A Tribute to Rosa Detroiter Louise McCauley Parks
Rosa Parks, also known as Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, was a civil rights activist and trailblazer who, on December 1, 1955, refused to give up her seat on a bus … Keep Reading…
Personal Stories
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
My thoughts on Friday morning 9-9-2022 I could not sleep very well last night, so I got up and made this photo collage. Lord, You have been our dwelling place … Keep Reading…
Running was a life-changer for Northville man now planning his 100th marathon in Detroit
Never say never, but there are two things that are almost certain about Michael Webster. Had the 62-year-old Northville resident not picked up a copy of the Detroit Free Press … Keep Reading…
First local baby of 2022 arrives at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1 at Beaumont in Royal Oak
Samirah Nura Ahmed arrived at 12:01 a.m. on New Year’s Day, the first baby of 2022 born at the Beaumont Health System — and maybe even the first born in the entire … Keep Reading…
Detroit woman reunited with birth mother after nearly 50 years apart
A Detroit woman, who was adopted nearly 50 years ago, was on a mission to find her biological family. She recently discovered her birth mother was still alive in Georgia and … Keep Reading…
Photo of Detroit police officer helping man with tie outside of courthouse goes viral
One Detroit police officer is being praised for helping a young man who was trying to learn how to tie a tie. Cpl. Eric O’Neal is a K-9 unit officer … Keep Reading…
Detroit Physician Celebrates Major Milestone
Dr. Richard Brown, who is celebrating 60 years as an inner-city physician, commemorated the milestone with his family on a bus tour of his lifelong personal, professional and Jewish journeys. … Keep Reading…
70-year-old Metro Detroit woman graduates from high school with inspiring message
Utica Community Schools’ continuing education center has plenty of success stories, but very few have the experience like Hermelinda Sporea does. At 70 years old, Sporea is an inspiration, finally … Keep Reading…
Better Made to honor CEO Sam Cipriano with vehicles on Detroit street
In remembrance of its CEO Salvatore “Sam” Cipriano, who died earlier this week, Better Made Snack Foods company plans to park every car and truck with a logo on it from 10 a.m. … Keep Reading…
Dog stranded on Detroit River finds forever home with LaSalle, Ont. man who aided in his rescue
A dog who was rescued after being stranded on the ice in the middle of the Detroit River has found his forever home with the man who saved him. When … Keep Reading…
Dream realized: Rochester Hills native named NASA flight director
When I was seven years old, I dreamed of becoming a “Channel 4 weatherman” someday. So I know from firsthand experience what it’s like to realize a lifelong dream. Ask anybody … Keep Reading…
‘We Lived It’: 365 days inside through the eyes of Metro Detroit moms
The dining room table and chairs have not been returned to their proper place. Halima Afi Cassells, 39, of Detroit and a mom of three, was trying to think of a way … Keep Reading…
Metro Detroit woman celebrates 100th birthday after beating COVID
It was a birthday to remember. A Metro Detroit woman turned 100 Sunday shortly after she had beaten coronavirus. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ula Underwood and her son Phil Stargell … Keep Reading…
The man behind ‘Detroit vs. Everybody’
It’s one of the most recognizable slogans in Metro Detroit: “Detroit vs. Everybody.” It was started by a Detroit graduate whose career took him across the country. The man responsible … Keep Reading…
Meet the 7 year old who’s helping clear snow from seniors’ driveways across Ann Arbor
Children across Washtenaw County were encouraged to use their snow day Tuesday to play outside or keep warm inside and read a book. But Garrett Straits had business to attend … Keep Reading…
First Black chief of neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Michigan paves the way for others
She spent her career breaking glass ceilings, but Dr. Alexa Canady didn’t realize the impact she had for a while as the first Black chief of Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital … Keep Reading…
New Year’s babies: Metro Detroit hospitals announce first babies born in 2021
A couple Metro Detroit hospitals have announced the first babies who were born in 2021. Juelz Marquis Bannerman Juelz Marquis Bannerman was born at 1:48 a.m. at DMC Hutzel Women’s … Keep Reading…
Car parade celebrates woman’s 100th birthday in southwest Detroit
The city of Detroit got involved to help make Doris Barnes’ birthday special on Thursday. The mother of five celebrated her 100th birthday. A car parade included family, the Detroit … Keep Reading…
Charles ‘Chas’ Otto, World War II veteran, dies at 95
He was a World War II Navy electrician, survived a Pacific Ocean typhoon and his witty sense of humor provided joy to all. Charles “Chas” Roger Otto, 95, died surrounded by his family … Keep Reading…
Metro Detroit couple celebrates 70 years of marriage and more
Sam and Faith Strong will celebrate 70 years of marriage next month and while COVID-19 prevented them from holding a party, they still found ways to celebrate. Faith was 17 … Keep Reading…