In a transformation spanning four decades, Detroit‘s notorious “Devil’s Night,” once synonymous with arson and vandalism, has evolved into a celebration of urban renewal and community resilience.

Thanks to a generous $1 million grant from the State of Michigan, this effort focuses on beautifying parts of Northwest Detroit, specifically an area in Old Redford.

Neighbors in the Old Redford area of Northwest Detroit are celebrating the transformation of some once-neglected lots into a vibrant community, thanks to the development of Orchard Village Apartments.

Residents in a Northwest Detroit neighborhood are celebrating some major improvements to Milan Park, located on Curtis Street near West McNichols Road and the Southfield Freeway.

A front yard food pantry in Northwest Detroit is serving hundreds of families a week. The homeowner calls them “blessing boxes” -- an effort inspired by her late son who died of a drug overdose.

Spotlight Park in Northwest Detroit will host free music on Fridays until July 27.

Police are investigating a possible road rage incident that ended in a shooting in Northwest Detroit.

Some community members are finding new purpose and new vision at a community-based medical training center in Northwest Detroit.

From demolition to dream home, Chella and Jeremy Rosenberg are the proud owners of a home on 16th Street, which, at one time, was slated for demolition.

Rehabilitating two vacant apartment buildings will add dozens of units to a Northwest Detroit neighborhood.

Car theft in Detroit is on the rise.

This Tasty Tuesday, we’re featuring Hot Rod’s Wing Ding Joint in Northwest Detroit -- and trust us, they aren’t winging it with the flavors.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're stopping in at Breakfast Central in Northwest Detroit, where they are serving up breakfast food in their own, delicious way.

An undercover Michigan State Police trooper was shot early Tuesday morning in Northwest Detroit.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard announced Saturday that a missing 15-year-old from Commerce Township has been found and is safe.

A new pizzeria is opening Friday in a redeveloped commercial space in Northwest Detroit as part of an effort to bring new life to the community.

The city of Detroit announced a significant investment into repairing neighborhood recreation centers on Thursday (March 17), making good on a promise from Mayor Mike Duggan during his State of the City address.

It’s crazy to think you don’t need a time machine or something like the DeLorean to see what it was like back hundreds of years ago. This Sunday afternoon, June 27 from 1-5 is Log Cabin Day at Palmer Park in Northwest Detroit. The event, unlike in recent years, will be outdoors with things to experience with the family.

DETROIT – A local family is hoping the community can help Detroit police make an arrest in a shooting that left a man paralyzed. The family said the shooting happened on Oct. 10 when the two men got into some type of altercation. The suspect pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at the man and then got into a car and drove off. It happened in the driveway of a home, on the same day the family was celebrating a wedding. He was shot in front of all three of my children, in fact, as well as my neighbor’s children,” Turk said.

DETROIT – A barricaded situation that stretched on for more than 24 hours on Detroit’s west side ended with the gunman dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. It was an outcome police tried to avoid, which is why the standoff lasted as long as it did. Police said they wanted the suspect to come out peacefully. Officers from multiple departments, including Dearborn and Redford, worked their way inside. While it was never proven in court, police are certain he was the person behind an unsolved triple-homicide on Detroit’s east side.

DETROIT – A standoff with a gunman that started early Tuesday morning at a home on Detroit’s northwest side has ended after more than 24 hours. The gunman, who was wanted in connection with a triple homicide on Helen Street earlier this summer, has killed himself. Police officers surrounded the home for more than a day. The hostage who escaped Wednesday morning told police he was fearing for his life the entire time he was in the home with the armed man. Original reports stated the man fired at officers, but police later clarified he did not fire directly at officers -- he just fired a shot.

DETROIT – A woman who was held hostage has been released by a gunman from a northwest Detroit home on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, a gunman took a man and woman hostage inside the home early Tuesday morning. Police said they tried to pull over the gunman at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in Redford Township, but he took off. Original reports stated the man fired at officers, but police later clarified he did not fire directly at officers -- he just fired a shot. He’s also made threats against police officers, Craig said.

DETROIT – A gunman is holding two people hostage inside a home in northwest Detroit. The home is on Iliad Street near Fenkell and Telegraph roads. Police said they tried to pull over the man in Redford Township but he took off. He fired a shot at officers before breaking into the home in Detroit, police said. The man also called 911 to say he was holding two people hostage inside the home.

DETROIT A memorial service will be held on Thursday to celebrate the life and legacy of former State Representative Alma G. Stallworth, honoring her decades of public service, political activism, and devotion to family and community. A live stream of the service will be available in this article and here at 12 p.m. on Thursday. Stallworth was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1932, and moved with her family to Detroit as a young child. In 1951, she married Thomas Fontaine Stallworth, Jr., and the couple raised two sons, Thomas Fontaine, III, and Keith Bernard. Returning home to personally provide checks from the Stallworth Scholarship Fund to graduating Drug-Free Scholars was her last act of public service.

From a nature walk to a Halloween gala, there's plenty to enjoy in Detroit this week. Wonder Walk: Eliza Howell Park From the event description: Eliza Howell Park, located in Northwest Detroit, is an urban park with a surprising diversity of bird, native plant and tree species. "Mr. Eliza Howell Park," Leonard Weber himself, will be your guide. Sister Virginia "Ginny" King, a passionate Adrian Dominican Sister, will be serving as the spiritual leader for the Eliza Howell Wonder Walk. Mount Olivet is the largest cemetery in Detroit, consecrated in 1888 and home to stately oaks and many large family mausoleums.

From a nature walk to a Halloween gala, there's plenty to enjoy in Detroit this week. Wonder Walk: Eliza Howell ParkFrom the event description:Eliza Howell Park, located in Northwest Detroit, is an urban park with a surprising diversity of bird, native plant and tree species. "Mr. Eliza Howell Park," Leonard Weber himself, will be your guide. Sister Virginia "Ginny" King, a passionate Adrian Dominican Sister, will be serving as the spiritual leader for the Eliza Howell Wonder Walk. Mount Olivet is the largest cemetery in Detroit, consecrated in 1888 and home to stately oaks and many large family mausoleums.

The search continues for a gunman connected to a shooting Tuesday evening near 8 Mile and Lahser roads in Northwest Detroit. Police say a man was driving in this black Jeep about 4:40 p.m. when a white Jeep pulled up and the driver opened fire. The driver of the black Jeep was killed. No motive has been released and no arrests have been announced. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The search continues for a gunman connected to a shooting near 8 Mile and Lahser roads in Northwest Detroit. Police say a man was driving in this black Jeep when a white Jeep pulled up and the driver... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT – As mentioned on Fitness Friday, GrindTime Fitness offers free sessions every Saturday. They begin at 9 a.m.GrindTime also offers group training sessions for $20 a month. There are also personal training sessions for a weekly fee. GrindTime Fitness is located on Wyoming Ave. in Northwest Detroit. ADDRESS: 18451 Wyoming Ave., Detroit, MI 48221Email 'grindtimefitnessllc@gmail.com' for more info and to sign up for classes.