To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 2025, open water swimmers will have an opportunity to participate in a 17-stage, 411-mile relay swim from Lake Superior, where the shipwreck lies, to Detroit, the ship’s intended destination. Read the full story by
They were among the eight congressional hopefuls removed from the Aug. 6 primary ballot after canvassers agreed with findings from state Bureau of Elections staff, who uncovered nominating petition issues ranging from improper typefaces to more significant issues like evident signature fraud. Board Chair Mary Ellen Gurewitz,
Tuesday, May 28 Tlaib suggests voters may withhold Biden votes U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib told a crowd this weekend that voters upset with President Joe Biden’s support of Israel “aren’t going to forget this in November.” Tlaib, D-Detroit, made her remarks Saturday at the People’s Conference for
Bills introduced this week in the state House continue to signal that Michigan’s expectations for its large-scale economic development spending — which tops $2 billion over the past three years — continues to move well beyond providing corporate subsidies. Related: Sponsoring Rep. Jason Hoskins, D-Southfield, said it is
Gubernatorial chatter is “all over” the island, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley told Bridge Michigan. “Where have you been?” Related: Though no one has officially declared for the race, observers said they are watching closely as high-profile Democrats position themselves for potential campaigns, including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan,
Chinese automobile manufacturers have set their sights on global dominance and are expanding their market well beyond — and up to — U.S. borders. At the same time, China is still supplying much of the technology and raw materials used vehicles produced in the U.S., including electric
Loren McDonald, CEO of the analyst firm EVAdoption, attributed the high and widely varied costs to new technology that hasn’t yet achieved economies of scale, and an electrical grid that sometimes needs upgrades before it can handle the power load associated with EV chargers. “They’re almost bespoke,”
Drivers won’t buy electric cars unless the experience is just as convenient as driving a gas-powered vehicle. And while a median battery range of 270 miles means EV drivers can make the vast majority of their trips without stopping to charge, “range anxiety” remains a concern during
Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.
This month, we spoke with Monica Lewis-Patrick, activist and president and CEO of We the People of Detroit.
Listen to the full interview
We the People of Detroit, a grassroots organization that works to empower Detroiters around key issues in the city, including access to clean water.
Tuesday, May 28 Tlaib suggests voters may withhold Biden votes U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib told a crowd this weekend that voters upset with President Joe Biden’s support of Israel “aren’t going to forget this in November.” Tlaib, D-Detroit, made her remarks Saturday at the People’s Conference for
Despite the decline in Lake Sturgeon populations in the Great Lakes caused by overfishing and dam construction which limited access to spawning grounds, these fish have been able to recover in the Detroit River with the help of stocking programs and other regulations. Read the full story
Great Lakes maritime transport brings in thousands of tons of crucial materials for infrastructure projects, but massive freighters also carry a threat to the health of the waterway. Read the full story by Bridge Detroit. Read the full story
