NAMI Mich. distributing Echo Shows to senior citizens for the holidays
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Michigan Chapter is launching an initiative to make it easier for seniors to connect with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Father who died 6 years ago left son $10 to buy him his first beer when he turned 21
Matt Goodman's father wanted to buy his son his first beer when he turned 21, even though he knew he wouldn't be around by then. Shortly before he passed away, he left a $10 bill with his family, and they held onto it for six years -- all so Matt could have that first beer from his dad.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
Retired Warren firefighter donates new furnace to single mother
A retired firefighter in Warren who owns Shimanski Heating and Cooling donated a new furnace to a deserving family.
87-year-old Troy man continues hauling trash, even through pandemic
Even as he nears 90, Dominic Tringali is still picking your trash - even if you leave 500 bags at the curb and even during a pandemic.
Detroit agency Doner teams with Marvel for comic book honoring nurses during pandemic
"We thought, there is nothing more powerful than if we are able to bring the real acts of heroism, those real stories of those real nurses to life in the comic book."
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
Postal Carrier in Royal Oak gets Santa letters delivered and brings back responses
But with over 20 years on the job, this postal carrier has made a very, very good friend: The head of the Elves committee at the Royal Oak Post Office.
Dog returns to Michigan family after missing for 3 years
A Michigan dog that went missing three years ago while on a trip to Chicago has finally been reunited with her family.
Waterford community pre-buys dozens of chicken dinners from restaurant paying it forward
The Waterford community has pre-bought dozens of chicken dinners from a restaurant, who's handing them out for free to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to pay.
Volunteer pilots take to skies for Operation Good Cheer with gifts for kids in need across Michigan
"We are kind of like Santa," said Phillip Bozek. "Our sleighs are a little bit different, but we put on the hat and do what we can to help everybody."
Michigan man's 2019 novel told of virus, plot to kidnap governor and militia
It happens in a satirical novel The Great American Cheese War with a plot to abduct the state governor during a pandemic and including Michigan militia members. It was published in 2019, a year before many of the events came to life.
Detroit woman behind Healthy Roots black and brown dolls honored by Forbes
But the image of the Healthy Roots dolls came from something the Detroit woman always wanted - a doll that looked like her.
Teen gives PlayStation 5 raffle prize to neighbor battling cancer, buys more gifts for others
Angel Otero gifted a PlayStation 5 to a neighbor who has been battling cancer and then managed to turn that act of kindness into gifts for more children in need.
Michael Jackson impersonator outside Livonia Walmart is a 'Thriller'
A video of King posted on Facebook by an Inkster woman - has more than a half a million views already.
Fashion industry pro pivots after pandemic layoff to launch tie-dye clothing line
Wendy started tie-dying everything from shirts and sweat pants to T-shirts, masks, and towels. She gave it to friends and family, who loved the products and started talking, sharing, and buying.
Chicago couple uses deposit from canceled wedding to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
Detroit area family surprises mom with replacement vintage Christmas wreath 25 years after it was stolen
More than 25 years ago, someone took a vintage Christmas wreath right off of Beverlee Porada's front porch. Years of searching later, her children tracked down a replacement.
Veteran who took delivery job for money to fix roof helped by woman who saw him struggling
Jen Cantell Weiss shared footage on Nov. 15 showing the man, who worked as a delivery driver, struggling to walk up the steps of her home in Ogden as he dropped off her groceries.
Loken Strong: community rallies for Oakland Co. sheriff deputy diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
The 'Loken Strong' community is rallying around an Oakland County Sheriff's deputy who was recently diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.