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Planet Detroit

Planet Detroit helps you get smarter about the environment in Detroit and Michigan. Planet Detroit’s stories and weekly newsletter focus on explanatory, solutions-based and investigative reporting, and a deep commitment to community engagement around local environmental issues. Planet Detroit’s mission is to raise awareness about Metro Detroit’s environmental and public health issues, hold powerful entities accountable and help our audience connect with their local environment and take action to protect the health of their communities.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reflects on 2020, Michigan COVID-19 fight
Reflecting on 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday that “politics has permeated” the coronavirus fight and made it harder
New Michigan law bans water shutoffs through March
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday to halt water shutoffs during the pandemic.
10 rising Detroit artists who should be on your radar in 2021
Follow these Black artists -- from sculptors to photographers -- to stay tapped into the city’s art scene.
12 Detroit development projects to watch in 2021
From greenways to historic sites, here are the Detroit development projects to keep an eye on next year.
Farewell to a local legend: Armando Galan, creator of the Detroit botana
In 1975, Armando Galan sealed his fate in Detroit food history when he added the botana to his menu.
Can Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway avoid gentrification?
Applying a “green reparations” framework to the planned 27.5-mile walking and biking trail across Detroit.
Buh-bye to the traditional office holiday party, for better or worse
Make your Zoom celebrations suck a little bit less.
Get concrete tips on perfecting your resume from a Metro Detroit career coach
Heather Coleman-Voss gave concrete notes on a reader's real resume -- but her tips will help anyone trying to nail
The best Detroit holiday shopping guides you need right now
If you're still finishing up holiday shopping, check out these gift guides so you can support Detroit's local, independent businesses
Curl up with these 25 notable Detroit and Michigan books from 2020
Detroit’s proprietors of independent bookstores and writing centers know our city and region as well as they know their customers.