Metro Detroit nonprofit offering free books at book bank
Birdie's Book Nest on Detroit's east side provides free reads to children and teachers.
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Birdie's Book Nest on Detroit's east side provides free reads to children and teachers.
Birdie’s Bookmobile is on a mission to end book deserts and improve literacy across Metro Detroit. Recently, the nonprofit opened a book bank. Veronica Ortega explains how kids and teachers can get books for free.
The Bottomless Toy Chest hosted its 12th annual movie event on Saturday, treating kids undergoing cancer treatment to a private screening of the new movie Elio.
The Bottomless Toy Chest hosted its 12th annual movie event on Saturday, treating kids undergoing cancer treatment to a private screening of the new movie Elio.
The nonprofit March of Dimes on Saturday held their annual March for Babies walk on Saturday at Roosevelt Park in Detroit. Event supporters say it's important to make sure expecting mothers and their babies have the support they need.
Organizers with Wheels in Motion say they had a successful car show extravaganza in Taylor, Michigan, on Saturday. CBS News Detroit's Elle Meyers gives us a look.
InsideOut Literary Arts is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a special piece of artwork on the city's west side.
Last fall, FORCE Detroit was awarded $2 million to fund and support its work through 2027, but in April, it found out almost all of it is now gone.
The Berkley nonprofit Yad Ezra is making sure the Jewish community and the broader community have food on their table for Passover.
One of the largest Arab-American nonprofits in America is teaming up with members of a local union to make care packages for Southwest Detroit families impacted by February’s water main break.
Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development in Detroit is working with the American Red Cross to offer health care support to people affected by Monday's water main break.
No Dog Left Behind is giving away a puppy for free as a way to give back to the community.
Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development in Detroit is partnering with the American Red Cross to offer health care support to people affected by Monday’s water main break.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit with chapters all over the country, including one in Monroe County.
The Monroe County chapter of the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace is on a mission to make sure no child has to sleep on the floor.
The tournament has raised around $200,000 for the Michigan chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
The Better Detroit Brownie Company is working to teach youth important life skills.
The Better Detroit Brownie Company is working to teach youth important life skills.
Hydrate Detroit says around 150,000 people throughout the Motor City are struggling to afford their water bills.
Grammy-nominated multi-platinum music producer Filthy Rockwell continues to bring holiday cheer to families in Detroit.
A nonprofit run by Grammy-nominated music producer Filthy Rockwell worked with volunteers to wrap thousands of gifts that will be given to children on Christmas Day.
Hydrate Detroit is raising money to help residents who are struggling to pay their water bill this holiday season.
On the Wings of Angels is helping domestic violence survivors by giving them essential items, free of charge, thanks to hundreds of community donations.
The event was created after the founder of On the Wings of Angels asked for clothes for a survivor in a social media post.
The Detroit Goodfellows has been synonymous with spreading Christmas joy for more than a century.
The Pure Michigan campaign has helped shape state pride beyond tourism.
The summer concert series and car show have historically been held in Downtown Brighton, but when participation and attendance got too big, they moved to Brighton High School in 2023.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Temperatures climb quickly this week, with humid air arriving as well.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
Michigan corrections officials have suspended a worker and paused all third-shift special assignments at a facility while investigating a cleaning project that involved inmates.
Temperatures climb quickly this week, with humid air arriving as well.
A total of eight vehicles were involved in the series of collisions Sunday night at Telegraph Road and Five Mile Road, police said.
The Pure Michigan campaign has helped shape state pride beyond tourism.
The summer concert series and car show have historically been held in Downtown Brighton, but when participation and attendance got too big, they moved to Brighton High School in 2023.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
The lawsuit calls the event "deeply corrupt" and argues that it seeks to enrich the president and his allies and lacks proper authorization.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings Sunday in the two-time Cy Young Award winner's first minor league rehabilitation appearance since undergoing elbow surgery last month.
In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
The Pure Michigan campaign has helped shape state pride beyond tourism.
Police in Toledo are searching for the suspects who opened fire near a festival.
A star-studded event in Rochester Hills is turning a day on the golf course into meaningful support for local kids.
The Kiwanis Club of Brighton found a new home for their annual summer concert series and car show: Selcra Meijer Park.
An inmate serving time at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Michigan has died, state officials said Saturday. The incident marks the third inmate death tied to the institution in a span of a month.