Whale building to be covered with temporary mural by Detroit artist, garnering mixed reactions

When Dan Gilbert's Rocket companies found out that this building was going to be used as advertising space again, they saw an opportunity to bring more artwork to Downtown. For better or worse, it will be covering over this one.

Infrastructure bill would brings big SMART bus upgrades

The added dollars are extra important for communities of color, who are five and a half times more likely to commute using public transportation.

Trailblazing Black architect at helm of new $5M shelter for Detroit animal care

Beverly Hannah Jones is one of 12 African-American female architects with their own companies in the country - and she's getting to rebuild the city she loves.

Congresswomen, community activists rally for passage of Build Back Better

"I've had eight floods in Dearborn since June," said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-12th District). "We need to build that resiliency. It's real - from flooding - to wildfires in California."

"Shorts or boxers?": Riding with Motor City Mitten Mission

For the last two months, FOX 2 joined Motor City Mitten Mission - a homeless services group - on several outreach sessions around Detroit, documenting the delivery of food and clothes while the group connected clients with housing services and treatment.

Nonprofit plans to turn shuttered Cooley High School into Detroit opportunity hub

For decades Detroit's Cooley High School was a powerhouse for academics and athletics. A little over a decade after the school was forced to close - vandals and weather almost brought it to a point beyond repair.

Neglected litter of puppies found dumped in Detroit field left to die

Paws For Life Animal Rescue is doing everything it can to save these littermates suffering from a variety of issues. Worst of all, they’re diagnosed with distemper – often a death sentence for dogs.

Detroiter celebrates as vacant homes are demolished as part of Proposal N

A Detroit woman is celebrating after the two vacant homes stuck on each side of her house for the past 20 years are finally being torn down thanks to Proposal N.

Report: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn population overcounted in census

A review of the U.S. Census count in Michigan estimates both the state and the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn region were overcounted.

City cracks down on Detroit farm, using ordinances to disassemble it

The city is now giving Leandra King 72 hours to re-home three horses, four goats, and chickens, citing city ordinance that doesn’t allow for livestock.

Judge celebrates 69th birthday with choreographed dance to Megan Thee Stallion

She's also an accomplished painter with gallery shows, a certified florist, and a veteran jurist - with nearly 20 years on the bench - but it's her baton-twirling birthday dance routine that has everybody talking.

Vigil held to remember mother of 3 small children, allegedly killed by fiance

Family and friends are raising money for Raven’s three daughters - her twin 3-year-old girls Jalina, Deleah, and her month-old daughter, Talayah - who as of October 30th, will grow up without a mom.