The importance of our 'If You Give A Child A Book' campaign
As we kick off the new school year, did you know that children who are not able to read at grade level by third grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school? Giving the gift of reading can literally change a child's life. That's why all day Tuesday, WXYZ is holding our annual "If You Give A Child A Book" campaign.
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Access Hollywood coming to WXYZ on Sept. 11
Finally, we're so excited to welcome longtime actor and television host, Mario Lopez, to Broadcast House today! Mario is one of the hosts of Access Hollywood. The program will be premiering here on WXYZ starting Monday, Sept. 11. You'll be able to catch the show every weekday at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 7. We'll have more from Mario's visit tonight on 7 Action News!
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How potential UAW strike against Big Three could impact metro Detroit's economy
When you’re a business across the street from an auto factory, you live and die by the United Auto Workers union. Motor City Sports Bar & Grill in Warren is no different. “After work, they come by, hangout, have a few drinks, relax, kind of just unwind," owner David Nuculaj said of the auto workers. Nuculaj says about 85% of his customers work at the factory. He’s been following the talks, optimistic a strike won't happen. He’s felt the impacts before and says he’s not too worried if it happens again.
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'Every time it rains, I'm scared.' Dearborn seeks input on new disaster recovery plan
Many families in Dearborn have been hit hard by severe flooding for years. Now, the city is working on a fix to better protect homes and livelihoods in the future. It comes after emotional public comment last night from homeowners who shared their personal stories of loss, and weighed in on the city's disaster recovery plan.
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Detroit weather: Severe storms possible today
Higher storm chances arrive this afternoon and evening. Some of those could be severe with damaging wind and very heavy rain. Shower chances will continue Thursday as cooler air moves in and drops high temperatures in the 70s.
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How potential UAW strike against Big Three could impact Michigan's economy
When you’re a business across the street from an auto factory, you live and die by the United Auto Workers union. Motor City Sports Bar & Grill in Warren is no different.
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Eastpointe woman surprised by strangers with gift to keep her home safe
Tuesday at noon, Shelly Palazzolo got an unexpected knock at the door and when she answered it, there was a couple standing on her porch holding a bouquet of balloons.
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Lions ready for Kansas City in season opener
The Detroit Lions say they're ready to face the Super Bowl champion Chiefs in the season opener at Kansas CIty's Arrowhead stadium
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Worries intensify for suppliers as UAW contract deadline approaches
A potential strike is drawing closer amid negotiations between the Big Three automakers and the UAW, representing nearly 150,000 auto workers.
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The Jacksons at Detroit Music Hall
We're talking with Marlon Jackson about how the remaining members of the Jackson 5 are coming to Detroit Music Hall for a concert this Friday.
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Third fire in a year at apartment complex
People living at a Van Buren Township apartment complex are picking up the pieces after the third fire in a year at the facility.
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Lawmakers, city leaders look for ways to improve tourism, bring more money to Detroit
As the city of Detroit looks forward to large events like the 2024 NFL Draft, city, state, and federal leaders are looking at ways to improve tourism.
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The Jacksons performing at Detroit Music Hall this Friday
Marlon Jackson of the Jacksons joined 7 Action News to preview their performance at the Detroit Music Hall this Friday.
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Fire reported at apartment complex where fighter jet crashed last month
A fire was reported at an apartment complex in Van Buren Township that is leaving more than a dozen residents displaced. It's the same apartment complex where a fighter jet crashed last month after the thunder over Michigan Air Show.
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How dogs are helping keep the Gordie Howe bridge construction on track
There are so many ways in which a man's best friend is used. You can find dogs at police departments, hospitals, and schools to name few places. But, have you ever heard of a dog on a construction site? There's one special dog playing an important role in the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction. Her name is Demon, but she's not scary, at least to us humans. She is scary to birds and is helping keep them from nesting at the new bridge.
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Tips to help kids deal with back-to-school anxiety
With more kids going back to school on Tuesday and others having been back for a week or two, you may have noticed kids starting to get the back-to-school jitters already. Psychologist Emily Mudd with the Cleveland Clinic Children's said feeling some anxiety ahead of the new school year is common.
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Detroit weather: Hot and humid weather continues
Hot temperatures continue today with highs near 90°. There is a slight chance for t-storms as well, but better chances arrive Wednesday.
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Extreme heat forces closures, early dismissals a metro Detroit schools
High temperatures across metro Detroit are forcing some school districts to make major schedule changes this week. In Pontiac, schools will have a half day; in Detroit, students will be dismissed three hours early; and in Southfield, all schools are closed for the day, including all school-related activities. Classes were set to resume for the Southfield Public School District, but they will instead resume Wednesday due to the possibility of record-high temperatures today.
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'I'm ready to rumble.' UAW workers march at Labor Day Parade with strike looming
Union workers from across metro Detroit gathered on Monday for the city's annual Labor Day Parade. It included UAW workers who are now just nine days from a possible strike against the Big 3 automakers. The union workers marched down Michigan Ave. for the parade chanting "We are UAW. We are UAW."
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Mel Tucker pleased - but not satisfied - with Spartans' season-opening win
Mel Tucker said Monday he was pleased - but not satisfied - with the Spartans' season-opening win Friday night against Central Michigan.
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Biden says he's not worried about a UAW strike; UAW president 'shocked'
President Joe Biden said Monday he is not worried about a UAW strike against the Big 3 automakers, just 10 days before a contract deadline. Speaking to reporters in Philadelphia on Monday, Biden was asked about the looming strike. "No, I'm not worried about a strike," Biden said. "It's not gonna happen." UAW President Shawn Fain said he was shocked by Biden's statement.
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Witness recalls kayaker disappearing as search continues on Lake Erie
On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard resumed its search for a kayaker who went missing on Lake Erie on Sunday around 3:45 p.m. As they scanned the lake for any sign of him, Barry Sell tells 7 Action News what led him to make the 911 call that prompted the search. Sell said he and some friends were using binoculars to check out a freighter on the lake when they noticed a kayaker several hundred yards from shore.
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UAW workers gather at Detroit's Labor Day Parade ahead of possible strike
UAW workers and union workers from across metro Detroit gathered for the Labor Day Parade in Detroit. It comes about 10 days before the strike deadline hits for the union.
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Southfield cancels classes, DPSCD to have early dismissal due to exterme heat
Southfield Public Schools announced that schools would be closed on Tuesday due to the heat. SPS said in a statement on their website that the closure is for all schools, school-related activities and evening activities. Classes are expected to resume on September 6.
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INTERVIEW: Jim Harbaugh talks Michigan's win over East Carolina, how he watched game
INTERVIEW: Jim Harbaugh described how he watched Michigan's win over East Carolina, and how Sherrone Moore's dog barked for big plays. Harbaugh called JJ McCarthy's play "phenomenal," and pointed out a ton of top-tier performances in the 30-3 win. He talked with Brad Galli in Ann Arbor on Monday.
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