Disabled war vet faces eviction from southwest Detroit house as landlord raises rent by double
"He comes back and he still wants to serve," said Garcia. "He can’t serve in uniform anymore because his body won’t let him, so he comes back to his hometown and he serves other veterans - helping homeless veterans get off the street, get clean, get sober." Now he needs help.
"He comes back and he still wants to serve," said Garcia. "He can’t serve in uniform anymore because his body won’t let him, so he comes back to his hometown and he serves other veterans - helping homeless veterans get off the street, get clean, get sober." Now he needs help.
The Souls of Black Folk art exhibit makes history at Scarab Club in Detroit
Donna Jackson is the curator of the exhibit, one that personifies the complexity of the Black experience. She calls it Souls of Black Folk: Bearing Our Truth, inspired by the book written by activist and author W.E.B. Du Bois in 1903.
Donna Jackson is the curator of the exhibit, one that personifies the complexity of the Black experience. She calls it Souls of Black Folk: Bearing Our Truth, inspired by the book written by activist and author W.E.B. Du Bois in 1903.
Life-threatening single digit temps in Metro Detroit problematic for shelters during COVID-19 pandemic
Not everyone has the fortune of a shelter and a hot meal during this brutal cold but the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is still making it happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not everyone has the fortune of a shelter and a hot meal during this brutal cold but the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is still making it happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crime Stoppers: Casey Willis
The family of murder victim Casey Willis with the help of Crime Stoppers Detroit, offers a $10,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
The family of murder victim Casey Willis with the help of Crime Stoppers Detroit, offers a $10,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Teens learn music production, media arts and more through the Making It Happen Foundation
In 2000 it started as an organization as an after-school program for underserved children in metro Detroit. Many of them have since become certified in music production, photography, and media arts.
In 2000 it started as an organization as an after-school program for underserved children in metro Detroit. Many of them have since become certified in music production, photography, and media arts.
Teen survives hit and run, mother hopes for help to afford dental surgery so he'll smile again
"When I woke up, I felt my mouth, my teeth were just gone and it really hit me," he said. "It hit me real bad. Then I just looked all over my body and there was blood everywhere."
"When I woke up, I felt my mouth, my teeth were just gone and it really hit me," he said. "It hit me real bad. Then I just looked all over my body and there was blood everywhere."
Detroit Police search for two after 68-year-old woman carjacked
Detroit Police say two people are persons of interest in the armed carjacking of a 68-year-old woman as she was unloading her car on Monday.
Detroit Police say two people are persons of interest in the armed carjacking of a 68-year-old woman as she was unloading her car on Monday.
Southbound I-75 reopens after truck hits overpass in Detroit
MDOT announced Thursday that southbound I-75 was open again almost 24 hours after a tree trimmer truck with a crane that hadn't been properly stored crashed into an overpass.
MDOT announced Thursday that southbound I-75 was open again almost 24 hours after a tree trimmer truck with a crane that hadn't been properly stored crashed into an overpass.
Detroit church needs donations of winter clothing to help those in need
"When the pandemic hit and we weren't able to gather, it really hit hard for us," said Pastor Tyler Cronkright. "Because so much of what we do here is based around community and our people are already isolated because of different choices they have made and the different addictions and cycles they are stuck in."
"When the pandemic hit and we weren't able to gather, it really hit hard for us," said Pastor Tyler Cronkright. "Because so much of what we do here is based around community and our people are already isolated because of different choices they have made and the different addictions and cycles they are stuck in."
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan expands COVID-19 vaccine access with discounted rides, more sites
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will make an announcement Tuesday afternoon regarding COVID-19 vaccine sites in the city as it works to continue to provide access to the vaccine for eligible residents.
Historic Penobscot building racks up blight violations while tenants are livid
It is one of the most famous buildings in Detroit. And even though the building is currently only 20 percent occupied, this law firm doesn't want to leave but they don't want to stay in these conditions.
It is one of the most famous buildings in Detroit. And even though the building is currently only 20 percent occupied, this law firm doesn't want to leave but they don't want to stay in these conditions.
Barstool Sports founder says Melvindale pizza joint has the best in metro Detroit
"I'm nobody, just a little guy in Melvindale," said Fredi Bellow. "There is an art to making pizza. I top every one with fresh basil, that's my little kiss on the end. I don't make pizza for money."
"I'm nobody, just a little guy in Melvindale," said Fredi Bellow. "There is an art to making pizza. I top every one with fresh basil, that's my little kiss on the end. I don't make pizza for money."
Detroit defense attorney dead after crash involving multiple police officers early Monday
While responding for backup, Detroit police officers heading on the I-96 service drive collided with a Lexus car at the West Chicago intersection. A 58-year-old driver of the passenger car was declared dead at the hospital.
While responding for backup, Detroit police officers heading on the I-96 service drive collided with a Lexus car at the West Chicago intersection. A 58-year-old driver of the passenger car was declared dead at the hospital.
Tlaib introduces $5B plan to pump federal money into housing, economy rehabilitiation
Michigan representative Rashida Tlaib has introduced a bill that has bipartisan support to help poor communities rebound and rebuild.
Michigan representative Rashida Tlaib has introduced a bill that has bipartisan support to help poor communities rebound and rebuild.
Major fire breaks out at abandoned building on Grand River, 1 injured
One person was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at an abandoned building. Heavy winds were also playing a factor in the growing fire.
One person was taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at an abandoned building. Heavy winds were also playing a factor in the growing fire.
910AM Superstation backtracks on Kilpatrick ban, says hosts can discuss ex-Detroit mayor
In a release announcing the hiring of former Michigan Congressman Paul Mitchell, the station said "discussions of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and even appearances by Kilpatrick" are now welcome.
In a release announcing the hiring of former Michigan Congressman Paul Mitchell, the station said "discussions of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and even appearances by Kilpatrick" are now welcome.
Junior Achievement to hold virtual career fair for students, educators, and businesses
More than 12,000 students have registered for the Junior Achievement career fair program starting in March.
More than 12,000 students have registered for the Junior Achievement career fair program starting in March.
910 AM owner bans any mention of Kwame Kilpatrick after show offer went unanswered
Some of 910 AM's hosts are calling it quits after Adell sent out an email banning them from talking about Kwame Kilpatrick and their guests, from even mentioning him. It is all because Kilpatrick never responded to Kevin Adell's offer to host a show.
Some of 910 AM's hosts are calling it quits after Adell sent out an email banning them from talking about Kwame Kilpatrick and their guests, from even mentioning him. It is all because Kilpatrick never responded to Kevin Adell's offer to host a show.
DIA celebrates Black History Month with array of free online content due to pandemic
"We're going to have performers who are going to do live screenings or they will have a video of something prepared for the DIA," Harrell said. "Black History Month is showcasing programming for children and families. We are dedicated to that."
"We're going to have performers who are going to do live screenings or they will have a video of something prepared for the DIA," Harrell said. "Black History Month is showcasing programming for children and families. We are dedicated to that."
HGTV's Nicole Curtis helps finish Highland Park rehab
Maurice and Blake had the outside of their Highland Park craftsman in good shape but inside was a different story - until HGTV's Nicole Curtis lent a few helping hands from her new show, Rehab Addict Rescue.
Maurice and Blake had the outside of their Highland Park craftsman in good shape but inside was a different story - until HGTV's Nicole Curtis lent a few helping hands from her new show, Rehab Addict Rescue.