Jasmin Barmore

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Jasmin Barmore

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Life Remodeled, a Detroit-based nonprofit, is preparing for its annual fundraiser called Prom Remodeled — an adults-only party aimed at supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts. The event will take place Saturday night inside the Durfee Innovation Society's gym, with proceeds going toward the organization's community improvement initiatives. "There are four core areas that we really focus on," said Diallo Smith, COO of Life Remodeled. "The first is youth programming.

3 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Jasmin Barmore

DETROIT (WXYZ) — It's been five years since Skylar Herbert lost her life to COVID-19. The 5-year-old was the first child in Michigan to die from the virus. Her life was cut short on April 19, 2020, when doctors had essentially no knowledge about treating a child for COVID-19. I first spoke with Skylar’s parents after she died. Five years later, I sat down with her mom again to talk about her life after losing her only child.

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Jasmin Barmore

DETROIT (WXYZ) — It's been five years since Skylar Herbert lost her life to COVID-19. The 5-year-old was the first child in Michigan to die from the virus. Her life was cut short on April 19, 2020, when doctors had essentially no knowledge about treating a child for COVID-19. I first spoke with Skylar’s parents after she died. Five years later, I sat down with her mom again to talk about her life after losing her only child.

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Jasmin Barmore

PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — Wings of Fire, the robotics team at International Technology Academy, is trying to get to Houston, Texas, for the FIRST Championship. Sadly, the team is facing financial difficulties that are making it a challenge for the group of students to go. “Registration for the event is about $6,000,” the team's mentor Justin Hawke said.

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Jasmin Barmore

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Downtown Street Eats is back and that means the return of the food trucks. Downtown Street Eats is the popular food truck extravaganza that takes place from Spring until mid fall inside of Cadillac Square. This year is the events 13th year that will have new food trucks added to the rotation along with some old time favorites. “Some (new ones) this year, is Old Sheillelagh a new pizza truck” said Laura Dean, of Downtown Detroit Partnership.