Watch Live: Coronavirus Briefing At The White House
The White House coronavirus task force is briefing reporters on the latest on the pandemic, expected to begin at 5:30...
A Note from Mary Zatina, WDET’s General Manager, on Coronavirus
Hello, As the Detroit region and the world addresses the concerns around coronavirus, and the related illness COVID-19, 101.9 WDET is...
As Detroit Shuts Down Over Coronavirus, Service Workers Wonder What’s Next
For service industry workers, paid sick days and the ability to work remotely are a rare luxury. So not everyone in Michigan’s economy...
Here’s Why Whitmer Is Cancelling Events in Michigan Over 250 People
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered the cancellation of events and shared assemblages of over 250 people beginning on Friday, March...
Watch Live: Trump Addresses Coronavirus Pandemic
President Trump is set to hold a press conference on the ongoing response to the coronavirus crisis. Watch the press...
Detroit Cultural Institutions Ask Ticket Holders to Consider Exchanging, Donating Tickets
This week has brought one announcement after another — classes, sporting events, and other large gatherings all canceled due to the spread...
American Individualism Doesn’t Help In A Pandemic
So much of our lives in this country is about individual achievement and autonomy. And that extends to the idea...
Many Schools Are Closed Fri., March 13 Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all schools in Michigan to close for three weeks starting March 16 to prevent the...
Whitmer Shuts Schools Down After 10 New COVID-19 Cases ID’ed
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the closure of all K-12 schools in Michigan, starting March 16 through April 5, after state...
Coronavirus in Michigan: Don’t Panic. Here’s What We Know.
101.9 WDET, Detroit's NPR Station, is committed to providing accurate, up-to-date information on coronavirus, and it's related disease COVID-19, in...
This Math Professor Serves Up 1,200 Digits of Pi
Meta Stange/WDET If you've ever baked a pie and wanted to measure its roundness, then you need to know something...
Environmental, Public Health Workers Push 2020 Census to Prepare for Future Crises
The 2020 U.S. Census is underway (tip: you can fill it out online here) and Census and community organization workers...