Thanks to $100,000 in donations, the Howell Nature Center rehab clinic is reopening
After the Howell Nature Center fell on hard times and had to close its rehabilitation clinic, the community stepped up to help in a huge way. Now, the center's rehab clinic will reopen.
Welcome Inn prepares for another winter helping homeless in Starr Presbyterian Church building in Royal Oak
The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams: Flashlights needed to light up Corewell Health Children's Hospital this December
Each year, crowds gather outside Corewell Health Children's Hospital in Royal Oak to spread cheer to kids spending the holidays in the hospital. This year, flashlights are needed to help make Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams a success.
WYCD co-host enjoys sleepover at Southgate Kroger to help end hunger
What happens when you a take radio host, a supermarket chain and a desire to wipe out hunger? You get a fun sleepover with WYCD morning show co-host Steve Grunwald at the Southgate Kroger.
'We love this community': Sidetrack Bookshop expanding after successful first 2 years in Royal Oak
What started as a plan to open an independent bookstore in Florida a few years ago morphed into creating a Metro Detroit bookshop that quickly became a beloved spot for book lovers – and it doesn't stop there. Sidetrack Bookshop in downtown Royal Oak is expanding.
Troy Public Library launches Bookmobile to bring books to community
No way to the library? No problem. The Troy Public Library's Bookmobile will soon start visiting the community.
Former police officer helps Metro Detroit kids chase filmmaking dreams
Award-winning filmmaker and former police officer Scott Galeski is helping at-risk youth envision a brighter future by tapping into their creativity.
Guide to scholarship money in Michigan and best practices for applying
Millions of dollars in scholarship money goes unspent every year. Here are some places that aspiring students can apply - as well as tips for writing essays.
Oakland County deputy killed: How to support his family after Detroit shooting
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is collecting donations to help the family of Bradley Reckling, a deputy shot to death while trying to recover a stolen vehicle in Detroit.
Recovery Walk in Ypsilanti aims to break addiction stigma
The Recovery Walk at Ypsilanti's Riverside Park aims to replace the stigma of addiction with a message of hope, healing, and recovery.
Volunteers of America Michigan repurposing old school into affordable housing for homeless
Volunteers of America Michigan's work to help those in need is expanding as the organization begins renovating an old school in Detroit.
Project: Healthy Heart Project
FOX 2 is excited to team up with select Ascension Hospitals for the 2024 Healthy Heart Project. Our first event was in 2005 and since that time more than 10,000 people have been helped! The next person could be you!
Make a date to protect your heart
FOX 2 is teaming up with select Ascension Hospitals for the 2024 Healthy Heart Project.
'Human Library' in Sterling Heights aims to increase understanding through conversations
Have a conversation with a person you may otherwise not talk to during an event designed to strengthen understanding and kindness at the Sterling Heights Public Library's "Human Library" event.
Detroit City Council approves $3B Henry Ford Health expansion partnership with MSU, Pistons
The approval followed weeks of debate between councilmembers as well as myriad public comments from residents - not all of who agreed with the proposal.
MGM Detroit employees volunteer at Oak Park's Forgotten Harvest
Sometimes the volunteers pack fruit and sometimes it's cans. "Today we’re doing pizza," said Matt Buckley, who is with MGM Resorts International.
Detroit's A.B. Ford Park closed in 2024 as city removes contaminated soil, majority of trees
Located along the Detroit River, A.B. Ford Park in Jefferson Chalmers is set to become one of the city's most scenic gems. Construction on the newly-revamped park will take much of 2024.
Detroiters bid farewell to beloved YMCA as demolition begins on run-down building
A staple of East Jefferson for decades, the dilapidated building fell into disrepair and required a dramatic solution: restoration or demolition. The decision by the city to remove the building entirely has left some having a hard time letting go.
Lions' Stafford jersey trade-in canceled by NFL, but fans haven't lost their excitement
What's a little controversy to go along with the Detroit Lions' craze this post-season?
Henry Ford Health, Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association awarded $4.8M grant
Black women suffer higher mortality and increased rates of discomfort during childbirth than other groups - a gap the grant hopes to close.