DPS schools get new life as charters

Lead and asbestos were abated. New plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling and technology were installed. The crushed marble terrazzo flooring was …
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Michigan candidates consider forgoing governor residence

Insulation was installed and asbestos, leaded paint, PCBs and black mold were removed. The 8700-square-foot residence has five bedrooms, a private family …
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Detroit's home demolition plans go ahead

Detroit –State and city officials said Tuesday they've ironed out concerns over asbestos in a planned demolition of 3000 homes this year and don't expect …
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Detroit officials probe razing halt

Such a notice would include whether the house has asbestos. "We didn't know about the project until we read about it in the paper," said Robert McCann, …
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Asbestos stalls derelict home razings

Detroit –The city kicked off a $20 million federally funded demolition blitz Thursday, and just as quickly halted it after state officials found asbestos …
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State runs out of cash to clean up toxic sites

The Detroit News

In December 2008, the US Environmental Protection Agency found asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a suspected carcinogen, on the site. …

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