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Residents of Lafayette Park have filed a lawsuit against Detroit Thermal, accusing the utility of trespassing on their property, damaging historic landscaping, and pursuing an illegal plan to extend steam service through protected greenspace without the necessary rights or approvals. The complaint, filed Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court, asks a judge to block Detroit Thermal’s proposed project to reconnect the 1300 Lafayette East Cooperative to its underground heating system. The plaintiffs, which includes three townhouse cooperatives that share ownership of the landscape, say Detroit Thermal has no legal easement to access their land and failed to obtain required permissions.
Michigan has seen some extreme weather the past few weeks, with temperatures rising recently into the upper 90s and a heat index pushing 100 degrees.
Older adults are more susceptible to heat exhaustion or heat stroke during these periods of extreme heat.
Temperatures are expected to remain high this week in metro Detroit. The National Weather Service is projecting a high of 88 degrees on the Fourth of July, and a high of 94 degrees over the holiday weekend.
Dr. Pragnesh Patel, chief of the Division of Geriatrics at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center, says older adults are some of the most vulnerable to becoming ill from extreme heat.
“With aging, there are changes, and they have multiple comorbid conditions that can put them at risk from higher temperature,” he said. “That can lead to some serious consequences if they don’t take precautions.”
Some of these illnesses include heat exhaustion, which can then lead to heat stroke, a dangerous condition where the body can no longer control its temperature’
Heat exhaustion symptoms include headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, cramps and elevated body temperature. Patel says in addition to these symptoms, people with heat stroke can run a high fever of 104 degrees or more and not perspire.
“Despite the excessive high temperatures, you’re not able to dissipate that heat through the sweating mechanism. And they also become very confused, become disoriented, have rapid heartbeat, palpitations and shallow breathing — just a severe form of exhaustion,” he said.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If left untreated, it can cause permanent disability or death.
Staying hydrated is among the best ways to prevent heat-related illnesses. Patel says older adults should stay hydrated even if they may not feel thirsty. He also suggested that people stay indoors in cool areas, wear lighter, loose-fitting clothing, and reduce caffeine intake.
He says older adults are often hospitalized for dehydration, which is why they should take extra precautions during extreme heat events.
“They come with symptoms of heat stroke, and a lot of older folks are susceptible to this because they also have other conditions, or they may be taking medications that puts them at higher risk,” Patel said.
People can call 2-1-1 or their local health department to find a nearby cooling center.
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A controversial steam project in Detroit’s Lafayette Park Historic District is drawing new scrutiny after documents show a high-ranking city official helped reverse a recommendation opposing the work and privately contacted commissioners ahead of a key vote. Detroit’s Planning Director Alexa Bush coauthored a recent staff report that supported Detroit Thermal’s excavation plans, despite an earlier report from May 14, which was written by staff, that warned the project would “fail” to meet preservation standards and cause irreversible damage to the historic landscape. Bush’s involvement was revealed in internal city emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request and has raised concerns among residents that the independent Historic District Commission (HDC) is being inappropriately influenced by city hall.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced Friday that no one will be charged in the high-profile case of a puppy who suffered severe burns in a Detroit home earlier this year, saying there was a lack of evidence to prove who was responsible. Gideon, a months-old Jack Russell Terrier, was found in distress on Jan. 12 with third-degree burns, necrotic skin, and signs of extreme pain, according to medical records reviewed by animal cruelty investigators.
The ACLU of Michigan and the Arab American Civil Rights League filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District and one of its teachers, alleging a Palestinian American student’s constitutional rights were violated when she was repeatedly humiliated for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a 14-year-old girl referred to as “D.K.” to protect her identity, claims that a teacher at West Middle School in Canton retaliated against the student for her silent protest of U.S. support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, where tens of thousands have been killed. The eighth grader, who is of Palestinian descent, chose not to stand or recite the pledge on three occasions in January, citing her political beliefs.
A little over a decade ago, two half-brothers, Jose Burrow and Jose Ross, arrived in Detroit with high aspirations. Today, they operate thriving tree care companies that make Metro Detroit's suburbs green and safe. Jose Burrow is the owner of Southfield Tree Care, dedicated to doing big jobs well and on time.
Almost impossible to believe now, after watching Nicole Curtis up to her tool belt in rotting floorboards and moldy ceilings all these years, but the working title of her HGTV series was going to be “Princess of Preservation.” “And I was like, ‘Listen, this is wrong — there is nothing about me that’s a princess!’” grins Curtis, the industrious blonde Lake Orion native who has been the foundation of the HGTV and DIY home renovation series Rehab Addict since 2010. “Then one of our editors said, ‘What about Rehab Addict?’ When we started, everybody thought I was a drug user!
An extreme heat warning will be in effect for much of southeast Michigan through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions with a heat index above 100 degrees are expected across Genesee, Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
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Detroit’s Health Department is also advising residents to take precautions, with Tuesdays high projected to reach 94 degrees.
Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo says residents should stay indoors during the middle of the day if they can.
“That’s typically between 11 a.m. towards the evening. So if you are outside, just drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing and avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours,” he said.
The Detroit’s Northwest Activities, Patton, and Heilmann recreation centers will be open until 8 p.m. daily as cooling centers throughout the heat wave.
All other recreation centers and Detroit Public Library branches are open during normal hours and will be available as cooling centers as well.
–Reporting by Bre’Anna Tinsley, WDET News
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As Michiganders in metro Detroit brace themselves for a massive heat wave early next week, many communities are opening cooling centers to help provide relief from the extreme temperatures.
An Extreme Heat Watch will be in effect for all of southeast Michigan, beginning Saturday morning through Tuesday evening, as temperatures are expected to soar into the high 90s — with a heat index of 104 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
View the list of cooling centers opening in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties below. Be sure to check your county website for the most up-to-date information on cooling center hours and closures.
Berkley
Birmingham
Clawson
Ferndale
Farmington Hills
Leonard
Novi
Oak Park
Orion Township
Pontiac
Royal Oak
Southfield
South Lyon
Troy
Wixom
Armada
Bruce Township
Center Line
Chesterfield Township
Clinton Township
Fraser
Harrison Township
Macomb Township
Memphis
Mount Clemens
Lenox Township
Ray Township
Richmond
Roseville
St. Clair Shores
Shelby Township
Sterling Heights
Warren
Washington Township
Allen Park
Belleville
Canton Township
Dearborn Heights
Detroit
Recreation Centers with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday:
Recreation Centers open with normal hours of operation:
Detroit Public Library locations will also serve as cooling centers during normal business hours for residents seeking relief. Find details at detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations.
Ecorse
Flat Rock
Garden City
Grosse Ile Township
Grosse Pointe Farms
Hamtramck
Inkster
Lincoln Park
Livonia
River Rouge
Romulus
Southgate
Taylor
Trenton
Westland
Wyandotte
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Detroit Thermal submitted revised plans earlier this month aimed at resolving an ongoing dispute over its proposed steam project in Lafayette Park, pledging to eliminate controversial ventilation stacks and protect the area's historic landscape. But many neighborhood residents are objecting to the city scheduling a public hearing on July 2, just before the Fourth of July holiday, and accused Detroit Thermal and city officials of breaking their promises for public engagement.
The city of Sterling Heights has agreed to pay $2.95 million to a 48-year-old woman who was seriously injured when a police officer crashed into her vehicle near a high school drop-off zone. Maisaa Kada, who suffered a traumatic brain injury and permanent damage to her spine in the 2019 crash, was preparing to face the city in court Wednesday when a last-minute settlement was reached.
As soon as Detroiters start to feel like the city is on the rise, a new study comes in to remind us there’s still work to be done. In a recent study from personal finance website WalletHub titled “Safest Cities in America,” the Motor City was ranked as the second least safe city in the U.S., just ahead of Memphis. The study compared 182 cities across 41 key safety metrics, and unfortunately, Detroit didn’t fare well in many areas.
A mob of leather-clad motorcyclists attacked a nonviolent anti-Trump protester in Detroit’s Clark Park on Saturday by repeatedly punching him in the face and bloodying his nose, but the thugs were never arrested, Metro Times has learned. The assault occurred as thousands of activists turned out to protest President Donald Trump’s administration, joining a wave of nationwide “No Kings” rallies where millions of people peacefully denounced authoritarianism and demanded protections for democracy and immigrant rights.
An Oakland County jury has awarded more than $75 million to a man who lost most of his hands in a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger store in Bloomfield Township, in what attorneys say is a record-breaking liability verdict in Michigan. Brian Mierendorf, a 37-year-old pipefitter and HVAC technician, was seriously injured while working at the store when a defective refrigeration system malfunctioned and released a toxic chemical.
A Montessori school on Detroit’s east side has filed a lawsuit to stop construction of a Chick-fil-A restaurant next door, alleging the drive-thru project violates zoning laws, threatens public safety, and could force the school to shut down. Giving Tree Montessori, which serves 116 children from infancy through kindergarten, filed the complaint Friday in Wayne County Circuit Court against Verus Development Group and Chick-fil-A.
The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is launching a new same-day paratransit service on Monday in an effort to improve access for residents with disabilities. Dubbed “DDOT Now,” the service allows certified riders to schedule a trip as little as one hour in advance between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Cass Café is coming back — at least for the summer. The Cass Corridor institution is reopening its doors for an art exhibition honoring the lives and work of Jim and Lucille Nawara, two longtime figures of Detroit’s creative community.
A coalition of religious leaders gathered at Wayne State University on Thursday morning to demand that school administrators drop misconduct charges against a student activist involved in the campus movement for Palestinian human rights. The press conference, held at the intersection of Second and Warren avenues, comes days after the student organizer was charged with a non-academic code of conduct violation that could lead to suspension, expulsion, or loss of scholarships.
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