Detroit’s 87-year-old barber continues 63-year legacy at city’s first Black-owned barbershop
DETROIT (WXYZ) — At 87 years old, Vonzie Whitlow continues cutting hair at Detroit's first Black-owned barbershop, a legacy spanning more than six decades of community service and mentorship. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report:. "God keeps me motivated," Whitlow said. Whitlow's barbershop opened in 1963 when...
‘Smokey’ the Goat taken by City of Detroit after doorbell chase video spreads online
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A goat, a screaming Detroiter, and a psychedelic healing shack make up one of our most memorable stories on FOX 2 and on Tuesday night, a goat named Smokey is making the news again. Big picture view:. Smokey the goat got loose again after causing chaos...
Four plead guilty to stealing $63M in checks from mail
METRO DETROIT — Four people, including a rapper from Rochester Hills, have pleaded guilty to stealing $63 million in checks from the U.S. Postal Service and selling them online. Rapper Jaiswan Williams, 32, of Rochester Hills; Daquan Foreman, 32, of Eastpointe; Vanessa Hargrove, 40, of Detroit; and Crystal Jenkins,...
Detroit police seek 19-year-old missing from city’s west side
DETROIT – Police in Detroit are looking for a 19-year-old man missing from the city’s west side. According to authorities, Endy Monarez was last seen Monday, Feb. 9, near the intersection of Michigan and Junction avenues. Police said he left to go to work in his blue 2008...
Gilbert Sells Historic Downtown Detroit Building to Flood Law
Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock has sold the empty historic building at 201 W. Fort Street in downtown Detroit at a loss to Todd Flood, managing partner of Todd Flood Law, Crain’s Detroit Business reports. The building was built in 1915 and designed by Albert Kahn. The Flood Law Group...
‘So scary’: Woman describes alleged attack by man she met on Facebook Dating app
Jakayla Archie says she was stabbed multiple times by a man she met on the Facebook Dating app, and the suspect now faces charges in multiple other domestic violence cases.
City of Detroit orders tenants to vacate unsafe west side building by Wednesday
DETROIT – Tenants of a building at Sturtevant and Lawton on Detroit’s west side must vacate by Wednesday after city officials deemed the structure unsafe. The building has no heat, no running water, and other serious problems. “I told them we don’t mind vacating, but give us time,”...
Gardner White Expands with Nine New Stores, Including First Outlet Location
DETROIT, Mich. – Gardner White announced plans to open nine new store locations, expanding its retail footprint across Michigan and into Ohio. The openings will increase the company’s total store count to 30 and include its first outlet location, reflecting continued investment in the Midwest region. The expansion...
‘I’m moved’: Community raises over $16K for Detroit chef, activist following heart attack
DETROIT – From his hospital bed, renowned Detroit chef and community activist Phil Jones is already thinking about his return to the work that has defined his career of service to others. “I’m looking forward to getting past it and re-establishing the work that I do, but really getting...
Grosse Pointe Farms house fire claims life of resident
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The cause of a devastating house fire in the 300 block of Hillcrest Road that claimed the life of a 74-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms man remained under investigation at press time. At around 10:21 p.m. Jan. 24, Farms Public Safety received a 911 call from...

















