Colorectal cancer is the nation's second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, affecting men and women who are mostly 45 and older. In Michigan, the American Cancer Society estimates more than 4,600 cases of colorectal cancer will be reported in 2024, with more than 1,700 deaths resulting from this disease. The good news is that with regular screenings, lives can be saved. Ascension Providence Hospital is hosting a no-cost colorectal cancer awareness and screening event on Monday, March 25, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The program will be held in the Fisher Auditorium at Ascension Providence Hospit ..read more

Kasan Belgrave is among the many jazz musicians performing at Cliff Bells in Downtown Detroit. "The fact that I'm in this position, it's good for my generation of musicians, it's good for the next generation," said Kasan. This is the 25-year-old's first residency, and it's special on many fronts. "It's very exciting, I've been coming here since I was 9 or 10 years old," he said. Kasan used to come here to watch his dad, Detroit's famous jazz musician Marcus Belgrave, perform. "It really doesn't dawn to you initially until people start telling you how great he was, so performing with him back i ..read more

Stopping mass shootings is a mission for a company utilizing cutting edge technology. Across the country and here in Michigan, Ryan and Marianne Cowell are committed to making a change in schools and places of worship. Their company, Mayday Security Solutions, is based out of Charleston, South Carolina. Among their products, is a barrier made of Kevlar that resembles a curtain which can drop down to stop bullets. We are the parents of 5 kids ranging from 7-23 and when Uvalde happened, it was a real turning point for us," Marianne said. Their company aligned with another, known as Ballistic Bar ..read more

Dr. Rema Vassar has resigned as the Michigan State University Board of Trustees chair ahead of a special meeting Sunday night. In a letter obtained by 7 Action News, Dr. Vasser said she plans to stay on the board and that her resignation is effective upon the naming of a new Chair. "Throughout my career, I have been an advocate for education as an elixir to cure that ails our society," Vassar says in the letter, addressed to MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz and her fellow trustees. "I have been and will always be especially dedicated to advocating for those are marginalized, victimized, ignored ..read more

Car lovers, rejoice! Over 850 cars are on display at the 71st annual Detroit Autorama. Every vehicle you see on Huntington Place's show floor has a unique history, including a 2004 GMC Canyon that has been restored by six students at the Oakland Schools Technical Campuses. Joshua Flanders, 18, Kirby Delacruz, 17, and 17-year-old Carter Krugman are three of the students. "There was dents and scratches and everything to go through, sand that and use glaze and body fillers to get our smooth surface to paint," said Flanders. "I showed pictures of the truck to my mom and dad, and they were proud of ..read more

Blake Farms and Premier Pet Supply invites families and their furry friends to 'Dog Dayze on the Farm.' The one day only event is taking place from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, February 25 and includes a mile-long walking trail throughout the orchard. After the walk, guests will gather in Orchard Square Tent for food, drinks, music, a doggy kissing booth and prizes. Representative s from Premier Pet Supply will also be on-site with great merchandise for your furry friend. The fun will also include a dog costume contest and a dog/owner look-a-like contest. Tickets are $7.95 per person to access the walk ..read more

Michigan State Police and the Detroit Police Department have canceled an Amber Alert for a 3-year-old girl taken during a carjacking Saturday night in Detroit. The toddler was discovered safe just before 6 a.m. Sunday near the area the car was stolen from. Investigators say the toddler was in the back seat of a black 2006 Chrysler 300, Michigan license plate EQQ8148, that was stolen from a Sunoco gas station on Schoolcraft and Greenfield on the city's westside around 11:15 p.m. Saturday. Police are still looking for the stolen Chrysler 300 and the suspect. He's described as a 45-50 year old bl ..read more

32-year-old Darrick Muhammed says he is a diehard Pistons fan. "All the way, I mean, I'm talking about Ben Wallace, autographed pictures; I bought the jerseys," said Muhammed. The proud Detroiter even remembers when the Pistons rocked the teal jerseys. "I was at the Pistons parade in 2004," said Muhammed. So when I told Muhammed about the unique Pistons exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum, he was beyond excited. "I'm definitely going," said Muhammed. It's called the thirty-five 20 exhibit, focusing on the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Bad Boys and 2004 Going to Work Pistons. "Through artif ..read more

Folks are getting ready for the Super Bowl tomorrow night. But for some Lions fans, the pain of not making the championship game is still a sore topic. Evan Allen, 19, is overcoming his frustration at Azra Chamber of Horrors - Rage Room. The Michigander is a diehard Lions fan and still hasn't come to terms with the Lions narrowly missing the Super Bowl. "I'm a pretty big fan, I would say. This season they did pretty good I would say aside from the playoffs," said Allen. The Lions lost to the 49ers in a tight game last month. But for Evan, the best way to manage his pain is to smash. "Big disap ..read more

The 3rd annual Winter Blast event returns to Royal Oak. Last year's three-day event attracted 50,000 people, and this year, the goal is to bring more folks as it offers plenty to everyone. A Taste of Motown is one of 17 food trucks stationed at this year's Winter Blast Royal Oak. "We have a variety of Motown favors, so we start off with specialty peters we do subs egg rolls, and we also do a cheeseburger pizza which is an exclusive," said Derrick Johnson, owner of A Taste of Motown. A proud Detroiter, Johnson says events like these are crucial for his food truck business. "You get to get expos ..read more