Man helps hungry teen feed family, now he's looking for help to fix their home
On Monday, Lotts, who was walking into Royal Fresh Market on Grand River, stopped in his tracks by what he overheard from a young man who was standing outside.
Man hires live mariachi band, serenades wife sick with COVID-19 outside hospital
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
84-year-old credits faith, family after 6-month battle to beat COVID-19
"His comment to me was 'I'm not going to worry, God will take care of me and I told my relatives I can go to sleep with peace,'" said his daughter April Hill.
The Friendship Circle to host virtual Walk4Friendship raising money for children with special needs
Their performances soon became an incentive for people to donate to an organization that is near and dear to their hearts - West Bloomfield's Friendship Circle, which serves children with special needs, like little Ella. It is also where Benji and his wife met while volunteering.
Canton teen Grace Rembinski signs recording contract with Nashville music label
Grace began to grow as a musician, playing locally at bars and restaurants -while traveling back and forth to Nashville - writing songs and recording music.
From homeless to leadership: Woman helping lead organization that saved her life 30 years ago
A Michigan woman is inspiring others as her life has come full circle. She now has a top job with the very organization that helped save her life nearly 30 years ago, Lighthouse.
New Ford Bronco assists in a Motor City marriage proposal
Their three-year relationship began in Colorado where they fell in love. This summer the couple traveled to Michigan to spend time with family. All along, Daniel knew he was going to pop the question.
Oakland County Animal Shelter has more pets for adoption, but is taking pandemic precautions
The shelter was closed during quarantine however, they managed to nearly empty the shelter thanks to foster families, and most fosters ended up adopting. But there are always more animals up for adoption and now the shelter is back open to the public.
Detroit rapper King Yadee buys and rehabs abandoned homes on Archdale where he grew up
It was then when he decided to use his fame to give back, building music studios inviting kids in, to keep them out of trouble.
Artist behind glowing mural in Hazel Park hoping nature can inspire unity
A metro Detroit artist is sharing a message of acceptance and unity with a mural on a fence in Hazel Park.
Oldest living American to celebrate 116th birthday on Aug. 15
Hester Ford credits her long life to family and a strong faith in God.
Family ripped off by concrete creeps get happy ending from generous business
This is Jeremy and Tifanny, owners of Bonnici Concrete in Utica, who are righting a wrong by ripping out and replacing a bad job done by some bad guys.
Ageless love: 76-year-old nursing home resident proposes to 71-year-old girlfriend
The pair got engaged on Aug. 6, much to the delight of the health care staff.
Great-great-great-grandmother with 173 descendants celebrates her 100th birthday
Julia Lee Kelley has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
Camp Strong for children with muscular dystrophy still delivers magical summer experience virtually
Since May, volunteers have spent hundreds of hours creating a camp for dozens of kids ages 8 to 17 can enjoy from the comfort of their own home.
‘Button Project’ allows children to see the smiling faces behind the masks at children’s hospitals
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
11-year-old's snack bar raises money for family friend stricken with disease
Every Monday through Thursday at the corner of John R and Harper in Detroit, you will find Maddie's Snack Bar ran by 11-year-old entrepreneur Madison Young who is raking in the bucks just to give them away.
Ride for Autism Road Tour delivers medals, fun to celebrate those with the disability on a special day
A medallion ceremony was held Sunday, which is normally part of a fun-filled day with hundreds of bikers raising money for activities like Christmas parties and Easter parties to celebrate children with autism and their families.
Pandemic causes Ride for Autism to switch gears into medallion Road Tour for Aug. 2
The medallion ceremony is a special part of the event every year. Ride Ambassador Rachel Adams presents kids and even adults with autism with a Ride for Autism medal. Here is how she described it in the past.