Welcome Inn prepares for another winter helping homeless in Starr Presbyterian Church building in Royal Oak

The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams: Flashlights needed to light up Corewell Health Children's Hospital this December

Each year, crowds gather outside Corewell Health Children's Hospital in Royal Oak to spread cheer to kids spending the holidays in the hospital. This year, flashlights are needed to help make Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams a success.

Royal Oak foundation helping those released from prison get back on their feet

It's only been three weeks since Lavone Hill had his wrongful conviction overturned, but he speaks about his future with remarkable clarity. Part of his support comes from the Here to Help Foundation

Corewell nurses on verge of unionizing with vote coming in November

"We just had enough," Johnson said. "We need to stand together and be the checkpoint for that greedy corporation that we call Corewell, and need to take care of business."

Registration open for Royal Oak Ruck 22 March in support of veterans

Spend the Saturday before Veterans Day rucking in Royal Oak to help support veterans in Metro Detroit. The Ruck 22 March will collect food, personal items, and cash to help vets.

Prominent Muslim and former Democratic candidate kicked out of Harris event in Royal Oak

Dr. Ahmed Ghanim previously ran in the Democratic primary against Haley Stevens and had planned on being in the audience before a Harris event in Michigan. But before she entered the stage, he was asked to leave.

Rolls-Royce shot up as drivers chase each other through Royal Oak

Suspects drove through Royal Oak shooting at another vehicle that was chasing them early Sunday, police said. The occupants in one of the vehicles got out and fled, while the occupants who were in the vehicle that was shot were initially uncooperative.

Pontiac man fatally struck by Amtrak train in Royal Oak

According to the Royal Oak Police, the man disregarded the crossing signals and tried to cross the tracks as the train was approaching.

Royal Oak resident: Oakview Cemetery's mausoleum has serious problems

The mausoleum at Oakview Cemetery is in bad condition, according to a man who has several family members buried there. Sewer flies cover the building, mold can be seen on the carpet, and the roof is leaky.

'We love this community': Sidetrack Bookshop expanding after successful first 2 years in Royal Oak

What started as a plan to open an independent bookstore in Florida a few years ago morphed into creating a Metro Detroit bookshop that quickly became a beloved spot for book lovers – and it doesn't stop there. Sidetrack Bookshop in downtown Royal Oak is expanding.

'Don’t give up': Beating lung cancer one step at a time

Over 900 people walked 1.5 miles through the zoo, which began with a ribbon-cutting and loud cheers from the crowd.