Announcing the 2021 WDET Book Club: The Constitution

As part of 101.9 FM WDET's Book Club, we're inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every resident...

Author Clint Smith’s New Book “How the Word Is Passed” Interrogates America’s History of Slavery

With the recent discussions surrounding critical race theory, Americans are debating how to approach the country's history of racism and oppression.  “For so...

Detroit Seeking Help From FEMA After Historic Rain Event, Investing Millions in Infrastructure

Detroit is still assessing the damage caused by last weekend’s flooding, and officials are asking the Biden administration for a...

Take a Deeper Dive Into the Constitution With These Resources

As part of 101.9 FM WDET's Book Club, we're inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...

Get Your Kids Involved in Reading the Constitution

As part of 101.9 FM WDET's Book Club, we're inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every resident...

Metro Detroit Flooding Result of Climate Change, Underinvestment in Infrastructure, Whitmer Says

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

To Fix Labor Shortage, the Service Industry Needs to Start Humanizing Workers, Restaurant Owner Says

Businesses across Michigan say they’re having a tough time finding enough workers. As part of the weekly series MichMash, Cheyna...

Upgrades to Wastewater, Sewer Systems Cut from Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

After severe storms this past weekend that submerged many freeways in water, it has become very apparent that Detroit needs updated infrastructure,...

The Digital Divide in Detroit: How the City is Working to Bridge the Gaps

Detroit’s digital divide has challenged the city for years and during the pandemic, the need to access computers and the internet...

Michigan Legislature to Return to Capitol with Goal of Adopting State Budgets

The Legislature is back in Lansing this week with the primary goal of wrapping up the state budget. That includes...

Supreme Court NCAA Ruling a Win for Student Athletes, But Educational Benefits Remain Undefined

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the NCAA must allow their student athletes to receive education-related compensation for their athletic...

COVID-19 “Virus Is Getting Much Better at Moving from One Person to Another,” Wayne State Researcher Says

On Tuesday, with few exceptions, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer removed all remaining capacity restrictions and mask mandates related to the COVID-19...