Father and son gets stolen hot dog cart replaced with generous gift
Over the last month, Eric's 11-year-old son Leon has learned lots of lessons. The Detroit boy learned forgiveness when thieves stole a hot dog cart his dad had just bought their family. Now Leon is learning about the kindness of people.
5 years after brain tumor diagnosis, woman organizes cancer fundraiser to thank Henry Ford Hospital
Five years later, this pet mom of two is active and her MRI results have not shown any further tumor activity. Grateful, Molly decided this year to organize a fundraiser during May, Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
Former drug dealer now sworn in as attorney before same judge who challenged him to change his life
"He challenged me (at sentencing), and he said Mr. Martell, I dare you to be a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, instead of out here selling drugs," Martell said. He took that challenge head-on.
Hotel Royal Oak offering free live music concerts every Saturday
You can now enjoy free live music concerts every Saturday at 4 pm in the parking lot of Hotel Royal Oak this spring/summer
70-year-old earns her high school degree
Growing up in southwest Detroit, Hermelinda's father died when she was a toddler - she had to drop out of high school and work at a grocery store to help support her family.
Detroit FLICS school's robotics team is competing for state championship
The Detroit [ublic school's Techno Phoenix robotics team built a battery-powered, eight-motor machine, with cameras, sensors, and the ability to operate autonomously.
Family of devoted foster mom who raised 48 children needs help for her funeral
"To all her children wherever they’re at now, she loved them and she gave them love and showed them, love. And she’d tell you love is a four-letter word, it has no color."
Covenant House's mission of helping homeless youth shares homegrown success story
The nonprofit that provides care and services for our country's homeless youth. May 17th will be the Night of Covenant House Stars - all to benefit homeless youth. Young people like Jeremiah - who we think is a bit of a star, too.
Pest control company uses dogs to detect bed bugs
The spunky Yorkie-dachshund mix is kibble-driven. She dodges distracting smells food - and whatever else, to find bed bugs.
Ferndale police officer replaces man's stolen bike so he can get to work
A cruel thief steals a man's bike robbing him of his only way to get to work. But a Ferndale police officer did something about it.
Opportunity farm gives former prison inmates second chance in Washtenaw County
"One of the things I have been thinking about a lot in talking with one of my thought partners is what does kindness and dignity mean,' he said. "Even though it doesn't solve all of the world's problems, it goes a long way."
Metro Detroit man uses magic while also being mental health advocate
Aside from dazzling crowds with his awe-inspiring magic, Grupido has also used his magic to be an advocate for mental health. Dealing with his own depression, he uses his platform to talk to school-age kids about similar struggles they might be dealing with.
Woman who survived Holocaust, pandemic celebrates 100th birthday
A Long Island woman, who was born as the world was recovering from the last pandemic in the 1920s and escaped Nazi Germany, is now celebrating her 100th birthday.
Woman gets new bus donated to continue her rescue mission of helping the needy
Her ministry called God's Favor delivered donated food, clothing, blankets, and other necessities to those in need. That is, until a few months ago when her bus broke down for good. Then two complete strangers came to the rescue.
Woman competing in Mrs. Michigan pageant shares story of adversity and the causes she's fighting for
If Delgado-Macon gets the most votes and raises the most money she will automatically make the top five at Mrs. Michigan on Saturday. If she wins, she plans to share her story with the country at Mrs. America.
Video captures officer helping blind man after he fell while crossing the street
A Sacramento, California, police officer is receiving praise for helping a visually impaired man after he fell while walking across the street last month.
"Belle of the ball" annual event offers free prom dresses to high school seniors
With prom dresses averaging about $600, Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell's annual "Belle of the ball" event allows high school seniors to pick out a prom dress and shoes for free.
Stranger surprises twins with gifts, a puppy after wish-list balloon to Santa found 650 miles away
Four-year-old twins Gianella and Luna sent Christmas wish lists to Santa Claus via red balloons. Little did they know, a stranger would find one of the balloons hundreds of miles away and fulfill their wishes.
Elderly woman spreads love during pandemic by waving every day to strangers on street corner
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
Man who lost everything in Midland flood wins $2M from Michigan Lottery scratch-off
A Michigan man who lost everything in the 2020 catastrophic floods in Midland County won $2 million in a lottery scratch-off ticket after he just followed his instinct to buy the bigger ticket.