Detroit students follow the path of the Buffalo Soldiers in Yosemite

The Sierra Club's Detroit Outdoors program sent a group of Detroit high school students to Yosemite National Park in July....

Mike Duggan talks public transit, city’s new solar program at DNC

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is taking the opportunity to talk up...

Detroit Evening Report: Large mulch fire affecting air quality in Detroit

If you’ve been smelling smoke on the west side of the city, you’re not alone. A large mulch fire started...

Federal appeals court keeps Line 5 lawsuit in state court

A lawsuit over the Line 5 petroleum pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac will be heard in Michigan...

Detroit to receive $50M in federal funds for green infrastructure upgrades

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is investing more than $50 million in Detroit to upgrade federal buildings with climate-friendly...

Detroit Evening Report: Heavy rain causes trouble for commuters in metro Detroit

Detroiters had to deal with an ugly commute Wednesday morning, with heavy overnight rain leading to street flooding in many...

Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofit to host voter registration rally; city solar program on hold and more

Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover an upcoming voter registration rally hosted by Cass Community Social Services; Detroit’s...

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: 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...