City of Detroit Surprises Single-Mom Crossing Guard With $50k at a Tiger's Game Following Viral Tiktok Post
In that first video, she was surprised when the TikToker Zackery invited her to the Tigers game for Mother's Day.
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Detroit Students Build a House-Then Deliver it By Truck For Low Income Housing
The program, which includes working alongside tradesmen, prepares the students for their own careers in construction and carpentry
Detroit's Newest Road Can Now Charge Electric Cars as They Drive on it
Detroit, Michigan celebrated a major milestone for vehicle electrification, as crews complete nation's first wireless-charging public roadway.
Violent Crime and Homicide Falling Across Major US Cities, with Detroit on Track for a 60-Year Low
From another city famous for violent crime, Chicago remains on pace for double-digit percentage declines in the number of homicides
Police Officer Helps to Shave Homeless Man's Face in the Rain After Seeing Him Struggle Without a Mirror
When this compassionate Detroit police officer saw a homeless man struggling to shave his face in the rain, he did not hesitate to offer a helping hand.
Man Uses His Savings to Fill Up Gas Tanks For Dozens of Nurses Heading to Nearby Hospital
Not only did he use his savings to fill up as many as 50 gas tanks, his gesture inspired other passerby to pitch in their own money as well.
Remarkable Teen Leads Peaceful Detroit Protest, Gets Call From Mayor: 'I saw your leadership; I'm in tears.'
The Detroit Mayor lauded 16-year-old Stefan Perez who led a peaceful protest in the city making sure everyone obeyed curfew and stayed safe.
These 'Detroit Mower Gang' Volunteers Have Been Competing to Maintain City's Old Parks
A group of volunteer grass cutters, the Detroit Mowing Gang, held their annual 12-hour Motown Mowdown competition to see who could cut the most city grass.
Lawyer Gives Full Backpacks To Every Elementary School Kid in Detroit
It was Christmas in September when a lawyer paid $460K to donate backpacks stuffed with new school supplies to every elementary school child in Detroit.
How One Developer is Turning Farm Storage into Soaring Yet Affordable Apartments
A Detroit apartment complex made inside a Quonset Hut, the storage space invented for World War II, is trendy and 30% cheaper then comparables
Firefighters Get Creative to Help Baby Raccoon With its Head Stuck in a Sewer Cover
Harrison Township firefighters near Detroit came to the rescue of a small raccoon struggling after getting its head stuck in a sewer cover.
What One Retired Woman Can Do With a Ghost Town Neighborhood in Detroit (WATCH)
If this a one-time school administrator has her way, the whole town of Highland Park—much of which now looks like a ghost town—will be reborn.
Muslim Community Break Their Fast In Order To Donate Blood After Orlando Shootings
A Muslim group in Detroit asked its members to break their holy Ramadan fasting so they could donate blood in the aftermath of the Orlando shooting.
Chase Gives $4Mil to Prepare Low Income Detroit Youth for Good Jobs
A $4 million grant will expand young people's access to economic opportunity in poor Detroit neighborhoods, by giving them real-world training and experience.
Detroit Just Hired 8,000 Youths for Summer Jobs
The city of Detroit is making sure that their local youths are given valuable work experience over the summer.
65K Streetlights in Detroit Illuminate Exciting New Growth
For years, the streets of Detroit have been dark – now the city's 65,000 new streetlights usher in a bright new era of post-bankruptcy.
Watch Formerly Homeless Boy Sob For Joy at Getting His Own Bed
After all the shelters this 8-year-old has lived in, he knows the value of a bed and table, and he broke down in sobs when a charity provided those to him and his mom.
First Detroit Tiny House Village Lets Tenants Rent, Then Own, These Fabulous Homes
This Detroit nonprofit has set up stipulated leasing contracts for its homeless tenants so they can pay affordable rent for ownership of the house.
Rainbow Appears Over Aretha Franklin Tribute in Detroit
The Queen of Soul spent most of her life in Detroit – so when city spectators were paying homage to her passing, they were stunned to see a rainbow appear.
Years After Stealing Iconic Clock, Honest Thief Returns It So Detroit Can Rebuild
"Thank you so much. I loved that clock and I loved that station," said the thief after workers rescued the antique from its secret hideout.
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