The factory’s long shadow
Cynthia Lowe spent years pushing the city to do something about federal air quality violations at what was the abandoned headquarters of the American Motors Corp. and is now the warehouse complex. A pile of industrial waste on the site was “so high you could ski,” she said.
These 10 numbers reveal Detroit’s air pollution problem
Breathing, a fundamental fact of life, is tinged with risk in any industrial city. And Detroit has embraced industry and highways — key sources of air pollution — more tightly…
What can be done to improve air quality in Detroit?
Air pollution is not uniform. Because of historical racism and redlining, certain communities, often predominantly low-income and people of color, have ended up breathing more bad air than those in…
Delray residents proved right by new study on toxic dust
A new study found iron in road dust and sediment samples at levels above national public health guidelines near the Fort Iron and Metal scrap yard. It also found other…
Detroit family tackles asthma with DIY air filters — and measures the results
As Aidan walked into school in June, rocking a vintage Nike windbreaker and the bright blue backpack he’d chosen to carry his air monitor, Dominique said she hoped the data…
Air quality data means nothing without community action, Detroiters say
Detroit has some of the dirtiest air in the country. We know this thanks to a huge amount of air quality data. So much, in fact, that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer…
This week in Detroit: an auto history win and Aretha Franklin’s couch will case ends
In the voice of Mariah Carey, our beloved queen of the holiday season, “It’s time!” The winter gift-giving and gathering season is officially here. There are plenty of things to…
How Detroit roads risk the safety of the city’s youngest commuters
Arlyssa Heard lived only a short distance away from her son’s school when he attended Marygrove High School on the city’s westside. Her son had to commute less than two…
The uphill battle to track ‘wandering officers’ in Michigan heads to court
We spoke with Steve Neavling, an investigative journalist at the Metro Times, about the importance of building a national database of officers, and the impact it could have on the…
Mama Shu has a shot at CNN Hero of the Year, but her Avalon Village is 15 years in the making
With three sons to grieve, Mama Shu could’ve isolated herself. But she persevered, spreading beauty and positivity through Highland Park.
Detroiters face countless housing emergencies each day. One hotline wants to solve them all
Most callers have issues that aren’t quick to resolve and require a more hands-on approach. People that HUD doesn’t recognize as homeless, like those sleeping on a couch in a…
This week in Detroit development: A win for property tax reform
This week in Detroit development, property tax justice advocates scored a major win in City Council, which passed an ordinance to make tax assessments more transparent and easier to appeal.…
Bruiser Thanksgiving, Michael vs. Prince dance party and more Detroit events through the holiday weekend
Run, brunch, dance or volunteer all through the week — Thanksgiving can mean food and family, or high-key parties and low-key gatherings. (Please transport yourself safely, especially on Wednesday night.)…
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