Four Pandemic Films For Your Virtual Movie Night
As weeks of social-distancing become the new norm, many people are holding birthday parties, game nights, and more on meeting apps...
Russia Begins Michigan Native’s Espionage Trial Amid Secrecy and Pandemic
The trial of a Michigan man accused of espionage has begun despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. Russia detained Paul Whelan,...
How Detroit Celebrates Earth Day During a Pandemic
Detroit city government is rethinking what Earth Week looks like, reflecting a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Tomorrow, Wednesday,...
“I Never Gave Up the Fight”: A Detroit Woman’s Harrowing COVID-19 Survival Story
At first, Rheamie Crenshaw, 49, thought she just had a common cold. It was over a month ago in March...
Why COVID-19’s Impact On People of Color Is Not Surprising
As pandemic data begins to become clearer, public health experts are warning that the COVID-19 outbreak is disproportionately impacting communities of...
Survey Finds Food Insecurity Tops Detroiters Concerns During Pandemic
A survey of 900 Detroiters found that 40% of respondents expressed concern about access to food. The survey was conducted by Outlier Media,...
Despite Pandemic, Detroit’s Bus Drivers Keep Moving the Motor City
Eli Newman / WDET Mark Rains waits for the bus at the Rosa Parks Transit Center as an empty carriage...
After COVID-19, Our Grief Is What Will Be Remembered
There have been times in our history when it has seemed we don’t all live in the same country. Our...
Haven’t Got A Stimulus Check Yet? Find Out If You Qualify
Thousands of people in Southeast Michigan who are eligible to get a stimulus check might miss out. That’s if they...
Canadian Nurses Working in Detroit Face Hard Decision During COVID-19
Detroit area hospitals, like many across the country, have been strained by the inundation of COVID-19 cases. "The number of...
When Michigan’s ‘Stay At Home’ Order Expires, It’s A Long Road to Recovery
Michigan’s stay-at-home order is set to expire at the end of month, provoking conversations about an economic reboot. Governor Gretchen...
COVID Diaries: The Pause Between Moments
101.9 WDET presents "COVID Diaries: Stories of Resilience." Through WDET's StoryMakers and in partnership with Documenting Detroit, we've commissioned five documentary...