Syma Chowdhry
WXYZ Detroit
Detroit, MI, United States
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New phase begins in restoration of Eastern Market's St. Joseph Shrine
Now to an update of a story we first brought to you in October, a church in Eastern Market is one step closer to marching a grant for renovations. → Read More
Mount Clemens candy store once struggling during the pandemic bounces back with plans to expand
You may remember a candy shop in Mount Clemens featured on a We’re Open segment back in December. → Read More
Restaurant hopes for successful Valentine's Day in midst of COVID-19 pandemic
In today’s We’re Open Detroit we’re focusing on ways to show some love to your “hunny” while showing some love to our local businesses. → Read More
Indoor dining restrictions leads metro Detroit restaurant group to offer at-home options
We know Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day are all busy events for bars and restaurants. → Read More
Family prepares to move to Spain months after COVID-19 delayed their plans to be missionaries
Imagine making life-changing plans, that include quitting your job and moving your family overseas, then the pandemic put everything to a stop. → Read More
Some restaurants say they won't open for in-person dining on Monday
Call it a tale of two restaurants. Even though indoor dining can resume Monday at 25% capacity, some business owners are weighing the pros and cons. → Read More
Michigan politicians react to Biden administration's order combating racism toward Asian communities
President Biden has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to combat racism against Asian American communities amid the pandemic. The goal is to end xenophobia and hate crimes. → Read More
Bernie Sanders meme used in new book created by metro Detroit entrepreneur
If you can’t get enough of the picture of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting in the cold during the inauguration on Jan. 20, then you will love this story! → Read More
Oxford police helping local Girl Scout raise money to build barn owl houses
A local girl is on a mission to help barn owls, and the Oxford Police Department is calling on the community to help. → Read More
Tips on maintaining your New Year's health resolutions during the pandemic
It's a new year and many people are making resolutions to get healthier in 2021. That journey doesn’t have to be difficult. → Read More
Metro Detroit's 'Kid Santa' surpasses gift-giving goal with celebrity support
A Dearborn Heights man had been working hard to make sure children in metro Detroit have an amazing Christmas morning. → Read More
Eastpointe neighbor spots porch pirates, tracks them down to recover items
Porch pirates target homes throughout the year, but especially during the holidays as online shopping increases during the gift-giving season. → Read More
Business offers to ship famous local food items to anywhere in the country
Many folks have had to cancel their travel plans this year because of the pandemic. That includes people who wanted to come to visit Michigan. → Read More
Community rallies to save store featured on 7 Action News' We're Open Detroit report
We have a great update to a We’re Open Detroit story we did first brought you on Friday. → Read More
We're Open Detroit: Popular Macomb County sweet shop needs help to stay in business
In today’s We’re Open Detroit, a retro candy shop in Macomb County is on the brink of closing its doors for good. → Read More
Virtual pitch competition offers $25K to get your business started
With the economic issues surrounding the pandemic, it might be difficult to start up a new business. → Read More
Detroit small business remains positive amid the pandemic
Even though Small Business Saturday is behind us, there is a push to shop local this holiday season. Many businesses in our neighborhoods are hurting this year because of the pandemic. → Read More
Grosse Pointe historical website gets revamp from local high school students
A website that’s all about history in and around the Grosse Pointe area will soon be updated thanks to a group of high schoolers. → Read More
TSA safety recommendations for those who plan to travel for the holidays
We are less than a week away from what’s usually one of the busiest air travel days of the year. The Centers for Disease Control is now recommending folks not to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday. → Read More
Michiganders may consider crossing border into Ohio for dine-in options during 3-week pause
With the new restrictions in place, if you want to eat out your only options are carry-out or outdoor seating. → Read More