On Friday, the James Beard food award-winning film “Coldwater Kitchen” that tells the story of the program will be shown for free.
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, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroiters will be allowed to keep backyard birds, bees
An ordinance passed by the Detroit City Council on Tuesday allows residents to keep chickens, ducks and honeybees in their backyards.
Posted inBusiness
Mike’s Famous Ham Place has sold, but recipes won’t be lost
The new owners said they will use the same recipes and hope to keep the ‘iconic’ diner the same except for allowing credit card payments.
Posted inJB's Bites
JB’s Bites: A booze-free bottle shop
Jena Brooker talks with a lifelong Detroiter about the Nov. 30 opening of her new brick and mortar. Plus, food news and pop-ups.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Political and Public Policy Information
Trump’s win evokes mix of sadness and hope in Detroit
The results, some Detroit voters fear, will have drastic effects on issues that mattered most to Detroiters, like women’s reproductive rights and K-12 education. Others hope it will mean a better economy and reduced inflation.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroiter opening a nonalcoholic bottle shop and bar
Karlyta Williams plans to open Mockery Zero Proof Nov. 30 in the ‘Live and Six’ corridor.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Jimmy John’s ‘Picklewich’ sparks love for Detroit’s pickle sandwich shop
Since the national chain unveiled a sandwich made with a pickle instead of bread, the owner of a Detroit pickle sandwich shop said it’s upped her profile and her plans.
Posted inJB's Bites
JB’s Bites: Día de los Muertos
Jena writes about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrations in the city, food news and this week’s pop-ups.
Posted inEnvironment
Urban Consulate to host conversation on a climate future reimagined
The talk will feature New York Times best-selling authors Ayana Elizbaeth Johnson and adrienne maree brown, hosted by Orlando Bailey.
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JB’s Bites: Michigan is mad for mocktails
Jena Brooker writes on Michigan’s mocktail craze with a nod to Eater Detroit’s list of where you can find the best. Plus, food news and the latest pop-ups.