Detroit Evening Report, March 18, 2022: Detroit activists plan vigil to honor Atlanta spa shooting victims
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. A local...
Dorothy Hernandez
Dorothy Hernandez is Digital Editor for 101.9 WDET, creating and adapting content for digital platforms. Prior to joining WDET, she was managing editor of Model D and editorial director for Issue Media Group. This is not her first stint with WDET; in 2018 she had an opportunity to tell food stories through a partnership between Feet in 2 Worlds and WDET. She is thrilled to be back in the WDET fold.
Her love of radio began when she had a radio show in college when she and her roommate played '80s music in the middle of the night.
WDET wins 13 awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, including 2021 Station of the Year
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters has honored WDET with 13 awards for its work in 2021, including Station of...
Detroit Evening Report, March 11, 2022: Detroit parents less likely to get COVID-19 vaccine than residents without kids, report says
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Detroit parents...
Duggan touts efforts to address blight, development projects in 2022 State of the City
Cutting down on blight and improving educational opportunities for Detroiters were the main points of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s...
Enter the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest
Do you have what it takes to perform at the Tiny Desk? NPR Music wants to hear from...
Whitmer’s State of the State focuses on education, taxes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out her agenda Wednesday night during her State of the State address. Speaking at Detroit Diesel in Redford Township, Whitmer,...
13th Congressional District race in Michigan: Here’s who’s running, so far
Michigan’s redistricting commission changed the current legislative boundaries, including the 12th and 13th congressional districts. In the 12th, Rep. Rashida...
Auditor General: It’s not “fair” to say COVID-19 deaths in Michigan long-term facilities were underreported
Legislative Republicans are accusing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of intentionally minimizing the number of COVID-19 deaths in Michigan’s long-term care...
Michigan health officials warn state is headed toward ‘very sharp crest’ in omicron surge
Fueled by the omicron variant, infections during Michigan’s sustained fourth wave of COVID-19 continue to rise. Director of the Michigan Department of...
Rep. Brenda Lawrence’s Retirement Announcement Shakes Up Michigan Congressional Races
Rep. Brenda Lawrence, Michigan’s only Black member of Congress, will not seek re-election, and her retirement announcement has shaken up the races for the...
Michigan Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips During the Holidays
Michigan safety officials are warning residents about at-home fire risks over the holiday season. State fire marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer says dried-out Christmas...
Whitmer Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated and Booster Shots “Before Omicron Is Everywhere”
Get vaccinated, then get boosted against the coronavirus – that’s the message from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the state deals with an extended fourth wave...
