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Dana Afana is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in public affairs and business reporting. Currently serving as a City Hall Reporter for the Detroit Free Press since May 2021, Dana covers significant local issues including Detroit’s revitalization and initiatives aimed at reducing blight. Prior roles include Business/Government Reporter at MLive.com from August 2016 to April 2021, focusing on transportation, economic developments, and high-profile scrutiny of local business leaders. Dana's early career includes positions such as Reporter Intern at MLive Media Group and Editor at The Eastern Echo, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from Eastern Michigan University earned in 2014.