The building owners hope to find three Asian food businesses to fill the units in honor of its importance in Detroit’s former Chinatown.
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: Helping Black farmers get land
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.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
New growth for Cadillac Urban Gardens in Southwest Detroit
The urban garden grows free produce for residents. The recent addition of a new greenhouse and electricity will provide for even more Detroiters.
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JB’s Bites: Southwest Detroit parking lot grows unexpected harvest
Cadillac Urban Gardens is about to grow its impact in Southwest Detroit. Jena has the story, plus the latest food news and pop-ups.
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JB’s Bites: Wine Club for Detroiters
Jena writes on a new wine club for Detroiters. Plus, the latest food news and events.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroiter starts wine club to bridge communities
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.
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JB’s Bites: E. Warren kitchen for rent
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.
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
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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.