In its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, Detroit’s Chaldean Town was the first stop for thousands of Chaldeans immigrating to the United States.
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Detroit filmmakers tackle Black family’s medical mistrust across generations
The narrative film explores the roots of vaccine skepticism, weaving a tale of trust and trauma through a family history.
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Detroiters express support for anti-littering bill
Proposed legislation would increase penalties for dumping large amounts of trash.
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DTE plan could help more low-income residents afford EV chargers
The program would also cover school and transit bus chargers.
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Grosse Ile’s Hennepin Point is full of toxic waste. Is it a threat to wildlife and humans?
Regulators still aren’t sure what the risks are after decades of pressuring BASF, which owns the site and is liable for its cleanup.
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Energy efficiency in Michigan: What you need to know
Saving energy reduces the amount of fossil fuels burned for power and saves money. Here’s your Planet Detroit guide.
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Proposed legislation could help detect lead exposure sooner in Michigan children
The bills would allow for earlier detection of lead poisoning in children by lowering the definition of elevated lead levels in children.
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Parts of Detroit could be radically transformed by city solar plan, for better or worse
Residents are divided over whether financial benefits outweigh risks.
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On the history and future of Michigan’s legendary chestnut tree
Chestnut trees in Michigan, once devastated by blight, have regained significance in the state’s landscape through ongoing efforts to combat disease and revive cultivation.
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Metroparks launches inaugural climate action plan
The five-year plan focuses on climate education, ecosystem preservation, stormwater infrastructure, reducing transportation-related carbon emissions, improving equitable transportation options and decreasing waste.