The order requires US Ecology to pay approximately $58,000 in fines to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and to invest $927,423 into environmental projects that will benefit the community.
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Trump assassination attempt, state of small business, Concert of Colors, Weekend events | One Detroit
One Detroit contributors discuss the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The state of small business. Plus, the 33rd Concert of Colors.
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Reparations-focused panel urges Detroiters to ‘raise your voices’
The event was part of a BridgeDetroit series, which will also include an August session on housing and home repair and a September talk on immigration issues.
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Michigan marks 2 years of 988 crisis hotline, but awareness lags
Michigan joined the nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline initiative in 2022. In the last year, over 88,000 calls have been answered.
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Forgotten Harvest CEO Adrian Lewis, ‘Making Amends: The Quest for Reparations’ | American Black Journal
Forgotten Harvest CEO Adrian Lewis talks about the increased demand for services. Plus, a conversation on reparations in Detroit and across the U.S.
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Detroit wants to change its rental ordinance. What to know
In Detroit only 10% of rental homes have passed required inspections. The city wants to revamp its ordinance to encourage landlords to comply.
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Building at Detroit African bead museum demolished
Despite attempts to save the building by museum founder Olayami Dabls and his team, city crews arrived at the site Tuesday morning and began tearing down the property.
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Opinion: Why We Cannot Afford Another Four Years of Trump
As Detroiters, we cannot afford less racial diversity and conservative ideology that challenges race-conscious policies that promote racial equity, the authors write.
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Belle Isle, Detroit Sound Conservancy among 10 groups sharing in $2.6M from Hudson-Webber
The Board of Trustees for the Hudson-Webber Foundation has awarded $2.6 million in grants to 10 nonprofits that drive change and lead programs that impact Detroiters.
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Detroit egg rolls, Downtown Boxing Gym, Detroit People’s Food Co-op, One Detroit Weekend | One Detroit
The history of egg rolls in Detroit. A new culinary program at Downtown Boxing Gym. The Detroit People’s Food Co-op. Plus, some upcoming weekend events.