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Exploring Detroit's Cultural Center as a classroom without walls
The Detroit Cultural Center Association (DCCA) will host its fourth annual Educators Night from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, giving educators an opportunity to explore the Detroit Cultural Center as a classroom without walls while discovering programs, resources and experiences...
Gesher Human Services to offer life-changing Women to Work program
Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will offer its life-changing Women to Work program starting on Tuesday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. The four-week program, which will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Geshers headquarters ...
Lions fans get mostly dry Sunday before chilly night, wetter Tuesday
Football, cider mills or a final outing for the weekend? Most of Sunday should cooperate across Metro Detroit before a small chance of rain develops later in the day. The Detroit Lions open their regular season Sunday afternoon against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field, with k...
A warm Sunday gives way to a chilly Monday in Metro Detroit
4Warn Weather - A cold front coming through Southeast Michigan overnight will help to bring in colder air to start the coming week. Tonight’s temperatures will remain mild, mainly in the lower 60s under partly cloudy skies. Winds will be light before picking up to 10-15 mph, gust...
Tim Yanke channels tragedy through his artwork, remembering 9/11
Tim Yanke, born in Detroit, grew up in a creative family and started drawing at a young age. He is an American artist who uses the colors and culture of the Southwestern United States to create bold, rhythmic, and compelling art. Yanke is best known for abstract artwork, the depi...
STRIKE FOR LITERACY WITH AMON-RA ST. BROWN
Sydnee sat down with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss how his organization, The St. Brown Foundation, is strengthening local youth literacy and giving back to the community. As part of these efforts, the foundation partnered with Rhymes with Reason at Durf...
Quiet Weekend Turns Chilly Monday Before Storm Chances Return
A beautiful morning for the Race for the Cure in Downtown Detroit ahead of a mainly dry Saturday across Metro Detroit, although isolated showers are possible later this afternoon, especially closer to the Michigan-Ohio state line. Most locations will remain dry with temperatures ...
Football, festivals, family fun: Warm weekend for Metro Detroit as activities fill calendar
After a Friday marked by Patriot Day and the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Metro Detroit heads into a busy September weekend filled with football, festivals and plenty of reasons to spend some time outside. Fortunately, the weather should cooperate for most of it....
Talking about World Suicide Prevention Day
People across Metro Detroit joined a nationwide effort to raise awareness and help prevent suicide.
Ford Field unveils new fan experiences ahead of Detroit Lions season
Ford Field is rolling out several new features for the upcoming Detroit Lions season, including premium seating, interactive experiences, new merchandise options and a virtual reality ride. Kara Agby, director of partnership marketing and naming rights, led a tour of the new addi...
Here's a look at the improvements made to Ford Field ahead of the Lions season opener
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions are taking on the New Orleans Saints to kick off the season. Fans heading to the big game at Ford Field will see improvements made during the off-season. Local 4 photojournalist Joel Deaner was there to check it out. You can watch the full report in t...
Ceremony held in Detroit to remember those lost on 9/11
Multiple ceremonies are being held today, honoring the lives lost on 9/11. FOX 2 was in Corktown with over a thousand cars participating in an event.
State Senator Damoose reflects on 9/11 25 years later
State Senator John Damoose was inside the Pentagon when terrorists struck it on September 11, 2001. He spoke with FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan about surviving the attack, the days following 9/11, and what we should all remember 25 years later....
Detroit native shares first-hand account from Ground Zero
On Sept. 11, 2001, Detroit native Laura L’Esperance was only five days into a new role at Merrill Lynch in the World Financial Center, located right across the street from the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. She says she was just starting her workday, chatting in the doorw...
Detroit 9/11 Homeland Security Ceremony (full service)
A memorial ceremony was held to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and recognize the service of first responders, law enforcement, and public servants....
Congressman John James speaks at 9/11 Homeland Security Ceremony
(Full remarks) Rep. John James' path of military service is closely tied to the September 11th attacks. James spoke at the 9/11 Homeland Security Ceremony in Detroit Friday....
Sunny and seasonal Friday ahead of a quiet weekend
Patchy fog can’t be ruled out this morning, especially along and north of I-69, so be prepared for a few areas of reduced visibility early. Otherwise, a beautiful Friday is ahead across Metro Detroit as high pressure takes hold. Sunshine will dominate the forecast with highs in t...
Sunny and seasonal Friday in Metro Detroit ahead of a quiet weekend
Patchy fog can’t be ruled out this morning, especially along and north of I-69, so be prepared for a few areas of reduced visibility early. Otherwise, a beautiful Friday is ahead across Metro Detroit as high pressure takes hold. Sunshine will dominate the forecast with highs in t...
Here's a list of 9/11 memorials happening across Metro Detroit
Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and communities across Metro Detroit are commemorating the day with remembrance ceremonies. Here’s a list of some of the ceremonies happening across Metro Detroit on Sept. 11: Detroit U.S. Department of Homeland S...
25 years later, a Metro Detroit native will read her brother’s name at 9/11 memorial for the first time
It’s been 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and every year, as America pauses to remember, there are thousands of families living with the pain of that tragedy every day of their lives. Helen Rosenthal and her brother Josh grew up in Detroit, graduated, and moved to ...
Westland Meteors youth football program seeks to recover thousands allegedly stolen booster president
The Westland Meteors youth football program is working to recover thousands of dollars allegedly embezzled by a former booster president who is now wanted on a bench warrant after missing court dates. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says Randy Allen-Curtis Mason, 38, of Wayn...
Detroit man pleads guilty to torturing, burning raccoon, then posting video online
A 38-year-old Detroit man pleaded guilty to an animal torture charge after prosecutors alleged he tortured and burned a raccoon and posted a video of the incident on social media. Henry Bernard Montgomery was charged June 22 with one count of killing or torturing an animal in the...
Millions of birds take flight as pleasant weekend weather settles into Metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan is settling into a quieter stretch of September weather, just in time for Friday night football and a weekend that should offer plenty of opportunities to get outside. High pressure building across the Great Lakes will keep conditions dry and comfortable throug...
Fifth Third Bank's merger with Comerica frustrates local customers
This past weekend, Fifth Third officially converted 600,000 customer accounts over from Comerica Bank. For several local customers, the merger has turned into massive frustration. 7 News Detroit spoke with some of those customers, as well as Fifth Third Bank leadership, about the...
Detroit's University District opens historic homes to the public this weekend
DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) Detroit's University District is hosting its 2026 Home Tour on Saturday, giving the public a look inside some of the city's most historic properties. Six homeowners will open their doors to the community from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing the unique architec...
Live Sept. 11 events in Detroit: Schedule of memorials and ceremonies
Friday marks 25 years since thousands of Americans lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, including a reported 42 people with close ties to Michigan. Here is a look at remembrance ceremonies happening across metro Detroit....
Inside Cosm Detroit's grand opening: Everything you need to know
The new venue includes a dome screen that "merges the virtual and physical worlds" in the hope of replicating the feeling of being at a live event.
September is Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month, and we dedicate the entire show to the topic of aging and caregiving in the African American community. This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - American Black Journal Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Detroit Area Agency on Aging President ...
Look inside Cosm Detroit's immersive sports, entertainment experience
Cosm Detroit's 85-foot dome screen merges the virtual and physical worlds and starting tonight, the Cadillac Square location opens its doors to the public....
Quiet and pleasant weather takes over Metro Detroit
A rather quiet stretch of weather is settling in across Metro Detroit. Mainly dry conditions and near-average temperatures return today and continue into Friday, bringing a pleasant change after the recent unsettled weather. Clouds will hang around for much of today, but temperat...
Michigan Supreme Court to hear arguments on retrial of man acquitted in Samantha Woll killing
The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments over whether Michael Jackson-Bolanos can be retried in the killing of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, giving the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office a win in its effort to delay his release. Jackson-Bolanos was acqui...
Spike Lee headlines Detroit masterclass fueling creative economy
Detroit’s creative community came together for a masterclass unlike any other, drawing more than 700 attendees eager to tap into the city’s bursting creative energy. Filmmaker and cultural icon Spike Lee was among the headliners, sharing insight and the stories behind some of his...
Rain diminishes ahead of a cooler and drier end to the workweek in Metro Detroit
Scattered showers will come to an end this evening as a cold front exits eastward. Cooler and less humid air will move into the Great Lakes to end the workweek. Tonight’s temperatures will fall to around 60° to 65° with clouds slowly moving out and decreasing humidity. Winds ligh...
How to preapply for home repair help in Detroit
Check if you’re eligible, then add your name to the list through Sept. 22. Outlier Media · Koby Levin · How to preapply for home repair help in Detroit...
Free Women to Work program adds AI training to help Metro Detroit women re-enter the workforce
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona sits down with Career Counselor and Women to Work Co-Ordinator Phyllis Scripsick to learn more about the free program helping Metro Detroit women re-enter the workforce...
Inform Studio: Building Detroit's Future
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins growth strategist Reggie Roland to see where certain projects stand in Detroit.
‘Faith in Detroit’ project features Mustard Tree Co-op president and her faith story | American Black Journal
We have another installment in the “Faith in Detroit” project led by Christ Church Cranbrook in partnership with Detroit PBS and others. Faith in Detroit Executive Director Fr. William Danaher speaks with Sheree Walton from Church of the Messiah. This story also appea...
Alex DeBrincat says he wants to remain in Detroit, calls Dylan Larkin a 'great teammate'
Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat said he wants to stay with the team despite uncertainty around its future. According to NHL.com, DeBrincat spoke at the at the NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour on Tuesday . The 28-year-old, who is from metro Detroit, was the Red ...
Detroit to host first-ever MICHELIN Guide Great Lakes Award ceremony where stars are given out
The City of Detroit will host the inaugural MICHELIN Guide America Great Lakes Ceremony in 2027, where MICHELIN Stars and other award distinctions will be revealed. The MICHELIN Guide announced Wednesday that the ceremony will be held at Michigan Central Station on April 21. We a...
The Spot – Detroit 20 will be official broadcast partner of PWHL Detroit, bringing free, over-the-air games
The Spot Detroit Detroit 20 will be the official broadcast partner of PWHL Detroit during its inaugural season, bringing the team's games to free, over-the-air television in Detroit. The partnership is part of a larger partnership between the PWHL and Scripps Sports, which is par...
Muggy and wet today before a pleasant end to the week
A warmer, wet and muggy start to the morning is underway across Metro Detroit. Grab an umbrella as you head out the door. Showers will continue at times today as a cold front works its way through Southeast Michigan. A thunderstorm or two is possible, but overall the severe weath...
Put your mark on the city, and get involved in Detroit
Plus, get a job as a communications and design coordinator, or help shape policies and media coverage. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Put your mark on the city, and get involved in Detroit...
Warm, humid with showers midweek before pleasant change in Metro Detroit
Keep the umbrella nearby Wednesday, but do not put away the sunglasses for long. Metro Detroit is in a brief period of warm, humid, and unsettled weather before a cold front delivers a much more comfortable September feel for Thursday and Friday. Showers develop overnight Clouds ...
Visit Detroit notes 30% decline in Canadian tourism amid tariff disputes
Tourism from Canada to Detroit has been steadily on the decline, according to Visit Detroit. The development and tourism organization said the region has seen a 30 percent drop over the last two years. 7 News Detroit spoke with the CEO of Visit Detroit and visited Windsor. In Win...