As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations
Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.
New Year's Eve celebrations toned down worldwide
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
Family suprises frontline DTE worker separated during the holiday with car full of presents
A father working the frontlines at a DTE power plant in Monroe County was unable to come home for Christmas - but still received the best surprise ever from his family.
Fans defend Jennifer Aniston from backlash to coronavirus-themed Christmas ornament
Jennifer Aniston sparked a debate on social media after sharing a photo of a Christmas ornament that many thought made light of the coronavirus pandemic.
7-day Kwanzaa celebration starts Saturday at Charles H. Wright museum
7-day Kwanzaa celebration offered at Charles H. Wright Museum
Troy Police organizes Christmas toy drive
Officers of the Troy Police Department did a good deed on Christmas Day.
Celebrating Christmas 2020 at Campus Martius
It was Christmas night 2020, and while it’s been a year like no other - it was a beautiful, snowy night at Campus Martius.
Las Vegas slots player wins $15.5M jackpot on Christmas Eve
The Suncoast Hotel and Casino reported a man named Kevin won nearly $15.5 million from one of its slot machines Thursday night.
Adorable girl gifts everyone a 'box of peace' this Christmas
It’s Christmas Eve and 5-year-old Rosie McKee is spreading a much needed message of hope this holiday season.
Metro Detroiters hit the stores for last minute holiday shopping
Parking lots at stores are a little crowded the day before Christmas.
'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Where is Santa Claus? NORAD launches tracking service on Christmas Eve
Thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), kids will be able to find St. Nick’s exact location at any given moment.
$20K worth of toys donated, inspired by COVID shutdown
Esmeralda Torres of Brilliant Detroit passes out toys donated from The Robot Garage.
DPD helps families and a local restaurant during COVID by spreading Christmas joy
The Detroit Police Department gave away Christmas gifts to families in need.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
On the Sith Day of Christmas: 'Star Wars' holiday display lights up California home
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.