Alexandra Bahou
WFTS
Detroit, MI, United States
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She's gonna need a bigger yard — Michigan teacher's snow sharks win the internet
A Michigan teacher's snow shark sculptures are spreading joy across her community in Madison Heights and beyond. → Read More
A 92-year-old Detroiter started collecting nutcrackers 40 years ago. She has hundreds now.
At 92 years old, Detroiter Rita Bloxson knows what she likes, and what she likes are nutcrackers — lots of them. → Read More
Boys & Girls Clubs ignited his passion, now decades later this Detroit artist is back as a mentor
Before Phillip Simpson was creating smiles across Detroit with his art, he was a kid growing up at 7 Mile and Hoover. → Read More
Detroit Jazz Festival: Local teen likely youngest singer ever selected to perform at the event
She has a voice that will stop you in your musical tracks. Anissa Lea is a local 17-year-old who has an extraordinary love and appreciation for jazz music. → Read More
'I saw it glimmering.' Man finds U-M class ring snorkeling in Mexico, sends to owner
Social media isn’t all bad — and here’s proof: an Arizona man who found a University of Michigan class ring while snorkeling in Mexico is able to reunite it with its owner thanks to a Facebook post. → Read More
Simple act of kindness brings joy to Livonia 4-year-old who lost favorite stuffed animal
There’s nothing quite like the attachment of a child to their favorite stuffed animal – whether it’s a bear, pig, bunny or any other kind of furry creature, they love it like a best friend. → Read More
Historic Eastern Market butchery Strauss Brothers gets brand revival
Founded in 1954, Strauss Brothers, a historic Eastern Market staple has been part of Christina Parrott's life for as long as she can remember. → Read More
Meet the Detroit man who took his love of ice cream and churned it into a bustling business
One Detroiter took his love for ice cream and churned it into a bustling business. Now local markets — even Meijer and Walmart — want HattieGirl Ice Cream on their shelves. → Read More
Detroit teen couldn't find a main character with diabetes, so she wrote a novel with one
Now a freshman at Wayne State University in Detroit, Braijene has finally completed her 275 page novel "The Sanative Rose" with the main character Bray sharing her daily journey with Type 1 diabetes. → Read More
Michigan man struggling to make ends meet as a teacher quits and becomes TikTok art star
Austin Fabinski has always been a creator — but before he took the leap to take art full time, he was working as a teacher, unable to create for himself and struggling to make ends meet. → Read More
Michigan teen decorates 3 homes for Christmas every year to bring joy to others
If you’re looking for someone who has that Christmas twinkle in their eye, look no further than metro Detroiter AJ Vultaggio. → Read More
In the spotlight: Billboard campaign highlights some of Detroit's unsung heroes
We need each other, that’s the message behind Life Remodeled's Lean on We billboard campaign, which highlights some of Detroit’s unsung heroes. → Read More
Meet the Michigander whose van will transport you straight to the Upside Down
The Woodward Dream Cruise, year after year, has dreamy rides as far as the eye can see. → Read More
Wedding guests use Ford F-150 to save Michigan reception after power outage
When a Farmington Hills wedding reception went dark, an unexpected party guest saved the day: a Ford F-150. → Read More
Michigan teen sells colorful artwork, advocates for others with Down syndrome
Since the third grade, 15-year-old Zoie Abrams has loved to paint. → Read More
7th grader Angelina Gampala will represent WXYZ-TV in 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee
When it comes to describing the Scripps National Spelling Bee, it’s hard to find the words, because, well, there are so many. → Read More
Fire disrupts couple’s wedding on Mackinac Island until the unexpected happened to save the day
It was November 11, 2019, and Jake Landuyt was about to propose to his girlfriend, Elizabeth, at Sleeping Bear Dunes. → Read More
This directory can help you find affordable summer programs for your kids in metro Detroit
As the school year comes to a close, parents across metro Detroit are shifting into summer planning mode. → Read More
'If you see something you like, you better be ready.' Here's what's moving on Facebook Marketplace
When the pandemic made some things hard to find and hopping from store to store wasn’t really an option, Facebook Marketplace was open for business. → Read More
Local business owner organizes egg hunt, gives away dozens of Easter baskets to kids who visit
The Easter Bunny has some competition and her name is Lynn Jordan of Willis, Michigan – just outside of Ypsilanti. → Read More