The Center for Michigan

Leslie J. Allen and Jonathan Oosting join editing ranks and Jordyn Hermani starts work on Capitol team, the latest in steady growth for Bridge.

The onetime investigative reporter and retired publisher wins Michigan journalism’s highest honor along with five others.

The latest Lunch Break event featured Senior Editor David Zeman and Executive Editor of Impact and Enterprise Joel Kurth discussing stories that have made a difference, our plans for 2024 and future projects.

The Jan. 24 event features retiring senior editor, David Zeman, and executive editor of impact and enterprise, Joel Kurth. They will talk about coverage plans, Zeman’s career and answer questions.

Trained as an investigative reporter, John Bebow launched Bridge and the Center for Michigan and grew it into a juggernaut.

Bridge grew up under the reins of a metro Detroit native known for his meticulous editing, investigative chops, fairness and self-deprecating humor.

Bridge Michigan publisher and founding chief executive officer, John Bebow, is retiring at year’s end. He will serve as an adviser to Bridge and the Center for Michigan for two years. This is his account of Bridge’s rapid growth.

Lisa Yanick Litwiller has a track record of growing audience, culture change and innovation. She comes to Bridge from the Center for Public Integrity.