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.

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.

Ultra rare Dodge Durango Hellcat up for auction by Szott Dodge to help Ronald McDonald House

The iconic auction house Barrett Jackson agreed to auction it off next week Thursday. And Szott Dodge on M-59 in Highland asked if the money raised can go to a charity close to the dealer, Thad Szott, The Ronald McDonald House.

Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California

A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.

Teacher gives student his own shoes so he can walk in graduation

A teacher stepped in to help after a student was almost banned from his high school graduation for violating the ceremony’s dress code policy.

Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation

A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.

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.

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."