METRO DETROIT — Lots of coins get dropped in the Salvation Army’s red kettles, but for 12 years one donation has stood out. On Dec. 2, a mysterious deep-pocketed donor dropped off a final gold Krugerrand coin at a Kroger in St. Clair Shores.

METRO DETROIT — A documentary film made by some Michigan locals promises to give viewers insight into Mad Magazine’s history and its impact on the culture through its satirical influences.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 6-8

METRO DETROIT — It’s difficult to find a sport where teams can carry over success more consistently than swim and dive.

METRO DETROIT — Over the course of its 14-year existence, The D Zone has prided itself on showcasing the best teams, athletes, and programs around the state in the high school world of football and basketball.

SOUTHFIELD — Marlin “Coach Gil” Gilliam has dedicated the last 30 years to giving back to Southfield and surrounding communities through baseball. 

SOUTHFIELD — In January 2024, the city of Southfield partnered with Make Food Not Waste, a Detroit-based nonprofit, to launch a yearlong food waste elimination study funded by a grant. 

SOUTHFIELD — Before Southfield-based Attorney Jason Waechter became the “Motorcycle Lawyer” and Dr. Walter “Wally” Cukrowski became one of Michigan’s leading eye surgeons, the two were first-grade students at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic School in Bloomfield Hills who also played football together in seventh and eighth grade. 

METRO DETROIT — During family holidays or gatherings, there is often something sparking the flame for a heated conversation.

DETROIT — Every year, America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is hosted in downtown Detroit. Preceding that event is the Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot where runners of all ages and experience levels can participate and share their love for running.

SOUTHFIELD — Only two lanes will be open northbound and southbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) at M-102 (Eight Mile Road) until late December during the finalization of the interchange modernization project. 

METRO DETROIT — It seems like with every season the sport of wrestling at the high school level continues to grow, especially on the girls’ side.

METRO DETROIT — The high school boys basketball season is right around the corner, and there’s a lot of talent coming out of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The jerseys over the button-up shirts and tie is certainly a one-night kind of fashion trend, and it was back in style Nov. 7 as nine Oakland Activities Association teams gathered at Rochester Adams High School for the fourth annual OAA hockey media day.

METRO DETROIT — They were raised together, they grieved together and they learned together. Now, they’ll float together for America’s Thanksgiving Parade.

METRO DETROIT — Banish the “bah humbugs!” with seasonal songs, dances and tales as holiday shows make their way to stages in metro Detroit.

METRO DETROIT — The high school girls basketball season is right around the corner, and there’s a lot of talent coming out of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County.

SOUTHFIELD — A 70-year-old woman died in a condo fire the afternoon of Nov. 4.

METRO DETROIT — Packing up your belongings and shipping them to a new home can feel like a Herculean task, but the process needn’t be stressful.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 14-17.