The Trump administration’s latest move to shutter EPA offices addressing pollution in poor communities, roll back 31 key environmental regulations, and cancel $20 billion in climate grants threatens the health and safety of vulnerable populations and undermines efforts to combat environmental pollution.
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Mike Rogers launches second bid for Michigan Senate – will Trump’s endorsement be enough?
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is launching another Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, vying for the seat being vacated by Democratic Sen. Gary Peters in 2026, following a narrow loss to Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin last year in a hotly contested open race.
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Can companies outpace government rollbacks with green initiatives?
Companies are under pressure from customers, investors, employees, and local communities to reduce emissions and invest in sustainability, responding to the urgent call for better environmental stewardship.
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Highland Park residents face boil water advisories as city replaces century-old pipes
Highland Park resident Runae Ford said the latest boil water advisory couldn’t have come at a worse time: the end of the month. “At least do something about our water bill,” she says. “We’re paying for something we cannot use.”
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Detroit’s truck route ordinance: Will it finally bring relief to Southwest?
The City of Detroit aims to enact a truck route ordinance, addressing long-standing pollution and traffic issues in residential areas by designating specific routes for trucks.
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Dearborn Heights bears brunt of Ecorse Creek flooding: ‘Nowhere else for the rain to go’
Increasingly heavy rainstorms compound the impact of over a century of development in the Ecorse Creek watershed.
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What we’re reading: Michigan’s third measles case of 2025 diagnosed in Macomb County
A Macomb County adult’s measles diagnosis, linked to a Canadian outbreak, marks Michigan’s third case in 2025. Meanwhile, the Detroit City Council unanimously approves a $3 billion city budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
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Heidi Ausgood shares why she joined the Neighborhood Reporting Lab. Hint: She’s a lifelong Detroiter.
Heidi Ausgood shares her story of writing about Detroit and witnessing the changes in the city’s Grixdale neighborhood.
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Akilah Russell shares her writing journey: ‘I want to make people think twice’
“I am excited about the exploration of it all,” Akilah Russell says of storytelling. Meet Planet Detroit’s 2025 Neighborhood Reporters in this Q&A series, written by Neighborhood Reporters.
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USDA’s rural energy grants resume, but with a twist: ‘Nothing short of devastating’
Michigan’s Jim Lively, awarded a $39,696 USDA grant, faces uncertainty over installing solar panels on his family market due to Trump administration guidance to remove DEIA and climate mandates from proposals.