Planet Detroit
Detroiters Do Science: What we found (so far) in our urban neighborhoods
Since the Detroiters Do Science project began in May, citizen scientists across Metro Detroit have recorded nearly 2500 observations (and…
Ask Planet Detroit: What’s up with multi-family recycling in Detroit?
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?
Dear Planet Detroit, There's a lot of air pollution in my neighborhood. How is air pollution regulated and how can…
Water shutoff protections extended by Michigan governor
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
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’
Highland Park City Council voted unanimously Monday to establish a COVID-19 Just Recovery Task Force. “This task force is about…
Clinton River named state-designated state water trail
by Lauren Karmo The Clinton River at Yates Park in Rochester Hills Canoers and kayakers across metro Detroit will be…
Here’s what it’s like to be a Black woman volunteering at Metro Detroit parks
Tamika Jaja would rather focus on learning the names of native insects than being distracted by how she may be…
OPINION: Energy assistance programs don’t keep the lights on. Energy affordability will.
When Michigan’s utility shutoff protections expired June 12th, over 225,000 families in DTE Energy’s service territory became vulnerable to losing…
How does Michigan get its electricity?
Energy has been on the mind of Metro Detroiters recently. COVID-19 has made energy costs even more unaffordable for many,…