EGLE seeks public input on hazardous waste site in Detroit

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — known as EGLE — is asking for public feedback on a draft license renewal for US Ecology Detroit South, a hazardous waste management facility located at 1923 Frederick Street.

The proposed license would allow the facility to continue storing and treating hazardous waste. It does not permit any new operations or expansions.

EGLE is hosting two public meetings to answer questions and collect comments:

• Tuesday, August 13 from 6–8 p.m.

• Wednesday, September 4 from 6–9 p.m.

Both meetings will offer live interpretation in Arabic and Bengali. Residents can attend in person or join online.

To get meeting locations or virtual access links, visit Michigan.gov/EGLE and search for “US Ecology Detroit South.”

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Detroit launches $700K Startup Fund to boost tech innovation and jobs

Detroit has launched a new initiative to help local tech entrepreneurs grow and thrive. The Detroit Startup Fund, announced this week by the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and city officials, will provide $700,000 in grant funding over the next year.

The fund is designed to support job creation, talent retention, and tech innovation in the city. It will award 26 grants to Detroit-based startups, with awards ranging from $15,000 to $50,000.

Applications for the first round of funding are due by August 25.

To learn more or apply, visit DetroitMI.gov.

Dearborn Homecoming Festival returns with music, fireworks, and family fun

The City of Dearborn is celebrating its 44th annual Homecoming Festival this weekend at Ford Field Park.

From August 1 to 3, festivalgoers can enjoy:

• All-day live music

• Carnival rides

• A vendor-packed arts district market

• Games, food, and family-friendly activities

• Fireworks shows on Saturday and Sunday nights

This beloved local tradition brings out thousands each year. For the full schedule and info, visit DearbornHomecoming.com.

Tigers face Phillies as Detroit looks to stay atop AL Central

The Detroit Tigers kick off a three-game series tonight against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

The Tigers are currently sitting at 64–46, leading the American League Central. The Phillies come into the matchup with a 61–47 record.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. as Detroit looks to keep its momentum going.

Track the latest updates on the game here.

Being an artist can mean many things . There are many different art forms and you can specialize in one or be an artist with many different skills up your sleeve . We call them multi-hyphenates, multi-disciplinaries, a jack of all trades, a renaissance man. 

Samuel Nalangira is an artist who has honed his artistic craft and expresses it through whatever form he chooses. Samuel is a singer, a musician, a dancer and choreographer from Uganda. He happens to be one of the four musicians selected for the Sounds Like Detroit showcase in just a couple of weeks. WDET is hosting a showcase for their Detroit version of NPR’s Tiny Desk.

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