According to global energy think tank Ember, combined renewable energy sources overtook coal as the world' s largest source of electricity this year. While this is certainly encouraging, an in-depth look reveals a mixed picture. Developing nations, China in particular, led the way in transitioning to clean energy. Although it continues to build coal-burning power plants, it has added more solar and wind capacity than the rest of the world combined. India also saw significant

In the Downtown longform in our October issue on federal financial threats to K-12 school districts that do not abandon DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) policies, our writer drew a conclusion that “The Troy School District stated that it squarely stands behind initiatives and a culture steeped in DEI,” which can be viewed as as a quote from Troy Pubic Schools Director of Communications Kendra Montante. It was not part of a statement by the district but a conclusion of th

At the February 10 meeting of the Birmingham City Commission, I spoke in opposition to a proposed special election seeking taxpayer...

Foolish me -- I thought the city commission had finally decided to proceed with Next moving into the city owned YMCA building per the MOU...

Prior to my retirement as Birmingham‘s city manager, we established a clear, strategic plan to address the critical gap in sustainable...

Thank you for your attentive coverage of the impending train wreck in relocating the Next senior center from Midvale School to 400 E....

Transparency. It’s a word we’ve heard a lot from Lansing over the past several years, but what does it really mean? To me, transparency...

As we reflect on the tenure of Pope Francis, there is one aspect of his legacy that should not be overlooked: his commitment to...

Thank you for (David Hohendorf’s) concise and factual column (April/Downtown) While living in an endless Twilight Zone episode, it is...

David Hohendorf’s article in the April issue of Downtown is perfect. Thank you. Nancy Soisson Birmingham