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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 inJobs & Economic Development
Woman-owned outdoor clothing brand launches in Detroit
Sara Chen’s Pangoo Apparel is delivering its first batch of climbing pants made specifically for women.
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JB’s Bites: Mardi Gras food🎉
Jena has your Detroit guide to Fat Tuesday. Plus, the latest food news and eats.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Police & Public Safety
Biking on the road is legal. That hasn’t stopped police from ticketing riders
Detroit bicyclists report being wrongfully stopped while biking and obeying laws.
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JB’s Bites: New environmental network for Detroiters
Jena writes about Detroit networking opportunities for people of color in the environmental field. Plus, the latest food pop-ups, jobs and news.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroit’s all vegan Dooped Donuts shuts down
Eastern Market Brewing Co. said its vegan donut shop is “paused for now” to focus on beer production.
Posted inEnvironment, Jobs & Economic Development
Detroit’s ‘Black & Brown in Green’ network
The gatherings, hosted by the nonprofit Black to the Land Coalition, aim to unite people of color working in the environmental sector.
Posted inEducation, Environment
A group of MSU Extension employees are leading an effort to unionize
Ballots in the state-run election were sent by mail Jan. 31 and will be counted Feb. 24.
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JB’s Bites: A new proposal to rein in Detroit dollar stores
Jena writes on a council member’s continued effort to ensure that dollar stores in Detroit are clean and provide fresh food access. Plus, food news, pop-ups and Clique nostalgia.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Why Detroit’s marriage rates could affect transportation funding under Trump
A new federal directive prioritizing transportation funds to cities with high marriage and birth rates could have a “devastating” impact on Detroit.