How would Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson, Perry Johnson and John James protect the Great Lakes? How would they approach data centers, climate change and energy policy?
Environment
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment, Quality of Life
Detroit parks are getting a boost. What to know
Mayor Mary Sheffield’s administration said the 11 projects were shaped with input from block clubs, neighborhood associations, schools, businesses and organizations that use the parks.
Posted inElection 2026, Environment, Michigan Government
Blowback from latest DTE outage surfaces on midterm campaign trail
Candidates call for accountability from DTE following the Fourth of July weekend outage, and boost efforts to freeze rate hikes, end utility political spending, and increase outage credits.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment, Health and Welfare
Detroit paying average of $36K to remove, replace ‘dirty’ dirt
Just over 100 properties have been excavated so far over the eight-month process; another 450-plus properties still need to be addressed.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit council opposes unchecked water use by AI data centers
The resolution notes that artificial intelligence data centers use water to cool down and “consume a tremendous amount of resources.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Environment
How a 105-foot schooner is teaching teens the Detroit River’s story
The Detroit River Scholars program gives students in southeast Michigan hands-on experience on the water. Its goal is to break down barriers and help youth find a personal connection to the river.
Posted inBusiness, Environment
City denies land-use approval for east side oil recycling facility
Aevitas is responsible for years of documented air quality and odor complaints from community residents in surrounding neighborhoods.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
Council, police oversight board press DPD on detention center heat concerns
DPD told city officials that they have no record of illnesses tied to the heat and that portable air coolers and frequent access to water and ice are among the efforts being employed during the heat wave.
Posted inEnvironment, Health and Welfare
Detroit officials provide update on air quality: Cancellations, masks
Masks are available at rec centers, which remain open as respite spots, and outdoor city events have been canceled through at least Saturday.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
Detroit to repair 9,000 faulty alley sewer lines for free by 2030
1 in 3 private sewer line connects are damaged or disconnected, leading to basement back-ups and alley cave-ins.