Jena Brooker, BridgeDetroit, Author at Planet Detroit

A 2019 land-swap deal gave Crown Enterprises control over dozens of properties in Cadillac Heights. Now, the Moroun family’s concrete plant has driven out longtime Black residents through dust, noise, and industrial expansion.

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City land deal helped Moroun family’s concrete plant take over Detroit neighborhood, residents say

Protestors call for closure of concrete plant in Detroit’s Cadillac Heights: ’24/7 noise’

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Years-long fight over Stellantis, EGLE’s alleged discrimination ‘resolved’ but Detroiters remain unsettled

AI platform by University of Michigan raises environmental concerns

New permit allows increased production at Marathon’s Detroit refinery

Community speaks against Stellantis permit request to increase emissions

Detroit named third worst city to live in with asthma

USDA falls short on bridging gap with Detroit urban farmers

Stellantis seeks state permit to increase Detroit emissions

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