When fireworks are allowed in Michigan for New Year's Eve

Michigan law allows fireworks to be used on New Year's Eve. Here's what to know about welcoming 2025 with explosives:

What stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in 2024? Hours for Walmart, Costco, CVS and more

From retail to grocery chains, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours. WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS

Track Santa Now: Live NORAD Santa Tracker 2024 coverage

NORAD’s Santa Tracker, the beloved decades-old tradition of virtually following Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world, returns Christmas Eve for its 69th year.

PHOTOS: Santa Claus visits Michigan NICU babies

Santa Claus stopped at Children’s Hospital of Michigan's NICU to spend time with some of Michigan's most precious newborns.

Holiday recycle guide: Does wrapping paper go to the trash or not?

Is wrapping paper recyclable? What about the old Christmas lights and tree? Can that be recycled? We're answering all these questions for you this holiday.

Metro Detroit mother gifted new car in time for Christmas

A mother of four who’s fallen on hard times just got an unexpected boost: a new set of wheels to help her get around town.

Harper Woods mother receives Christmas miracle after facing eviction

It's a very merry Christmas for a single mother and her children in Harper Woods. They were facing eviction, but thanks to a generous and big surprise, they are now home for the holidays and beyond.

A look at all the Bidens' White House Christmases

This year, the White House celebrates the holiday with "A Season of Peace and Light." Here’s a look back at the Bidens’ White House Christmases over the past four years.

Snow forecast: Will Southeast Michigan have a white Christmas?

Southeast Michigan will get snow Monday, but will it be enough to have a white Christmas? Derek Kevra breaks down the chances:

What's open and closed on Christmas 2024

Most stores other businesses are closed on Christmas to give workers time with their own families, but there are a few you’ll find with their doors open

Detroit parking ticket text scam has many on alert when checking their phones

It is a time to keep a watchful eye of your text messages as a new parking ticket scam is making the rounds. The text looks and feels like it's coming from the City of Detroit, and they even picked someone at FOX 2.

The ethical impacts of holidays: Balancing joy with responsibility

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also brings ethical concerns, from environmental impacts to social pressures. Here’s how to approach holidays mindfully.

Here are the states that grow the most Christmas trees

Christmas trees are grown on farms across the country, but these areas produce the highest number of trees annually.