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Angela Lugo-Thomas

Angela Lugo-Thomas, also known as Detroit Boricua, has a Puerto Rican heart with Detroit soul. She lives in Highland Park with her family and enjoys leading walking groups, gardening, dancing, photography, organizing community events, and is a member of several local groups and community organizations. More by Angela Lugo-Thomas

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Angela's Latest Articles

Seeking energy security from Highland Park, Michigan, to Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Solutions ● March 17, 2023 March 16, 2023

A trip to my birthplace of Puerto Rico gave me a glimpse into what’s possible for my adopted home of Highland Park.

The Detroit People’s Food Co-op is coming. Here’s what you need to know.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Community ● January 26, 2023 February 22, 2023

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Parks summit convenes coalition to band together for a greener city

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Community ● January 12, 2023 February 22, 2023

Hands-on science clubs help bridge gap for underserved students in Dearborn and Detroit

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Solutions ● December 15, 2022 February 22, 2023

Planet Detroit’s 2022 Guide to Gifting Sustainably

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Guides ● November 28, 2022 February 22, 2023

Detroit Tree Equity Partnership launches five-year program to improve Detroit’s tree canopy

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Community ● October 13, 2022 February 22, 2023

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Vacant to vibrant: How Mama Shu transformed abandoned lots in Highland Park into a place for children

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Solutions ● September 22, 2022 February 22, 2023

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Feeling like home: A Highland Park gardener reflects on her visit to Soul Fire Farm

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Community ● August 25, 2022 February 22, 2023

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Detroiters and suburbanites unite in protest over Huron River toxic spill

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Accountability ● August 11, 2022 February 22, 2023

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Jefferson-Chalmers resident aims to meet neighbors, clean up Lakewood East park

By Angela Lugo-Thomas ● Community ● July 14, 2022 February 22, 2023

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