by Willow Lagrou In May 2025, a community service organization in Detroit nearly went under, until the same community it serves gave back. Hey Y’all Detroit is a Detroit nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity and educating youth. In a time of dramatic federal cuts to social safety nets, Hey Y’all Detroit’s story is one […]
Toxic air, tired lungs: The cost of growing up in Detroit
by Anya Desai Every year, thousands of children living in Detroit breathe polluted air, putting their health at risk and increasing the likelihood of asthma, respiratory issues, heart attacks and even premature death. Without any improvements to air quality, experts say the long-term health and development of Detroit’s children will remain in jeopardy. One of […]
How community gardens benefit Detroit
by Aysha Udin Local gardens are thriving throughout Detroit. Initiatives like Keep Growing Detroit’s Garden Resource Program and Grown in Detroit are planting the seeds for urban agriculture to grow across the city. At the same time, neighborhoods are taking initiative by creating community gardens. According to Planet Detroit, approximately 2,200 community gardens and farms […]
All the creativity, none of the recognition: How the industry overlooks Black dancers
by Eryn Williams When you watch a dance performance, it’s easy to be swept away by the beauty, energy and precision on stage. You find yourself amazed at how the dancers seem to memorize every step, how the music pulls you in, and even wonder who the artist is behind the song. From the outside, […]
Struggles to greatness: One program. Many futures. Ready, set, success!
by Anaiya Neal It’s easy to feel lost when you’re a student expected to figure out everything on your own. Without someone to guide you, the pressure of big decisions like where to attend college can be overwhelming. Even once students get on campus, many struggle and find themselves dropping out of college. According to […]
What we’re reading: MDOT hits brakes on $500 million I-375 project after community pushback
Michigan’s environmental regulator offers Oakland County a consent order with penalties for raw sewage discharges which the county has not accepted.
Ballot drive kicks off to put Washtenaw County data center decision in hands of voters
Augusta Township residents are gathering signatures to challenge a rezoning decision for a planned $1 billion data center. Concerns over rising utility costs, environmental impact, and grid strain drive their efforts.
Detroit launches pilot composting program, ‘lays the foundation’ for citywide system
Detroit officials say the pilot program supports Michigan’s 2030 statewide goal of diverting 50% of food waste from landfills. They hope the pilot can divert as many as 220 pounds of food scraps daily, or over 80,000 pounds over the course of a year.
EPA investigates Detroit drinking water expert’s petition signature: Are scientists being silenced?
Two scientists removed from EPA advisory roles say their dismissal reflects an anti-science political climate, after signing a letter protesting federal research funding cuts.
Canadian fire official says more international help needed to fight wildfires Macomb politician calls ‘uncontrolled’
The 2025 wildfire season is straining Canada’s capacity, says Mike McCulley of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.