Victory Day brings football game day experience Downriver to children with special needsNearly a dozen Downriver school districts worked together Saturday morning to provide students with disabilities the opportunity to play football or cheer.
7 things to do this weekend in Metro DetroitIf you love live music, this is the weekend for you! Tons of shows all throughout Detroit.
Brag Book: Varnika ChandraHigh school senior Varnika Chandra is active within her school community and beyond, operating a nonprofit that has been recognized by the governor.
Brag Book: Jocelyn HooksFifth grader Jocelyn Hooks is the winner of the 2021 National Call to Code Challenge.
Metro Detroit woman reunites with family after 49 yearsFor the Talon family, Sunday was a day to celebrate -- a family reunion nearly 50 years in the making.
Christmas celebration held for 5-year-old Inkster girl in hospice careA community showed up in a big way Saturday for Maleah Hill, a 5-year-old girl in hospice care.
9 things to do Labor Day weekend in Metro DetroitLabor Day Weekend signals the end of summer and Motor City is sending it off with a bang with huge festivals both physically and virtually.
Families with autistic children can enter Arts Beats and Eats early on family daysAfter a virtual and socially distanced Arts Beats and Eats last year due to the COVID pandemic, this year the event is ready to fill the streets of Royal Oak.
Photo of Detroit police officer helping man with tie outside of courthouse goes viralOne Detroit police officer is being praised for helping a young man who was trying to learn how to tie a tie.
Ann Arbor family hosting fundraiser to benefit young adults struggling with mental healthWhile the stigma around mental health is starting to subside, there’s still a desperate need for more resources.
Nonprofit to provide more than 1,000 back-to-school supplies for Metro Detroit students, COVID vaccinations Mostyn Community Development is providing more than 1,000 back-to-school supplies for Metro Detroit students, including 150 free basketballs donated by the Detroit Pistons
10 things to do this weekend in Metro DetroitOn the menu this weekend is a mix of home games, jam-packed concerts and local festivals.
Stoney Creek football team celebrates life of 9-year-old honorary team owner in Rochester HillsBefore the Stoney Creek Cougars took the field Thursday, the entire team in shirts and ties walked the perimeter of the field up to a peaceful spot on a hill that overlooks the stadium.
Brag Book: Donovan FlournoyThis week, we’re celebrating Donovan Flournoy who is beginning his first year at the University of Michigan after excelling throughout high school.
Rhonda’s Brag Book: Nominate a student todayDo you know a young person who is really making a difference in our community? A standout student, volunteer, star athlete - or all around incredible person?
Cass Tech grad, ex-NFL player hosts back-to-school giveaway in Detroit todayDetroit native and former NFL player Joe Barksdale is hosting his annual back to school event with free backpacks for students in Detroit on Monday.
10 things to do this weekend in Metro DetroitFrom cultural festivals, to concerts, and a huge parade of cars: there’s something going on for everyone this weekend.
‘Gloves up, Guns down’ movement in Detroit provides safe outlet for settling issuesIt’s called “Gloves Up, Guns Down” but it’s really about releasing some stress. For the organization behind the movement, there’s a bigger picture.
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Beaumont Health screening first responders to prevent heart attacksThe Hearts for Heroes program is designed to help prevent heart attack deaths among police, firefighters and other first responders.
Teen Clean Closet provides free hygiene products to Metro Detroit youthThere are everyday items that many take for granted, but many others are in need of.T hat’s why two Royal Oak women have come together: To help secure and provide hygiene products for local youth in need.
10 things to do this weekend in Metro DetroitLooking for something to do this weekend in Metro Detroit? Here are some ideas!
Brag Book: Magdalena KandtThis week, we’re bragging about Magdalena Kandt: An elementary student in Harrison Township who just competed in the National Junior Olympics.
Historic marker pays tribute to Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhoodThe predominantly Black neighborhood of Black Bottom in Detroit was demolished in the late 1950s to 1960s, later replaced with the Lafayette Park residential district and a major freeway.
Army veteran in Canton receives new roof from nonprofitThe Owens Corning Foundation donated the materials and Tittle Brothers Construction donated the labor.
10 things to do this weekend in Metro DetroitLooking for something to do this weekend in Metro Detroit? Here are some ideas!
Detroit couple turns vacant lots into park, activity center on city’s west sideA Detroit couple created a nonprofit with multiple educational and recreational activities for the kids.
Volunteers help clean up storm damage at Oak Hill Cemetery in PontiacStorms in late July left tree branches and limbs scattered, also destroying headstones and gates at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac. A group of volunteers came together to help clean it up.
Brag Book: Faith CliftonFaith Clifton is heading to 5th grade -- but, before that, she is currently competing in the Junior Olympics as a track and field athlete.
Community comes together to help Detroit business owner after burglary, vandalismWhen community members heard about the burglary of Amor Natural Way Hair Salon, they stepped into help the salon owner.
