Nature Recovers During Coronavirus Closures. But Will It Last?

Even amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s been some positive news of environmental improvements globally. The waters in the Venetian...

Iggy Pop, Jim Jarmusch and ‘Gimme Danger’

On October 25, 2016, the Detroit Film Theatre was one of two places in the U.S. to premiere the film "Gimme...

Rep. Slotkin Plan Treats Medical Supplies As National Security Imperative

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) is proposing a series of bills that she says would strengthen the U.S. capacity for critical...

Over 100 Detroit Emergency Responders Test Positive for COVID-19

Franklin Williams, a 31-year veteran Fire Captain, died this week from complications of COVID-19.  He was one of more than a...

Detroit Acquires More Test Kits to Battle New COVID-19 Hot Spots

With more test kits on hand, Detroit is shifting its COVID-19 resources to new outbreaks, focusing on homeless shelters and nursing...

Is Stevie Wonder the Greatest of All-Time? Vote in WDET’s Michigan Music Madness Bracket

WDET After receiving hundreds of nominations and narrowing down the field from 64 musicians, we've arrived at the elite 8...

Report Shows Gaps in Child Care for Kids of Healthcare Workers

While health care workers are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, who's taking care of their children?...

Bill Withers Just Wanted You To Feel Alright

Bill Withers, famed soul singer, died on March 30th at the age of 81. His brief career and unusual path to...

As Sanders Exits, Will His Supporters Back Biden?

Senator Bernie Sanders withdrew his bid for the presidency this week, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden as the presumptive...

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Talks Contracting, Recovering From COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 has greatly impacted the Detroit community, filling many with grief, loss and fear. There are so...

Michigan’s Census Response Rate Ranks Third Nationally

Efforts to get Michigan residents to take part in the 2020 U.S. census appear to be paying off. The Census...

Hey, Why Are You Still Out? Fear And Duty Collide For Concerned Detroiters

Laura Herberg / WDET There have been thousands of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Detroit and more than 200 deaths. The city...