Nonprofit's 'Shoot cameras not guns' program opens minds, changes culture
Calvin Colbert is the executive director of Detroit Impact. For more than 30 years, they've been working with young people, fighting back against gun violence and a culture that glorifies it.
Calvin Colbert is the executive director of Detroit Impact. For more than 30 years, they've been working with young people, fighting back against gun violence and a culture that glorifies it.
Annual Ride for Autism takes on special meaning after man's death
What began in 2005 for Victor Chrenenko - is now a ride in his memory. Victor died in October at the age of 29.
What began in 2005 for Victor Chrenenko - is now a ride in his memory. Victor died in October at the age of 29.
Malcolm X's childhood Inkster house gets $80K from state to finish rehab
The house on Williams Street is where the famous Civil Rights leader Malcolm X once lived and restoring it has been a lot of work - but help is on the way.
The house on Williams Street is where the famous Civil Rights leader Malcolm X once lived and restoring it has been a lot of work - but help is on the way.
Idlewild, the 'Black Eden' of northern Michigan, begins paving its comeback
Once a haven for minorities, Idlewild was the only resort town open to African Americans in the early and mid-1900s. The sleepy town is hoping to make a comeback.
Once a haven for minorities, Idlewild was the only resort town open to African Americans in the early and mid-1900s. The sleepy town is hoping to make a comeback.
Detroit tranquility garden provides place for holistic wellness, community empowerment
“The garden is really symbolic," said Dexter Sullivan. "Anything in life that’s thriving has to be tended to. That garden gives us the human dynamic to connect with the earth, connect with the soil."
“The garden is really symbolic," said Dexter Sullivan. "Anything in life that’s thriving has to be tended to. That garden gives us the human dynamic to connect with the earth, connect with the soil."
Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July
Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need.
Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need.
Wayne County man honored as Distinguished Alumnus from Northern Michigan University
Jim Thorburn was twice named Allen Park Police Officer of the Year before he retired in 2022.
Jim Thorburn was twice named Allen Park Police Officer of the Year before he retired in 2022.
Star adaptive golfer from Rochester Hills on brink of competing for national title
He paralyzed from the waste down after a car accident 18 years ago. He was a gifted athlete before the crash, and is determined not to let his disability get in the way of living a full life.
He paralyzed from the waste down after a car accident 18 years ago. He was a gifted athlete before the crash, and is determined not to let his disability get in the way of living a full life.
Macomb County court opens first staffed self-help center
The 16th District Court in Mount Clemens recently opened a staffed self-help center, the first of its kind in Macomb County.
The 16th District Court in Mount Clemens recently opened a staffed self-help center, the first of its kind in Macomb County.
'Flip the Script' program transforms 26-year-old Detroit father's life
After years of living in foster care and being in-and-out of jail, Jamal Clemons finally has a place to call home – thanks to Goodwill of Greater Detroit’s Flip the Script program and Humble Design. Clemons has put in the work to ensure himself and his son a better future.
After years of living in foster care and being in-and-out of jail, Jamal Clemons finally has a place to call home – thanks to Goodwill of Greater Detroit’s Flip the Script program and Humble Design. Clemons has put in the work to ensure himself and his son a better future.
Oakland County man wins $446,000 in Michigan Lottery
An anonymous 43-year-old player from Oakland County won nearly a half million dollars from a last second lottery ticket purchase in May.
An anonymous 43-year-old player from Oakland County won nearly a half million dollars from a last second lottery ticket purchase in May.
Lucky player wins nearly $1 million in Fantasy 5 drawing; ticket bought in New Baltimore
Wednesday night's record-setting $963,040 winning Fantasy 5 jackpot ticket was sold in New Baltimore.
Wednesday night's record-setting $963,040 winning Fantasy 5 jackpot ticket was sold in New Baltimore.
Ferndale man receives first beating-heart transplant in Michigan
On his 58th birthday, Ken Miller of Ferndale was given the news that he would be undergoing the first-ever beating-heart transplant in Michigan.
On his 58th birthday, Ken Miller of Ferndale was given the news that he would be undergoing the first-ever beating-heart transplant in Michigan.
Dearborn's Friends for Animals 'Pawchella' adoption festival has music, games this weekend
They are also asking for donations - because this fundraiser helps with all of the services this shelter provides for all the strays in the city - so many, that they're over capacity.
They are also asking for donations - because this fundraiser helps with all of the services this shelter provides for all the strays in the city - so many, that they're over capacity.
Detroit marks Juneteenth with groundbreaking of new senior village honoring Dr. Violet T. Lewis
The City held a groundbreaking of the Doctor Violet T. Lewis Village, which will bring more than 100 affordable housing units to seniors on Detroit's west side.
The City held a groundbreaking of the Doctor Violet T. Lewis Village, which will bring more than 100 affordable housing units to seniors on Detroit's west side.
Metro Detroit teen dancer accepted to The Juilliard School
But as he began to explore ballet he was diagnosed with scoliosis during Covid. The condition means that he has a sideways curvature of the spine that causes pain.
But as he began to explore ballet he was diagnosed with scoliosis during Covid. The condition means that he has a sideways curvature of the spine that causes pain.
Gifted Troy 7-year-old passes test and joins Mensa International
"He’s just a typical 7-year-old who likes to play outside and get dirty," said Laura Kesner, his mom. "But he also has this brain that is insatiable."
"He’s just a typical 7-year-old who likes to play outside and get dirty," said Laura Kesner, his mom. "But he also has this brain that is insatiable."
Michigan man walks across America to raise money for wounded vets
"The vets are really underserved and it’s really an honor to be able to do this for them," he said.
"The vets are really underserved and it’s really an honor to be able to do this for them," he said.
Jessica's Splashpad dedicated in Novi, set to formally open May 25
Next week a new splash pad, designed and built in Jessica Starr's honor, will open in Novi. On May 18, the city held a dedication for the new facility, which was attended by family, friends, and dignitaries.
Next week a new splash pad, designed and built in Jessica Starr's honor, will open in Novi. On May 18, the city held a dedication for the new facility, which was attended by family, friends, and dignitaries.
Noah, Charlotte are Michigan’s most popular baby names according to Social Security Administration
Nationwide Olivia and Liam were the most popular in 2023, both of which were among the state’s top names too.
Nationwide Olivia and Liam were the most popular in 2023, both of which were among the state’s top names too.