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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.

Kresge Artist Fellowship applications are open for 2022: How the program supports the city’s creators
Kresge Artist Fellowships are $25,000 awards for metro Detroit artists working in the genres of live arts or film and
A guide to understanding your energy utility in the climate change era
Over the last decade, electric bills in southeast Michigan have jumped while power outages have become more of a problem.
A guide to understanding your water utility in the climate change era
Get the 411 on Detroit and regional water providers, rates and your water bill in the climate change era.
Help build the Detroit Development Tracker
In 2022, Detour will launch the Detroit Development Tracker, a tool for residents to understand changes in their neighborhoods --
The Joe Louis Greenway could transform Detroit. What about the neighborhoods around it?
Midwest Detroit residents hope the Joe Louis Greenway will catalyze positive changes that stretch beyond the path’s boundaries and onto
A new generation of Detroit techno artists is pushing the genre forward in its birthplace
Techno, the musical genre birthed in Detroit, is all grown up -- and being pushed forward by a new generation
What to do to get into the holiday spirit this week in Detroit
Here are our picks for the best events around Detroit the week of Dec. 15 and beyond -- guaranteed to
Pope Francis Center provides lifeline for those experiencing homelessness during pandemic
The Pope Francis Center offers meals, laundry and showers, with Detroit guests in need increasing to 170-200 people a day
The best way to show off Detroit to a visitor? On bikes.
Planning a DIY bike tour of Detroit lets you show a visitor your personal landmarks and city history, as well
What to do in Detroit this week: disco, rocker skating, Charlie Brown Christmas and more
From a drag holiday extravaganza to Bakpak Durden's exhibit, here's what to check out around Detroit for the week of