Detroit Free Press

Detroit, Michigan, United StatesEnglish

As the oldest and most widely circulated newspaper in Michigan, this publication has earned multiple Pulitzer Prizes for its comprehensive investigative reporting and deep coverage of the state's political and automotive industries. It serves as a primary source of news for the Detroit metropolitan area, maintaining a century-long legacy of advocacy for the community and rigorous regional journalism.

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TOTAL CIRCULATION

209,652

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN DETROIT

Operating under a historic Joint Operating Agreement, this media market is anchored by two major dailies that share business production while maintaining separate editorial voices. The Gannett-owned Detroit Free Press leads the region in daily circulation, publishing alongside its traditional rival, the Detroit News. Specialized reporting and community coverage are delivered by the Michigan Chronicle, an established African American weekly, as well as the Detroit Metro Times, an alternative weekly. Paperboy lists 7 newspapers in Detroit.