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.

Was (Not Was) Debut Album: 40 Years Later, Still a Fun and Fascinating Journey

Was (Not Was) dropped its debut album 40 years ago, but the album holds up remarkably today with its timeless rhythm...

Whitmer Signs Bills That Will Help First-Time DUI Offenders Clear Their Records

Tens of thousands of first-time DUI offenders will have a chance to clear their records after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed on...

How to Summer: Level Up Your Picnic and Charcuterie Game With Detroit Charcuterie and Detroit Picnic Company

WDET’s “How to Summer” is a season-long series that offers insider tips and advice from social media and listeners on...

Wayne State University Is Requiring All Students, Faculty and Staff to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Wayne State University is the latest Michigan university to mandate vaccines, announcing on Tuesday that all students, faculty and staff...

Aug. 3 Primary Election: Here Is a List Of Detroit’s Polling Location Changes

Aug. 3 is primary election day in Michigan, when state and local primary races will be decided for the November ballot.  Here's...

How to Summer: Catch Up on Books You Might Have Missed with These Recommendations from 27th Letter Books

WDET’s “How to Summer” is a season-long series that offers insider tips and advice from social media and listeners on...

Whitmer on $10M in State Aid to Help Residents Recover From Floods: “Our Work Is Far From Over”

While some flood-affected residents await federal assistance, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated Thursday that the state has already started their own plan...

Here’s What’s Driving the Increase of New COVID-19 Infections in Michigan

Less mask wearing, not enough vaccinated people and more contagious variants are driving an increase in COVID-19 infections over the past...

How to Summer: Five Things Jennifer Hamra is Looking Forward to in Detroit

WDET’s “How to Summer” is a season-long series that offers insider tips and advice from social media and listeners on...

Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Soar in Michigan, With Majority in Metro Detroit

Hot weather, flooding rains and reopening of buildings after pandemic restrictions are some reasons for a big spike in Legionnaires’ disease in...

How to Summer: Explore Murals and Art in Eastern Market and the Dequindre Cut with Jason Hall

WDET’s “How to Summer” is a season-long series that offers insider tips and advice from social media and listeners on...

Detroit Continues Cleanup after June Floods as FEMA Tours Neighborhoods to Assess Damage

After more than 6 inches of rain drenched Detroit and the surrounding area last month, residents in affected communities are still...