Longtime educator weighs in on legislation aimed at increasing safety measures inside child care centers
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Jamie Sherrod sits down with Concetta Lewis, Assistant Superintendent with Ann Arbor Public Schools, to discuss legislation aimed at increasing safety measures inside child care centers. 

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.

Adopt a family for the holidays with Volunteers of America Michigan
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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
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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

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
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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
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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

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.