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Grixdale Farms nixed for city solar initiative; questions remain for 8 remaining neighborhoods
A memo from community leaders called for more engagement and transparency as Detroiters voiced concerns about property values, blight and the impact of herbicides from the solar power project.
City plans AB Ford Park walk-through amid soil, tree removal concerns
According to city documents, the soil contamination, which included lead and arsenic, were uncovered during environmental testing required for the demolition of the former Lenox Community Center.
Remembering the 1932 Ford Hunger March: Detroit park honors labor and environmental history
A legacy of historic labor protests intertwines with ongoing environmental activism, offering a reflection on resilience, community struggles and the quest for social justice.
New Michigan program will cover half the cost of lead abatement for eligible families
The new statewide Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund in Michigan aims to make lead abatement more affordable by covering half the cost for eligible households and facilitating access to low-interest loans for the remaining cost
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