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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.

Detroit design team uses 3D printers to create thousands of face shields
John McGarry couldn't abide the thought of frontline workers going without personal protective equipment, or PPE, as COVID-19 hospitalizations rose
11 ways to tap into Detroit culture from home this week
Maybe it’s the changing seasons, or all this time to lay around with the sound system cranked, but lately we’ve
Detroit’s coronavirus budget squeeze means staffing and service cuts are coming
In an address Tuesday night, Mayor Mike Duggan got real about the city’s grim financial situation in the aftermath of Detroit's
11 things to do ‘in Detroit’ this week
Need something to do with your hands? Bake with bakers, write with writers and grow with growers this week at
Not even the coronavirus epidemic has stopped abortion foes from protesting outside a Detroit clinic
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's move this week to expressly exempt First Amendment activities from the statewide stay-at-home order is a
How the Ruth Ellis Center is protecting Detroit’s LGBTQ youth during the coronavirus crisis
By Sarah Williams Throughout the pandemic, the Ruth Ellis Center has kept providing its critical services for vulnerable LGBTQ Detroiters,
Lost but not forgotten: The legendary Michigan grayling
Old fishing tales passed down through generations eulogize a fish sought after for its magnificent beauty, delicious meat, and ravenous
The constant anxiety of working at Detroit’s Whole Foods during a pandemic
ESSENTIAL DISPATCHES: Detour Detroit is spotlighting the stories of people whose jobs have been deemed “essential” under the Michigan’s directive
How Michigan Lt Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and his family stay sane while social distancing
By Amy Haimerl Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist is earning his #StandTALLforMichigan campaign slogan right now. He’s helping the state secure
Take in Detroit culture this week from your couch
What to do, eat, read and listen to in Detroit this week while you're trapped at home and social distancing.