Remembering Corktown Community Pillar Greg Mudge
Greg Mudge, owner of Mudgie's Deli in Corktown, passed away on Sept. 5 at the age of 46. Mudge opened the...
Take Poor Michigan Assessment Results With a Grain of Salt, Education Advocate Says
New data from Michigan’s statewide standardized test last school year suggest students are struggling to make academic progress during the...
What the U.S. Constitution Says About Immigration
For centuries immigration has been synonymous with the United States, but what does the Constitution actually say about who can...
The Constitution Prohibits Excessive Bail and Fines, But Minors In Michigan Face Hefty Fees
As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
The Future of Roe v. Wade in Wake of Supreme Court Inaction on Texas Abortion Law
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court utilized the “shadow docket” to allow Texas to implement the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S....
Was (Not Was) Debut Album: 40 Years Later, Still a Fun and Fascinating Journey
Was (Not Was) dropped its debut album 40 years ago, but the album holds up remarkably today with its timeless rhythm...
Jelani Cobb Re-examines Kerner Commission’s Findings as They’re Playing Out in 2021
The Kerner Commission was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 to investigate the causes of urban uprisings in Detroit, Newark and...
Whitmer Says Mask Mandates Up to Local Governments and Schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is ready to use her veto pen to stop Republican legislation to limit schools and...
Safe Patient Care Act Aims to Protect Registered Nurses Against Being Overworked
In March, the Safe Patient Care Act was introduced in the state Legislature. The proposed legislation would limit forced overtime for...
Listen to the Detroit Jazz Festival on WDET Labor Day Weekend
The Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage returns to the city Labor Day weekend. In light of the current...
Updates Abound at Newly Reopened Belle Isle Aquarium
Belle Isle Conservancy After more than a year, the Belle Isle Aquarium has reopened its doors to the public. The...
The Roots Are a Genre of Their Own
The story of The Roots story begins at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts where Ahmir...