LGBTQ advocate organizes coat drive for transgender community members in need
"I did this because of the disparities that I faced and I saw the lack of help for my community," said Abad.
LGBTQ activist's coat drive for transgender community wants to help those who need it most
Julisa Abad is collecting coats, Abad, the longtime activist and victim advocate for the transgender community - especially transgender women of color - doesn't want anyone left out in the cold.
Karl's Cabin welcoming customers again Wednesday following restaurant fire
After nine months of recovering from a devastating fire, Karl's Cabin is ready to welcome customers again on Wednesday, Nov. 29, according to the owners.
SDM² Project's food pantry helps Detroiters in need on Giving Tuesday
SDM² Project Education supports the community in a number of ways - not just through food giveaways, but uplifting them through educational support.
SDM² Project Education food pantry for Detroit residents in need helps out for Giving Tuesday
One local organization hopes the spirit of Giving Tuesday will last all year long.
Aretha Franklin's estate divided among her sons 5 years after her death
Citing the 2014 will found in her couch, a judge divvyed up three of Aretha Franklin’s houses, her cars, money, and other assets among her sons.
Family of Paul Whelan says he was assaulted in Russian prison
His family says they took a phone call from Whelan today and he told them he was assaulted while working at a sewing table.
Five years after her passing, judge divvies up Aretha Franklin's estate among her sons
Frenaklin died from pancreatic cancer in 2018 and did not have a formal will, triggering a legal battle between three of her four children.
Family of Paul Whelan says he was assaulted in Russian prison
Paul Whelan is on the fifth year of a 16-year sentence for espionage-- at a labor camp in Russia.
Michigan enacts one of country's boldest energy laws - 100% clean energy standard by 2040
There's some consternation over what counts as "clean energy" while others worry the law strips too much control from local governments. As of Tuesday's signing, Michigan is now home to one of the country's most ambitious energy goals.
Animal abuser registry legislation in Michigan expected to be up for vote in 2024
"When you directly connect animal abusers and torture, to what happens when people do that without any accountability, there is a six out of ten shot that they are going to do it to an actual vulnerable person," said the sheriff.
Michigan enacts one of country's boldest energy laws
Proponents of the massive overhaul say it will reduce pollution in communities, boost savings on energy costs, add thousands of new jobs, while setting the state's climate agenda toward producing a 100% clean energy standard by 2040.
State lawmakers move closer to creating animal abuser registry
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson wants Michigan voters to approve the Animal Abuse Registry next year - and he's boosting strong legislative leader support.
Dislodging stuck freighter in Detroit River no easy task, experts say
It took more than a day, but the large ship that ran aground in the Detroit River has finally been refloated. It required three tug boats and the right kind of weather before the large freighter was finally freed.
Tanker that ran aground in Detroit River successfully refloated, Coast Guard says
Named the Barbro G, its cargo is 21,000 tons of wheat. It was bound for Europe when it got stuck Monday morning.
Dutch Girl Donuts re-opening early 2024 after Lynch funeral home family purchase
An iconic Detroit donut brand is being resurrected by a family known for metro area funeral homes.
Hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed in 7 Michigan counties - here are signs to watch for
Planning on taking a hike this winter? The state has a request for those with vigilant eyes.
Rustbelt Market in Ferndale lets shoppers support independent small businesses
Ferndale's Rustbelt Market has gifts for even the most hard-to-shop-for loved ones. The artisan marketplace is at the northwest corner of Nine Mile and Woodward Avenue and Ingrid Kelley takes us there.
Owner of mid-Michigan dam that collapsed, sent thousands fleeing found liable for $119M in damages
The state determined the state's freshwater mussels system suffered $90 million in damages alone.
Free Ann Arbor pet vaccine clinic being held for people in need this weekend
Washtenaw County pet owners in need can get free vaccines for their animals this weekend.