by Hayley Orzech | Sep 15, 2026 | Community Transformation, Economic Progress, Empowering Detroit, Energy Efficiency, Energy Future, Environment, Human Needs, Our People, People, Places, Planet, Progress
At DTE Energy, we are transforming the way we generate energy so it’s cleaner, more reliable and more affordable for our customers. We’re doing everything in our power to work toward net zero carbon emissions and a more sustainable Michigan for future generations –...
by Hayley Orzech | Sep 14, 2026 | Community Transformation, Empowering Detroit, Energy Efficiency, Energy Future, Environment, Our People, People, Places, Planet, Your Neighborhood
Many people picked up a new hobby during the Covid-19 pandemic. For some, it was knitting. Others—sourdough starter. But for Jocelyn Ho, a self-proclaimed “accidental entrepreneur,” it was growing rare plants. Today, Ho has a flourishing business in the heart of...
by Hayley Orzech | Aug 25, 2026 | Community Transformation, Human Needs, Our People, People, Planet, Progress, Volunteerism, Your Neighborhood
Imagine racing to help someone in need while your own home caught fire behind you. For the Garfield Township Fire Department, that terrifying scenario became a reality. When answering a call to extinguish a fire in the community, the volunteer on duty soon realized...
by Hayley Orzech | May 26, 2026 | Community Transformation, Planet, Volunteerism
Nestled in vibrant downtown Plymouth is a place the locals affectionately call “their park with a C”. The PARC (or Plymouth Arts and Recreational Complex) hosts a wide range of activities for all ages, including Miracle Ballpark, an accessible baseball field where...
by Hayley Orzech | Mar 30, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Community Transformation, Detroit - District 6, East Side Neighborhoods, Empowering Detroit, Energy Future, Environment, People, Places, Planet, Uncategorized, Wayne County, West Side Neighborhoods, Your Neighborhood
Sweet Potato Sensations: Where the power of community meets the power of clean energy In 1976, Cassandra Thomas made a sweet potato cookie to satisfy her new husband Jeffery’s sweet tooth, and in doing so, she created a legacy. In 1987, the Thomases debuted...
by Hayley Orzech | Mar 10, 2026 | Community Transformation, Energy Efficiency, Energy Future, People, Planet, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Our clean energy future relies on several factors, including renewable energy development, efficient energy generation and usage, and something that may surprise you… Energy storage. If you think about it, most of us already participate in energy storage on a...
