F-150 Hybrid generator saves day at wedding reception, as need for backup energy increases

But that comes at a price not everyone can pay. And Jamesa Johnson Greer from Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition says these days-long massive power outages have hit lower-wealth and some communities of color particularly hard.

Metro Detroit communities receive thousands in grants for water infrastructure

Cities in Metro Detroit have the opportunity to improve resident's quality of water, and infrastructure due to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's new grant awards.

Highland Park's Red Hots Coney Island closing down after 100 years in service

The coney island restaurant has been in operation since 1921 and featured chili made by the same people for the last 55 years. But for owner Carol Harlan, "our bodies are telling us it's time."

Murder of beloved community activist Mama Shu's son remains unsolved

Shamayim 'Mama Shu' Harris stood near the spot where her 23-year-old son, Chinyelu Humphrey, was shot five times in the middle of Avalon Village - across the street from their Highland Park home.

Highland Park police detective charged with trafficking fentanyl-laced heroin

Highland Park police Detective Tiffany Lipkovitch, 45, of Detroit, and Amber Bellamy, 38, of Detroit, were charged with distribution and conspiring to distribute controlled substances. Lipkovitch has been with the Highland Park Police Department since 2011.

Detroit Police investigating possible connection between fatal shooting and carjacked party bus

A hectic night for Detroit police included a fatal shooting outside a nightclub and a nearby carjacking of a party bus that was later found in Highland Park. Police are investigating whether the two incidents are connected.

Car crashes into Highland Park apartment, igniting large fire

The massive fire happened at the Manchester Place apartments on 2nd Avenue.  Witnesses say a vehicle slammed into the building, igniting the blaze.

Highland Park wins $1M ruling in water dispute court battle

A Wayne County judge has ordered Great Lakes Water Authority to pay Highland Park $1 million to resolve a complaint over water costs.

Wrongly imprisoned 15 years for deaths of 2 children, man to be freed thanks to Innocence Project

Despite the alibis in Ken Nixon's favor, a jury convicted him. Enter the Cooley Law School Innocence Project in 2018 who found the informant didn't tell the truth about having knowledge of the case prior to testifying. 

Project Blue Light in Highland Park and Ecorse uses cameras to fight crime

It's an anti-crime tactic made popular by the Detroit Police Department. But now the cities of Ecorse and Highland Park are using that inspiration with cameras and technology to drive out crime. 

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.

Highland Park community leader Mama Shu's son murdered in violent ambush

Her dream of changing her community was birthed from a nightmare: Mama Shu lost her 2-year-old son Jakobi in a hit and run back in 2007. Now she lost another to the violence she's spent years fighting, by transforming her neighborhood from the inside out.

$10,000 reward for information on murder of Wayne State student shot and killed in car

The murder of a Wayne State student on December 26 remains unsolved and her family is hoping a reward of over $10,000 will help someone step up and say something.

Metro Detroiters line up for food donations as COVID-19 pandemic drags on

Detroit's economic tribulations have been well-documented but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it worse. But there are people who working to help those in need during these trying times.