Detroit Evening Report: Safety tips for extreme heat; Hamtramck Labor Day Festival returns and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover this week's extreme heat and severe storms that have...
Wayne County officials urge more transparency of incoming hazardous materials
Wayne County officials met this week to discuss the lack of transparency from the federal government following a unilateral decision...
CuriosiD: Is the medicinal magic of Vernors a myth or reality?
WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode of CuriosiD,...
Detroit Evening Report: Health officials warn of measles exposure after Detroit child diagnosed
Detroit health officials are warning residents about possible exposure to measles after confirming a 4-year-old in the city contracted the...
New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more...
Green Grocer project is back to bring fresh food to Detroit’s neighborhoods
For too many Detroiters, the local grocery store or convenience store doesn’t offer fresh, healthy food. According to city officials,...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Piston partnering with Detroit Public Schools to support local Health Hubs
Detroit Public Schools announced Thursday it will partner with Detroit Piston Cade Cunningham and GE Appliances to help fund its...
Detroit Evening Report: Health officials urge Michigan residents to get vaccinated amid measles outbreak
The city of Detroit and state health officials are warning residents to make sure they’ve been vaccinated against the measles...
Detroit Today: A new way to think about food security in Detroit
Food insecurity continues to be a problem in Detroit, with roughly 69% of households identified as food insecure in 2021,...
Essential Cooking: The science and misconceptions behind food allergies
Have you ever wondered if you have a food allergy? Doctors John Deledda, M.D. and Edward Zoratti, M.D. joined Ann...
Dearborn Health Department receives $100,000 grant focusing on Arab American communities
The Dearborn Health Department has announced a $100,000 grant from the DMC Foundation to conduct its first community health needs...
Study: COVID-19 may cause fetal inflammation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says pregnant women who get COVID-19 have a higher risk of severe illness....