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August primary elections are causing major challenges for Michigan clerks
With COVID-19 concerns and an unprecedented volume of absentee voters, this year's election is unlike any other.
Ask Planet Detroit: What’s up with multi-family recycling in Detroit?
Dear Planet Detroit,  I am a Detroit citizen living in the Palmer Park historic apartment neighborhood. Why doesn't the city
Ask Planet Detroit: How do we regulate air quality in Detroit?
Dear Planet Detroit, There's a lot of air pollution in my neighborhood. How is air pollution regulated and how can
Submit now: Detour seeks pitches for mental health stories from BIPOC journalists
Writers are encouraged to submit pitches by July 24 for a series in collaboration with the Detroit Equity Action Lab.
The Detroit primaries are August 4. Here’s what you need to know.
The Detroit primaries are August 4, and we want to make sure you're registered and ready to exercise your right
Water shutoff protections extended by Michigan governor
By Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Protections to prevent water shutoffs during the coronavirus pandemic are being extended to
Heatwave plus COVID-19 equal a strain on city resources
In light of the 90-plus degree temperatures and high humidity, the city of Detroit announced Tuesday that it would open
Highland Park City Council unanimously approves COVID-19 ‘Just Recovery Task Force’
Highland Park City Council voted unanimously Monday to establish a COVID-19 Just Recovery Task Force.  “This task force is about
Michigan has a plan to prevent thousands of evictions — rent relief for landlords
With some 75,000 eviction cases pending, housing advocates worry the funding is just a drop in the bucket of what's
Clinton River named state-designated state water trail
by Lauren Karmo Canoers and kayakers across metro Detroit will be able to enjoy the Clinton River as a newly