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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.
The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is celebrated by Detroit farmers
with block parties, special dinners, markets and more.
Jena has the details on a free monthly summer event series that showcases Detroit farms, food and music. Plus, the latest food news and pop-ups.
After the Thečhíȟila Collective submitted an inquiry to the land bank for a lot priced at $7,000, the authority raised the price to $136,500.
I came across several other happenings coming up related to Chinatown like the first Chinatown block party and a second street sign unveiling.
The building owners hope to find three Asian food businesses to fill the units in honor of its importance in Detroit’s former Chinatown.
For the first time this year the fund is going on tour at local library branches to help get potential applicants ready and to answer questions.
The urban garden grows free produce for residents. The recent addition of a new greenhouse and electricity will provide for even more Detroiters.
Cadillac Urban Gardens is about to grow its impact in Southwest Detroit. Jena has the story, plus the latest food news and pop-ups.
Jena writes on a new wine club for Detroiters. Plus, the latest food news and events.
Thor Jones, founder of Hospitality Included, a hospitality industry advocacy group, says the wine scene is growing in Detroit and he wants to ensure more Black residents feel welcome.
