4-year-old Hazel leads effort to fight child hunger in Michigan

Nearly 20 percent of Michigan children live in poverty, but one 4-year-old girl is doing her part to make sure others in her community don't go hungry -- and she's encouraging all of us to do the same.

Community spreads holiday cheer by waving lights outside pediatric hospital

Back for the third year, Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams is a chance for the community to rally together to show pediatric patients in the hospital during the holidays that they are loved and appreciated.

American Girl holiday catalog features ‘electric’ 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome in dazzling red gown

An American Girl holiday catalog released last month featured a 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome from Illinois, displaying pictures that her mother said starts an important conversation about presenting people and children of all abilities. 

Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served

On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.

Santa's helper collecting donations for 80 sick children taken on trip to North Pole

It's probably one of the most heartwarming stories you'll see every holiday season -- a group of around 80 sick or terminally ill children get to visit Santa in the north pole.

Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos in Southwest Detroit

This weekend is Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It's not a "scary" holiday, but one filled with celebratory music, food and family. In recent years animated films like "Coco" and "The Book of Life" have popularized Dia de los Muertos and themes surrounding the holiday.

Watch: Trick-or-treater puts candy in empty bowl outside Lakeland home

Parents encourage their kids to be polite while trick-or-treating on Halloween, but the parents of one Lakeland child can be proud of her considerate nature.

Chef Bobby's bloody beef tips burgundy recipe

Chef Bobby, or rather, Julia Child, joined us on The Nine for some spooky Halloween recipes. 

Halloween Safety for the Pets
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Mike Palmer, Owner of Premiere Pet Supply, joins The Nine with the "Scooby Crew" to talk safety, costume ideas, and more. https://premierpetsupply.com/

Halloween cooking with Chef Bobby
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Chef Bobby, or rather, Julia Child, joined us on The Nine for some spooky Halloween recipes.

Halloween Edition of Get Fit
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Kimo from True Body Fitness joins The Nine on Halloween to discuss lower back strength.

Vampire's Night Cocktail for Halloween
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Houdini's All Hallows Eve Ball​ Tonight 7-11pm The Detroit Club 712 Cass Ave. Detroit detroithistoryclub.com

Halloween Safety Tips from Beaumont Hospital
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Whether your children will be going trick-or-treating or attending a Halloween party, a few precautions can help make their experience safe and enjoyable. Erica Surman, RN, pediatric trauma program manager, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, joined us.

Ryan ducks behind Maurielle while making Self-Carving pumpkins
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We knew it was going to explode when the Imagination Station told us they were making self-carving pumpkins. Ryan knew too. But when it happened, he pulled Maurielle in front of him