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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.

Wayne County canvassers certify election results, reversing earlier deadlock
The Wayne County Board of Canvassers certified the election results and called for an audit of out-of-balance precincts after an
Biden won Detroit — but Dems have more work to do to boost voter turnout
Political experts and grassroots organizers we spoke to noted demographic changes in the region and highlighted the importance of the
Detroit ramps up COVID-19 measures for possible ‘three-month fight’
Mayor Mike Duggan said Detroit can't get comfortable despite relatively low COVID-19 case numbers and must go farther than restrictions
A revelatory new photography exhibition illustrates the dignity of Detroiters at work and rest
In the exhibition “Russ Marshall: Detroit Photographs, 1958-2008,” now on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the artist’s life-long
The new COVID-19 rules in Michigan, explained
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new statewide epidemic order to limit the spread of the coronavirus -- here’s how
3 ‘women water warriors’ testing lead in Detroit drinking water
Is compliance testing performed by the City of Detroit under Michigan's Lead and Water Copper rule adequate to the task
7 drinks to make at home when you’re missing Detroit bars
If you’re missing your favorite bar, we feel you -- and we’ve got you. Here are 7 simple drinks easy
A guide to eating, finding and growing local food in Detroit
The Hunger Files guide is a bite-sized taste of their wisdom about growing, preserving and finding local food in Detroit,
Everything to know about Michigan canvassing and how election results are certified
Michigan is now in the canvassing stage of the post-election process. The unofficial count is in, and county canvassing boards
The Dig: Latest Bedrock renovation, Packard Plant scrutiny and next steps for Proposal N
Welcome to the Nov. 11 edition of The Dig, a weekly newsletter bringing you all the dirt on real estate,