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Unemployment Processing Issues Frustrate Michiganders

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson has been hosting hour-long specials on 101.9 WDET where local experts answer listener questions on COVID-19....

Detroit’s CFO On City Budget Woes During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has caused unemployment to skyrocket and left local economies on shaky ground. “We want those employees to...

Michigan May 5th Mail-In Election Could Preview November

Some localities in Michigan have an election coming up, providing a real-world opportunity for state officials to test a mail-in...

For Parents, the New Normal Is Not Always Easy

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered daily life for most Americans. Join "Doing Our Best: Parenting in the Age of COVID-19" on...

Whitmer: “There Are Glimmers of Hope” With Coronavirus Pandemic

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has recently extended the state’s stay-at-home order until the end of April. "There are glimmers of hope...

Students Will Return to School At Many Different Academic, Emotional Levels

The coronavirus pandemic has altered schooling across grade levels throughout the state of Michigan.  “There are going to be losses....

Gilchrist Leads Task Force On COVID-19’s Racial Disparity Problem

The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting people of color throughout Michigan. "It's not just an all-hands-on-deck moment, it's also an...

COVID-19 Could Bring A Fractured Nation Together

The coronavirus pandemic has hit an America already plagued with deep rooted political polarization. "When there is a threat of...

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...

These Michigan Businesses Want to Be Part of the Solution to COVID-19 Shortages

The coronavirus pandemic has completely transformed several industries, causing some businesses to grind to a halt. "When you have a...

Caregivers For the Elderly Take on New Challenges With Physical Distancing

The most vulnerable to COVID-19 and its consequences are the elderly and immunocompromised. "We have learned what an essential person...