August primary elections are causing major challenges for Michigan clerks

4 years ago

With COVID-19 concerns and an unprecedented volume of absentee voters, this year's election is unlike any other.

Ask Planet Detroit: What’s up with multi-family recycling in Detroit?

4 years ago

Dear Planet Detroit,  I am a Detroit citizen living in the Palmer Park historic apartment neighborhood. Why doesn't the city…

Ask Planet Detroit: How do we regulate air quality in Detroit?

4 years ago

Dear Planet Detroit, There's a lot of air pollution in my neighborhood. How is air pollution regulated and how can…

Submit now: Detour seeks pitches for mental health stories from BIPOC journalists

4 years ago

Writers are encouraged to submit pitches by July 24 for a series in collaboration with the Detroit Equity Action Lab.

The Detroit primaries are August 4. Here’s what you need to know.

4 years ago

The Detroit primaries are August 4, and we want to make sure you're registered and ready to exercise your right…

Water shutoff protections extended by Michigan governor

4 years ago

By Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Protections to prevent water shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic are being extended to…

Heatwave plus COVID-19 equal a strain on city resources

4 years ago

In light of the 90-plus degree temperatures and high humidity, the city of Detroit announced Tuesday that it would open…

Highland Park City Council unanimously approves COVID-19 ‘Just Recovery Task Force’

4 years ago

Highland Park City Council voted unanimously Monday to establish a COVID-19 Just Recovery Task Force.  “This task force is about…

Michigan has a plan to prevent thousands of evictions — rent relief for landlords

4 years ago

With some 75,000 eviction cases pending, housing advocates worry the funding is just a drop in the bucket of what's…

Clinton River named state-designated state water trail

4 years ago

by Lauren Karmo The Clinton River at Yates Park in Rochester Hills Canoers and kayakers across metro Detroit will be…