Detroit police officer offer to pay phone bill for elderly woman who couldn't call 911
Two Detroit police officers offered to pay an elderly woman's phone bill after she was unable to call 911 for help.
Royal Oak firefighters rescue dog from cemetery pond
A dog was rescued by firefighters after it jumped into a pond at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak.
101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
'We live for saving people's lives:' Detroit police officers honored after rescuing unresponsive baby girl
The Detroit Police Department honored officers who helped save an unresponsive baby girl who was brought to their precinct.
Eagle Scout raises money to help babies at St. John NICU
A 13-year-old who once spent 77 days in the NICU uses his Eagle Scout project as a fundraiser to bring joy to the nursing staff at St. John hospital.
Destined for Greatness -- Denby High alum helps young women from Detroit school succeed
The Destined for Greatness mentoring program at Detroit's Denby High School helps young women succeed.
Mid-Michigan man reunited with old photos after mysterious flash drive found in Detroit
A mid-Michigan man was reunited with photos he took 40 years ago after they ended up in a Detroit nonprofit's mailbox last year
Vacant lot transformed into homemade ice skating rink for kids
With the Detroit Fire Department's help and the kindness of one Detroit resident, a vacant lot is transformed into a homemade ice rink.
Teen gives PlayStation 5 raffle prize to neighbor battling cancer, buys more gifts for others
Angel Otero gifted a PlayStation 5 to a neighbor who has been battling cancer and then managed to turn that act of kindness into gifts for more children in need.
Detroit area family surprises mom with replacement vintage Christmas wreath 25 years after it was stolen
More than 25 years ago, someone took a vintage Christmas wreath right off of Beverlee Porada's front porch. Years of searching later, her children tracked down a replacement.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Workshop offers students chance to work with Motown legends on ‘song of hope’ for Detroit
In this time of social change, young people in southeastern Michigan are getting the opportunity of a lifetime to learn how to write their own lyrics and create their own music with the help of some Motown legends.
Fundraiser to help black farmers buy land in Detroit shatters expectations
A trio of Detroit organizations is blown away after a fundraiser to help black farmers buy land in the city has raised much more than expected in just a few days.
EMT beats COVID-19 only to lose everything in Edenville Dam failure
Taking things day-by-day, an EMT who survived COVID-19 is rebuilding his home after the Edenville Dam failure.
Metro Detroit bookstore's sales surge as readers search for books on race (reading list included)
Though the pandemic hit hard, a Detroit bookstore owner that specializes in African American culture and literature has been flooded with businesses as people look to learn more about race and social injustice.
From TikTok to the Detroit Pistons, Virtual Intern Experience connects students with industry leaders
Due to the pandemic, many students have found themselves without a summer internship. The Virtual Intern Experience offers a chance for students to connect with industry leaders throughout Metro Detroit.
‘He truly, truly saved his life’: Family searching for Good Samaritan who saved man after near-death crash
A family is searching for the man who stepped up and took Kyle Hoffman to the hospital after a horrible crash.
'We’re a resilient city': Detroit Dart Club owner hopeful as small businesses fight to bounce back
Though he still doesn't know when he can open, one small business owner is keeping his spirits up.
85-year-old woman beats COVID-19 while recovering from breast cancer
“She just kept telling herself - I can do this.
As masks and gloves litter streets, team challenges communities to step up and clean up
A team started the #Covid19CleanUpChallenge to encourage their community to do their part, especially amidst all the new COVID-19 related litter like masks and gloves.