The Center For Michigan | Bridge Michigan | BridgeDetroit
Janelle D. James is an accomplished journalist with experience in various reporting roles. Currently serving as a Breaking News Reporter at The Center For Michigan | Bridge Michigan | BridgeDetroit since January 2023, Janelle has previously worked as a Correspondent for Capital News Service-MSU, a Student Life Reporter for The State News, and an Intern at Martin Waymire and Detroit Free Press. Additional experience includes state government reporting, election assignments, and freelance journalism. Janelle holds a degree in Journalism and Political Science from Michigan State University and graduated from University High School Academy.
The Center For Michigan | Bridge Michigan | BridgeDetroit
For all state residents, diverse civic stakeholders and philanthropy, the Center for Michigan (the “Center”) and its newsrooms – Bridge Michigan & BridgeDetroit – drive healthy and informed policy dialogue and problem-solving by publishing Michigan’s most impactful nonprofit public service journalism and community information in the face of traditional newspaper decline. The Center focuses on in-depth explanatory and watchdog reporting while working collaboratively with various media to deepen and widen public consumption of in-depth reporting. The Center’s mission is to make Michigan better through high-quality, nonpartisan journalism & engagement.