Popular Kroger guard who walks to work daily, is getting new car from Detroit Rescue Mission
When Chester was homeless he'd sleep at the bus stop at Telegraph and Wick. Now of course he's got the apartment, the job, soon the car - and he's just so grateful to everyone who helped him get back on his feet.
Woman's dog was missing, then stolen and now returned - after FOX 2 report
"It was kind of like a dream come true," she said. "One minute you don’t think you’re going to get her back, and then she’s here."
Beloved Lincoln Park security guard walks 5 miles to work every day, and greets customers with a smile
Chester doesn’t have a car, but he’s not complaining. At one point he was homeless.
Detroit activist's Bars Over Bars music program wants to stop youth violence over hip-hop
Activist and clergyman Maurice Hardwick - better known as Pastor Mo - is convinced music that overtly promotes senseless violence plays a crucial role in Detroit crime.
Dearborn man battling leukemia to get bone marrow donation from teen son
Pauly is only 14. The bone marrow transplant team was hesitant at first because he is a minor - and it is unusual for a minor to parent transplant. But it's happening this month.
Basement boutique inside Detroit women's shelter offers free 'Bountiful Blessings' to those in need
Michelle Robinson founded Bountiful Blessings after experiencing homelessness and addiction. She has been clean for 36 years and recently relocated her shop to the All Things Women Shelter.
Sinus cancer survivor shares how she learned of the rare illness - and how she beat it
"I was upset, scared of course you hear cancer you think it is the end of the world," she said. "I constantly had a ringing in my ear, all day - all night. (I had) a lot of problems, but I never expected to hear 'sinus cancer.'"
Ford's first Black woman car designer writes book about blazing a trail in auto industry
It was Emeline King who designed the 1994 Ford Mustang interior. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird - the wheel program, the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed cars in Europe.
Dog stranded on melting Detroit River rescued by Wyandotte emergency crews
Now that it's starting to warm up, the snow and ice are melting - and that means it's not safe for anyone to be out on frozen lakes or rivers, including our pets. Two recent rescues were made after dogs wandered out onto thin ice.
Paczki problem solved: Livonia bakery helps Yum Village with dough for Afro Caribbean creations
"It’s Black History Month, we’re playing in the kitchen, Paczki day is coming up," said Godwin Ihentuge. "Flavors that are Afro-Caribbean inspired. (We said) let’s do some hibiscus Paczki, let’s do some coolie coolie, which is like a West African peanut snack, let’s throw some plantain in that thing."
Bike donation program helps those in need thanks to Mitch Albom's SAY Detroit charity
"Transportation in Detroit is a huge issue for people who are challenged economically because it's hard to buy a car - it's hard to pay the insurance," Albom said.
Good Samaritan foils scammer's attempt at forcing man to buy $1,000 in gift cards
"I wouldn't want my grandpa or my mom or anyone else I know, to get scammed like that," Auten said. "A lot of people would say - not my problem - but we need to help each other out."
Drive One Detroit vocational school offers hand-on learning for high school students
"We take kids from consortiums and 501 that do not have these types of programs in their facility and we provide them with training in either the automotive body, automotive technician, automotive design - which is clay modeling and drawing - as well as welding and machining," said Paul Tregembo, program director.
Clawson Cares Snowflake Project: Volunteers hit the streets with shovels to help others
The Clawson Cares Snowflake Project is making sure neighbors in need get their snow shoveled.
University of Michigan doctor helps deliver baby aboard international flight
A Michigan Medicine doctor helped deliver a baby aboard a flight to the United States from Ghana.
Music with a message: 12-year-old plays saxophone for community outside fire, police, and city hall
First, he does it outside the Farmington Hills Fire Department, then city hall - and finally, the police department, where people gather around, and the officers salute while 12-year-old Oliver plays.
Dream Detroit Skating Academy is newest figure skating option for youth in the city
They are holding a launch Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 PM at Adams Butzel Recreation Center in Detroit at 10500 Lyndon Street. When people arrive, they’ll get a free look at the rink what they have to offer - and get on the ice. Anyone is welcome, and they’ll be teaching.
Michigan Humane, FOX 2 team-up for Feb. 10 telethon
Michigan Humane CEO and President Matt Pepper joined us with a rescue dog Tucker, who was found abandoned in a home and had to have his back leg amputated - after being tied with a wire.
Meet Tess, the stray saved from the Lodge freeway and ready for a new home
A very lucky pup is looking for a new home-- after a rough time on the streets of Detroit.
Commerce Township dancers raise money to help homeless with Lighthouse of Oakland County
The Commerce Township dancers are practicing for their 20th annual charity show. This year the senior dancers chose to donate goods and proceeds from the event to Lighthouse, an Oakland County organization dedicated to providing housing, food and emergency services to homeless families.