Empowering Detroit by keeping communities and neighborhoods safe
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Empowering Detroit by keeping communities and neighborhoods safe

Teferi Brent explains the city's approach to stop conflict resolution and combat violence through the Office of Community and Neighborhood Safety

Teferi Brent explains the city's approach to stop conflict resolution and combat violence through the Office of Community and Neighborhood Safety

Celebrating Nurses Week by helping future nurses
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Celebrating Nurses Week by helping future nurses

Teberah "Nurse T" Alexander shares the details of her nursing event designed to introduce young people to the world of healthcare.

Teberah "Nurse T" Alexander shares the details of her nursing event designed to introduce young people to the world of healthcare.

Detroit City Distillery launches their Gin Club
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Detroit City Distillery launches their Gin Club

Detroit City Distillery is offering a Gin Club where members get to check out a live gin distillation, a cocktail demonstration, an exclusive bottle of DCD's gin and more. For details visit, detroitcitydistillery.com.

Detroit City Distillery is offering a Gin Club where members get to check out a live gin distillation, a cocktail demonstration, an exclusive bottle of DCD's gin and more. For details visit, detroitcitydistillery.com.

May is officially Chaldean American Month in Michigan
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May is officially Chaldean American Month in Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill permanently designating May as Chaldean American Month.  To celebrate, Martin Manna, President of the Chaldean Chamber, and cookbook author and YouTube cooking channel host Samira Cholagh joined us in the Fox 2 kitchen. Cholagh made a traditional Ras Asfor Stew. 

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill permanently designating May as Chaldean American Month.  To celebrate, Martin Manna, President of the Chaldean Chamber, and cookbook author and YouTube cooking channel host Samira Cholagh joined us in the Fox 2 kitchen. Cholagh made a traditional Ras Asfor Stew. 

Mother's Day gift ideas from the Motown Museum
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Mother's Day gift ideas from the Motown Museum

The Motown Museum showcases the merchandise and gift ideas they're offering for Mother's Day. To shop visit, motownmuseum.org.

The Motown Museum showcases the merchandise and gift ideas they're offering for Mother's Day. To shop visit, motownmuseum.org.

Healing through trauma-informed yoga
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Healing through trauma-informed yoga

A unique partnership in Auburn Hills is helping people heal from trauma through movement and mindfulness. At Branches, a service of Havenwyck Hospital, patients are using yoga and breathing techniques to reduce stress and build coping skills. The program, in collaboration with the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation, is designed to help patients feel more grounded, connected, and resilient—both during treatment and beyond.

A unique partnership in Auburn Hills is helping people heal from trauma through movement and mindfulness. At Branches, a service of Havenwyck Hospital, patients are using yoga and breathing techniques to reduce stress and build coping skills. The program, in collaboration with the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation, is designed to help patients feel more grounded, connected, and resilient—both during treatment and beyond.

"Cooking with Comedians Challenge" premieres May 1 on Tubi
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"Cooking with Comedians Challenge" premieres May 1 on Tubi

"Cooking with Comedians" is a new show debuting May 1 on Tubi, Amazon, and YouTube. Two comedians go head-to-head to recreate a dish from a Detroit chef, usually with very questionable cooking skills. Another comedian heckles them while the chef steps in to judge the dishes. Creator and Producer Amber Ewing and Comedian Kevin Johnson gave us a preview of the show.

"Cooking with Comedians" is a new show debuting May 1 on Tubi, Amazon, and YouTube. Two comedians go head-to-head to recreate a dish from a Detroit chef, usually with very questionable cooking skills. Another comedian heckles them while the chef steps in to judge the dishes. Creator and Producer Amber Ewing and Comedian Kevin Johnson gave us a preview of the show.

28th annual "Women Helping Women" Luncheon & Fashion Show on May 9
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28th annual "Women Helping Women" Luncheon & Fashion Show on May 9

Grace Centers of Hope will present the 28th Annual "Women Helping Women" Luncheon & Fashion Show on Saturday, May 9. The event will feature a silent auction, raffles, luncheon, and a fashion show highlighting spring trends, with all proceeds benefiting GCH's Women's Program. Visit GraceCentersOfHope.org for tickets and more information.

Grace Centers of Hope will present the 28th Annual "Women Helping Women" Luncheon & Fashion Show on Saturday, May 9. The event will feature a silent auction, raffles, luncheon, and a fashion show highlighting spring trends, with all proceeds benefiting GCH's Women's Program. Visit GraceCentersOfHope.org for tickets and more information.

Derby Day Party at The Corner Ballpark this Saturday
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Derby Day Party at The Corner Ballpark this Saturday

Come celebrate in style while also supporting the Detroit Police Athletic League. The party includes cocktails, food, cigars, and music. It's Saturday May 2nd, from 4pm until 10pm.

Come celebrate in style while also supporting the Detroit Police Athletic League. The party includes cocktails, food, cigars, and music. It's Saturday May 2nd, from 4pm until 10pm.

24th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade
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24th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade

The 24th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade is happening on Sunday, May 3rd at 3PM. For details and more visit, greekparades.com.

The 24th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade is happening on Sunday, May 3rd at 3PM. For details and more visit, greekparades.com.

Golf season kicking off at Michigan Resorts
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Golf season kicking off at Michigan Resorts

Golf season, getting underway in Michigan. America's Summer Golf Capital recently launched, guiding golfers through the state's 26 premier golf courses and 8 resorts. For more visit, americassummergolfcapital.com.

Golf season, getting underway in Michigan. America's Summer Golf Capital recently launched, guiding golfers through the state's 26 premier golf courses and 8 resorts. For more visit, americassummergolfcapital.com.

Protecting yourself from financial scams
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Protecting yourself from financial scams

Mark Friday, the owner of RJ Networks, shares what you need to know to protect yourself from online hackers and scammers. 

Mark Friday, the owner of RJ Networks, shares what you need to know to protect yourself from online hackers and scammers. 

Detroit Early Middle College
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Detroit Early Middle College

DEMC: Empowers students to get a head start on college and career success by earning college credits, professional certifications, and real-world experience while completing high school.  https://www.demc.org/

DEMC: Empowers students to get a head start on college and career success by earning college credits, professional certifications, and real-world experience while completing high school.  https://www.demc.org/

Fox 2 Cooking School: Mutzie's Kitchen makes their new three-bean chili pie
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Fox 2 Cooking School: Mutzie's Kitchen makes their new three-bean chili pie

Chili Filling: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 bell pepper, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained • 1 cup corn (optional) • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1–1.5 cups vegetable broth • 2 tbsp chili powder • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp smoked paprika • ½ tsp oregano • Salt & pepper to taste Mashed Potato Topping: • 2–2.5 lbs potatoes, peeled & chopped • 6 tbsp vegan butter • ½ cup plant-based milk • Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste Step 1: Make the mashed potatoes. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with vegan butter and plant-based milk. Season to taste and set aside. Step 2:  Prepare the Chili Filling Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper. Add beans, chickpeas, corn, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened. Step 3. Assemble the Pie Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread chili mixture into a baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes. Use a fork to create texture on top. Step 4. Bake Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden finish (optional).

Chili Filling: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 bell pepper, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained • 1 cup corn (optional) • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1–1.5 cups vegetable broth • 2 tbsp chili powder • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tsp smoked paprika • ½ tsp oregano • Salt & pepper to taste Mashed Potato Topping: • 2–2.5 lbs potatoes, peeled & chopped • 6 tbsp vegan butter • ½ cup plant-based milk • Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste Step 1: Make the mashed potatoes. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with vegan butter and plant-based milk. Season to taste and set aside. Step 2:  Prepare the Chili Filling Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper. Add beans, chickpeas, corn, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened. Step 3. Assemble the Pie Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread chili mixture into a baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes. Use a fork to create texture on top. Step 4. Bake Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden finish (optional).