Pontiac nonprofit looking for people to adopt struggling families this holiday season
E-Community, based out of Pontiac with a location in Waterford is hoping to make it a little easier on families this Christmas. Here's how you can help:
AAA in Dearborn hands out 1,000 vouchers for Thanksgiving meals
A parade of cars and trucks showed up at the AAA headquarters in Dearborn as an effort to tackle food insecurity came face to face with many prepared to experience another holiday season struggling to pay for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
After 112 years, 'Operation Santa' still accepting letters
USPS's Operation Santa returns for its 112th year, helping children and families in need by connecting letters to Santa with generous adopters.
The Giving Machine comes to Detroit, sending donations to those in need
“So the way that this works is like a vending machine, but it’s a reverse vending machine. Instead of buying pop or chips, you’re buying something for somebody,” said spokesperson Chad Lyons.
Turkey, 'Aidan Cluckinson' pardoned by Gov. Whitmer before Thanksgiving
'Aidan Cluckinson' is the third turkey Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned since taking office. Cluckinson joins the ranks of Dolly Pardon and Mitch E. Gander in the lineup of recent pardoned turkeys before Thanksgiving.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams: Flashlights needed to light up Corewell Health Children's Hospital this December
Each year, crowds gather outside Corewell Health Children's Hospital in Royal Oak to spread cheer to kids spending the holidays in the hospital. This year, flashlights are needed to help make Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams a success.
Detroit Lions give back before Thanksgiving, packing food for those in need
The Detroit Lions threw on their jerseys and started packing food for those in need in metro Detroit before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner 2024: How much you can save using store-brand products
Choosing store-brand items for Thanksgiving could save consumers around $17, according to a Wells Fargo report, as food inflation continues to impact holiday costs.
Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?
If you are making Thanksgiving plans, you may notice that the holiday falls later in November 2024 than it usually does. Here’s why.
Most popular Thanksgiving sides in each state revealed
A new report revealed that 56% of Americans would rather pile their plates with side dishes than the turkey itself.
Thanksgiving by the numbers: Where does your food come from and what do farmers earn?
Nearly 300 million Americans celebrate Thanksgiving every fourth Thursday of November with classics such as Turkey, stuffing and cranberries, but did you ever wonder where all the staples come from?
Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year, analysts say
Your Thanksgiving turkey and some side dishes are expected to be a bit cheaper this year thanks to cooling inflation.
2024 Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting: When to go and what to expect
The unofficial start to the holiday season is almost here, as the Detroit Christmas Tree will light up downtown for the 21st annual event.
Catch a sneak peek of this year's Starbucks holiday cup designs before they're in stores
Starbucks 'Merrier Together' holiday 2024 designs will debut in stores soon.
Halloween Weather Forecast: Warm temperatures remain as rain moves in
We'll keep the warm weather, but rain today could complicate some things for early trick-or-treaters.
Kids in this Iowa town will trick-or-treat on Halloween for 1st time since 1938
It’s been 86 years since kids in Des Moines, Iowa, went trick-or-treating on Halloween. Thanks to a severe weather forecast, they’ll be able to celebrate with the rest of America.
Here's where your favorite Halloween candy ranks among trick-or-treaters
There's a new favorite for Halloween candy, a recent survey found.
Trick-or-treating in shorts? Warm Halloween on tap for many across the US
Forecast models show much of the eastern half of the nation will be experiencing temperatures in the 60s and 70s on Halloween, with cooler air bottled up over the Rockies and Upper Midwest.
Top Halloween costumes for dogs, according to Google Frightgeist
From Beetlejuice to the internet sensation Moo Deng, this year’s Halloween dog costume trends are a nod to pop culture and more.