It’s a new year, which means it may be time for a change. There are all kinds of social trends that started or grew in 2021, but are these here to stay? Or are you already over them? That's what we're discussing on What's the Buzz.

Ring in 2022 in style at these local hot spots bringing in big bashes.

2020 is finally coming to an end and most people are probably excited about it. Some people experienced a lot of personal growth while others just enjoyed being with their family. Jason Carr chatted with Mimi Brown, a local author and motivational speaker, Lauren Crocker from the Blaine Fowler Morning Show on 96.3 FM, and Mike Bonner, local comedian and car salesman, about what to expect for the new year, how to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and new technology addictions. Watch the video to see what they said about 2020 and what’s next.

Local 4 Style Editor, Jon Jordan, has some ideas on how to make the big night special. If you’re having a comfy evening at home try wearing stylish silk or polyester pajamas. You can always add sequins and metallic paint to spruce up your outfit. He did a home improvement project where he made a more creative wall by mimicking concrete with paint with shadow boxes for a more eye-catching entry-way. Watch the video for more New Year’s Eve: At-home Edition suggestions.

METRO DETROIT – Reverend Nicholas Hood, III, along with former Detroit Police Chief Ike McKinnon and other local leaders are urging residents to not bring in the New Year with celebratory gunfire. The campaign was started in 1997 after Sandra Latham, a Detroit grandmother, was killed by celebratory gunfire sitting in her dinning room. Video from Jan. 1, 2020 captured celebratory gunfire for nearly three minutes. Incidents from celebratory gunfire isn’t limited to Metro Detroit. 2020 when celebratory gunfire struck her in the neck.