In Detroit, where public transit often falls short, journalist Eleanore Catolico will investigates how lack of reliable transportation impacts healthcare access for older adults, people with disabilities, and those managing chronic conditions, through a partnership with Planet Detroit’s Neighborhood Reporting Lab and the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism.
Environment
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How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will increase Michigan power costs
Federal budget bill will cost the average ratepayer $320 a year and eliminate 19,000 jobs by 2035, study finds.
Posted inEnvironment
Chandler Park’s Danny Dolley leads charge for healthier communities, cleaner watersheds
Danny Dolley, a lifelong Detroiter, is driving change in Chandler Park with initiatives like bike tours, community gardens, and flood preparedness.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
BridgeDetroit reporter Jena Brooker named to ProPublica’s nationwide network for local investigative reporting
Reporter Jena Brooker will work full-time on an in-depth investigative project focused on heavy industry in Detroit neighborhoods.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroit roasts as heat index reaches 104 degrees: When will temps fall?
Meteorologists say a phenomenon known as a heat dome is responsible for the extreme temperatures across much of the country.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Meadows, forests and butterflies: 4 nature trails to check out in Detroit
Detroit is home to hundreds of acres of forests and wildflower meadows. Here are some trails to check out this summer.
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Michigan nears tornado record as heat wave looms
Michigan braces for heat after recording its 29th tornado of the year, the most since 2001 and sixth-highest count on record.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit farms celebrate the summer solstice
The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is celebrated by Detroit farmers
with block parties, special dinners, markets and more.
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The smoke from Canada’s wildfires may be even more toxic than usual
A legacy of mining means that toxic metals could be carried along plumes of smoke.
Posted inBusiness, Environment
Consumers Energy files $436M rate hike request: Customer advocate says it’s ‘slap in the face’
Consumers Energy says increase will improve reliability, while advocacy group says the utility needs to focus on maintenance rather than expensive infrastructure upgrades.