Local News
Ex-UAW President Gary Jones Confesses To Stealing $1M In Racketeering SchemeFormer United Auto Workers President Gary Jones has admitted to stealing funds from the organization.
Take Root Helping Parkinson's Through DanceTake Root and Oakland University's Ali Woerner helping those with Parkinson's Disease through the art of dance.
Doctors Warn Parents About Drownings At Home Amid PandemicDoctors are putting out a warning to parents that during this pandemic there is a higher risk of potential drownings.
Arab, Muslim Communities Hold Solidarity, Justice Events In Metro DetroitThe Arab American Civil Rights League organized a similar rally Tuesday.
Automakers Expect Sales Boost Despite Nationwide Lockdowns, Production HaltsSeveral automakers expect stronger sales in May despite lockdowns.
At Risk Teens Finding Their 'Lost Voices'Helping Kids Who Are Victims Of Trauma Find Hope And Healing Through The Power Of Music
Videos
Aretha Franklin Amphitheater Summer Concerts Postponed To 2021The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater’s 2020 ticketed performances have been postponed to 2021.
Michigan Senate Approves Bill Requiring Implicit Bias, De-Escalation Training For PoliceThe Michigan Senate unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would require police to be trained on implicit bias and de-escalation techniques to minimize the use of force more than a week after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests.
Clergy, Community Leaders, Local Officials Join Protesters In Highland Park MarchHundreds of people marched from Highland Park to the grounds of Wayne State University Thursday to protest against police brutality.
Offbeat
Art Road Nonprofit Brings Art Class Back Into Detroit Area SchoolsCarol Hofgartner joins Lisa Germani on COMMUNITY CONNECT to talk about how Art Road has brought art class back into five schools, while serving 14,000 students over 15 years.
Artisan Corner Showcasing Disabled ArtistsPainting, Drawing, Ceramics and Fiber Arts Are Just a Few Of The Mediums Being Displayed By Some Very Special Artists
April Morton - Reporting Amid the Covid-19 pandemic.I’m going into week 3 of working from home. As an MMJ, Multi Media Journalist, I Report, Write, and Edit on my own. I conduct all of my interviews via Zoom video conference call, but still, go out and shoot stand-ups and b roll for my stories.
Coming Up This Week
Deus Lex Machina - SupergirlLex proceeds to lay an intricate plan to bring Lena closer to him.
Tinashe - Whose Line is it Anyway?Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady, and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jeff Davis, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games.
Crash Into Me - Roswell, New MexicoAs the town prepares for CrashCon, Liz and Max attempt to piece together who may be behind a potentially deadly plan targeting the festival.
Community Connect
Detroit Dog Rescue Covers All Fostering Fees During PandemicKristina Rinaldi, Executive Director of Detroit Dog Rescue, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to explain what DDR has been doing since the pandemic and the steps they are taking to improve the safety of their staff during the reopening.
Revival RN Opens Up Medical Services In Phase Four, Non-Essential Services Remain ClosedErin Jedrusik, Founder of Revival RN, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to discuss what business has been like during the pandemic and what they hope improves now that Michigan is in phase 4 of reopening.
Alex Emilio Salon Remains Closed As Michigan Moves Into Phase Four Of ReopeningEmilio Giglio, owner of Alex Emilio Salon joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about what they have done to remain open through curbside services and their thoughts on the Governor's response to the calls for salons to reopen.
CW50 Detroit Features
Luke Wilson And Brec Bassinger On 'DC's Stargirl': 'If It Can Make One Person Smile That's Going Through A Hard Time, That's Good Enough For Me'Brec Bassinger and Luke Wilson discuss The CW's new superhero show 'DC's Stargirl' premiering Tuesday, May 19th at 8/7c.
Detroit Proud Playlist: Dally In The AlleyDally in the Alley is the go-to event of the summer to discover your new favorite local headliner or underground group. Get into the spirit with this week's Playlist!
CW50's Guide to the 2019 Autism WalkCW50 is proud to be an official TV sponsor of the Walk Now for Autism Speaks! Join Walk Emcee (and CW50 Chief Forecaster) Karen Carter on September 7th!