember these momentous happenings from 2024? Test your noggin and show your smarts.
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How do we love Michigan? Let’s count the ways (in photos)
Bridge asked for reader photos showcasing the beauty of the Mitten State. They delivered. And then some. Let’s keep it going as we squeeze out every last drop of joy from summer.