Southwest Detroit flooding resources and how to help those impacted

Help is available for Southwest Detroit residents impacted by flooding caused by a water main break. The city has arranged housing, transportation, and other resources for flood victims.

Rebel Dogs Detroit seeks new homes for injured dogs

Two injured dogs who were found by rescuers, were given a second chance when Rebel Dogs Detroit gave them a new safe and happy future.

Metro Detroit warming centers: Where to stay warm during deep freeze

Though the snowy weather may have passed, the chilly temperatures are just beginning across Metro Detroit. Many community warming centers are opening up to help protect people from the cold.

Brandon Township crews and community save horses from icy pond

It was a rescue mission that involved several people in a northern Oakland County community where two horses fell through the ice in a small pond, with one of them on the brink of death.

Thanks to $100,000 in donations, the Howell Nature Center rehab clinic is reopening

After the Howell Nature Center fell on hard times and had to close its rehabilitation clinic, the community stepped up to help in a huge way. Now, the center's rehab clinic will reopen.

Welcome Inn prepares for another winter helping homeless in Starr Presbyterian Church building in Royal Oak

The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams: Flashlights needed to light up Corewell Health Children's Hospital this December

Each year, crowds gather outside Corewell Health Children's Hospital in Royal Oak to spread cheer to kids spending the holidays in the hospital. This year, flashlights are needed to help make Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams a success.

WYCD co-host enjoys sleepover at Southgate Kroger to help end hunger

What happens when you a take radio host, a supermarket chain and a desire to wipe out hunger? You get a fun sleepover with WYCD morning show co-host Steve Grunwald at the Southgate Kroger.

'We love this community': Sidetrack Bookshop expanding after successful first 2 years in Royal Oak

What started as a plan to open an independent bookstore in Florida a few years ago morphed into creating a Metro Detroit bookshop that quickly became a beloved spot for book lovers – and it doesn't stop there. Sidetrack Bookshop in downtown Royal Oak is expanding.

Former police officer helps Metro Detroit kids chase filmmaking dreams

Award-winning filmmaker and former police officer Scott Galeski is helping at-risk youth envision a brighter future by tapping into their creativity.

Guide to scholarship money in Michigan and best practices for applying

Millions of dollars in scholarship money goes unspent every year. Here are some places that aspiring students can apply - as well as tips for writing essays.

Oakland County deputy killed: How to support his family after Detroit shooting

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is collecting donations to help the family of Bradley Reckling, a deputy shot to death while trying to recover a stolen vehicle in Detroit.

Recovery Walk in Ypsilanti aims to break addiction stigma

The Recovery Walk at Ypsilanti's Riverside Park aims to replace the stigma of addiction with a message of hope, healing, and recovery.

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FOX 2 is teaming up with select Ascension Hospitals for the 2024 Healthy Heart Project.

'Human Library' in Sterling Heights aims to increase understanding through conversations

Have a conversation with a person you may otherwise not talk to during an event designed to strengthen understanding and kindness at the Sterling Heights Public Library's "Human Library" event.

MGM Detroit employees volunteer at Oak Park's Forgotten Harvest

Sometimes the volunteers pack fruit and sometimes it's cans. "Today we’re doing pizza," said Matt Buckley, who is with MGM Resorts International.