Detroit fashion event seeks to inspire style, support families in need
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
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After living in the Deep South for years, Julia Avant is back home as a reporter for CBS News Detroit.
Growing up in Sterling Heights, many knew her as Julia Smith. She grew up as a competitive dancer and attended numerous events in the Italian-American community, all while competing in the Miss America Organization way back in the day as Miss Michigan Teen.
The Michigander hung up her Detroit Lions hat to cheer on the Crimson Tide at The University of Alabama, where she graduated with a degree in news media with a minor in political science. The then college student earned her degree while working at WVUA 23 news.
Smith then turned into Avant when she married her husband, Chandler Avant. The two moved across the state of Alabama, as Julia was the main anchor in Huntsville and then a reporter and anchor in the capital city.
Avant covered thousands of stories, from destructive tornadoes to multiple Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilees, all while earning the trust of the community she lived in and covered.
Avant grew up watching local news. She is excited to tell the stories for her community and grow roots in her dream role.
If you ever see her out on the town or cheering on the Lions with her family, especially her dog Bo, say 'Hi,' and let her know how she can get answers for you!
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after a 14-year-old was shot in the chest on Sunday in downtown Detroit.
Authorities say the gunshot wound does not appear to be life-threatening. An investigation is ongoing.
Monday's severe weather caused damage across Metro Detroit, and resulted in some school closings for Tuesday in Macomb County.
The Swatch store at Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan, has canceled a product release event after an estimated crowd of hundreds of people gathered for it early Saturday, according to police.
According to Dearborn police, three cars were involved, and passengers were taken to the hospital.
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Emergency crews are working around the clock to restore clean water to multiple Metro Detroit communities following a water main break.
Orion Township, Michigan, has declared a state of emergency as a precaution as crews work to address a water main leak in a neighboring community, officials said Saturday.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
This decision is in response to the April 11 shooting that occurred at an Airbnb property. Three 18-year-olds are facing charges such as assault with intent to murder.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents and distinguished guests from across the country were in Detroit Sunday night for the annual NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner.
City leaders say the "Teen Kickback" is an approach to the teen takeover trend that isn't happening anywhere else.
After the pandemic forced bars and restaurants to close, one group of guys in Metro Detroit turned a home garage into a bar to keep their friendship alive.
Pontiac School District teachers say it's been 300 days, and they still don't have a contract.