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.
New project Merit Park to bring recreation, fitness center to Grand River in Detroit
“It's going to have a gymnasium that will be packed with amazing technology, an obstacle course, splash pad, miniature turf field, and active shipping containers," he said.
“It's going to have a gymnasium that will be packed with amazing technology, an obstacle course, splash pad, miniature turf field, and active shipping containers," he said.
Pizza power! Fans celebrate 40 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The foot clan was foiled once again as fans gathered to celebrate 40 years of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The foot clan was foiled once again as fans gathered to celebrate 40 years of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
'We feel blessed': Elderly Air Force vet receives free new roof for home
Thanks to the Habitat for Humanity and Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, veterans like Johnson don't have to worry about spending their fixed incomes to live comfortably.
Thanks to the Habitat for Humanity and Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, veterans like Johnson don't have to worry about spending their fixed incomes to live comfortably.
Oak Park teacher thanks students who helped save him during cardiac arrest
"I just knew I had to do something," she said. "I began compressions around two and around two and a half rounds of compressions, the AED was brought and Correy placed the AED pads."
"I just knew I had to do something," she said. "I began compressions around two and around two and a half rounds of compressions, the AED was brought and Correy placed the AED pads."
Black-led, community owned Detroit People's Food Co-op opens doors
They are working with four local farms and more than 70 local vendors delivering on a promise that’s exciting the community.
They are working with four local farms and more than 70 local vendors delivering on a promise that’s exciting the community.
NFL, Lowe's help give back to veterans with Volunteers of America on eve of Detroit Draft
From gardening to new flag poles to washers and dryers - so many organizations are coming together to make life better for our veterans.
From gardening to new flag poles to washers and dryers - so many organizations are coming together to make life better for our veterans.
Video shows rescue of infant who stopped breathing by Sterling Heights first responders
"Doctors at Corewell Health informed us that the quick and heroic action of the first responders saved this child’s life," said the department in a release.
"Doctors at Corewell Health informed us that the quick and heroic action of the first responders saved this child’s life," said the department in a release.
Mother's Gift of Life kidney donation helps save her son
The very person who birthed Micah into the world, gave him the Gift of Life.
The very person who birthed Micah into the world, gave him the Gift of Life.
Force Detroit community group credited for drop in crime in Cody Rouge neighborhood
"There’s nothing bigger than community to us. At Force Detroit we value community.”
"There’s nothing bigger than community to us. At Force Detroit we value community.”
U-M Police Department appoints 1st Black police chief in history
"The door is now open, I am the first. But I know it's not just about me," she said. "It is about the young women, the little girls, that are coming hopefully behind me."
"The door is now open, I am the first. But I know it's not just about me," she said. "It is about the young women, the little girls, that are coming hopefully behind me."
Focus: HOPE job fairs help those who want to work find career paths
Focus: HOPE also helps prepare jobseekers ahead of these fairs. So if you are looking to tighten up your resume, for an interview or for career coaching, their programs can help with that, as well.
Focus: HOPE also helps prepare jobseekers ahead of these fairs. So if you are looking to tighten up your resume, for an interview or for career coaching, their programs can help with that, as well.
It's a boy! Fox 2 reporter Scott Wolchek welcomes his firstborn
We’re happy to report that mom (Ali), dad (Scott), baby (Rowan) and grandpappy Rob Wolchek are all doing well.
We’re happy to report that mom (Ali), dad (Scott), baby (Rowan) and grandpappy Rob Wolchek are all doing well.
Utica High School's Natalie Garwood honored as student Journalist of the Year
Upon entering Utica High, Garwood quickly immersed herself in the school’s journalism program, serving as the Warrior yearbook and Arrow newspaper’s photography editor.
Upon entering Utica High, Garwood quickly immersed herself in the school’s journalism program, serving as the Warrior yearbook and Arrow newspaper’s photography editor.
Crestwood student finalist for National Honor Society scholarship; chosen from more than 17,000 applicants
Maher Harp, from Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights, has already secured one of 20 $5,625 scholarships, while still being in the running for the grand prize of $25,000, or one of four $10,625 prizes.
Maher Harp, from Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights, has already secured one of 20 $5,625 scholarships, while still being in the running for the grand prize of $25,000, or one of four $10,625 prizes.
Michigan high schoolers tackle vaping through public service announcements
Data from Truth Initiative suggests that 82.9% of teens use e-cigarettes over other forms of tobacco and that those “vapes” have at least twice the nicotine as similar devices sold outside the United States.
Data from Truth Initiative suggests that 82.9% of teens use e-cigarettes over other forms of tobacco and that those “vapes” have at least twice the nicotine as similar devices sold outside the United States.