These are the Detroit Free Press stories that made an impact on our communities and created positive change in 2024.

Adopting a dog from a shelter is a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging so it’s important to approach the process with understanding and care. To help make this transition smoother for ...

A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick ...

Americans across the country received harmful hate messages via text after the election. The communication industry has been ...

The exhibition “The Subject Matters” at the Viasaterna Gallery in Milan explores a new way of looking, away from the ...

The arrival of COVID-19 in March 2020 caused more McLeod County motorists to stay home and drive less during the year. But when they did leave home, many decided to speed, which resulted in more ...

The Whatcom County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan does include a section on wildland fire and the county adopted a wildland fire-specific action plan in November 2023. But Whatcom County is still ...

The county had leased a home in the Armstrong neighborhood with the intention of opening Hope Ridge House for up to five ...

(WKRG) — The Mobile County Emergency Management Agency has provided all Mobile County Public Schools with preprogrammed all-alert NOAA weather radios. According to a news release from Mobile ...

That’s why Mobile County health officials are working to ensure local restaurants, bars and public places are safe to enjoy. “As we roll into Mardi Gras, we’re very active with our food and ...

Current State Democratic Rep. Barbara Drummond has announced her intention to run. Drummond has served as a representative for 10 years.