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In news to lift your blues, here's an absolutely adorable picture of a litter of baby rabbits that found a home next to a carrot patch. The picture was shared by RecoveryPark, one of the most …
Want some free poop? The Detroit Zoological Society will be, in their words, “number one at giving away number two” when they host their sixth annual GreenFest at the Detroit Zoo next Saturday, April …
Fundraiser To Give Free Poo To First 1,000 AttendeesRead More
This is your Daily Detroit News Byte podcast for Saturday, March 31, 2018. -The suburb of Warren is trying to create a downtown -A Detroit councilman is being sued -Local furniture maker …
This is your Daily Detroit News Byte for Saturday, March 24, 2018. We take you on a narrative audio tour of the new Amazon.com facility in Livonia that's the size of 28 football fields. We also …
Thousands of young Detroiters are homeless on an ongoing basis, and more than 15,000 people in total are estimated to be homeless in the city. On March 23, young professionals will spend one night …
Local Young Professionals Are Sleeping Outside To Raise Money For Detroit’s Homeless YouthRead More
Looking for something fun to do this Friday night? Maybe you want to do some good while having a good time. If that sounds like you, then I have just the event for you. The 3rd Annual Cass …
Fill Your Belly With Hot Soup For A Good Cause This Friday At Empty Bowls DetroitRead More
This is your Daily Detroit News Byte podcast for Tuesday, March 6, 2018. On the show: Ford is temporarily laying off 2,000 people The Detroit Zoo gets a new polar bear Detroit gets …
What happens when seven of Detroit's best chefs come together to cook? Well, first of all I'm pretty sure that the food is going to be amazing. And secondly, there is probably a really cool …
Each day, Chef Michael Block gets to his kitchen at 5:30 in the morning and he doesn't leave until 7:30 at night. His job? To make enough food to feed as many as 4,000 people on the streets of …
Think you've got what it takes to be the Pinball Wizard? Why not try your hand at the Charity Pinball Party Tournament this Thursday, February 22 at M-Brew in Ferndale. The event is being put on …
M-Brew In Ferndale Is Looking To Crown A New Pinball Wizard For Charity This ThursdayRead More
Here's what happening on your Daily Detroit News Byte for February 1, 2018. Greektown goes Project Greenlight Comcast takes over cable & internet services in Highland Park The Belle …
Krystal Banks got into the bail bonds business eighteen years ago, right out of high school. Since then, she’s learned how the courts work in Southeastern Michigan, and began giving her clients …
Giving Tuesday might have been last Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop being charitable this season. On Thursday, December 7 the east side diner Rose’s Fine Food will be hosting a soup …
One of the most well known people in Detroit media has announced his retirement. Stephen Clark, who came to WXYZ TV-7 in 2001, announced his retirement on Facebook today. He has a four decade …
It's one of Detroit's most beloved brands, and now they're going to be part of one Detroit's most beloved and visible events. November 2017 is the 110th birthday month for the company, and they're …
Faygo Will Have A Float For The First Time In Detroit’s Thanksgiving ParadeRead More
It's that cold time of year again and to help support folks in the city who are homeless or without heat three warming centers are opening up for when year-round shelters are at capacity. The …
Small Business Saturday is quickly approaching and the New Economy Initiative (NEI) just released a video that celebrates small businesses. NEI commissioned poet jessica Care moore to write a poem …
WATCH: “The Idea Of Two Detroits Is Not As Powerful As One Incredibly Strong City.”Read More
Looking for leggings with Detroit-themed style? “Detroit Has Legs,” with all the profits going to benefit the nonprofit Cass Community Social Services, might just be your ticket. Skinnytees, an …
The Grande Ballroom is one of the most hallowed spaces in Detroit music history. It has been home to jazz, big band, rock. It was a center of Detroit's counterculture movement. It also is a gem of …
On Thursday morning I went to City Year's 7th annual Women's Leadership Breakfast. Every year, City Year Detroit holds this breakfast as a way to discuss empowering young Detroiters. This year the …
City Year Detroit Raises $110,000 During Annual Women’s Leadership BreakfastRead More
Being a mother can be a really hard job. It can be even harder if you are struggling to make ends meet between housing, food, and diapers. Diapers are one of those things that you kind of need when …
QUICK TIP: Free Diaper Giveaway This Sunday In Southwest DetroitRead More
If running a mile through downtown Detroit in a Santa suit – or Santa-inspired skimpy wear – in the middle of December strikes your fancy, read on. On December 10, Briggs Detroit is throwing the …
Bells Will Be Jingling At Detroit’s Santa Speedo RunRead More
If you are a fan of Great Lakes lore, watches, and have some deep pockets — I have the perfect thing for you. Shinola is rolling out a new limited edition watch that pays tribute to the legend of …
Shinola Releases New Limited Edition Lake Erie Monster Dive WatchRead More
When it comes to programs that help kids, it's difficult to match the determination and results of the Downtown Boxing Gym on the near east side of the city. Khali Sweeney (we’ve had him as a guest …
Detroiter Named A Top 10 Hero By CNN, Needs Your Vote To Be “Hero Of The Year”Read More
Detroit loves to mix charity and fun, and this upcoming event at the end of November looks to do just that. "Hot Dogs for Dogs" week as it's being called was unveiled on Facebook by Chef James …
Belle Isle is one of those magical places in Detroit that people flock to, but they might not know all of the cool historical facts about the monuments and landmarks on the island. This is where …
Crowdfunding: Authors For New Belle Isle Book Looking For Your Help For PhotographersRead More
Although there has been some progress made over the last few years, the threat of Detroit residents losing their homes to tax foreclosures is still a real thing. For a variety of reasons, 1,800 …
The Tricycle Collective Raises More Than $30,000 To Help Fight Tax ForeclosuresRead More
Detroit SOUP is an internationally acclaimed community dinner that has helped crowd fund 57 projects, 48 nonprofits, and 27 for-profit enterprises. The idea is simple. It's a potluck where some …
Detroit Soup Gets A New Home As Part Of The BUILD InstituteRead More
A church built in 1891 and expanded in 1921 needs some help to restore it after a significant part of the façade was destroyed. A chunk of the front of the building fell off of the First …
Damaged Historic Church Built In 1891 Launches Online Campaign To Restore It To GrandeurRead More
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ferndale PD and nearly 20 restaurants have teamed up to raise money and awareness. The Ferndale Police are offering pink police shoulder patch …
