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...
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...
Detroit, Ann Arbor transit systems getting a green boost
Transit systems in Detroit and Ann Arbor are splitting more than $55 million in federal funding to purchase hydrogen-powered and...
The Metro: Michigan homeowners associations can’t stop solar panels under new law
A new state law was passed yesterday that prohibits homeowners associations from banning rooftop solar panels and other energy-saving equipment. ...
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...
Michigan signs onto new invasive carp agreement
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new agreement this week to try to prevent invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan.For...
Detroit Evening Report: City receives $20M grant to connect Joe Louis Greenway with Iron Belle Trail
Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway project is getting a $20 million boost from a federal infrastructure grant. The funds — part...
Detroit Evening Report: EV carsharing pilot project expands in Detroit
A pilot project aimed at increasing mobility options for those who can't afford their own vehicle has expanded in the...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn mayor, city win national climate award for public health efforts
The city of Dearborn was recognized for a 2024 Mayors Climate Protection Award at the U.S. Conference of Mayors for its work...
Federal money coming to three Michigan cities for safer, greener roads
Three Michigan cities have been awarded millions of federal dollars to make roads safer and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Menominee...
The Metro: Highlighting Michigan’s largest urban park
Michigan is known for its nature, although it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you...