Detroit's historic Lee Plaza to undergo $59M restoration into senior apartments
For more than two decades the historic Lee Plaza, a vacant 15-story high-rise apartment building located on West Grand Boulevard, sat idle and abandoned. All that is about to change.
Women who raised millions to have unearthed rape kits tested 14 years ago, are honored
Kim Trent credits Kym Worthy’s fight and tenacity: “She just refused to say no on this, 'I am not going to turn my back on these survivors.' I have to tell you, she just refused to say no."
Inspired by lack of representation, deaf teen publishes her own American Sign Language book
She wasn't seeing herself - a person of color - in books about American sign language - so she made her own, with family and friends signing the alphabet.
Metro Detroit man with rare SMA disease breaks barriers directing music video remotely from home
Evans lives in Metro Detroit and directed the video remotely from his bed, where he's able to lie down, and be free from the chronic pain caused by his SMA - spinal muscular atrophy.
Woman opens space for entrepreneurs in Detroit after beating cancer
Jannel Aweke created the Unorthodox Club, a place for entrepreneurs to gather and share ideas in Detroit, after beating a cancer doctor's said she probably wouldn't survive.
'100 Days of Wisdom': Metro Detroit teen hopes to inspire, help others with book about mental health
Jack Leyden wrote "100 Days of Wisdom" to share his experiences and help others. Proceeds from the Plymouth teen's book are donated to nonprofits.
Man shares journey from jail and mental illness battle to standout artist
Ken Jackson is an artist, a cartoonist, a muralist, a writer - he's also a schizophrenic and a convicted felon.
Former White Lake teacher becomes star on TikTok and Instagram, with wood burning art
Instead of teaching a few hundred kids a day - Austin now inspires thousands of aspiring artists around the world.
Detroit mom delivers her third set of twin babies
The twins arrived about a month early, but we're told both are in the NICU and are doing well with a baby boy weighing in at 4 pounds, 8 ounces, and a baby girl two pounds, 14 ounces.
Beaumont, DMC and St. Joseph Mercy announce health systems' first babies of 2022
Baby Samirah was born at 12:01 a.m. weighing eight pounds, eight ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long
UPS driver delivers neighbor's lost dog amid busy Christmas deliveries
Darrell Slack told FOX Business he was in the midst of his route when Paula Odom alerted him of her missing Jack Russell Terrier
New Era Detroit drops off truckloads of Christmas gifts for Ypsilanti boy who was shot by neighbor
An Ypsilanti boy who was shot by a neighbor over the summer received a big Christmas surprise thanks to New Era Detroit.
Michigan 2-year-old celebrating first Christmas at home after spending majority of life in hospital
A 2-year-old girl who has spent most of her life at Motts Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor will be home for Christmas.
Oklahoma boy, 11, saves woman from house fire on same day he saved classmate's life
Police in Oklahoma gave an 11-year-old boy a certificate, honoring him as a deputy after he saved a choking classmate and a woman escaping a house fire on the same day.
Lighthouse of Oakland County adopts families, brings cheer for Christmas
The organization provides emergency food and shelter services for families in need year-round, but during the holidays - with the help of generous donations - volunteers work to make sure Christmas wishes come true.
Troy brother and sister run their own holiday food drive for those in need
The brother-sister combo from Troy collected over 2,000 pounds of food last year after seeing the need first-hand. This year's goal is 3,000 pounds which will be donated to Saint Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Detroit.
Detroit police 'Surprise Squad' delivers gift cards for the holidays
Detroit Police Chief James White was out with some holiday helpers in blue delivering gift cards and cheer.
Health worker and mom of 4, gets new home after outpouring of support following house fire
"I really want to say thank you to each and every last one," Lastar said. "It shows that as a community of people, we all still know how to come together and be able to help one another, despite if you know them or don't know them."
Cancer and heart disease survivor returns to participate in marathon after health battle
"It’s a miracle and when I think about God, I think about Henry Ford - these people are just so amazing," Brant said. "To be honest, every day is a holiday."
Former Volunteers of America Adopt a Family recipient pays it forward with holiday cheer
All you have to do is go to any Gardner-White and look for the big trees, each with a tag representing a family, senior or veteran. Make a holiday connection – and adopt a family for the holidays.