The Metro: Contributors and solutions to Detroit’s flooding problem
Over the past decade, the effects of climate change have led to a major increase in flooding events in cities...
The Metro Events Guide: International celebrations to check out in Detroit this week
This week, we’re celebrating arts and culture from around the world, starting with the African World Festival and leading up...
The Metro: Funding boost to help Joe Louis Greenway connect Detroit communities
The Joe Louis Greenway will soon be wrapping its way around Detroit. Once complete, the project will stretch 29 miles...
Detroit Evening Report: Officials warn of continued flood risk for metro Detroit area
The Great Lakes Water Authority is warning Detroiters to continue watching for possible flooding on Wednesday, as the remains of...
The Metro: Detroit residents respond to block party violence, new community policing strategy
Tragedy hit several individuals and their families in Detroit this past Sunday, when 19 people were wounded and two were...
Created Equal: How ‘ghost streams’ contribute to Detroit flooding
Over the past decade, the effects of climate change have led to a major increase in flooding events in cities...
Created Equal: The end of race-based kidney testing
Since the late '90s, doctors have included race in equations used to estimate kidney function. Known as the estimated glomerular...
UM study suggests long term exposure to air pollution could affect how independently seniors can live
New research from the University of Michigan links long term exposure to air pollution to how independently you are able to live...
Detroit Evening Report: PFAS detected in metro Detroit water sources, analysis finds
A recent analysis of state and federal water sampling data by Planet Detroit found detectable levels of PFAS contaminants in...
The legacy and future of Lakeside Mall
After nearly half a century operating in Sterling Heights, Lakeside Mall closed its doors for good this week. Detroit Free...
Civil rights group files federal lawsuit against Lodi Township on zoning for houses of worship
The nonprofit Council on American-Islamic Relations - Michigan chapter filed a federal lawsuit against Lodi Township on behalf of Masjid...
The Metro Events Guide: Arts, eats and entertainment for 4th of July Weekend in Detroit
Happy 4th of July! This week, we have unconventional art exhibitions, rule-bending entertainment and all the tacos you can eat...