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Fixing flooding, sewers, and more with an eye to the future (ft. Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works)

One of the most important assets we have in Metro Detroit is our water. From drinking it to our access to it, it's a vital part of what makes our region an attractive place to live. So in a wide-ranging conversation with Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, some of the topics we touch on: - Why we should invest to rebuild our antiquated sewer systems for the future - Eliminating combined sewer overflows to protect the Great Lakes and reduce flooding - Dealing with a conten...

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That Meme About Detroit Water Shutoffs And The Giant Slide Is Shenanigans. Here's Why.

One version of this meme, “Detroit cuts off water to 30,000 families – builds 1,000 foot water slide downtown and charges $15 per ride,” has been shared more than 23,000 times with more than 22,000 likes. And we call shenanigans, on the level that most on the left of the political spectrum would be screaming from the hills if Fox News pulled something like this. It’s a great example of leaving out information to make a snappy point. First, the slide is to be set up by a private company, not...