That’s So Cheugy: Here’s the Most Mispronounced — and Misunderstood — Words of 2021
What were the words and ideas that we struggled to understand in 2021? Even if we did get them down...
Month: December 2021
Pandemic Reveals Issues Already Prevalent for Older Adults Such as Loneliness, Holistic Health Care
Older adults were among the most vulnerable populations during the pandemic. Besides staying safe from the coronavirus, they had to...
From Award-Winning Journalist to Recording Artist: the Musical Journey of Evrod Cassimy
From a young age, Evrod Cassimy gravitated to music, singing in his church’s choir and showing an early acumen for...
Program Aims to Breathe New Life into Buildings, Spaces That Have Been Underutilized During the Pandemic
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is launching a program to help communities repurpose buildings and outdoor spaces that are underutilized because of COVID-19. The Revitalization and Placemaking Program is funded by $100 million from the federal...
Why Does Steam Sometimes Come Out of Manhole Covers in Detroit?
While driving around downtown Detroit, have you ever noticed a plume of steam coming out of a manhole and wondered where it came...
Best of 2021: The WDET Playlist
WDET music hosts had a lot to celebrate in 2021. Ed Love of Destination Jazz celebrated 60 years on the...
Groundbreaking Quartet Kraftwerk Forever Revolutionized Electronic Music
Spawned from the late 1960s German experimental music community, Kraftwerk was formed in Dusseldorf, West Germany, in 1970 by Ralf Hütter...
Kick Off Your New Year’s Resolutions with First Day Hikes
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to get out in nature and move on Jan. 1. The...
New Book “Poetic Song Verse” Explores When Poetry and Popular Music Collide
University Press of Mississippi A new book is inventing a new musical genre. “Poetic Song Verse: Blues-Based Popular Music and...
Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to Begin Voting on New Legislative Maps
The first iteration of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission was bound to have some hiccups. It’s difficult enough redrawing heavily gerrymandered state legislative...
Red Cross Is Facing a Critical Blood Shortage and Is Urging People to Donate
The Red Cross is urging people to donate blood amid an emergency blood and platelet shortage. Meghan Lehman, a spokesperson for...
Kid-Friendly Activities to Make the Most of Winter Break
Looking for ways to entertain your kids while they're off on winter break? Take advantage of the cultural institutions right...