The Belle Isle Commons concept would create a centralized hub near the island’s most popular destinations, the side-by-side aquarium and conservatory.
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Whitmer calls on Michigan lawmakers to finish budget as shutdown creeps closer
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is pressing state lawmakers to avert a government shutdown that looms around the same time Congress contends with a potential shutdown of the U.S. government.
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EPA seeks $140 million penalty against DTE Energy in Zug Island pollution trial
A trial witness says he’s “very comfortable” stating that DTE Energy can pay a nine-figure penalty to resolve an EPA lawsuit over Zug Island pollution.
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How to help Detroit kids with asthma breathe easier
September is the peak month for asthma flare-ups in children. It’s a time when they can be exposed to a variety of triggers such as mold, pollen and respiratory viruses at school or home.
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DTE Energy’s control over Zug Island subsidiary ‘unprecedented’: Expert witness
The government is seeking injunctive relief and penalties of up to $109,024 per day, per environmental violation from EES Coke Battery and DTE Energy.
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Chi Fan Le brings authentic Chinese cuisine to Detroit’s pop-up scene
Angela Chi’s Chi Fan Le pop-up, launched in 2022, brings homestyle Chinese dishes to Detroit, blends cultural heritage with sustainability and community-driven values.
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EPA proposes axing of requirement for large polluters to report greenhouse gas emissions
The program requires refineries, power plants, oil wells and landfills to report their emissions without risk of penalty as officials seek to identify high-polluting facilities and develop policies to lower carbon dioxide emissions.
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Zug Island pollution lawsuit goes to trial: What it means for DTE Energy
A bench trial in the EPA’s lawsuit over EES Coke Battery’s sulfur dioxide emissions starts Monday.
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What we’re reading: Detroit suspends demo contractor, says investigators found contaminated dirt
In the Detroit mayoral race, City Council President Mary Sheffield is endorsed by Saunteel Jenkins, who finished third in the August primary.
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Saline Township denies data center rezoning request: ‘Self-imposed environmental catastrophe’
Saline Township officials reject rezoning plan for a data center on 575 acres of farmland. Residents voiced fears over water use, pollution, and energy demands, while supporters highlighted potential tax revenue and community funding.