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...
Ray Curry Elected Next United Auto Workers Union President
United Auto Workers’ executive board members have elected Ray Curry as the union’s next president. With the outgoing Rory Gamble set...
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...
Essential Music: Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ album turns 50
On June 22, 1971, Joni Mitchell released her fourth studio album titled Blue. At this point in her career she had...
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,...
Listen to New Track from Matthew Milia, “Me and My Sweetheart”
It seems that with every song Matthew Milia writes, he inches closer and closer to achieving a neo-folk/indie-pop magnum opus...
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...
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...
