Pandemic History 101: What Was the ‘Spanish’ Flu?
The global spread of the novel coronavirus has left the public in, what feels like, uncharted territory. "The final act...
Pandemic History 101: What Was the ‘Spanish’ Flu?
The global spread of the novel coronavirus has left the public in, what feels like, uncharted territory. "The final act...
Can Mosquitos Transmit COVID-19? And Other Questions For Local Physicians
Can COVID-19 be transmitted by mosquitos? I'm sick, when I will be allowed to return to normal life? Should I...
Support Metro Detroit Restaurants By Entering WDET’s Gift Card Drawing
The community is important to this radio station. Detroit chefs and restaurants have been a part of the revitalization of...
Detroit Police Chief James Craig Diagnosed With COVID-19
Detroit Police Chief James Craig has tested positive for COVID-19, said Mayor Mike Duggan during a news conference this afternoon. In...
Ford Retools to Take On COVID-19
Several carmakers have recently announced efforts to help supply medical equipment. Earlier this week Ford announced it would join with...
Trump Slams Detroit Carmakers, Orders General Motors Build Ventilators
Screen grab President Donald Trump is ordering General Motors to build ventilators after publicly criticizing the company for not meeting it's...
Michigan State Fairgrounds Opens for COVID-19 Testing Today
The Michigan State Fairgrounds will open for drive-thru COVID-19 testing today through May 8. One hundred appointments have been made...
Abdul El-Sayed On Public Health, “Healing Politics,” And Systemic Change
Abdul El-Sayed made a big dent in Michigan politics two years ago as a candidate for governor. His brand of...
Whitmer “Perplexed” By Trump’s Response to Her Major Disaster Request
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson a day after the state requested a major disaster relief declaration from...
Rep. Dingell Says COVID-19 Stimulus Package Must Pass, But Is Not Not Enough
We’re seeing a rare breakthrough in Congress right now as leaders strike a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package. It’s...
Nearly A Fifth Of Detroit Police Force In Quarantine For COVID-19 Exposure
Nearly a fifth of Detroit’s police force is in quarantine from potential exposure to COVID-19. That’s 398 of the department’s 2,200...
50-year legacy of Sixto Rodriguez’s ‘Cold Fact’ is rooted In Detroit
One of music's most fascinating stories originated in Detroit, but unfolded in South Africa and Australia when audiences in those...