covid19

How one Bangladeshi family’s lifeline of support was disrupted by the pandemic

At 62 years old, Shelly Begum, like many other Bangladeshi women, has to balance being both caretaker for her family…

3 years ago

COVID-19 brings renewed urgency to the fight over Detroit’s air quality

Whatever success Detroit has reining in the health impacts from air pollution in a post-COVID world will follow on some…

3 years ago

Still battling COVID-19, Michigan braces for an unprecedented flu season

Michigan’s COVID-19 caseload remains relatively low compared to national rates, and leaders in Detroit have touted the city’s low positivity…

4 years ago

Your definitive guide to Detroit’s virtual events

With large indoor events still off the menu, we’ve rounded up the best discussion series, workshops, classes, performances and more…

4 years ago

COVID-19 was Michigan’s leading cause of death in April, over heart disease and cancer

The coronavirus was the leading single cause of death in Michigan in April — ahead of heart disease and cancer…

5 years ago

Belle Isle crowds raise questions about closing the park, but Detroiters need open spaces more than ever

The island is more than a favorite recreation spot -- it's one of the most important Black public spaces in…

5 years ago

Feeling acute economic pain during COVID-19 crisis, many Detroiters think they’ll be broke by summer

Detroit's kids may be less likely to get the coronavirus, but they're more likely to live in households that have…

5 years ago

COVID-19 is not caused by 5G technology. Here’s what’s up with that rumor.

This story originally appeared in Planet Detroit, a weekly email newsletter update to help you get smarter about the environment.…

5 years ago

FAQ: Michigan’s stay-at-home order is extended until May 15. Here’s everything you need to know.

Can I garden? Where's my unemployment check? And how do I get tested?

5 years ago

Opinion: Comerica Bank is failing small businesses like mine during COVID-19

Comerica has let down its small business customers during a time of crisis. I know, because I am one of…

5 years ago