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.

Detroit Evening Report, July 1, 2022: Housing activists file complaint with federal and state officials

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Activists are calling...

Michigan lawmakers try to meet state budget deadline

Lawmakers working on the state budget are facing a July 1 deadline, and it looks like they’re going to take...

Detroit Evening Report, June 23, 2022: New report details how wastewater system failed during 2021 Metro Detroit storms

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. More than 6...

Jan. 6 committee hearings: Michigan officials targeted in Trump’s “pressure campaign” 

The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol says former President Trump led a “pressure...

Detroit Evening Report, June 17, 2022: Detroit announces plan to help Detroiters facing eviction

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Detroiters who need...

Asian American leaders kick off commemoration events honoring Vincent Chin

A four-day series of events starting Thursday will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the brutal murder of Vincent Chin. The...

Where to celebrate Juneteenth 2022 in metro Detroit

From film screenings to family-friendly festivals, many cities and organizations are hosting Juneteenth events this year. Juneteenth commemorates June 19th,...

Excessive heat watch in effect for southeast Michigan

Much of southeast Michigan — from just south of Flint to the state lines with Ohio and Indiana — was...

Detroit Evening Report, June 10, 2022: Craig says he will run as a write-in candidate in GOP primary

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Former Detroit police...

Detroit Evening Report, June 2, 2022: Craig is third Republican gubernatorial candidate to lose bid to get on August ballot

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Detroit’s former top...

Detroit Evening Report, May 26, 2002: Craig, 4 other GOP candidates for governor ineligible for August primary ballot

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Five Republican candidates...

Detroit Evening Report, May 20, 2022: Michigan Legislature proposes more than $2.5 billion in tax cuts

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The Michigan Legislature...