As Michigan Rapidly Ages, “We Are Not at All Prepared” for the Burdens of Long-Term Care
“The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to nearly double in the next 40 years,” according to a...
National Investigation of Native American Boarding Schools Hits Home in Michigan
After the continued discovery of mass unmarked graves at several Canadian indigenous boarding schools, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb...
Lack of Child Care Options Limit Michigan Families’ Opportunities, Force Tough Choices
With over 65% of adults in the U.S. with at least one shot of a vaccine, there has been a lot...
Acknowledging Grief and Embracing Therapy with Joshua Watkis and Damika Houston
The Science of Grief, produced by WDET and Science Gallery Detroit, explores the stories, science and solutions around grief and...
How to Summer: 3 Michigan Road Trips for Food Lovers
WDET’s “How to Summer” is a season-long series that offers insider tips and advice from social media and listeners on...
How to File a Claim, Clean Up Your Home and Get Help After Metro Detroit Flood
Have you been affected by flooding or want to help? Check out these resources. Have a question? Get in touch by...
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...
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...
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...
Flooding Has Become All Too Common in Southeast Michigan, But Aging Infrastructure Remains the Same
Across Southeast Michigan, communities are reeling from the destruction caused by severe storms over the weekend. Images of flooded basements and cars...
Explore the Recent Improvements at These Detroit Parks You May Not Know About
Summer is here, which means more people are going to be spending time outdoors in backyards and parks. There are...