Detroit All Local from WWJ Newsradio

WWJ Business Editor Murray Feldman hosts a live news special on how Michigan businesses can prepare now to get ready when the state reopens. His guests include Joe Vicari, owner of Andiamo Restaurants, Brian Calley President of the Small Business Administration of Michigan, and Doug Kuiper, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says some outdoor work including residential and commercial construction could restart in a week or two as the state looks to reengage the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Listen to what the Governor said Monday afternoon.

WWJ's Brooke Allen talks with Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan about a new Together Livonia Cares initiative amid the coronavirus outbreak.  In addition, the mayor talks about furloughs for about 235 city workers.

WWJ's Brooke Allen profiles Brandon Bahoura, owner and founder of The Pita Way restaurants scattered throughout Southeastern Michigan, who is helping healthcare workers and his own workers.

During the shut-down, a Madison Heights Charter School is not just providing online education for its students, but also meals to them and to 14 other schools around Metro Detroit. KEYS Food Service was birthed out of KEYS Grace Academy and has ramped up during this COVID crisis. They're serving meals to theirs, and 14 other schools in six cities. WWJ's Tom Jordan has the story.

A new effort in to help local first responders is going national.  Here's WWJ City Beat Reporter Vickie Thomas..

The next normal is not going to be what is was before. That's the message being given to businesses in Detroit's inner city neighborhoods facing life during social distancing, safe customer interaction practices and better record keeping to qualify for government help during the pandemic​. WWJ's Ron Dewey spoke with Darryl Harris, president of the Osborn Business Association, about helping business owners understand what is happening -- and what needs to happen:

Oakland County is facing a budget shortfall thanks to COVID-19. WWJ's Charlie Langton talked with County Executive Dave Coulter about his plan.

The United Way for Southeastern Michigan has been bombarded with calls to 211 for assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. WWJ's Vickie Thomas talked one-on-one with president and CEO Dr. Darienne Driver Hudson.

The Heat and Warmth Fund has launched the program for Michigan's essential workers. WWJ's Brooke Allen spoke live with THAW CEO Saunteel Jenkins.