What Half of Parents Are Doing That May Embarrass Their Kids

A new poll by the University of Michigan casts light on “oversharenting.”

'Hey, Kids (And Detroit Institute of Art Patrons)! Do You Know What Time It Is?'

“It’s Howdy Doody time,” of course. The iconic marionette from the long running 1950s kids’ TV program stars once again.

Why Frogs Count, and Why Michigan DNR Counts Them

Annual survey offers a chance for families to enjoy nature. Also, did you know a frog’s tongue isn’t attached to the back of its mouth?

Patch List: 5 Things to Do With Your Kids This Weekend in Metro Detroit

There are oodles of family friendly activities going on in southeast Michigan this weekend. Here are a few of them.

Enjoy Sweet (But Sticky) Weekend Fun for the Entire Family

Oakland County Parks are offering maple syrup workshops at three county parks on Saturday.

Michigan National Guard Soldier Receives Meritorious Service Medal

Maj. Rodger Jackson of Macomb County honored for service as command surgeon.

How Facebook Helped Boy Stand Up to Bullies

Something unexpected happened when a 7-year-old came home from school wiping tears from the glasses he’d been excited about days before.

Michigan's Teacher of the Year, Author of Bullying Book, Leads Elite 40 Under 40

Finalists in online voting also include Mitten Crate founder and a former collegiate athlte who proved his physicians wrong.

Detroit is Real 'City of Angels,' Man Who Walks to Work Says

In a dizzying two days since a reporter told of man’s 21-mile walk to work, strangers give $225,000+ – enough for a car, house and garage.

Boy Plans Valentine's Day Gift of Knee-Length Hair

A Michigan boy has never had a haircut. When he turns 5 on Valentine’s Day, he’ll share his mane to put a smile on some other kids’ faces.

4 Years After Getting it By Mistake, Homeless Man Still Looking for Diamond Ring Owner

Times have been tough for Mike Secaur, but pawning a diamond ring he thinks he was slipped by mistake “would be the wrong thing to do.”

Separated in Vietnam War, Army Buddies Were Neighbors for 18 Years

Dave Brown figured his buddy had died from injuries he suffered in Vietnam in 1968. For many years, Roger Watson was closer than he thought.

Nominate Huntington Woods and Berkley Residents for Oakland County's 'Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2015'

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has been honoring young professionals and opinion leaders since 2012.

Oakland Woman Buying Lottery Ticket Learns She's Already a Multi-Millionaire

The unidentified winner claimed a $3.8 million lump sum.

Southeast Michigan Native Wins 2014 Nobel Prize

Three scientists share prize in chemistry for overcoming limitations in optical microscopy.

Ferndale Police Detective Wins Contest, Will Sing Anthem at Tigers Game

Check out Brendan Moore's winning video that also netted the Ferndale Police Department a $10K grant.

94-Year-Old Man Thanks Detroit Area Medics Who Saved His Life During Flight

Two Henry Ford Cardiac Rehab physiologists helped a Warren man who had a heart attack 37,000 feet over Milwaukee earlier this month.

Outrun Hunger Race Sets Higher Goals to Feed the Hungry

Grace Community Church's partnering charities, Hospitality House and Open Door Outreach, say demand for hot holiday meals exceeds supply.

Pay It Forward: Would You Donate Your First Paycheck to Your Alma Mater?

A recent Oakland University graduate turned over her entire paycheck as a thank-you and to challenge other young alums.

Valentino, Pooch Rescued from Fire, Gets 'Kiss of Life'

This is a topsy-turvy story in which a dog gets a “kiss of life" rather than time in the pound when he meets up with the dog catcher.

Volunteer, 88, Refuses to Sit, Rips Out Flooded Drywall Instead

A volunteer named Mary Young proved she still is – young, that is. But she wasn’t the youngest person helping with Floods of 2014 cleanup.

Tearful Reunion of Marine and Cheerleader Daughter

Being a dad from a distance is tough, but Marine tries to make it work with surprises like the one he pulled off Sunday.

Volunteers Help Cash-Strapped Flood Victims Clean Molding, Stinking Belongings

Michigan Community Services Commission is mobilizing volunteers, including veterans with team Rubicon and youths with AmeriCorps.

Girl Mauled By Raccoon Adds Some Bling to Her New Miracle Ear

The girl who was disfigured during an attack by a pet raccoon when she was 3 is going back on the ‘Today’ show.

2-Pound Baby Among Smallest in World to Undergo Big Heart Procedure

“Mighty Girl” is expected to thrive after a “very tricky” operation to open an artery to her walnut-sized heart.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Michigan Youth Wins Boy Scouts' Highest Honor for Pulling Friends from Frigid Lake

David Williams acted quickly, putting himself at considerable risk to pull his friend and her 3-year-old brother from icy lake last March.

Win an Overnight Stay in Novi on Valentine's Day

Fill out a simple form and share your memorable Valentine's Day for a chance to win.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

‘Kidpreneur’ from Ferndale has a Monster of an Idea

Fifth-grader has been selling Finnegan’s Monsters from his Facebook page, but now a limited supply will be available at the Candle Wick Shoppe during the Holiday Ice Festival.

Berkley Engineering Graduate Chosen for Commencement Address at Wayne State University

Commencement address speaker will work in Ford Motor Co.'s College Graduate Program and plans to enroll in graduate school in the fall.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.