As a New Year inches closer, its time to share our last Community Comment for 2025. The opening of the new Hudsons Tower and Nick Gilberts Way public space sparked these social media reactions. Beverly Pierson wrote:

It is absolutely a beautiful building! It makes Detroit even better!

Jennifer Wagner and several other people wanted to know:

Is there anyway I can order the (new edition Hudsons) Santa Bear?

Yes, you can go to our website at wxyz.com for details on how to purchase it.

Jillian Roberts exclaimed:

The decorated Christmas tree, the huge bear, coffee and hot chocolate stands, what a wonderful Hudsons store memory throwback.

Our editorial on giving and volunteering during the holiday season holiday triggered some interesting comments. Marcella S. Fox said:

Driving a fancy car doesnt mean youre rich. You dont know what people are experiencing in their private lives. I was raised to mind my own business and pray for others.

Another viewer wrote:

"Im not a church going person, but I do have empathy and kindness in my heart. Grateful for the community that helped.

-          Terri Varady

Richard Johnson said:

Jesus commanded all of us to feed the poor! That means we all have a responsibility to create wealth.

Darlene Tyree said:

Nice to see community leaders out doing for their community, not just a photo opportunity.

Cathy Rice wrote:

It is comforting there is food, but so very, very, sad our economy has come to this.

Thats it for 2025. Thanks for writing and watching. Happy Holidays to all. See you next year.

Im Chuck Stokes

Broadcast: December 18 - 21, 2025

On Sunday, December 14, Spotlight on the News will interview Matt Hall, Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. The Republican leader who represents portions of Kalamazoo and Allegan counties will reflect back on the legislative policies and accomplishments of 2025, and look ahead to his agenda for Michigan in 2026. It's a candid conversation about roads, taxes, healthcare, the economy, politics, and more.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

On Sunday, December 7, Spotlight on the News will interview Omi Bell, Founder & CEO of Black Girl Ventures (BGV), from Los Angeles. What's her connection to Detroit and how is BGV helping communities by creating access to capital for aspiring entrepreneurs? We'll also talk to Alexandra Bahou, WXYZ Digital Director, about our station's big social media milestone. What does it mean for you and Southeastern Michigan?

Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

On Sunday, November 30, Spotlight on the News will look inside the 2025-2026 annual campaign for the United Way of Southeastern Michigan. What's the goal and what impact will it have? Guests will include Dr. Darienne Drive Hudson, President & CEO, United Way and Liz Door, Ford Supply Chain Officer & Co-Chair of this year's campaign. We'll also introduce you to Heidi Pfannes, President of The Albert Kahn Foundation. Find out what her organization has been up to for the last 5 years.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

On Sunday, November 23, Spotlight on the News will broadcast a special edition interview with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan. Join us for an in-depth conversation as the city's second longest-serving chief executive officer looks back at his three terms in office and his political legacy. What's his message for the future of Michigan's largest and best known municipality?

Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

On Sunday, November 16, Spotlight on the News will interview Detroit public relations expert Georgella Muirhead, APR, Co-Founder & CEO of 98Forward. Find out how she has impacted the civic and political landscape in her nearly 50 year career. And meet Detroit digital entrepreneur Arabia Simeon, Co-Founder of the new POGO (Politics on the Go) voting app and winner of the national Pull Up & Pitch business competition.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

On Sunday, November 9, Spotlight on the News will take a deep dive into Wayne State Universitys bold new Grand Challenges initiative. What exactly is it and how might it impact some of this society's most pressing problems? We'll ask Dr. Ezemenari M. Obasi, Vice President of Research and Innovation for WSU. We'll also interview Darlene King Turner, CEO of The Unity Collaborative which is bringing a national leadership conference to downtown Detroit next month.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

On Sunday, November 2, Spotlight on the News will get viewers ready for the return of a world-class ballet company and an exclusive "first look" at an artistic masterpiece that hasn't been performed in more than 20 years. Anna Glass, a Michigan native and the Executive Director of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, reveals why this acclaimed dance institution is coming back to the Detroit Opera House. We'll also get you ready for Election Day 2025.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.