Metro Detroit Hospitals Brace for COVID-19 Surge
Michigan hospitals are bracing for a surge of patients amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic. "I hate to alarm everybody, but...
Law Enforcement Warns Against COVID-19 Scams
State and county officials say con artists are attempting to capitalize on COVID-19 fears. "If you receive a phone call or...
Coronavirus Cancellations Puts Michigan’s Arts Community At Risk
The spread of coronavirus, and the disease it causes, COVID-19, has led to a string of event cancellations. "It's very...
Stuck at Home? Your Library Card is a Passport to Learning, Entertainment
CultureShift's Jeff Milo reviews local music for 101.9 WDET. He's also a staffer at the Ferndale Area District Library. While...
Michigan School Closures Leave Parents Scrambling
The coronavirus has been spreading across the United States, with 53 confirmed cases in Michigan alone as of Monday. Last week, Gov....
Where Is All The Toilet Paper? A Consumer Psychologist Decodes Pandemic Hoarding
As public concern surrounding the coronavirus deepens, social media has become inundated with photos of empty grocery store shelves. Stories...
Watch Live: Coronavirus Briefing At The White House
The White House coronavirus task force is briefing reporters on the latest on the pandemic, expected to begin at 5:30...
A Note from Mary Zatina, WDET’s General Manager, on Coronavirus
Hello, As the Detroit region and the world addresses the concerns around coronavirus, and the related illness COVID-19, 101.9 WDET is...
As Detroit Shuts Down Over Coronavirus, Service Workers Wonder What’s Next
For service industry workers, paid sick days and the ability to work remotely are a rare luxury. So not everyone in Michigan’s economy...
Here’s Why Whitmer Is Cancelling Events in Michigan Over 250 People
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered the cancellation of events and shared assemblages of over 250 people beginning on Friday, March...
Watch Live: Trump Addresses Coronavirus Pandemic
President Trump is set to hold a press conference on the ongoing response to the coronavirus crisis. Watch the press...
American Individualism Doesn’t Help In A Pandemic
So much of our lives in this country is about individual achievement and autonomy. And that extends to the idea...