Here’s where you’ll find the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election results for the Michigan Supreme Court races.

The Detroit Police Department is searching for two teens who entered a jewelry store and smashed some glass cases in an attempt to rob it of its expensive items.

To date, Beans to Bags has raised over $85,000, which has all been given away to families in the Avondale School District.

A child psychiatrist at the University of Michigan explains the best methods to help young children and teens process traumatic events.

This week, we’re bragging about siblings Tracy and Matthew Dirian: Teens who have managed to overcome serious loss and change, and are persevering and thriving.

What is happening to our children?

My daughter, Madison, turns 13 years old today! How can that be? So, that means I am a mom of a teenager? I have to admit, this one is hitting me a bit. How do I do this?

A mother is bringing attention to how emojis can be used as a secret code to purchase and sell drugs after she lost her son to a drug overdose.

Local 4′s Karen Drew explains why most parents are completely unaware, until it’s too late.

We sat down with local driving instructor Todd Heck and asked him about the common mistakes young drivers make.

Going back to school can be exciting, and yet it can also be the cause of a case of the jitters. Students may feel stress and anxiety for many reasons, and we want to help families with the transition so we spoke to the experts at Mind Wellness Counseling.

Two teenage girls have been shot on Detroit’s West Side at home off Penrod Street and Joy Road, police say.

Between Monday and August 19, Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers will make sure that children and teens -- who typically receive reduced-price or free school meals during the school year -- have access to nutritious food.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports on Thursday published their annual list of the safest affordable vehicles for teenage drivers for 2022.

Girls around Tree Town can join the Ann Arbor Fire and Police departments this summer for the new Blaze & Blue summer camp.

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AAPS students can get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday at Pioneer High School.

In the wake of the Oxford High School shooting, teens across Metro Detroit are turning to TikTok to express their grief.

The CDC expanded its booster recommendation to include teens ages 16 and 17 on Thursday.

From Wednesday to Sunday, high school students can visit the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s cat café, at 5245 Jackson Rd., for free feline therapy.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining a coalition of attorneys general from across the U.S. as they launch an investigation into the impact Instagram has on young people.

On Friday, Nov. 12, the Ann Arbor area teens will feature in the video premiere of “Creating Youth-Led Solutions: Sharing Stories with the YMCA.”

Students with the national organization Rise will be speaking at Booksweet on Saturday.

One of the most exciting rites of passage for teens is getting a driver’s license. It can also be one of the most troubling for parents who have concerns about safety. This happens to be National Teen Driver Safety Week, and there is a program called “Strive 4 a Safer Drive” that is dedicated to helping teens make safer driving choices.

As fall approaches, the temperatures shift and we find ourselves looking for new and fun things to do.

A new report has found that Instagram can be toxic to teenagers.

Spending time outdoors could have positive impacts on youth mental, physical health, according to U-M researchers.

A mother in Metro Detroit is sharing what she’s doing to educate her daughter about eating disorders.

A Detroit business owner takes matters into his own hands after being targeted by a group of teens.

Young patients admitted to hospital for eating disorders more than doubled during the pandemic at Michigan Medicine.

Many families enjoy spending time at backyard barbeques or gathered around a bonfire, which puts more children and teens suffering accidental burns.

This is going to be a unique summer in and around the D this year. Many of the annual experiences we love have returned and there are various new experiences you can see for the first time. Host Tati Amare takes us on a tour of all the different things you can see from Downtown Detroit to Dearborn to Ann Arbor. They are fun family events that everyone can enjoy. Here’s a list of some of the things she highlights.

A recent report suggests the number of children at risk for drowning has increased significantly over the past year as the COVID pandemic put many swim lessons on hold.

Teenagers have become the most sought after employees to keep the labor force afloat during the COVID pandemic.

There’s no doubt the pandemic has been difficult for all of us, but teens in particular have been hit hard.

A significant struggle among parents raising teenagers is not knowing what they’re doing on social media, or how they’re doing it.

Michigan Medicine doctors will answer parents' top questions during a live Q&A about children and teens receiving the newly-approved Pfizer COVID vaccine.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is holding a news briefing Wednesday afternoon to discuss the city’s plans to vaccinate children between the ages of 12 and 15 against COVID-19.

Moderna announced Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine showed a 96% efficacy rate in teens.

DETROIT – New information suggests the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12. Pfizer said the data from a late-stage trial shows the vaccine is highly effective in adolescents. The company said there were 18 COVID cases in the placebo group and zero cases in the vaccine group and no significant side effects -- an efficacy rate of 100%. Infectious disease experts believe vaccinating children will ultimately be necessary to stop the pandemic. “By the fall, I think there’s a good possibility we’ll be vaccinating teenagers 12 and up,” said Dr. Peter Hotez.

Girl Scout troop leaders have spent decades encouraging young girls to explore their potential. In 2017, the Girl Scouts introduced 70 new STEM badges and over the past year, 127 girls across all age levels earned some of those badges. “I think Girl Scouts are so much more than cookies and crafts,” troop leader Jeni Prahler said. Prahler said that Girl Scouts has evolved immensely since she was a kid. I know when I was a Girl Scout my mom was a leader and she didn’t camp,” Prahler said.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Students at Dakota High School are working to help each other with mental health issues at their level. They’re trying to make a difference before their time in high school comes to a close. Their first step is addressing the stigma. Watch the full story above. More: Return To School stories

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor will provide Farm Share produce boxes to 2021 Nutrition Buddies participants for two seasons. Help them enroll in a virtual nutrition and food course hosted by St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor. Through the program, participants will learn about science and agriculture, have hands-on cooking and nutrition instructions and will work with St. Joe’s physicians to create plant-based meals while at home. Teens in the Nutrition Buddies course will also receive a free two-season membership to the St. Joe’s Farm Share, which collaborates with 18 local farms to offer a variety of produce, according to a release. The organization’s Map the Meal Gap, 2016 report found that 13.6% of Washtenaw County residents face food insecurity, said the release.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Known for its robust youth programming and events, Ann Arbor’s The Neutral Zone is offering all-virtual programs for area youth this year. Eight virtual programs are currently scheduled but more will be added in the upcoming weeks, according to the Neutral Zone website. Here is the current Neutral Zone virtual program lineup:Black Lives MatterWhen: Mondays, 5:45-7 p.m.What: A virtual space for youth of color. Riot YouthWhen: Thursdays, 5:45-7 p.m.What: A virtual youth-led social support and social justice program for LGBTQ+ teens at the Neutral Zone. LIVEWhen: Fridays 5:45-7 p.m.What: Participants can use the virtual space to book bands, artists and performers while organizing, and hosting virtual live stream shows.

Teens paint mural on Woodward Avenue in Detroit for JuneteenthPublished: June 17, 2020, 11:23 pmAs part of Detroit’s week-long celebration for Juneteenth, a group of teenagers painted a new mural on Woodward Avenue.