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.

Add These Family-Friendly Southeast Michigan Destinations to Your 2021 Summer Bucket List

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

In First Political Speech, James Craig Slams Democrats, But Does Not Announce Run for Governor

As police chief of Detroit, James Craig said he tried to remain apolitical but privately had been very open about...

How to Summer: 3 Michigan Road Trips for Food Lovers

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

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Have you been affected by flooding or want to help? Check out these resources. Have a question? Get in touch by...

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Several miles of I-94 remain flooded and waterlogged trash and former treasures line streets in Detroit as the city digs...

Demonstrators Demand Justice in Slaying of Indigenous Woman

About 200 people demonstrated in front of the federal courthouse in Detroit on Tuesday, demanding justice for the killing of an Indigenous...

Summer in Detroit: What We’re Looking Forward to This Season After Last Year

Carrie Pitzer/Detroit Stock City Summer is officially here, a time for discovering new spots, revisiting old favorites and exploring this great...

Michigan’s Health Director on Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions: “It’s the Right Time to Move Forward”

Michigan is lifting all indoor capacity restrictions and mask requirements 10 days early. The state's main coronavirus order will expire...

Your Guide to Juneteenth Celebrations in Metro Detroit

Saturday is Juneteenth, a commemoration of the day in 1865 when U.S. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas and...

Democratic Lawmakers in Michigan House Unveil Package of Police Reform Bills

Michigan House Democrats on Tuesday announced a wide-ranging package of police reform legislation that would attempt to hold law enforcement...

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This month, WDET is amplifying the diverse stories of our local Asian American and Pacific Islander community, sharing the joys...