The Dec. 15 grand opening will feature cake bowls and new cake flavors hot out of the oven.
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: End of year reflection
Jena Brooker closes out 2024 with some food wins and losses in the Detroit. She will be back in January.
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UM purchases 2-acre lot in downtown Detroit for parking
The University of Michigan closed Monday on the $9.5 million purchase of a lot in downtown Detroit to be used as part of its innovation center campus.
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Yum Village partners to add Caribbean espresso drinks and breakfast
The Afro-Caribbean restaurant in New Center is offering Caribbean-flavored espresso drinks, cocktails, a breakfast sandwich and events.
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JB’s Bites: Wine shop shuffle
Jena writes on the closure of a well-known wine spot and the opening of another. Plus, the latest food news and events.
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Indie director moves to Detroit, wants Michigan film incentives back
Film director Tom E. Brown hopes to film a sequel to his 2016 AIDS comedy “Pushing Dead” in Detroit.
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JB’s Bites: Training students for AI in agriculture
Jena shares details on a WSU grant that will train middle and high school students in data science and AI for agriculture. Plus, this week’s food news and eats.
Posted inArts & Culture, Environment
Emmy-winning public television star debuts first solo art show
Detroiter Ian Solomon’s art exhibit, “City Wild,” focused on the environment, debuts Saturday at Playground Detroit.
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JB’s Bites: 50+ Detroit food events this week
Jena tells you where to find dozens of food-related events in Detroit this week. Plus, she’s looking for your input.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Years-long fight over Stellantis, EGLE’s alleged discrimination ‘resolved’ but Detroiters remain unsettled
Michigan grants permit for Stellantis to increase emissions at its east-side automotive factory while a civil rights complaint was resolved.