Paczki prep underway for Fat Tuesday despite pandemic
This is the new Martha Washington Bakery on Joseph Campau and Caniff in Hamtramck and each year - for decades, Sandy Bakic and her family have baked for the masses.
This is the new Martha Washington Bakery on Joseph Campau and Caniff in Hamtramck and each year - for decades, Sandy Bakic and her family have baked for the masses.
Non-profit makes and delivers coats that convert into sleeping bags for homeless
Hundreds of coats that convert to sleeping bags are on the way to help the homeless endure the cold. General Motors is also pitching in -- on the effort to distribute the coats in cities in Michigan and throughout the Midwest.
Hundreds of coats that convert to sleeping bags are on the way to help the homeless endure the cold. General Motors is also pitching in -- on the effort to distribute the coats in cities in Michigan and throughout the Midwest.
Man wins attorney's free divorce contest so he can marry girlfriend with terminal cancer
Meet Paul Cook from Westland, short on money, with health issues of his own, separated for four years after a rough marriage. He found Christine Major two years ago on Facebook -- and proposed six months later. But just a few weeks after the proposal, Christine was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Meet Paul Cook from Westland, short on money, with health issues of his own, separated for four years after a rough marriage. He found Christine Major two years ago on Facebook -- and proposed six months later. But just a few weeks after the proposal, Christine was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Mom donates 8,000 ounces of breast milk during coronavirus pandemic
Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.
Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.
'Jeopardy!,' Alex Trebek's family donate late host's wardrobe to charity
The late "Jeopardy!" host's wardrobe has been donated by the show and his family to The Doe Fund, according to a press release obtained by People magazine.
The late "Jeopardy!" host's wardrobe has been donated by the show and his family to The Doe Fund, according to a press release obtained by People magazine.
Large Italian family has been holding daily Zoom calls every day during pandemic to stay connected
Every night at 7 p.m. for the last 323 days, Tim and Ellen Calcagno of Trenton join the Calcagno family Zoom call - from holidays and babies to engagements and birthdays.
Every night at 7 p.m. for the last 323 days, Tim and Ellen Calcagno of Trenton join the Calcagno family Zoom call - from holidays and babies to engagements and birthdays.
Ashby's Sterling Ice cream owners raise over $15,000 to keep business open
Dillion Rochon, an owner of Ashby's Sterling ice cream in Grosse Pointe Woods, scoops ice cream for community members helping keep the business open.
Dillion Rochon, an owner of Ashby's Sterling ice cream in Grosse Pointe Woods, scoops ice cream for community members helping keep the business open.
Special 4-year-old gets her wish granted for a pop-up camper fit for a princess
In true 4-year-old fashion, she wants to deck it out with princess stickers and start taking Covid-safe trips with her family.
In true 4-year-old fashion, she wants to deck it out with princess stickers and start taking Covid-safe trips with her family.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Barstool Sports founder says Melvindale pizza joint has the best in metro Detroit
"I'm nobody, just a little guy in Melvindale," said Fredi Bellow. "There is an art to making pizza. I top every one with fresh basil, that's my little kiss on the end. I don't make pizza for money."
"I'm nobody, just a little guy in Melvindale," said Fredi Bellow. "There is an art to making pizza. I top every one with fresh basil, that's my little kiss on the end. I don't make pizza for money."
A woman has been giving thousand dollar tips to restaurant workers in west Michigan
"Holy cow, I'm like shaking!" said an employee of a Rockford burger restaurant as Jenna Arcidiacono stuffed a tip jar with $100 bills.
"Holy cow, I'm like shaking!" said an employee of a Rockford burger restaurant as Jenna Arcidiacono stuffed a tip jar with $100 bills.
Young doctor treating COVID-19 patients diagnosed with breast cancer - and wins the battle
A young doctor is busy with COVID-19 patients when suddenly she becomes the patient, it's a stunning diagnosis - but also surprising is the place she found comfort.
A young doctor is busy with COVID-19 patients when suddenly she becomes the patient, it's a stunning diagnosis - but also surprising is the place she found comfort.
Breast cancer survivor adds input to new Henry Ford Cancer Institute updates for those still battling
Deidra Moody joined an advisory council several years ago at Henry Ford hospital where she received treatment. She said the council brainstormed things that other cancer patients would need.
Deidra Moody joined an advisory council several years ago at Henry Ford hospital where she received treatment. She said the council brainstormed things that other cancer patients would need.
College student uses GameStop stock earnings to donate Nintendo Switches, games to children’s hospital
A college student donated Nintendo Switches and games to Children’s Minnesota Hospital after making money from his GameStop stocks.
A college student donated Nintendo Switches and games to Children’s Minnesota Hospital after making money from his GameStop stocks.
Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
Victoria Wedding Chapel in Waterford offers free nuptial ceremony on Valentine's Day
Florists and photographers will be on standby for a fee - and everything else, free. There is about 13 openings for interested couples.
Florists and photographers will be on standby for a fee - and everything else, free. There is about 13 openings for interested couples.
Footlocker gives back in honor of employee who was murdered last month
Eastpointe Footlocker honors a former employee who was murdered last month by giving back to Alternatives For Girls members.
Eastpointe Footlocker honors a former employee who was murdered last month by giving back to Alternatives For Girls members.
Vacant lot transformed into homemade ice skating rink for kids
With the Detroit Fire Department's help and the kindness of one Detroit resident, a vacant lot is transformed into a homemade ice rink.
With the Detroit Fire Department's help and the kindness of one Detroit resident, a vacant lot is transformed into a homemade ice rink.
U-M freshman track standout wins stunning comeback relay - and video goes viral
The pressure was on and her relay team was down four seconds, but Ziyah channeled that energy to push forward - blasting around the track twice.
The pressure was on and her relay team was down four seconds, but Ziyah channeled that energy to push forward - blasting around the track twice.
Kroger donates $50K commission for selling $1B lotto ticket to Michigan food banks
One lucky Kroger shopper won the third-largest lottery winning in history from a ticket purchased at a Novi Kroger store on Jan. 22, 2021. Nearly 11,000 businesses in Michigan sell lottery tickets and receive a commission if they are the business selling the winning ticket.
One lucky Kroger shopper won the third-largest lottery winning in history from a ticket purchased at a Novi Kroger store on Jan. 22, 2021. Nearly 11,000 businesses in Michigan sell lottery tickets and receive a commission if they are the business selling the winning ticket.