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What Detroiters need to know about measles vaccinations
Michigan’s first measles case of 2025 is reported in Oakland County. Planet Detroit answers common questions about measles vaccination guidelines and where to find a MMR vaccine in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
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Michigan teen shares environmental advocacy journey. ‘Toxic Tour’ of Southwest Detroit sparked her interest.
This story is published as part of Planet Detroit’s 2025 Spring Neighborhood Reporting Lab, supported by The Kresge Foundation, to train community-based writers in profile writing. This year’s participants will focus on highlighting grassroots leaders driving positive change in Metro Detroit. Yara Reda is a senior at Dearborn High School, a proud Arab American who […]
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Tommie Obioha grew up in a bicultural Detroit household. His journey led to community development and journalism.
Tommie Obioha, a first-generation Nigerian American, leverages his community development work to empower Detroit residents. Meet Planet Detroit’s 2025 Neighborhood Reporters in this Q&A series, written by Neighborhood Reporters.
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Why Michigan is vulnerable to measles outbreaks: ‘Public health has been a victim of our own success’
A surge in measles cases in Texas and other states is raising concerns in Michigan where declining vaccination rates could lead to local outbreaks.
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Southwest Detroit school built atop contaminated site not impacted by nearby flood, officials say
Roberto Clemente elementary school sits across the street from homes that were flooded on Feb. 17. The site is capped to prevent exposure to chemicals left over from a legacy of industrial use.
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Who’s watching Michigan’s water? Auditor report uncovers oversight gaps
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday examined a recent audit of Michigan’s water withdrawal monitoring program, uncovering data discrepancies, security issues, inadequate tracking of water use, and insufficient policies for handling public complaints.
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What we’re reading: Trump administration targets EPA’s environmental justice programs
Here’s a weekly glimpse at some of the stories we’re following.
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Journalism is Sonja Stuckey’s first love. Detroit Documenters gave her a second chance at writing.
Sonja Stuckey, once a budding journalist and later an early childhood educator, has rekindled her passion for writing. Meet Planet Detroit’s 2025 Neighborhood Reporters in this Q&A series, written by Neighborhood Reporters.
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Café y Chisme No. 4: Victor Jimenez on environmental organizing in Southwest Detroit
Victor Jimenez, raised in Southwest Detroit, learned firsthand about the cumulative impact of pollution from truck traffic and oil refineries. Now, as a community organizer with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, he advocates for environmental justice.