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A French priest in Detroit stopped a suspected car thief with his bare hands after witnessing a crash outside his church. Reverend Canon Jean-Baptiste Commins then rushed to comfort the injured crash victim before heading back to evening prayers.
A Detroit father and his Navy veteran daughter spend their weekends making sure every winner's circle moment at the Grand Prix shines. Their combined 18 years of volunteer service shows what it means to celebrate your city.
Alex Palou proved why he's a four-time IndyCar champion, navigating through crashes and late restarts to claim his fourth victory of the season in Detroit. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver led a complete Honda podium sweep on Chevrolet's home turf.
Just two weeks after becoming a father, Felix Rosenqvist won the closest Indianapolis 500 in history and hasn't stopped moving since. From the Empire State Building to throwing out first pitches, the new champion is riding the wave and loving every minute.
Miguel Vargas delivered his first career walk-off home run to lift the Chicago White Sox to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in front of more than 30,000 cheering fans. The dramatic moment capped a night when four walk-off homers occurred across Major League Baseball, tied for the second-most in a single day.
A Detroit startup is solving America's drone shortage by building them with car parts. By tapping into the massive auto supply chain, Birdstop makes drones 10 times cheaper than competitors.
Detroit's mayor just convinced major credit agencies that lifting people out of poverty isn't charity—it's smart economics. Her anti-poverty strategy earned the city higher credit ratings and attracted new businesses.
A new scholarship at Bay College will help future skilled trades students pursue their dreams, honoring a Detroit police officer turned Upper Peninsula entrepreneur who believed deeply in hard work. The Don Mlostek Memorial Scholarship launches in 2027.
Detroit just hosted the largest biogas conference in history, bringing together innovators who are transforming millions of tons of organic waste into renewable energy and fertilizer. The record-breaking turnout shows an industry hitting its stride at exactly the right time.
Carter Bear netted the game-winner as the Everett Silvertips captured their first Memorial Cup victory in franchise history. The 19-year-old Detroit prospect helped his team make history in their tournament debut.
When Dax Shepard was overwhelmed caring for his dying father alone in Detroit, he called his pregnant wife just to vent. She answered from right outside his car window.
Billionaire Dan Gilbert is pouring $50 million yearly into rare disease research after losing his son Nick to neurofibromatosis. His foundation has already helped create the first FDA-approved treatments for the incurable genetic disorder.
When a Detroit Good Samaritan heard gunshots, he didn't run away—he ran toward a wounded teenager who desperately needed help. His split-second decision to act may have saved a young life.
The first woman to play in an NHL game is now breaking barriers again. Manon Rheaume will lead Detroit's professional women's hockey team as its first general manager.
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When Donald Faulkner heard screams from a burning car in January, he didn't hesitate to run straight into the fire. Today, the woman he saved is walking, talking, and calling him her miracle.
Detroit residents can now earn University of Michigan credentials in AI, marketing, and leadership—completely free. The Bridge to Success program reserves 100 free spots for locals who want to break into the innovation economy.
After spending decades opening their home to foster children in need, an 85-year-old Detroit man and his wife faced eviction. Their community stepped in to give them the same compassion they'd shown for a lifetime.
The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons both dominated their conference semifinal openers with commanding victories. Both defending champions showed why they earned their top spots with stellar team performances.
Two Detroit sisters who both survived breast cancer are leading rival teams in a million-meter rowing challenge to raise $100,000 for a free fitness program helping cancer patients rebuild their strength. Over 80 teams will compete Saturday at CrossFit in the D to expand a program that's already changing lives across Metro Detroit.
The Detroit Pistons refused to let their season end, staging one of the greatest playoff comebacks in NBA history. Down 24 points at halftime, they locked down defensively to beat Orlando 93-79 and force a decisive Game 7.
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