Detroit Promise free college program for residents marks 10th anniversary
And Detroit Promise makes it clear, this program does more than provide tuition - including coaches, emergency funds, and book stipends.
And Detroit Promise makes it clear, this program does more than provide tuition - including coaches, emergency funds, and book stipends.
Corktown optical boutique collects glasses to repurpose them for homebound seniors
“We’re aiming to collect 1,000 pairs of gently used glasses so that we can give the gift of sight, literally to our community elders," she said.
“We’re aiming to collect 1,000 pairs of gently used glasses so that we can give the gift of sight, literally to our community elders," she said.
$200M of medical debt for Oakland County residents will be erased with new program
Officials say about 114,000 Oakland County residents carry medical debt, and those who are eligible for the program don’t have to do anything to apply.
Officials say about 114,000 Oakland County residents carry medical debt, and those who are eligible for the program don’t have to do anything to apply.
Pro wrestling's 'Hart of the Matter' raises money for children with autism in Wayne
The Hart of the Matter Champion for a Cause event, featured pro wrestling legend Bret “The Hitman" Hart, among other stars, and raised money for children with autism.
The Hart of the Matter Champion for a Cause event, featured pro wrestling legend Bret “The Hitman" Hart, among other stars, and raised money for children with autism.
Vote in Halloween dog contest for Dearborn's 'Kenny' from Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit
Shelter pups looking for a good home are all dressed up for the national Adoptable Dog Howl-oween Costume Contest - including Kenny from Dearborn.
Shelter pups looking for a good home are all dressed up for the national Adoptable Dog Howl-oween Costume Contest - including Kenny from Dearborn.
Detroit clergy leaders, police come together for Faith & Blue Weekend
It starts this Friday at The Corner Ballpark in Corktown and it serves as an opportunity for DPD to improve relationships in the community with faith-based intervention.
It starts this Friday at The Corner Ballpark in Corktown and it serves as an opportunity for DPD to improve relationships in the community with faith-based intervention.
Life-saving rescue of electrocuted boy by Warren police officers: 'I gotta get him'
The police officers rushed in, close to a live wire to save the child. The boy may not be alive today if they didn’t put their own lives on the line.
The police officers rushed in, close to a live wire to save the child. The boy may not be alive today if they didn’t put their own lives on the line.
92-year-old is given new roof on her home thanks to Renew Detroit program
"I wanted to stay in my house I didn’t want to have to move," she said. "I’ve been here 60-some years and I’m just blessed."
"I wanted to stay in my house I didn’t want to have to move," she said. "I’ve been here 60-some years and I’m just blessed."
Single mother who walks to work daily, gifted a new car
"'Mommy’s car?'" asked little Kai "Yes, this is mommy’s car," she said.
"'Mommy’s car?'" asked little Kai "Yes, this is mommy’s car," she said.
Renowned sneaker designer helps next generation at Detroit's only Historically Black college
“We’re giving you the tools you need to get into the door, you need to take the hinges off, so there’s no longer a door and so other people can come in after you," said Edwards.
“We’re giving you the tools you need to get into the door, you need to take the hinges off, so there’s no longer a door and so other people can come in after you," said Edwards.
Childhood cancer survivor gets college scholarship from doctor who helped save her
"The scholarship is one step that we can do to help give them their dreams and their future back," Dr. Main said.
"The scholarship is one step that we can do to help give them their dreams and their future back," Dr. Main said.
Watch: Warren police video captures moment baby is saved by officer
Warren police thought they were pulling over a reckless driver during rush hour on Tuesday. Instead it was the mother of a baby in a life-threatening emergency.
Warren police thought they were pulling over a reckless driver during rush hour on Tuesday. Instead it was the mother of a baby in a life-threatening emergency.
Detroit community activist Malik Shabazz continues recovery from massive heart attack
"I was dead but now I’m crying tears of joy because I’m alive," said Shabazz.
"I was dead but now I’m crying tears of joy because I’m alive," said Shabazz.
Survivor starts nonprofit to take other women from abusive situations and support them
Jojo says she didn't break free from her family until she was 29. It would be her father's final beating.
Jojo says she didn't break free from her family until she was 29. It would be her father's final beating.
Block by block: Landbank welcomes over 100 new home owners from buy back program
"So instead of 1,000 vacant houses in the city by pushing people out who lost it to foreclosure we’ve got a thousand homeowners," Duggan said,
"So instead of 1,000 vacant houses in the city by pushing people out who lost it to foreclosure we’ve got a thousand homeowners," Duggan said,
Clarkston teacher donates kidney to save co-worker's young son
It was a dire call for help made by a father who simply wanted his son to have a chance to live another day.
It was a dire call for help made by a father who simply wanted his son to have a chance to live another day.
Detroit Police Prep Academy graduates more than 50 teens in second-ever class
“You guys are our 'now,' I cannot be prouder of you, knowing that the future is bright. Knowing that you are the future doctors, lawyers, police officers," said Chief White.
“You guys are our 'now,' I cannot be prouder of you, knowing that the future is bright. Knowing that you are the future doctors, lawyers, police officers," said Chief White.
'Veggie Express' brings grocery store on wheels to urban food deserts
The Veggie Express on Monday was at Clement Kern Gardens Apartments in Corktown where families lined up to get what they can’t find in their communities.
The Veggie Express on Monday was at Clement Kern Gardens Apartments in Corktown where families lined up to get what they can’t find in their communities.
Dearborn 12-year-old jiu-jitsu champion becomes 1st hijabi female to win gold at world tourney
”It felt so nice to know that I won and that I earned it," said Aaminah Abdrabboh.
”It felt so nice to know that I won and that I earned it," said Aaminah Abdrabboh.
Abraham Ranch provides safe haven for farm animals with Michigan Humane
Abraham Ranch in Clarkston is pretty, peaceful, with plenty of room for farm animals - rescued from bad situations, or surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them.
Abraham Ranch in Clarkston is pretty, peaceful, with plenty of room for farm animals - rescued from bad situations, or surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them.