Creating 'a new normal' around the holidays after losing a loved one
We talk with two grief experts on how to best get through the holidays when we're feeling sad after the death of a loved one, our coworker Jessica Starr.
We talk with two grief experts on how to best get through the holidays when we're feeling sad after the death of a loved one, our coworker Jessica Starr.
'Walnut-size' mass on Christmas tree contains hundreds of praying mantis eggs, officials say
Officials in one Ohio county are asking people to be on the lookout for a mass that may look like a pine cone, but actually contains something else.
Officials in one Ohio county are asking people to be on the lookout for a mass that may look like a pine cone, but actually contains something else.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Nativity scene outside Claremont church portrays Holy Family separated at the border
A photo of a display taken outside Claremont United Methodist Church which shows the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph separated at the border is going viral.
A photo of a display taken outside Claremont United Methodist Church which shows the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph separated at the border is going viral.
Letters to Santa now available online at USPS Operation Santa
A digital bank of letters allows good Samaritans to read letters online and adopt a wish from a letter author.
A digital bank of letters allows good Samaritans to read letters online and adopt a wish from a letter author.
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Boy waiting for heart transplant asking for Christmas cards
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.
Free admission to Michigan Science Center for Noel Night
Michigan Science Center is offering free admission all day Saturday as part of Detroit's Noel Night.
Michigan Science Center is offering free admission all day Saturday as part of Detroit's Noel Night.
Dominic's Christmas Wish: 10-year-old with cerebral palsy, epilepsy wants to collect 1,000 pjs for kids
Dominic's Christmas Wish for the last seven years has been to make the holidays special for children who need it most.
Dominic's Christmas Wish for the last seven years has been to make the holidays special for children who need it most.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
At-risk youth run Christmas tree lot, coffee shop to learn job skills
It's a chance for young men to learn valuable job skills and a chance for you to get your Christmas tree and some coffee.
It's a chance for young men to learn valuable job skills and a chance for you to get your Christmas tree and some coffee.
Someone is vandalizing Christmas light displays in South Lyon
Christmas came too early for at least one grinch this December. A South Lyon family with a 20-year tradition of extravagant Christmas light displays had part of their setup vandalized earlier last week when they noticed their synchronized lolly pop lights weren't working.
Christmas came too early for at least one grinch this December. A South Lyon family with a 20-year tradition of extravagant Christmas light displays had part of their setup vandalized earlier last week when they noticed their synchronized lolly pop lights weren't working.
Thanksgiving leftovers: A guide to how long your holiday favorites last
Here's a handy guide to how long your favorite Thanksgiving dishes last as leftovers.
Here's a handy guide to how long your favorite Thanksgiving dishes last as leftovers.
20 places to volunteer in Metro Detroit this holiday season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - and why not spend it giving back?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - and why not spend it giving back?
Holiday hot spots: Where to hang out downtown Detroit
As downtown Detroit grows, more and more hot spots are popping up around the city.
As downtown Detroit grows, more and more hot spots are popping up around the city.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.
Bugs could live in your Christmas tree — here are some ways to get rid of them
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.
Black Friday smart TV buyers should take this FBI cybersecurity advice
The FBI is offering cybersecurity advice to people who purchase new smart TVs on Black Friday.
The FBI is offering cybersecurity advice to people who purchase new smart TVs on Black Friday.
Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Company will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch 12 holiday movies
The applicant must be enthusiastic about the holiday season, love movies, have a strong attention for detail, be able to binge-watch 12 movies in a short amount of time, and be active on social media
The applicant must be enthusiastic about the holiday season, love movies, have a strong attention for detail, be able to binge-watch 12 movies in a short amount of time, and be active on social media