Jena writes about a new commercial kitchen opening up in East English Village. It will be rentable by the hour for chefs and small food businesses. Plus, the latest in food news, pop-ups and more.
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.
Posted inEnvironment, Jobs & Economic Development
New kitchen rental space coming to Detroit’s east side for food creators
The E. Warren Development Corp. kitchen aims to fill a gap for local food businesses in Detroit that need a commercial kitchen to operate legally, but don’t have, or want, a brick-and-mortar.
Posted inEnvironment
It’s the season for invasive plants in Detroit
What to watch for and how to help
Posted inJB's Bites
JB’s Bites: New Greek-Lebanese restaurant
Jena writes on the summer opening of a late-night restaurant in Woodbridge that will offer Greek-Lebanese cuisine. Plus, the latest food news and pop-ups.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Woodbridge Pub owners opening new Greek-Lebanese restaurant
Toum and Tzatziki is expected to open in the first week of June at Merrick and Trumbull and will feature lamb gyros and shawarma, salads, beef kebabs and spreads.
Posted inEnvironment
Air Quality Awareness Week: Plant trees, bike, or attend a film screening
A coalition of local community and environmental justice advocacy groups are hosting a week of events in Metro Detroit for the week established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 18 years ago.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Undocumented immigrants accidentally crossing into Canada face increased risks
Lawyers representing clients say undocumented immigrants accidentally cross into Canada from Detroit every day.
Posted inJB's Bites
JB’s Bites: Community compost pilotÂ
Jena has details on a new community composting pilot in Detroit. Plus, the latest food news, pop-ups and events.
Posted inEnvironment
New community composting project to launch in Detroit
A group of Detroit urban agriculture organizations are collaborating to launch a community composting pilot.
Posted inJB's Bites
JB’s Bites: Compostable cup hoax?
Jena writes about why discarding environmentally friendly products in Detroit is challenging. Plus, the latest food news and pop-ups.