Struggling businesses get a boost from social media
A few weeks ago, the community rallied to help a family-owned Italian restaurant stay afloat, and on Friday, it happened at JJ’s Pizza. The owner, Robert Sawyer, says he's still shocked.
Chick-Fil-A worker receives surprise scholarship
An incredible gift for an employee at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Roseville. He thought he was shooting a commercial at the store and meeting the CEO. But he was about to get a pretty big surprise.
Approval of $55M Michigan class-action lawsuit involving unemployment payments delayed a month
Michigan's unemployment agency wrongly clawed back funds from more than 23,000 residents. The average settlement for each person is about $1,400.
COVID-19 Five Years Later: Demand for food & shelter remains high in Metro Detroit
Half a decade has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic stopped the world in its tracks, with its effects still being felt years later.
Video: Trenton police rescue dog from icy water at Elizabeth Park
Newly released police video show a daring dog rescue in Trenton after it fell through the ice and was trapped.
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
PHOTOS: Santa Claus visits Michigan NICU babies
Santa Claus stopped at Children’s Hospital of Michigan's NICU to spend time with some of Michigan's most precious newborns.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
'This is awesome': Company replaces 94-year-old Detroit woman's crumbling roof for free
Shortly after a story about a 94-year-old Detroit woman's crumbling roof aired earlier this week, offers of help poured in, and now, a new roof is currently being installed.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Artist at Covenant House shines light on youth homelessness with shoe designs for competition
Tysia believes words of encouragement are priceless. She believes it so much she put it on a shoe - literally.
Poverty and infant mortality falls among Michigan children, but so did reading skills, latest report shows
The pandemic had a range of impacts on children, from more available federal money that lifted kids out of poverty to keeping them out of the classroom and disrupting their learning.
Canton friends create kids book about disability empowerment called 'Kevin Can'
Living with disabilities themselves, Ian Flanagan and Jesse Lindlbauer created "Kevin Can" – a children’s book about a boy who uses a wheelchair and can do it all, just a little bit differently.
Grosse Pointe teen honored by Detroit Lions for saving woman who drove into water
The jersey John Agnello wore to meet Amon-Ra St. Brown is the very one he just happened to be wearing when he saved an elderly woman from drowning in her vehicle in St. Clair Shores last month.
Emergency visits, wastewater data show uptick in COVID-19 cases in Michigan
(MDHHS) reports that COVID-19 disease indicators are rising – those indicators include wastewater and emergency department visits, but they’re increasing from a low level.
Detroit's greenway project gets $20M federal grant
The Biden administration awarded the City of Detroit $20.7 million to help connect the Joe Louis Greenway to the Iron Belle Trail.
'Flip the Script' program transforms 26-year-old Detroit father's life
After years of living in foster care and being in-and-out of jail, Jamal Clemons finally has a place to call home – thanks to Goodwill of Greater Detroit’s Flip the Script program and Humble Design. Clemons has put in the work to ensure himself and his son a better future.
Ferndale man receives first beating-heart transplant in Michigan
On his 58th birthday, Ken Miller of Ferndale was given the news that he would be undergoing the first-ever beating-heart transplant in Michigan.
Warren Lincoln Wrestling Group, Beat the Streets Detroit, given $5,000 donation
Coach Ken Kaercher has dedicated more than two decades to wrestling, and the youths of Warren through various programs.