Walk MS Detroit: Community Support and Personal Strength

Ahead of Walk MS at Milliken State Park in Detroit, a woman living with multiple sclerosis joined FOX 2 Detroit Live to share her story. She talked about her diagnosis, the importance of community support, and her work with the National MS Society. Learn more or get involved at WalkMS.org.

Detroit Rowan water main break damage claims processing underway

Detroit officials say one of the biggest challenges with processing those damage claims has been the language barrier and overall understanding of the process. Those claims are now one of the only major boxes to check off, since the water main break has been patched up, and the many families impacted have been able to go back home.

Three Simple Sleep Habits That Can Improve Your Health

Poor sleep can raise your risk for heart disease. Dr. Philip Cheng from Henry Ford Health shares three tips to improve your sleep and protect your health and your heart—just in time for the Healthy Heart Project on April 26. Learn how to get free heart health screenings from Henry Ford Health at fox2detroit.com/community

Three Things to Know About Quitting Smoking: Expert Advice from Henry Ford Health

Quitting smoking isn't easy - that's why we have three tips from a Health Coach and Tobacco Treatment Specialist with Henry Ford Health. As part of our Healthy Heart Project, she shares practical tips for quitting smoking and explains how taking control of your habits can lead to a stronger, healthier heart. The Healthy Heart Project with free health screenings takes place Saturday, April 26th. Learn more at fox2detroit.com/community.

Three Things You Can Do to Make Sure Stress Doesn’t Impact Your Heart Health

Stress can harm more than your mood—it affects your heart, too. Henry Ford Health therapist Marcia Alston stopped by FOX 2 for our streaming newscast. We caught up with her in the green room, where she shared three things you need to know! Our Healthy Heart Project with Henry Ford Health is Saturday, April 26th. Learn more at fox2detroit.com/community.

Protect Your Heart: How Managing Stress Can Improve Your Heart Health

Stress isn’t just in your head—it impacts your entire body, including your heart. FOX 2 talks with therapist Marcia Alston from Henry Ford Health about how stress affects physical and mental well-being. Learn how to recognize signs of stress, its link to heart disease, and ways to protect your health ahead of the Healthy Heart Project on Saturday, April 26. Free screenings at 7 metro Detroit and Grand Blanc locations. Details at fox2detroit.com/community

Detroit drops lawsuit against the 'Detroit Castle'

Charles Brooks says he felt commissioned by God to build up the city, block by block, but when he felt his mission was being threatened, he was grateful for the unexpected help he received. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison delivered a message Brooks longed to hear: the lawsuit against his property on Chalmers Street is no more.

West Bloomfield family receives life-changing gift

Lawrence and Beth Gray love their little girl, 11-year-old Vivian, who is pretty incredible. At just six weeks old she underwent brain surgery and has been fighting ever since. Meanwhile, the Grays needed a new van to transport Vivian in her wheelchair - the one they had was 14 years old, with no ramp, making it tough to get around.

Something fishy is happening along the Rouge River

The sight is alarming, but neighbors and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say it's actually an annual occurrence. The few living along a section of the Rouge River, like Calvin Pearson, knew why FOX 2 was poking around the area, and it didn't take long to confirm what they already knew.