Planet Detroit

Detroiters Do Science: What we found (so far) in our urban neighborhoodsDetroiters Do Science: What we found (so far) in our urban neighborhoods

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…

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

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…

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

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…

5 years ago
Water shutoff protections extended by Michigan governorWater shutoff protections extended by Michigan governor

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…

5 years ago
Heatwave plus COVID-19 equal a strain on city resourcesHeatwave plus COVID-19 equal a strain on city resources

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…

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

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…

5 years ago
Clinton River named state-designated state water trailClinton River named state-designated state water trail

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…

5 years ago
Here’s what it’s like to be a Black woman volunteering at Metro Detroit parksHere’s what it’s like to be a Black woman volunteering at Metro Detroit parks

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…

5 years ago
OPINION: Energy assistance programs don’t keep the lights on. Energy affordability will.OPINION: Energy assistance programs don’t keep the lights on. Energy affordability will.

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…

5 years ago
How does Michigan get its electricity?How does Michigan get its electricity?

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,…

5 years ago