Operation Backpack giving out free supplies to kids for the new school year
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Operation Backpack is hosting Backpacks 4 You at the Detroit Zoo on August 13th from 10:00am-4:00pm. Each backpack will be stuffed with new school supplies, two free tickets to The Detroit Zoo (valid for up to a year), a complimentary haircut from Douglas J, and books provided by Molina Healthcare. The program is honor-system based with no strings attached, but registration is required and families must sign up in advance For more information visit: www.voami.org/operationbackpack

UM Wide Receiver Semaj Morgan Hosts Day For Kids Who've Lost Parents
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Semaj Morgan and his foundation will host his second annual "Big Brother Day" for children who've lost a parent to gun violence this weekend.

Expecting Warren mother and her family need help after house fire
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Two family members got out, but Jones’ two daughters, ages 16 and 25, were trapped in the basement. Firefighters were able to get the younger sister out through a window.

Mt. Clemens post office honors Tuskegee Airman
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The U.S. Postal Service took steps to honor a Tuskegee Airman at their Mt. Clemens location, commemorating Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson on Monday.

Family reeling after DDOT bus runs over man
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An investigation is underway after a city of Detroit bus struck a man getting into his vehicle last week.

Suspect sought in teen's shooting death
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Taylor police are searching for the assailant behind a 14-year-old's murder in the city over the weekend.

New 'Business Concierge Team' makes it easier for entrepreneurs to do business in the city
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Detroit City Council has unanimously approved major changes to cut red tape on business licenses, including outdoor dining permits?by integrating systems and launching a "business concierge team." The goal is to level the playing field for small and diverse businesses and boost local entrepreneurship.

Coolidge Road bridge over I-696 closing
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The Coolidge Road bridge over I-696 in Oak Park is expected to be closed for about a month.

Developer seeks approval for another affordable housing project
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A developer who recently received praise from the City of Detroit for a building it renovated into affordable housing hopes to do the same to another building. The city will hear arguments for rezoning Monday morning.

Melvindale honors fallen officer with motorcycle ride, party on eve of death anniversary
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Cpl. Mohamed Said's end of watch was July 21, 2024, on the eve of that anniversary the "Little city with a big heart," as Melvindale calls itself came out in force to support his memory.

Silence the Violence: Event held to bring awareness to gun violence in Detroit
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A coalition of young Detroiters, mostly ages 25-30, gathered at the Church of the Messiah in Detroit to highlight gun violence, and advocate for ways to stop it from happening across the city.

Melvindale mourns, celebrates fallen officer one year later
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It started out somber, and then turned into a party as the small community of Melvindale showed off their large hearts in remembering fallen officer Mohamed Said, who was shot and killed in the line of duty nearly one year ago.

FASTLANE: GM moving production to Michigan, Tesla facing trial over autopilot and more
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Dave Spencer hosts the FOX 2 Fastlane. Stories this week include GM moving more production to the Orion Assembly plant, a new Hypercar that can drive completely inverted, and Tesla facing a jury trial over the death of a pedestrian when the autopilot allegedly failed.

Tom Shohfi talks about the GENIUS Act, what's next for cryptocurrency and more
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Tom Shohfi, an associate professor of finance at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University, talks about President Trump's new GENIUS Act with FOX 2's Hilary Golston.

Detroit Historical Museum celebrates lowriders
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Lauren Edwards was out at the event July 19, as the parking lot and street surrounding the Detroit Historical Museum was filled with area lowriders and enthusiasts.

Ford donates to Holly State Recreation Area in honor of Bronco's 60th anniversary
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In honor of the Ford Bronco's 60th anniversary, the Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers made a sizeable donation to the Holly State Recreation Area to support a project that is important for the Ode to Laz race as well as the recreation area and foot bridges along the race course. The annual race was held July 19.