Living in Detroit’s Hubbard-Richard neighborhood means enduring relentless dust and toxic air from constant construction, while a new ordinance offers little relief.
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Opinion: Supreme Court’s decision puts America’s health and safety at risk
For years, Americans have relied on expert-driven regulations to protect our health and safety. Now, with technical decisions being made in courtrooms, our everyday well-being is at risk. Here’s why that’s a problem.
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A farewell from Planet Detroit intern Jada Vasser
My internship with Planet Detroit is sadly ending, and I’m incredibly thankful for my experiences and the fantastic people I’ve met.
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Detroit parks inspire Marcus Elliot’s award-winning musical project
Elliot collaborates with Detroit Parks Coalition on a new project celebrating the city’s parks, earning him the prestigious 2024 Joyce Award.
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The climate vice president? What Tim Walz brings to the Harris ticket.
“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Vice President Kamala Harris has tapped Tim Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, as her running mate following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race last month. Walz’s recent comments about former President Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance, […]
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Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking
Resist demonizing the ‘other’ side. Moor Studio/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University Instead of excitement about the upcoming election, many of my patients and friends – regardless of political affiliation – report they’re terrified at the thought of the “other side” winning. Democrats tell me they fear Donald Trump will end […]
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Harris and Walz show their support for organized labor with appearance at Detroit union hall
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressWAYNE, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, played up their support for organized labor at a Detroit-area union hall on Thursday, with the Democratic nominee saying “we’re all in this together” as the new ticket lavishes […]
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How Detroit bee populations are reviving vacant lots — and fighting climate change
How Detroit Hives is helping Detroit fight climate change through pollination.
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What’s that smell? Southwest Detroiters search for the source of pollution
In the middle of the night, Hubbard Farms resident Elizabeth Luther woke up to a foul odor that smelled like “extremely concentrated natural gas.” Once morning came, she took to the neighborhood’s listserv to see if anyone else smelled the “terrible odor” on the morning of July 19 around 2:45 am. “If it’s in the […]
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What we’re reading: Lake Erie is still toxic ten years after Toledo water advisory
Warren incinerates sludge, Metro Detroit floods and Windsor gets a new national park