by Hannah Buscemi | Jun 23, 2026 | Oakland County, Places, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood
It’s official! We are finally facing hot weather in Michigan, which leaves many of us trying to figure out what to do to stay cool while enjoying the summer. With that goal in mind, we’ve put together this list of fun, kid-approved places in southeast Michigan to beat...
by Hayley Orzech | May 5, 2026 | Empowering Detroit, Energy Efficiency, Our People, People, Places, Planet, Progress, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
26 years ago, Xperience Communications set out to connect the biggest companies in the world with their audience. Today, their clients rely on them to create a “brand experience” and inspire action, but it was one of their own clients that turned the tables and...
by Kayla Collins | Apr 21, 2026 | Beacon Park, Environment
Each year on Earth Day, communities around the world come together to celebrate the planet and recommit to protecting it. At DTE’s Beacon Park, sustainability isn’t limited to one day on the calendar; it’s built into how the venue operates, how it connects people to...
by Hayley Orzech | Apr 16, 2026 | Economic Progress, Energy Future, Oakland County, Our People, People, Places, Planet, Wayne County, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
Imagine you’re visiting your favorite local coffee shop or waiting on an oil change when you notice a sign in the window of the shop. It reads: Proud Participant in DTE’s MIGreenPower Intrigued, you point it out and the business owner says, “We’re helping create...
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
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 Cassandra’s sweet potato cookies at the Rosedale Park 30 Block Yard Sale. Within just...
by Joelle Kruczek | Oct 28, 2025 | Our People, People, Places, Your Neighborhood
As temperatures begin to drop, DTE Energy is stepping up to help Michigan families stay safe and warm this winter. Through its Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (LSP), eligible customers can access affordable, fixed monthly payments and up to $3,000 in past-due balance...
