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Michigan environmental news: Where did Belle Isle’s koi fish go?

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By Dustin Blitchok 
| Planet Detroit
Overview: Belle Isle's koi fish are temporarily relocated to the aquarium basement while a $10-million HVAC upgrade is completed. Residents at Brush Park Manor have been without working air conditioning during a heat advisory. Macomb County officials announced plans Thursday for a $2.5-million odor control facility along 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights to address years of sewer smell complaints.
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Data center news: Detroit takes responsible approach to data centers, Benson says

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By Dustin Blitchok 
| Planet Detroit
Overview: Detroit City Councilmember Scott Benson says the city's data center moratorium vote is about building strong regulations, not rejecting development, in response to Washington Post criticism. GOP state Sen. Jim Runestad introduces bills for a one-year statewide data center moratorium, citing lack of community input and concerns about rural siting. Environmental activist Erin Brockovich launches a national tracking map for data center developments.
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Michigan environmental news: Detroit toxic dirt cleanup could cost city $27 million

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By Dustin Blitchok 
| Planet Detroit
Overview: Detroit's cleanup costs for toxic demolition backfill have tripled to $27 million, with 80% of completed sites exceeding state contamination limits. Michigan is heading into an early-June heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees or higher for three to five days next week. A Wayne County judge permanently blocks Detroit Thermal from using Lafayette Park townhouse property to connect the neighboring 1300 Lafayette cooperative high-rise to its steam heating network.
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Awards

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2012 - General News Reporting

Second place Excellence In Media award with Charlie Crumm for coverage of the passage of right-to-work legislation by the Michigan Legislature.

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