Demetrios Sanders

Detroit

Reporter at WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI)

Reporter with WXYZ Detroit. Central Michigan University Alum.

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Program helps young adults with disabilities gain independence through job training partnerships

3 days ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

FARMINGTON (WXYZ) — A post-secondary program in Farmington Hills is helping young adults with physical and developmental disabilities gain crucial work skills and achieve independence.
Detroit youth financial literacy program seeks community support for educational trip to Washington, D.C.

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

DETROIT (WXYZ) — A Detroit-based financial literacy program for children is calling on the community for help as a once-in-a-lifetime educational trip to Washington, D.C., is in jeopardy.
Detroit Grand Prix bringing racing stars and economic boost to the Motor City

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Grand Prix returns to downtown Detroit this weekend for the third consecutive year, with drivers and local businesses eagerly anticipating the event. Portions of downtown Detroit have been transformed into a racetrack as the city prepares to host the Grand Prix, which begins Friday and continues through Sunday. "It's always great to be back in Detroit.
Detroit techno pioneers and new generation celebrate genre at Movement festival

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit's techno music scene continues to influence the world as the city prepares for its annual Movement festival this weekend. Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report: Movement music festival starts this weekend in Hart Plaza Kevin Saunderson, one of the pioneers of Detroit techno, described the genre to 7 News Detroit. "We still come from Funk, from Soul, and we put a certain love or creativity into the way we created it.
Belle Isle leaders hoping to bring a public square to the park

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

BELLE ISLE (WXYZ) — Leaders at Belle Isle are hoping to create a new public commons area aimed at making the park more accessible and connected for the more than 5 million annual visitors. The Belle Isle Conservancy and the State of Michigan are in the early stages of developing a plan to bring a public square to the 982-acre park. "Getting in your car, going directly to wherever you plan to go, whether that's the aquarium or the beach or wherever.
Wayne County erases nearly $42 million in medical debt for thousands of residents

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Demetrios Sanders

WAYNE COUNTY, Michigan (WXYZ) -- Thousands of Wayne County residents are now living with less stress about their medical bills thanks to a recently launched program that's helping wipe out medical debt. The Wayne County program has already eliminated around $42 million in medical debt for 71,000 residents who earn at or below four times the federal poverty level, or whose debt exceeds 5% of their income. Canton resident Larry Turner was among those who received relief.
Wayne County erases nearly $42 million in medical debt for thousands

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

(WXYZ) — Thousands of Wayne County residents are now living with less stress about their medical bills thanks to a recently launched program that's helping wipe out medical debt. The Wayne County program has already eliminated around $42 million in medical debt for 71,000 residents who earn at or below four times the federal poverty level, or whose debt exceeds 5% of their income. Canton resident Larry Turner was among those who received relief.
Henry Ford Health donates former hospital to Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in Detroit will expand after receiving a major donation from Henry Ford Health. The health system has donated its former Kingswood Hospital, a 70,000-square-foot facility in Royal Oak Township, to the charter school.
Van Buren Township landfill seeks expansion as community concerns continue

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A controversial landfill in Van Buren Township that has accepted hazardous waste from states like New York is looking to expand. Watch the video report below: Increasing scrutiny on controversial landfill expansion Wayne Disposal is proposing to increase its disposal capacity from 22.5 million cubic yards to 27.6 million cubic yards — nearly a 23% jump. The company has also requested more capacity and the ability to treat waste prior to disposal.
Chaldean Community Foundation expands with new $15 million center in West Bloomfield

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Demetrios Sanders

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Chaldean Community Foundation is expanding its reach in metro Detroit with a new $15 million center in West Bloomfield, bringing cultural preservation services to complement its existing Sterling Heights location. Watch the report in the video player below: Chaldean Community Foundation expanding in metro Detroit In metro Detroit, the presence of the Chaldean community is strong.