These Portraits of Detroit’s Black Bartenders Celebrate Their Dual Identity
It was a simple idea that just bloomed, according to Brian Edwards, bartender and co-founder of the new content initiative Double...
How the Apollo Record Fire Could Affect Detroit’s Vinyl Collectors
A devastating fire at the Apollo Masters factory in California earlier this month is raising huge concerns for the vinyl record...
Latino Voters Might Determine Michigan’s Choice for President
Michigan’s Latino voters could help determine whether the state as whole will choose a Democrat or Republican for president. That’s...
These Detroit Researchers Are Studying the Cosmos, Seeking Answers
We're entering a new era of space exploration in the United States. Private firms are pushing the boundaries of what...
CuriosiD: When the Dust Bowl Hit Detroit
CuriosiD is a regular series where listeners pose questions to the WDET staff, who then investigate the answers. Listener Lisa...
Coronavirus: What’s the Risk For Michiganders?
The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, to 47 countries and counting has inspired panic across the globe and...
Three Michigan Grassroots Organizers Make the Case for Their Presidential Candidate
Editor's note: 101.9 WDET is committed to highlighting a diverse array of voices for every major presidential campaign on the Republican...
School Closings for Feb. 27, 2020
Check this page frequently for updates February 27, 2020 is another school day for many children in southeast Michigan, though...
Detroit Medical Center Prepares for Coronavirus Cases
The Detroit Medical Center is preparing for possible cases of coronavirus. DMC officials say the hospital has turned five rooms into...
Highland Park Residents May See Water Debt Forgiven In Class Action Settlement
A five-year-old class action lawsuit alleging the City of Highland Park improperly handled water utility bills has been settled. If a...
Michigan Spends More on Prisons Than Higher Education, And Smaller Schools Are Hurting
There’s a new push to close a wide gap in state funding for universities. Oakland University says no school should...
An Astrophysicist Answers Your Questions About Black Holes, Supernovae and Neutron Stars
Learn the secrets of some of the most mysterious phenomena in space this Thursday, February 27, at Hopcat in Detroit. Wayne State...
