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...
Many Schools Are Closed Fri., March 13 Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all schools in Michigan to close for three weeks starting March 16 to prevent the...
Whitmer Shuts Schools Down After 10 New COVID-19 Cases ID’ed
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the closure of all K-12 schools in Michigan, starting March 16 through April 5, after state...
Coronavirus in Michigan: Don’t Panic. Here’s What We Know.
101.9 WDET, Detroit's NPR Station, is committed to providing accurate, up-to-date information on coronavirus, and it's related disease COVID-19, in...
This Math Professor Serves Up 1,200 Digits of Pi
Meta Stange/WDET If you've ever baked a pie and wanted to measure its roundness, then you need to know something...
Environmental, Public Health Workers Push 2020 Census to Prepare for Future Crises
The 2020 U.S. Census is underway (tip: you can fill it out online here) and Census and community organization workers...
Coronavirus in Michigan: Gov. Whitmer Insists On a Coordinated Effort on Detroit Today
The continued spread of the coronavirus has tested the nation’s capacity to execute a coordinated response. "This is not a...
Coronavirus Has Mixed Impact on Michigan’s Economy
Residents around the state are starting to see the financial effects of COVID-19 at the gas pump. Talks to cut back...
For Minority Communities, ‘Coming Out’ is Still Hard To Do
Pop-culture may have it appear as though "coming out" has become an easier conversation. However, when going beneath the surface,...
Watch Live: Sen. Bernie Sanders Speaks After Michigan Loss
Sen. Bernie Sanders is holding a press conference as he falls farther behind former Vice President Joe Biden in the...
Vote for Your Favorite Michigan Musician in WDET’s Music Madness Bracket
WDET Can anyone beat Stevie Wonder as a #1 seed? Is the juggalo fanbase of Insane Clown Posse big enough to...
Detroit Is Set to Lose 10,000 Affordable Housing Units. Here’s the City’s Response.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s is focusing on making housing affordable and that long time residents aren’t displaced. "They deserve quality housing, they...