detroit flooding

Why is trash removal taking so long in Detroit?

Here's why Detroit residents are experiencing trash removal delays this summer.

3 years ago

Can new Detroit flooding lawsuits succeed where past litigation failed?

Recent metro Detroit flooding lawsuits seek damages to help affected residents with cleanup costs, as well as permanent fixes.

3 years ago

Can Detroit’s urban farms play a role in stemming the floods?

Detroit's recent floods damaged growers' crops and livelihoods -- but urban agriculture may also be part of the solution.

3 years ago

Paying to get flooded: Understanding Detroiters’ sewerage costs

At the center of concerns about flooding and high water bills lies Detroit's combined sewer system, which leads to higher…

3 years ago

How to get help after the Detroit flood: FEMA, shelter and more

If you were hit by the extreme rainfall and flooding around Detroit, here are resources like FEMA that can help.

3 years ago

What Detroit’s climate change battle will look like

While it may not see hurricanes or wildfires, climate change will present Detroit with challenges. The solution? Building resilience with…

4 years ago

A rehab project on Detroit’s Belle Isle last year was supposed to be a win for wildlife and visitors — instead, the park is still flooding

Planners hoped the project could be a win for both park visitors and wildlife. Instead, much of the island has…

5 years ago

Helpless, angry and stranded — what it’s like living on a flooded Detroit street

A wet summer, record-high water levels across the region and a crumbling water and sewer system have submerged a community…

5 years ago