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Some neighbors on the city’s east side say a sinkhole in an alley behind their homes has been growing for years and they fear someone could get hurt if it isn’t repaired soon.

After being closed to the public for more than a decade, the Detroit Children’s Museum is reopening its doors Saturday with new energy — and new exhibits — aimed at sparking curiosity in Detroit-area students.

A quick stop at the Southfield Public Library turned into an important safety lesson for one Metro Detroit mom.

A longtime small business in St. Clair Shores is preparing to close its doors after nearly five decades, prompting a rush of customers to stop in one last time to shop and share memories.

Four Detroit young adults are getting a rare, behind-the-scenes education in the entertainment industry, touring the country with Usher as part of a first-of-its-kind live-touring internship program.

Seniors are especially at risk during extreme heat, and homes without proper cooling can quickly become dangerous. That’s why Vernest Spivey with the Detroit Area Agency on Aging is out in the heat, making sure seniors can stay cool in their homes by delivering bottled water and fans.

A 20-year-old man was killed and his 9-year-old cousin was critically injured in a shooting on Detroit’s west side, prompting an urgent manhunt.

A fishing trip on Belle Isle nearly turned tragic when a 10-year-old boy fell into a pond and struggled to stay above water, according to a neighbor who was with the children.

Council members Mary Waters and Denzel McCampbell voted “no” on the ordinance.