The Story and Journey of Chinese Immigrant Karen LimChinese Immigrant Karen Lim joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to tell her life story and journey from China to America, and what it was like to immigrate to the U.S. while not knowing anyone or speaking any English.
Zayna Bakes' Cuffin - The Perfect Marriage between a Cookie and a MuffinZayna Salloum, Founder of Zayna Bakes and creator of the cuffin, joins Jackie Paige on Community Connect to talk about how she came up with the creation of the cuffin, as well as her roots in Arab American culture and how she uses her family's heritage in her baking.
The Origins of National Arab American Heritage Month, Ties to DetroitWarren David, President of Arab America, and Amal David, Director of Community Engagement for Arab America, join Jackie Paige on Community Connect to discuss their ties to Detroit and campaign to get Arab American Heritage Month nationally recognized.
Breast Cancer Survivor Tells Her Story Of Grief, Surprise, Perseverance, Family, and LoveBreast Cancer Survivor, Kelly Lodish Calcaterra, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about her diagnosis, as well as her treatment that she went to, and how her family was their to support her every step of the way.
Bringing Up North To Downtown At The DNR's Outdoor Adventure CenterLinda Walter, Director of the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about the importance of having an outdoor center in the heart of Detroit and what the center has added to its space and programming over the last few years.
Chevy Holiday Stroll At Canterbury Village Teams Up With Non-Profit To Collect Toys For Kids During PandemicThe annual Canterbury Village Holiday Stroll teams up with Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers and the Bottomless Toy Chest to collect toys for kids during the pandemic.
Family Needs Help After Losing Everything In House FireA fire that ravaged through a Clinton Township home, left a 3-year-old in the hospital and the family with just the clothes on their backs.
CW50 Street Team Joins the Fun at Rochester's Fire and IceThe CW50 Street Team is heating up winter at Rochester's Fire and Ice Festival. Street Team members, Krystle and Nikko, had a blast checking out the event's activities.
Dive Into Fun
Everything Is Pretty Awesome At Lego KidsFestIt's the biggest event on the block. See what's new at the sold-out 2014 tour of the LEGO KidsFest from it's Novi, Mich. stop at the Rock Financial Showplace.
'Disney on Ice' Sensory-Friendly Performance This Thursday!CW50 is excited to announce a sensory-friendly performance of "Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate" this Thursday at the Palace of Auburn Hills, in partnership with Feld Entertainment and the Autism Alliance of MIchigan!
Michigan Renaissance Festival PreviewThis past weekend, I had the unique experience of going to the Michigan Renaissance Festival media day. It was an unusual view of the festival where most vendors hadn't set up and most of the travel entertainment weren't performing. The resident cast including the queen and peasants were present.
Walk Now for Autism Speaks with CW50CW50 is proud to be an official sponsor of the 2012 Walk Now for Autism Speaks, happening Saturday, September 22nd at the Palace of Auburn Hills! Join our team and learn more about how you can support this year's Walk. Plus, stop by the CW50 tent and meet Syma, Randy, and Jill from First Forecast Mornings!
Get Free Passes to the 'Dark Shadows' Sneak PreviewCW50 invites you to join us for a sneak preview of the highly-anticipated upcoming film Dark Shadows, starring Johnny Depp, before it hits theaters May 11th. The screening will take place Tuesday, May 8th at the Uptown Palladium 12 in Birmingham.