A new dating event for cyclists kicks off Monday at Corktown’s Metropolis with a group ride and anonymous stage dates alongside your bikes.
Jena Brooker
Jena is BridgeDetroit's environmental reporter, covering everything from food and agricultural to pollution to climate change.
She was a 2022 Data Fellow at the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism where she produced award-winning coverage on the automotive industry in Detroit and environmental racism. She was also a Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellow in 2022 through CASW, AHCJ, and SEJ. Before joining BridgeDetroit she covered environmental issues across the Midwest as a Reporting Fellow for the national online news platform Grist Magazine.
Jena has a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies from the University of Michigan. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, Mother Jones, Salon, Slate, Grist, Next City, Chalkbeat, Planet Detroit, and others.
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JB’s Bites: Check out Detroit’s newest coffee shops
Check out Detroit’s newest coffee spots, food headlines and pop-ups.
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Sepia Coffee, new to North End, to host photography walkabout
Grab a cup of coffee and join for a walkabout of the neighborhood to learn more and capture photos.
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UM has given an AI assistant to every student. That could have an environmental impact.
In September, the school gave personal AI assistants to the more than 50,000 students at the University of Michigan.
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Detroit chef opens Filipino cafe and bakery in New Center
The location on Woodward Avenue offers baked goods, savory foods and espresso drinks in traditional Filipino flavors.
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Kitab Cafe owners open Corktown grocery store
With its late hours and fresh affordable foods, Rosette Market + Cafe seeks to increase access to food in Detroit.
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JB’s Bites: Detroit getting composting program
Tepfirah Rushdan, director of Detroit’s Office of Sustainability, said reducing food waste is a key goal of the city’s climate strategy.
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JB’s Bites: Return of Detroit’s Mexican-Irish Festival
Jena Brooker writes about the upcoming Mexican-Irish festival after a years-long hiatus, Plus, this week’s food news and pop-ups.
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Jena Brooker doesn’t love soup. Change her mind, Detroit
BridgeDetroit staffers share their favorite soup spots in Detroit. Jena isn’t sold on soup in general. Send her your favorites!
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JB’s Bites: A rice camp for Natives
Jena Brooker has the details on a rice harvesting camp at Historic Fort Wayne, the latest food pop-ups and more.