Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan attends his last Motor City Match program ribbon-cutting
The visionary behind the Motor City Match program, Mayor Mike Duggan, attended his last ribbon-cutting ceremony before leaving office on Tuesday.
Young Metro Detroit patients fly to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus
More than 60 local kids got to hop on a plane and take a magical trip to the North Pole to see Santa Claus this afternoon.
Detroit 2-year-old girl reunites with kidney donor
It’s the season of giving, and this next story demonstrates what happens when a person gives of themselves to improve the life of someone else — all thanks to the gift of life.
'Healing House' groundbreaking opens the door to community support in Highland Park
Christmas came early in Highland Park, as access to health and wellness will soon be just a few steps away for local residents.
Adopt a family for the holidays with Volunteers of America Michigan
As Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI) looks to help those in need this holiday season, the nonprofit is asking metro Detroit residents to help struggling Michigan families this holiday season. VOAMI, which serves veterans, seniors and families in Michigan, opened the opportunity to nearly 3,000 Michigan families in need of being adopted this Christmas. For more information visit: www.voami.org/adopt-a-family/.
25 Days of December kicks off, celebrating Downtown Detroit businesses
For more information visit: Downtown Detroit’s 25 Days of December transforms the city into a festive, family-friendly destination that celebrates shopping small, supporting local businesses and strengthening the Downtown community. For campaign details, participating businesses and prize information, visit DowntownDetroit.org/smallbusiness
Trenton hosts inaugural Noel Nights holiday experience
Noel Nights tickets are available at: https://www.ticketleap.events/.../city-of.../noelnights
City of Farmington Hills welcomes the holiday season with 33rd annual Holiday Lights Ceremony
For more information visit: www.fhgov.com/holidays
Detroit Opera House opens 2025-2026 season with "Highways and Valleys -- Two American Love Stories"
For tickets visit: www.detroitopera.org
Red Wings exhibit opens at Detroit Historical Museum celebrating 100 years
As Detroit celebrates a century of the Red Wings, there's a new exhibit to honor 100 years of hockey.
Eastern Michigan University helps gift food box to man turned away at food drive
The FOX 2 Problem Solvers received a call from someone about an issue involving food insecurity.
As SNAP resumes after shutdown, some say they still haven't received their benefits
In the wake of the 43-day-long government shutdown ending, millions of Americans have started receiving their SNAP benefits again. They are a lifeline for many who struggle to put food on the table. However, not everyone says they've received their money.
Holiday Champaint experience at Beacon Park
Champaint is an elevated sip-and-paint experience developed by Artistic Expressions Gallery. Co-owners and artists SuVon and Siana Treece designed CHAMPAINT to go beyond the typical paint-and-sip. For more information visit: www,artisticexpressionsgallery.com/champaint
Many Tongues: A Multimedia Storytelling Exhibition Honoring Detroit and Flint Culture
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Brittni Ward to discuss a month-long immersive showcase of how storytelling lives through food, poetry, comedy, fashion, film, and visual art. For more information visit: www.eyeneyellc.com/events
Michigan pauses SNAP benefits: How you can help while many turn to food banks
The impact of the federal government shutdown is now being felt in Michigan as officials say SNAP benefits have been paused.
Community to help welcome students back after stabbing at Detroit school
Community members plan to gather outside of Gompers Elementary-Middle School in Detroit to welcome back students after a stabbing last week.
Grand Blanc community and state leaders gather to honor victims of LDS Church shooting
Genesee County came together on Tuesday night, more than a week and a half after a shooting and fire at the LDS Church in Grand Blanc left five dead, including the shooter, and several others hurt.
Zach Bryan to headline concert at the Big House in sold out show
Over 100,000 people will be flocking to Ann Arbor for a historic concert at the Big House, as country music star Zach Bryan is joined by John Mayer for a sold-out show on Saturday.
Liver failure diagnosis inspires Detroit entrepreneur to start wellness business with Motor City Match grant
Vivacious Luxury Spa owner Ayana Hall, who has 22 years in the beauty industry, founded the spa after overcoming a 2023 stage 2 liver failure diagnosis that refocused her on wellness.
Pinckney community rallies after man suffers medical emergency at volleyball game
Pinckney community members quickly snapped into action and started performing CPR on the man right away.