Stories by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak

Auburn Hills votes to opt out of SMART bus service

Auburn Hills City Council voted to opt out of SMART bus service in 2023, even as Oakland County pursues more connected transit options. ...

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Why Detroit needs a plan for tree equityÂ

Trees play a crucial role in helping people stay cool in the summer months -- but Detroit lacks "tree equity." These groups are working to...

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Reducing recidivism and building green industry skills in Detroit

Goodwill's GreenWorks industrial recycling program offers jobs to those with barriers to employment, with a model that reduces recidivism and helps grow the green economy....

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Detroit voter guide: Hereâ€™s the 411 on City Council candidates

With four open seats on the ballot, the Nov. 2 election could usher in significant changes to Detroit City Council. Here are the candidates....

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Activists sound alarm on proposed changes to lead monitoring requirements for Detroit rentals

The proposal loosens requirements on lead testing in Detroit rental properties, while increasing penalties for landlords who donâ€™t comply....

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Meet Detroitâ€™s parent lead activists

Detroit parent activists dealing with child lead poisoning educate other families and advocate for more testing and enforcement....

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Fewer Detroit kids were tested for lead poisoning amid the pandemic

A mobile clinic aims to get more Detroit kids tested for lead poisoning, offering pop-up tests at local schools....

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Call for personal narratives on economic mobility in Detroit

We're looking for Detroit storytellers who will attend a workshop, then receive mentoring and $300 to produce their stories....

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You can now send a text to find out if Belle Isle is closed

The Department of Natural Resources launched the notification service as Detroiters voice frustration about the island park's frequent closures due to overcrowding on summer weekends....

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Pandemic grocery store anxiety made an attorney learn how to eat from the land

Filling Our Plates: Hundreds of new home gardeners in Detroit took food sovereignty into their own hands, with the support of a gardening resource nonprofit....

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Author: Nina Misuraca Ignaczak