DeSean Jackson initially said no when students at Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School asked him to wear purple socks to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. What changed his mind?
Jennifer Whitaker submitted these photos of a majestic bald eagle – the first she and her children had seen outside of a zoo.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Plus more must-read stories from around southeast Michigan this week.
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of families living in poverty and the percentage of homes without heating fuel or heating equipment.
"When you repurpose or restore an old building, at a certain point the building tells you how long it's going to take to finish," Union Joints owner says of redevelopment project.
Holly High School graduate is part of the inaugural class at The Blackbird Academy, a unique sound engineering school founder John McBride says fills a void in the music industry, and you won’t believe who he’s rubbing shoulders with.
Plus more food and restaurant news from around southeast Michigan.
Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of children living below the poverty line.
Treat your dinner guests to something extra special this holiday with these recipes for orange cranberry butter and sourdough bread.
Michigan State Fire Marshal says Thanksgiving is top day for home cooking fires.
Police say two suspects were questioned and are being held in connection with several break ins in Tyrone Township.
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the JFK Assassination.
Homeland Security authorities allege John Millmine distributed pornographic video and images showing himself engaged in sexual activity with a toddler.
Here's what to serve gluten-free guests for the holidays.
White Lake family seeks “Justice for Duke,” who died after he was reportedly beaten in a “psychotic” attack and mauled by a neighbor’s pit bull. The man with the bat says he was merely trying to stop a dog fight.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people living in poverty and the percentage of homes without plumbing across town.
Watch an interview with Jennifer Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence. PG-13 film debuts Friday.
The trade could save the Detroit team more than $75 million in the long run.