12-year-old collecting bottles and cans to help best friend's family in need
But Payton learned Malia's family, like so many others, have fallen on hard times. She says Malia's family may have to move back to France if they don't have the money to stay in the US.
Threads for Success help young men get all dressed up - with everywhere to go
The young men - about 50 of them - are also getting some guidance on making a good first impression. But picking out that free suit, shirt, and tie - with the help of professional haberdashers from Tom James Clothier is pretty special.
First-ever scholarship named for Skylar Herbert given to daughter of DPD officer
Breanna Caban was chosen to receive the first Skylar Herbert Memorial Scholarship named after the 5-year-old who was the first child in our area to die from COVID-19.
Mount Clemens firefighter donates 'pandemic hair' to Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids
Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids was started by Maggie Varney in 2003 based in St. Clair Shores. It's mission is to provide wigs and support to kids ranging in age from 3 years old to 18 who experience hair loss.
Air Force reservist mom gets airport surprise coming home from basic training
When a St. Clair Shores mother of two told her father she was going to join the Air Force, he admitted he was thrown for a loop. But on Thursday Chelsea Field came home from basic training and was met with open arms.
Minister makes $100,000 donation to Black Leaders Detroit organization
The organization offers grants and no-interest loans to city businesses and non-profits to help them break down those barriers, to make a social impact, and to help them succeed.
16-year-old entrepreneur launches cake making business during pandemic
Kennedy Russell, the 16-year-old owner of "Kennedys Confections," says she is making around 7 cakes a week for her customers.
Virginia teen with deadly disease defies odds, graduates high school
Dante Herrera has Batten disease, a deadly disorder that attacks the brain and nervous system. But that didn’t stop him from graduating high school.
Harvard-bound teen receives $40k scholarship, donates it back minutes later
Verda Tetteh received a $40,000 scholarship from her high school to attend Harvard University. She donated it back 10 minutes later during her graduation, hoping it would help other students in need.
5-year-old Rosie White crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021
5-year-old Rosie White was crowned Miss Juneteenth 2021 at the 11th annually Juneteenth celebration held at Maheras Gentry Park
Greysteel gym empowers senior community through strength training
Greysteel Strength and Conditioning gym owner John Sullivan went from being a doctor to a gym owner to keep the mature crowd living longer and feeling stronger than ever before.
Teen graduates high school, Schoolcraft at same time with path to pre-med honoring late grandmother
Mackenzie says doctors dismissed her Nana's symptoms until a terminal cancer diagnosis. "I wanted to pursue a medical career because I want to be the doctor that could have saved her," she said.
Record-setting Renaissance girls track stars need help getting to Nike competition in Oregon
What they did was run the 4 x 100-meter relay in a record 45.52 seconds and won the 4 x 200 meter, too, with performances so strong they've been invited to compete in the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation Outdoor Nationals - presented by Nike in Eugene, Oregon at the end of June, at the site of the Olympic Trials.
Camp CARE empowers kids whose family members suffer from addiction
Camp CARE runs for two weeks starting July 19 and says they are an authentic camp experience that empowers kids with loved ones who suffer from addiction.
Triumph from tragedy: 4 years after mom's murder, teen graduates with 4.0, football scholarship
Justin wants to make his mom proud, achieving what she couldn't because of her untimely death. He just wishes she was here to see it.
‘Broken to Blessed’: Uber driver graduates from college, writes book after passenger pays initial school debt
Latonya Evans had no clue she would eventually earn a college degree and publish a book after her Uber passenger, Kevin Esch, decided to pay her initial school debt.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
The Art of Fire, Clay, Glass, and Metal show returns to Royal Oak
You can head to Downtown Royal Oak Sunday for the one-of-a-kind Art of Fire: Clay, Glass, and Metal show from 11 am- 5 pm.
Black teen shot at for asking directions, now graduating from high school early, going to college
"Eventually I pulled myself together and got through it and I became student council president at the school I was at, and I was also vice president for a while," he said.
Detroit couple starts working farm 'Hoodstead' for sustainability on east side
The two met while working at a non-profit, providing nutritious food for children - and that's what they want to do there - with an eventual orchard and farmstand for the community.