COVID-19 Could Lead American Cities to Financial Ruin
The spread of COVID-19 has created a public health crisis while also triggering a financial calamity. "This is something that...
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DTE CEO: Suspending Shutoffs Necessary to Meet COVID-19 Need
The current public health crisis, and subsequent orders to stay at home, has stripped the economy down to essential industries....
COVID-19 Disproportionately Impacting African American Michiganders
More than a third of all COVID-19 cases in Michigan are among African Americans. That’s despite the fact that the...
Social Distancing Will Have Long Term Effects
The novel coronavirus pandemic has sent the United States economy into an almost total closure and shutdown of public life. ...
Your Questions On COVID-19, Answered By Medical Professionals
Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson has been hosting hour-long specials on 101.9 WDET where local physicians answers listener questions on...
Gov. Whitmer: “Weeks Out” From COVID-19 Peak
The number of coronavirus cases continue to jump every day in Michigan. "Poverty is a pre-existing condition." — Gov. Gretchen...
Students, Teachers Learning How to Make Online Education Effective
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today that schools will remain closed until the end of the school year in June. Students,...
Rep. Andy Levin: Congressional COVID-19 Response ‘Unprecedented’
Congress has passed three pieces of legislation in quick succession to address the public health and economic consequences of the...
Senator Debbie Stabenow on Congress’ Response to Economic Impacts of COVID-19
Congress recently passed an unprecedented stimulus package to meet the moment of an equally extraordinary pandemic. "It's really important that...
COVID-19 Fact Guide: FAQs, Hotlines and Expert Sources
Concern over the COVID-19 pandemic is high as public health authorities and health systems work to contain the outbreak, In...
How to Get Michigan’s Expanded Unemployment Benefits
Impacts of the coronavirus pandemic continue to be felt in communities across the state. An abrupt halt to daily life...
Why COVID-19 Is Spreading Through Detroit Faster Than Almost Anywhere Else
The novel coronavirus is sweeping through the nation and throughout the state of Michigan. But one area of the state...