Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening in Metro Detroit

Dozens of Southeast Michigan organizations and groups are celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year when a variety of events planned around Metro Detroit.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.

Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good

Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

Nightly Kwanzaa celebration held at Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History

Kwanzaa means “first fruits” in Swahili and the celebration is centered around seven principles that include self-determination, unity, and purpose. Principles that are reinforced through the performances at The Charles H. Wright Museum.

Michigan firework laws: What to know for New Year's Eve

Michigan law allows fireworks on New Year's Eve, but there are limits to where fireworks can be used.

Santa tracker: NORAD shows when he's coming to town

For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.

Surfing Santas returns to Cocoa Beach with large crowds

The annual tradition supports Grind For Life, which helps to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.

Nonprofit works to bring Christmas gifts to children of the incarcerated

The Angel Tree program of Prison Fellowship partners with churches and volunteers to deliver Christmas gifts to children on behalf of their incarcerated parents.

Lighthouse of Oakland County adopts families, brings cheer for Christmas

The organization provides emergency food and shelter services for families in need year-round, but during the holidays - with the help of generous donations - volunteers work to make sure Christmas wishes come true.

Metro Airport's longest lines are found outside, as holiday travel picks back up

A sure sign holiday air travel numbers are returning to pre-pandemic levels - a long line of drivers stretched a quarter-mile in the arrival lanes at Metro.