Detroit woman behind Healthy Roots black and brown dolls honored by Forbes
But the image of the Healthy Roots dolls came from something the Detroit woman always wanted - a doll that looked like her.
Teen gives PlayStation 5 raffle prize to neighbor battling cancer, buys more gifts for others
Angel Otero gifted a PlayStation 5 to a neighbor who has been battling cancer and then managed to turn that act of kindness into gifts for more children in need.
Michael Jackson impersonator outside Livonia Walmart is a 'Thriller'
A video of King posted on Facebook by an Inkster woman - has more than a half a million views already.
Fashion industry pro pivots after pandemic layoff to launch tie-dye clothing line
Wendy started tie-dying everything from shirts and sweat pants to T-shirts, masks, and towels. She gave it to friends and family, who loved the products and started talking, sharing, and buying.
Chicago couple uses deposit from canceled wedding to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving
A Chicago couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving.
Detroit area family surprises mom with replacement vintage Christmas wreath 25 years after it was stolen
More than 25 years ago, someone took a vintage Christmas wreath right off of Beverlee Porada's front porch. Years of searching later, her children tracked down a replacement.
Veteran who took delivery job for money to fix roof helped by woman who saw him struggling
Jen Cantell Weiss shared footage on Nov. 15 showing the man, who worked as a delivery driver, struggling to walk up the steps of her home in Ogden as he dropped off her groceries.
Loken Strong: community rallies for Oakland Co. sheriff deputy diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
The 'Loken Strong' community is rallying around an Oakland County Sheriff's deputy who was recently diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
Incredible! California dad helps son with autism speak by memorizing movie scenes
“Where’s my super suit?” Earl Wright repeats to Shawn, who has a grin on his face. "Where is my super suit? I need it."
Entrepreneurs pay for over $40K in groceries at metro Atlanta Kroger
The shoppers at the Decatur Kroger were shocked when all their groceries were paid for by a group of Atlanta entrepreneurs.
Man saves brother-in-law's life by becoming living organ donor
A Michigan family will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of transplant surgery and Thanksgiving at a distance this year.
Man leaves $3K tip for a single beer as restaurant closes due to pandemic
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recovering drug addict, cancer survivor shares his story of redemption in new book
"I was so broken," he said. “I got to a place and I did not want to - not only not want to live anymore, but I just couldn’t breathe anymore. I was so disgusted with myself.”
Blind lost dog gets found by puppy in West Bloomfield
"She's 16 1/2, she's had nine lives and she doesn't have much more left but the idea that she was going to freeze outside ..." said Paula. And she might have - had it not been for another dog - at a nearby home.
Virtual candlelight vigil to help Covenant House and teens in need to be held Nov. 19
This year we're raising awareness and funds with a virtual candlelight vigil - followed by a sleepout you can do right at your home - all to help pay for the food, shelter, clothing, counseling, and education provided to the young people at Covenant House Michigan so they can get on their feet and succeed.
FedEx driver gifts boy with new basketball, hoop in random act of kindness
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
Elderly Vietnam vet betrayed by insurance after tree fell on home, finally gets help
Things were so bad, Norman - who had never even missed a house payment in nearly 50 years was paying his mortgage and insurance while renting another home nearby due to the damage.
Wife of the late Ron Savage explains their son Ronnie's call to service in the Army
As part of our Veteran's Day special, Rich Luterman took some time to sit down with this new military mom and shared an emotional journey of sending a son to service so shortly after losing his father, Ron Savage.
‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter
After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.
Veterans, 100 and 105 years old, fly above Santa Rosa in WWII-era plane for Veterans Day
Before Bay Area residents Al Maggini and Del Tiedman took to the sky they offered differing perspectives on what the holiday means to them.