News across Greater Detroit

Groundbreaking for Howell Public Schools’ community center building set for Oct. 12
Howell Public Schools will celebrate the beginning of construction on its new community center with a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Funded by the voter-approved 2023 Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond, the community center will serve as a hub for…

Can green infrastructure fortify flood-prone Southeast Michigan? ‘We’re opening the door for projects’
As intense rainstorms overwhelm Metro Detroit's century-old combined sewer system, residents, nonprofits, and government turn to rain gardens and large-scale green infrastructure to reduce flooding and protect water quality.
War Memorial breaks ground on theater
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Following years of community interest in reopening the Patriot Theater after its destruction in the flood of 2021, The War Memorial held a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony to kick off its reconstruction Tuesday, Sept. 22. “This groundbreaking is five years…
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Michigan politicians are saying no to data centers, but voters should be skeptical
In the past year, I have closely followed data center stories throughout the state of Michigan, particularly the University of Michigan’s development in Ypsilanti Township and OpenAI’s in Saline Township. Some data center projects have gone through despite public disapproval;…

University of Michigan’s Ypsilanti Township computing center plans meet with anger at town hall: ‘Enormous distrust’
Ypsilanti Township residents confront University of Michigan officials at a town hall Wednesday over plans for a 100-megawatt computing center, raising concerns about noise, energy use, and what they say is the university's lack of transparency.

The Factory To Host Open Houses Once Completed
Once completed, Canton Township will celebrate the opening of The Factory by hosting several open houses. Dates have yet to be determined, but please check back later in September for a possible schedule, if final construction projects go as planned.
Jefferson Project in its final phase!
The Southeast Macomb Sanitary District (SEMSD) Jefferson Relief Sewer Project is entering its final phase of tunneling next week along Jefferson Avenue. The remaining tunneling work is expected to be completed by January.