Woodward Dream Cruise: Nonprofit helping people with disabilities enjoy rides in sports cars
During the Dreams Come True on Woodward this Dream Cruise weekend, people with disabilities will get the chance to ride shotgun in sports cars, thanks to Danny’s Miracle Angel Network Foundation and volunteers.
Navy vet gets new roof thanks to Habitat for Humanity program
Owens Corning provided the materials and Premier Roofing and Renovations provided the labor through their partnership with Habitat for Humanity – the Serving those that served: Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.
Rochester 5-year-old's lemonade stand raises $400 for food pantry
She is helping her community by collecting donations for the Freedge. The Freedge is a community pantry and refrigerator tucked away outside the back of the Rochester Police Department.
Metro Detroit man scores big at Transplant Games
Transplant recipient David Galbenski scored big at the Donate Life Transplant Games.
New Era Detroit hits milestone with helping communities that need it most
“I like to explain it to people, kind of like a mobile block party, because we have a DJ that rides through the community with us,” he said. “We have food as we go along. We have all different types of resources and we do toys for kids all year long."
Detroit police, community come together for National Night Out
"The biggest purpose for National Night Out is the law-enforcement community and our community are citizens coming together," said Lt. Kimberly Gabriel, Detroit police. "To work on solutions, to develop relationships in order to make our community safer."
Special needs teen's free library grows into food pantry for community
Dylan, now 17 from Warren, was inspired by the street side free libraries-so he decided to make one. Which expanded into a pet food pantry, and a blessing box food pantry.
Henry Ford Health Gift of Life recipient to compete in Transplant games
"The real win is organ donation awareness," he said. "And that we can actually go out and enjoy each moment - that is the key. Because organ donation is really about getting a second chance at life."
Abducted Michigan 6-year-old girl rescued by FBI in St. Louis
On July 19, a suspect known by the family took the girl during an armed home invasion in Muskegon Heights.
Son of slain DPD officer is gifted new car by auto dealer, Wayne County Sheriff's Office
His dad is why Darian picked this car. "My dad had one and I thought it would be a good one to have," he said.
Troy woman celebrates her 108th birthday
"Live long but don't get old," she said.
Cancer survivor makes wigs for others with hair loss battling the disease
Micah Allison spends hours at her sewing machine at her home in Harper Woods - the 22-year-old is making wigs - a passion that grew out of a devastating diagnosis three years ago.
Teen waitress performs CPR on customer during medical emergency
"I really just didn't think, I knew the time was limited," Sophia said. "And the more time I was wasting not doing it, it was more time that he wouldn't survive."
1st female Bayview commodore ready to set sail for race to Mackinac
This will be her 25th year competing - close to 200 boats will be sailing from Port Huron to Mackinac next weekend.
Gift of Life Michigan honors leader for 25 years of service
Through Chapman's work at Gift of Life and the Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program, she works to erase fears and increase knowledge.
1st graduation class of Detroit Apple Developer Academy encourages diversity in tech
The academy is part of Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative. The program offers students an opportunity to become entrepreneurs and app developers. It’s something the now-grads got to participate in for free - skills that can translate into a lifelong career.
3-year-old taken from troubled household gets deputy visit to help him get over fear of police
"We do know there are at least 14 allegations of abuse and neglect, and we know CPS was involved in the first year of his life too," Visel said.
U-M spine surgeon climbs the '7 Summits' of tallest mountain peaks on each continent
The doctor summited the tallest peaks in each continent including Mount Kilimanjaro, Everest, and Denali.
New K9 officer Eros joins Beaumont Royal Oak security team
The newest member of Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital’s security team doesn't wear a badge, but this German Shepherd can sniff out a problem right away - meet 20-month-old Eros.
Stephens Southern Delights gets boost from Black businesses coalition
Bupe Mulenga has several food allergies so she knows how frustrating that can be if you want a sweet treat, but can’t find one with ingredients that work for you.