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City council approves first phase of Detroit solar farms plan

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 31, 2024August 6, 2024

Council President Sheffield voices concern over ‘imminent’ legal action against the plan and DTE’s involvement as a developer.

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Nonprofits deliver more halal meals to seniors, as demand and need rise

by Mickey Lyons July 31, 2024

Creating the program from scratch was a slow and laborious process, but now Dearborn’s Halal Meals on Wheels program is a national model.  

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Black Tech Saturday brings together Detroit climate and health innovators

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli July 31, 2024August 12, 2024

Climate and public health entrepreneurs find community in Detroit’s growing Black tech ecosystem.

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A Planet Detroit guide to ‘sustainable’ meat options in Metro Detroit

Avatar photo by Amy Oprean July 31, 2024August 6, 2024

Here’s your guide to being a carnivore with a conscience in Metro Detroit.

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GLWA’s Cheryl Porter makes history as water association’s first Black woman president

Jada Vasser by Jada Vasser July 31, 2024August 23, 2024

Porter is chief operating officer for the Great Lakes Water Authority. She’s focused on helping advance Black women in STEM.

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OPINION: Bird flu offers a wake-up call for Michigan agriculture

by Kathleen Longo July 31, 2024

Michigan’s fourth confirmed H5N1 bird flu case in a farm worker is prompting measures to overhaul farming.

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DTE’s Norcia tells shareholders data center bills have Governor’s support

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 29, 2024August 2, 2024

Controversial data center bills could doom Michigan’s climate goals but be a boon for DTE shareholders.

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GUEST COLUMN: Michigan’s new lead rule for drinking water is six years old. How are we doing?

Avatar photo by Elin Betanzo July 26, 2024March 19, 2025

Michigan has enacted the toughest regulations to curb lead in drinking water, mandating the replacement of all lead service lines by 2041, enhanced water testing, and stricter lead limits to mitigate lead exposure in Michigan water.

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What we’re reading: The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy scandal, plus a solar future in flux

by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak July 25, 2024

The lawsuit alleges extravagant purchases with conservancy funds and a 12-year conspiracy involving former CFO William Smith, his family and the best man at his wedding.

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Detroit Islamic center offers free mental health services to anyone in need

by Allie Jacobs July 25, 2024August 23, 2024

Mental healthcare carries a stigma in the Muslim American community. This program aims to provide services to those in need.

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