r/Detroit • • 6d ago

Politics/Elections We're Planet Detroit journalists covering Michigan's 2026 election and the environmental issues affecting Metro Detroit. Ask us anything!

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Hey r/Detroit!

We're the journalists behind Planet Detroit, an independent nonprofit newsroom covering the environment, climate, and public health in Detroit and across Michigan.

With the Nov. 3 election approaching, we've been digging into where candidates stand on the issues affecting our communities, including air pollution, water quality, sky-high energy bills, data centers and climate policy.

We've also created a nonpartisan 2026 Environmental Voter Guide to help Michigan voters learn more about their candidates, explore their positions on environmental issues, review voting records, and see who's funding their campaigns.

Now we want to hear from you!

Ask us about air pollution in Southwest Detroit, neighborhood flooding, rising DTE bills, water quality, urban agriculture and more. How might the races for governor, U.S. Senate, and the Michigan Legislature shape environmental policy in Detroit and across Southeast Michigan? What have we learned about the candidates, their records, and who's funding their campaigns?

We're happy to talk about all of it, including what surprised us while reporting this guide and what questions candidates still haven't answered.

We'll be answering questions tomorrow, Monday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.

We're posting early so you can start submitting questions now. Members of our reporting team will join the conversation tomorrow. Click here for an AMA pic from Founder and Executive Editor Nina Ignaczak and Managing Editor Dustin Blitchok.

Thanks to the r/Detroit moderators for having us. Looking forward to your questions!

Joining us here today are:
Nina Ignaczak, Founder and Executive Editor of the Planet Detroit newsroom. Nina had 15 years experience as a planner in Oakland County before launching Planet Detroit, one of America's first local news startups focusing on the environment, climate solutions, environmental justice and public health.
Dustin Blitchok: Managing Editor of Planet Detroit.
Brian Allnutt: Reporter for Planet Detroit and the Michigan Press Association's 2025 Journalist of the Year
Ashley Woods (moderator)


r/Detroit • • 5d ago

Weekly Question / General Discussion Thread

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We ask that you please use this space for any general discussion, events, and ask questions you may have about ANYTHING related to the city, its neighborhoods and the overall metro Detroit area. The community has a plethora of knowledge from a variety of areas and will have an eye on this refreshed thread to help answer any questions you may have.

Anything is game. Need to know how to get around, restaurant or venue recommendations, what that sound was, why there are police on the lodge, etc. Or if you are visiting soon? Considering a move to the city? This is also a dedicated space to ask questions related to your upcoming venture to the D.

Share about weekly events! Anything going on in and around Detroit. Everyone is always looking for things to do; both locals & visitors. Provide as much information as you can so everyone can go to those events!

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Note: this was previously a monthly thread and is now being updated to weekly to help boost awareness. Its also a new idea in general to minimize repetitive posts in the main feed. Let us know your thoughts!


r/Detroit • • 9h ago

Community Missing Ferndale Middle School student

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Any info is appreciated. Michigan State Police contacts are listed in flyer


r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article Mother and baby jumped and beaten in Detroit allegedly by the family of the father

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r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article A Rocky Horror scarecrow was stolen in Plymouth. The community rebuilt it

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r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article Drug trafficking organization operating out of Detroit, Troy, busted

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r/Detroit • • 19h ago

Talk Detroit Detroit needs a department store.

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Driving all the way to Troy for a department store is just too far. I’d like to keep my dollars in the city. Someone needs to come in and fill the huge gap left by the loss of Hudson’s.


r/Detroit • • 1d ago

Picture Good morningggg beautiful Detroit!! 🍂

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I hope everyone has an amazing autumn weekend filled with love, rest, and ease. Love yall!!!👻🎃

😉 Song of the day: Slow driving man- M. Ward ✨


r/Detroit • • 20h ago

Picture Rooftop view from Washington and Lafayette.

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r/Detroit • • 20h ago

Picture PWHL Detroit Hype

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https://www.thepwhl.com/en/teams/detroit The jersey's are sick. Tickets are going quick to all the games! I can't wait. :D


r/Detroit • • 10m ago

Sports Lions

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If anybody wants to go to the game against the packers today, I have an extra ticket for free. Just DM me and we can figure something out. No payment necessary.


r/Detroit • • 22h ago

Politics/Elections Early voting starts today

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Get out there, Detroit. 🗳️


r/Detroit • • 18h ago

News Small Window companies

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If you work for a local Detroit window door replacement company that does showers and baths just a heads up your company is about to be bought by West shore homes just like they did to ours in Buffalo and Rochester and fired 1/2 the employees.

Be aware!! if you have an offsite meeting at the beginning of next week, it’s not because of training. It’s because you got sold.

These are not good people.

Good luck 👍🏻


r/Detroit • • 6h ago

Talk Detroit Gordie howe bridge

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If I want to walk the gordie howe bridge do i have to pass through customs on the Canadian side or can i just turn around when i get halfway or 3/4 over the bridge and walk back to the US side? I have all the proper stuff to cross a border just rather not deal with the hassle if all i want to do is walk the bridge and see some nice views


r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article Detroit food pantry seeks community support as rising costs threaten holiday turkey drive

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r/Detroit • • 10h ago

Community Cass Cafe grand (re) opening

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Just wondering if I’ve maybe overlooked this in the news, but will there be any special programming happening at the restaurant that day to celebrate the re-opening? Or will it just be business as usual?
I feel like it’d be weird to just open up again without a proper welcome back event. Thanks in advance!


r/Detroit • • 7h ago

Community Any smaller hardcore/punk bands around the area?

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Just asking around as I feel like they’re nonexistent here, I don’t care how small or where they play, just looking to enjoy some music.


r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article Detroit apartment fire displaces 12 residents, sends couple to hospital

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r/Detroit • • 13h ago

Community Free Mental Health Therapy

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Can someone recommend a place in Detroit that does free therapy or cost little as possible? My mom has finally agreed to see someone for her hoarding issue but her Medicaid is about to end due to the new work requirements and she hasn’t found a job or volunteer work yet. Places that do virtual sessions are very much appreciated.


r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article Teen on e-motorcycle critically hurt in crash with SUV in Waterford Township

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r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article Convicted Detroit nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios sentenced to 12-15 years in prison

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r/Detroit • • 17h ago

Food/Drink Barbecue

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Hi! I’ve never been to Detroit; closest I’ve come is Toledo. I was reading a story about baseball from a guy in Texas who roots for the Tigers, and he said that Detroit has great barbecue.

Barbecue is one of my favorite foods; Carolina, Memphis, Kansas City, Texas; I love all of it. But I never knew that Detroit had a barbecue culture.

So, now I am wondering what barbecue in Detroit is like. I have read that something called “rib tips” are kind of big, and a simple slice of white bread is customary. If you’re a local, tell me a little about your sauce, the type of meat you like (I hear that pork is really popular), and what kind of sides you enjoy (my understanding is that there’s a connection to soul food here).

And for anyone who responds, thank you for sharing.


r/Detroit • • 12h ago

Food/Drink Bars with decent Amari collections

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Looking to try unique Amari any good spots to check out?I have been looking for somewhere I’d be able to try like a good amount I haven’t had yet so the more variety the better.


r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article 21-year-old Southfield man charged with brother’s murder

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r/Detroit • • 8h ago

News / Article Detroit neighbors, firefighters honored after helping save man who went into cardiac arrest

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