Detroit Tree Lighting, Wild Lights, Wayne Co. Lightfest, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
The colder weather has arrived, and with it, holiday events are getting underway across Metro Detroit. Here's what's going on this weekend:
The colder weather has arrived, and with it, holiday events are getting underway across Metro Detroit. Here's what's going on this weekend:
Royal Oak ice rink opens Friday with holiday celebration
The Rink at Royal Oak opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, visits with Santa, carnival rides, and more.
The Rink at Royal Oak opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, visits with Santa, carnival rides, and more.
Family of well known Detroit-area pastor killed in crash questions why suspect was released
A well-known Detroit-area pastor has died after police say he was struck by a car driven by an undocumented immigrant. Now his family is wondering why that driver was let go as they grieve.
A well-known Detroit-area pastor has died after police say he was struck by a car driven by an undocumented immigrant. Now his family is wondering why that driver was let go as they grieve.
Neighbors near Orion Township explosion displaced, unknown when they can return home
18 units destroyed by the condo explosion in Orion Township left multiple families displaced and neighbors are seeking new shelter for the night on Wednesday.
18 units destroyed by the condo explosion in Orion Township left multiple families displaced and neighbors are seeking new shelter for the night on Wednesday.
Overdose deaths declining in Oakland County
From the distribution of narcan to educating communities about the risk of fentanyl, there are several reasons behind the improving trend of declining overdose numbers.
From the distribution of narcan to educating communities about the risk of fentanyl, there are several reasons behind the improving trend of declining overdose numbers.
Pontiac nonprofit looking for people to adopt struggling families this holiday season
E-Community, based out of Pontiac with a location in Waterford is hoping to make it a little easier on families this Christmas. Here's how you can help:
E-Community, based out of Pontiac with a location in Waterford is hoping to make it a little easier on families this Christmas. Here's how you can help:
Drunk driver passes out with foot on brake pedal in Troy
When asked to perform a field sobriety test, Eva Brow of Pontiac failed before she was taken into custody.
When asked to perform a field sobriety test, Eva Brow of Pontiac failed before she was taken into custody.
PHOTOS: Aftermath of Orion Township explosion that destroyed condo, damaged other homes
A condominium complex in Orion Township is littered with debris on Wednesday morning after an explosion destroyed a home Tuesday evening.
A condominium complex in Orion Township is littered with debris on Wednesday morning after an explosion destroyed a home Tuesday evening.
Orion Township explosion: 2 seriously injured, home leveled by blast
Two people are in critical condition after an explosion that destroyed an Orion Township condo Tuesday evening. The blast at Keatington New Town Condominiums could be heard and felt for miles.
Two people are in critical condition after an explosion that destroyed an Orion Township condo Tuesday evening. The blast at Keatington New Town Condominiums could be heard and felt for miles.
2 in critical condition after home explosion on Waldon in Orion Twp, officials say
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says a potential gas explosion has occurred on Waldon between Joslyn and Baldwin Road Tuesday evening.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says a potential gas explosion has occurred on Waldon between Joslyn and Baldwin Road Tuesday evening.
Man arrested after allegedly attempting to steal electronics from Bloomfield Twp Target
Police say a man attempted to steal hundreds of dollars of electronics at a Bloomfield Township Target in order to pay a debt to his ex-girlfriend.
Police say a man attempted to steal hundreds of dollars of electronics at a Bloomfield Township Target in order to pay a debt to his ex-girlfriend.
Four Novi homes targeted by South American gangs, police say
This time, it was four homes in Novi that were hit in similar manners with the suspects using the backyards to access residences with no one currently inside.
This time, it was four homes in Novi that were hit in similar manners with the suspects using the backyards to access residences with no one currently inside.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo starts this weekend -- What to expect this season
Wild Lights, an annual holiday tradition at the Detroit Zoo, kicks off this weekend.
Wild Lights, an annual holiday tradition at the Detroit Zoo, kicks off this weekend.
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.
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.
Late trailblazer Florine Mark's estate sale offers clothes, jewelry art, and more
The estate sale of Florine Mark feels more like a department store.
The estate sale of Florine Mark feels more like a department store.
Lighthouse of Pontiac is sending Thanksgiving-themed boxes of food to those in need
“The holidays can be lonely for people, they can be a really hard time," said Angela Gill.
“The holidays can be lonely for people, they can be a really hard time," said Angela Gill.
Pontiac woman facing felony for 37 animals in home, disputes charges
Schooly said she tried her best to get help from the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center back in March.
Schooly said she tried her best to get help from the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center back in March.
Judge rules Oxford schools insurance to pay up to $55M for shooting victims' families
Three years after a mass shooting left four dead and several injured at Oxford High School, a judge has ruled that the school's insurance company should pay victims' families up to $55M.
Three years after a mass shooting left four dead and several injured at Oxford High School, a judge has ruled that the school's insurance company should pay victims' families up to $55M.
Super drunk: Troy man's BAC hits almost 4 times legal limit, police say
A Troy man was drunk behind the wheel -- with a blood alcohol content of more than four times the legal limit.
A Troy man was drunk behind the wheel -- with a blood alcohol content of more than four times the legal limit.
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.
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.