Empacho will soon offer street style Argentinian food at a remodeled space off Jefferson.
Jena Brooker
Jena Brooker is BridgeDetroit's environmental reporter, covering food and agriculture, pollution and climate change. She has held three fellowships: a ProPublica fellowship, where she led an investigative project on heavy industry in Detroit neighborhoods; a Data Fellowship at the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism, where she produced award-winning coverage of Detroit's automotive industry and environmental racism; and a Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship through CASW, AHCJ and SEJ. Her work has also earned the Michigan Press Association public service award three years in a row and recognition as Young Journalist of the Year in 2023. Before joining BridgeDetroit, she covered environmental issues across the Midwest as a Reporting Fellow for Grist.
Jena holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the University of Michigan, and her work has appeared in The Guardian, Mother Jones, Salon, Slate, Grist, Next City, Chalkbeat and Planet Detroit.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
City files lawsuit against repeat blight violator in Core City
For months the developer has been illegally storing dirt and concrete mounds and illegally using the site he owns in Core City.
Posted inEnvironment
Heavy and unregulated truck traffic is plaguing east side residents
Unregulated by the city, state and federal government, traffic to a Stellantis facility troubles neighbors
Posted inArts & Culture
Chi Fan Le food pop-up quickly making a name for itself
New food business features homestyle Chinese dishes inspired by the owner’s lineage.
Posted inTransportation
Water taxis to make a comeback on Detroit River?
Federal funding for ferries “is at historic levels” according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Posted inEnvironment
Detroit names new sustainability director. Will he have enough support?
Jack Akinlosotu is the new director of the Office of Sustainability, but one council member is concerned over a potential lack of funding, support and the office’s structure.
Posted inArts & Culture
Three Detroit chefs named finalists in James Beard Awards
Chefs at Marrow, Saffron De Twah, and Selden Standard are representing Detroit as finalists for the national award.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Little Liberia to host food pop-up at Baobab Fare
Owner plans Midtown brick-and-mortar for summer 2024.
Posted inEnvironment
Allergies kicking in already? Blame it on climate change
The allergy season is starting earlier each year due to increased CO2 and a longer growing season.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Canal-side restaurant Coriander to reopen with big changes
Starting April 1, the restaurant will offer more hours, live music, and lunch to-go.