West Bloomfield-based foundation says disaster-relief donations will assist communities that won’t get much foreign aid.
Once a Pacifist, priest says there’s nothing in Jesus’ teachings that prohibits Catholics from carrying and using guns in self-defense.
The Detroit Animal Welfare Group needs immediate foster homes for 50 cats rescued during a home eviction.
Catholic feast days associated with the papacy of St. Francis will be celebrated at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica.
Crowdfunding under way to raise $55,000 in matching funds to build first “biodigester” to turn zoo animals’ waste into energy and compost.
Off-duty cop allegedly avenged wife’s hurt feelings by shooting up a house, business owner says he doesn’t have to serve gays.
The Archdiocesan Chorus of Detroit has been invited to the Vatican, and you can make the pilgrimage, too.
An anonymous donor offers to install sculpture that has sparked controversy worldwide – including one town that called the cops on Jesus.
Lily Tomlin calls for an end to “dead dog experiments,” and man who rescued dog with arrow in her head feels tug of adoption.
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The only white woman killed in the civil rights movement, Viola Liuzzo left comfort of Detroit home to help blacks overcome voting barriers.
At 115, Jeralean Talley, who still lives in her suburban Detroit home, is “incredibly sharp” and “very aware of what’s going on."
Civil rights icon Rosa Parks, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, abolitionist Harriet Tubman and Cherokee nation Chief Wilma Mankiller selected.
Poll shows Proposal 1 to fix roads is failing, 3-1; if you plan to vote, make sure you’re registered by Monday.
Gun rights advocates demonstrated support for open-carry laws at unusual venues; prison officials were vexed by bullet on breakfast tray.
Also, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell wants Madonna to shut up about Michigan and disgraced U-M frat’s hangover continues.
Even if they’re trying at times, don’t give up on the pet you adopted from your local shelter.
When Madonna dissed Rochester Hills, her hometown, mayor sharpened his pen and fired back; also, award-winning student newspaper censored.
A month and a half after experiencing the largesse of strangers, catch up with what’s new – everything – in James Robertson’s life.
The group is looking for 6 locations in the area for a project that could have residents reading and sharing more books for free.
The Royal Oak Farmers Market and Detroit's Eastern Market were among the markets cited by Country Living Magazine.
Also, Michigan OK’d for statewide police use of drones, probable GOP candidate sorry for gay remarks, Madonna dishes hometown and much more.
The theme of this weekend's business showcase is St. Patrick-related.
Preservationists think they’ve finally found a taker for Detroit residence of future Civil War hero and president.
Joy Seabolt celebrated turning 6 by helping out Northville nonprofit Civic Concern. Find out how.
The county Road Commission is adding OT shifts while the weather is nice to patch holes. Tell us where the worst ones in Northville are.
Gary Allen will cover 3 aspects in this seminar: 1) living options, 2) critical care issues and cost, and 3) options to pay for care.
This seminar by Gary Allen will focus on senior scams: how to identify and how to avoid them.
Recent changes may require you to make estate plan changes now!
Law to help police to bust drugged drivers goes terribly wrong; prisoner gets bullets for breakfast; watch SMART bus wipe out 16 vehicles.
After a benefit that should have attracted dozens of millennials drew only four, Rick Van House II redefined nonprofit service.
A second rescuer who dove in choppy waters and saved South Lyon Mayor Tedd Wallace said he was guided by “some kind of divine intervention."
Like Brian Williams, occasional op-ed contributor Bill Kalmar comes clean on fabrications before he dashes off to live in Biosphere 2.
There were serious contenders in Dearborn and Royal Oak, but you’ll have to drive a bit to find Thrillist’s best burger in Michigan.
New school rideshare services take on the old establishment monopolistic cab system.
Also, smash-and-grab indictments, explosive fun, and Oakland and Livingston counties’ first-world problem.
Residents can check out the center during an open house Saturday.
Also, just say “no” to pot dispensaries, local “Jeopardy!” celebrity and charges filed in alleged fundraiser fraud.
New regulations would make it illegal for commercial facilities distributing medical marijuana to operate in the city.
There’s no question that cougars are in Michigan, whether they’re looking for new territory or escaped pets. But are they isolated to U.P.?